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Chelmsford: Fire Incidents in 2006, Massachusetts (MA)

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2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 49
  • Hazardous Condition: 1

2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents per 100,000 population

Incident types - Chelmsford

Incident types - Massachusetts

Location: Boston Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824
Fire Department: Chelmsford, MA 01824,  ID: 17056,  Incident #: 600076,  Shift/Platoon: B
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 01/06/2006 12:42,  Arrival Time: 01/06/2006 12:45,  Controlled Time: 01/06/2006 12:48,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/06/2006 13:22
Property Value: $200,  Property Loss: $200
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Information, investigation, and enforcement, other.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Sales area, showroom (exclude display window),  Heat Source: Arcing,  Item First Ignited: Electrical wire, cable insulation
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Equipment Involved: Outlet, receptacle,  Power: Electrical line voltage (>= 50 volts),  Portability: Stationary
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above,  Length: 110,  Width: 30
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Power: Hardwire Only,  Operation: Fire too small to operate
Location: Katrina Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824
Fire Department: Chelmsford, MA 01824,  ID: 17056,  Incident #: 600133,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Fire
Alarm Time: 01/10/2006 16:15,  Arrival Time: 01/10/2006 16:22,  Controlled Time: 01/10/2006 16:45,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/10/2006 19:08
Property Value: $750000,  Property Loss: $100000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Hazardous condition, other.
  • Determine if the materials released are nonhazardous through product identification and environmental monitoring.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Pallets
Area of Origin: Processing/manufacturing area, workroom,  Heat Source: Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Location: Jordan Street, Chelmsford, MA 01824
Fire Department: Chelmsford, MA 01824,  ID: 17056,  Incident #: 600339,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Electrical wiring/equipment problem, other.
Alarm Time: 01/23/2006 17:15,  Arrival Time: 01/23/2006 17:20,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/23/2006 18:47
Property Value: $300000,  Property Loss: $1000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Route 495 Street, Chelmsford, MA 01824
Fire Department: Chelmsford, MA 01824,  ID: 17056,  Incident #: 600395,  Shift/Platoon: A
Incident Type: Passenger vehicle fire. Includes any motorized passenger vehicle, other than a motor home (e.g., pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles, buses).
Alarm Time: 01/27/2006 06:43,  Arrival Time: 01/27/2006 06:49,  Controlled Time: 01/27/2006 07:30,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/27/2006 09:04
Property Value: $1500,  Property Loss: $1500
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Engine area, running gear, wheel area,  Heat Source: Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment,  Item First Ignited: Flammable liquid/gas - in/from engine or burner
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source (Mechanical failure, malfunction, other)
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Ford,  Model: ESCORT STATION WAGON,  Year: 1994,  License Plate: H487 NH,  VIN No: 1FARP15J5RW283764
Location: Spaulding Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824
Fire Department: Chelmsford, MA 01824,  ID: 17056,  Incident #: 600534,  Shift/Platoon: B
Incident Type: Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other.
Alarm Time: 02/05/2006 11:08,  Arrival Time: 02/05/2006 11:11,  Controlled Time: 02/05/2006 11:20,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/05/2006 11:30
Property Value: $15000,  Property Loss: $500
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Subaru,  Model: SUBARU LEGACY WAGON,  Year: 2004,  License Plate: 84LR33 MA,  VIN No: 4S3BH675347642702
Location: School Street, Chelmsford, MA 01824
Fire Department: Chelmsford, MA 01824,  ID: 17056,  Incident #: 600755,  Shift/Platoon: B
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 02/18/2006 12:56,  Arrival Time: 02/18/2006 13:30,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/18/2006 13:51
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Salvage and overhaul.
  • Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
On Site Materials:
  • Charcoal
  • Carpets, rugs
Area of Origin: Storage area, other,  Heat Source: Hot ember or ash,  Item First Ignited: Cooking materials, including edible materials
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Outside/open fire for warming or cooking)
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above, 1 Below,  Square Feet: 1000,  Stories with Damage: 1 Minor
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Power: Hardwire with battery,  Operation: Operated,  Effectiveness: Alerted Occupants
Location: Arbutus Av, Chelmsford, MA 01824
Fire Department: Chelmsford, MA 01824,  ID: 17056,  Incident #: 600779,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 02/19/2006 16:15,  Arrival Time: 02/19/2006 16:18,  Controlled Time: 02/19/2006 16:47,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/19/2006 17:11
Property Value: $500000,  Contents Value: $50000,  Contents Loss: $500
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Function area, other,  Heat Source: Match
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source
Equipment Involved: Fireplace, masonry,  Power: Wood, paper,  Portability: Stationary
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 2 Above, 1 Below,  Length: 40,  Width: 40
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Power: Battery Only,  Operation: Operated,  Effectiveness: Alerted Occupants
Location: Route 495, Chelmsford, MA 01824
Fire Department: Chelmsford, MA 01824,  ID: 17056,  Incident #: 601090,  Shift/Platoon: A
Incident Type: Passenger vehicle fire. Includes any motorized passenger vehicle, other than a motor home (e.g., pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles, buses).
Alarm Time: 03/10/2006 07:11,  Arrival Time: 03/10/2006 07:15,  Controlled Time: 03/10/2006 07:26,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/10/2006 08:11
Property Value: $17000,  Property Loss: $17000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Information, investigation, and enforcement, other.
Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Autos, trucks, buses, recreational vehicles
Area of Origin: Vehicle area, other,  Heat Source: Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger road vehicle, other,  Make: BMW,  Model: BMW 530i,  Year: 2001,  License Plate: US90PV MA,  VIN No: WBADT634O1CF09290
Location: Tyngsboro Road 7 , Chelmsford, MA 01863
Fire Department: Chelmsford, MA 01824,  ID: 17056,  Incident #: 601249,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Fire
Alarm Time: 03/17/2006 23:42,  Arrival Time: 03/17/2006 23:54,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/18/2006 00:21
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Salvage and overhaul.
  • Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Bedroom - < 5 persons,  Heat Source: Hot or smoldering object, other,  Item First Ignited: Furniture, utensils, other
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
  • Misuse of material or product, other
  • Multiple persons involved
Equipment Involved: Lamp - tabletop, floor, desk,  Brand: UNAVAILABLE,  Power: Electrical line voltage (>= 50 volts),  Portability: Portable
Location: Apollo Drive, Chelmsford, MA 01824
Fire Department: Chelmsford, MA 01824,  ID: 17056,  Incident #: 601377,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Fire in structure, other than in a building.
Alarm Time: 03/25/2006 19:25,  Arrival Time: 03/25/2006 19:29,  Controlled Time: 03/25/2006 19:38,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/25/2006 20:49
Property Value: $1000000,  Property Loss: $1000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
On Site Materials:
  • Clothes
  • Linens
Area of Origin: Storage room, area, tank, or bin,  Heat Source: Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment,  Item First Ignited: Wearing apparel not on a person
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Improper container or storage)
Equipment Involved: Clothes dryer,  Brand: BRAUN DRYER,  Model: DRYER NAT. GAS,  Serial No: PT400297033,  Power: Natural gas or other lighter than air gas,  Portability: Stationary
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 30 Above, 1 Below,  Length: 200,  Width: 100,  Stories with Damage: 1 Minor
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Sprinkler, water flow detection,  Power: Hardwire Only,  Operation: Operated,  Effectiveness: Alerted Occupants
AES Presence: Present,  Operation: Operated and Effective,  Sprinklers Operating: 1
Location: Davis Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824
Fire Department: Chelmsford, MA 01824,  ID: 17056,  Incident #: 601444,  Shift/Platoon: B
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 03/29/2006 15:15,  Arrival Time: 03/29/2006 15:22,  Controlled Time: 03/29/2006 15:32,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/29/2006 15:54
Property Value: $5000,  Property Loss: $500
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Vehicle storage area,  Heat Source: Arcing,  Item First Ignited: Electrical wire, cable insulation
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source (Electrical failure, malfunction, other)
Equipment Involved: Gardening tools or agricultural equipment, other,  Brand: FORD,  Model: 3000 LOADER,  Year: 1968,  Serial No: NONE,  Power: Gas fuels, other,  Portability: Portable
Structure Type: Open structure,  Status: Idle, not routinely used,  Stories: 1 Above,  Length: 25,  Width: 50
Location: Route 3, Chelmsford, MA 01824
Fire Department: Chelmsford, MA 01824,  ID: 17056,  Incident #: 601692,  Shift/Platoon: A
Incident Type: Passenger vehicle fire. Includes any motorized passenger vehicle, other than a motor home (e.g., pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles, buses).
Alarm Time: 04/14/2006 06:06,  Arrival Time: 04/14/2006 06:15,  Controlled Time: 04/14/2006 06:15,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/14/2006 06:49
Property Value: $500,  Property Loss: $500
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Action taken: Information, investigation, and enforcement, other.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Engine area, running gear, wheel area,  Heat Source: Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment,  Item First Ignited: Electrical wire, cable insulation
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Toyota,  Model: TERCEL,  Year: 1991,  License Plate: 2249997 NH,  VIN No: JT2EL46B0M0008093
Location: Route 495 Street @ , Chelmsford, MA 01824
Fire Department: Chelmsford, MA 01824,  ID: 17056,  Incident #: 601769,  Shift/Platoon: B
Incident Type: Passenger vehicle fire. Includes any motorized passenger vehicle, other than a motor home (e.g., pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles, buses).
Alarm Time: 04/19/2006 09:52,  Arrival Time: 04/19/2006 09:56,  Controlled Time: 04/19/2006 10:09,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/19/2006 10:26
Property Value: $4000,  Property Loss: $400
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Standby.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Engine area, running gear, wheel area,  Heat Source: Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source (Mechanical failure, malfunction, other)
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition, but did not itself burn,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: GMC (General Motors),  Model: UTILITY VEHICLE,  Year: 1996,  License Plate: 1260HA ME,  VIN No: 1GKDT13W2T2565006
Location: Proctor Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824
Fire Department: Chelmsford, MA 01824,  ID: 17056,  Incident #: 601772,  Shift/Platoon: B
Incident Type: Fuel burner/boiler, delayed ignition or malfunction, where flames cause no damage outside the fire box.
Alarm Time: 04/19/2006 13:39,  Arrival Time: 04/19/2006 13:42,  Controlled Time: 04/19/2006 13:53,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/19/2006 14:16
Property Value: $750,  Property Loss: $750
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Action taken: Information, investigation, and enforcement, other.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Heating room or area, water heater area,  Heat Source: Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment,  Item First Ignited: Appliance housing or casing
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source (Electrical failure, malfunction, other)
Equipment Involved: Water heater,  Brand: VAUGHN MFG.,  Model: 80 GAL.,  Year: 1986,  Serial No: 108500926,  Power: Electrical line voltage (>= 50 volts),  Portability: Portable
Location: School Street @ , Chelmsford, MA 01824
Fire Department: Chelmsford, MA 01824,  ID: 17056,  Incident #: 601786,  Shift/Platoon: B
Incident Type: Brush or brush-and-grass mixture fire. Includes ground fuels lying on or immediately above the ground such as duff, roots, dead leaves, fine dead wood, and downed logs.
Alarm Time: 04/20/2006 11:11,  Arrival Time: 04/20/2006 11:29,  Controlled Time: 04/20/2006 14:24,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/20/2006 18:22
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: 2
Area of Origin: Railroad right of way: on or near,  Heat Source: Heat, spark from friction,  Item First Ignited: Railroad ties
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
  • Natural condition, other
  • Drought or low fuel moisture
Location: Route 3 South At 110 Split, Chelmsford, MA 01824
Fire Department: Chelmsford, MA 01824,  ID: 17056,  Incident #: 601908,  Shift/Platoon: B
Incident Type: Road freight or transport vehicle fire. Includes commercial freight hauling vehicles and contractor vans or trucks. Examples are moving trucks, plumber vans, and delivery trucks.
Alarm Time: 04/26/2006 11:40,  Arrival Time: 04/26/2006 11:44,  Controlled Time: 04/26/2006 11:58,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/26/2006 12:50
Property Value: $50000,  Property Loss: $500
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Engine area, running gear, wheel area
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Trailer - semi, designed for freight,  Make: Freightliner,  Model: FREIGHTLINER,  Year: 2004,  License Plate: 2DS-521 OK,  VIN No: 1FUJBBCG34LM73441
Location: Sierra Drive, Chelmsford, MA 01824
Fire Department: Chelmsford, MA 01824,  ID: 17056,  Incident #: 601948,  Shift/Platoon: B
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 04/28/2006 12:35,  Arrival Time: 04/28/2006 12:38,  Controlled Time: 04/28/2006 16:24,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/29/2006 00:09
Property Value: $500000,  Property Loss: $500000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 2,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
  • Information, investigation, and enforcement, other.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Vehicle storage area,  Heat Source: Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment,  Item First Ignited: Bedding
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Equipment Involved: Lawn mower,  Brand: JOHN DEERE,  Model: 31F7070129E10408820,  Year: 2005,  Power: Gas fuels, other,  Portability: Portable
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above,  Length: 80,  Width: 30,  Stories with Damage: 1 Heavy
Location: Bailey Tr, Chelmsford, MA 01824
Fire Department: Chelmsford, MA 01824,  ID: 17056,  Incident #: 601995,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 04/30/2006 21:26,  Arrival Time: 04/30/2006 21:31,  Controlled Time: 04/30/2006 21:47,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/30/2006 23:30
Property Value: $25000,  Property Loss: $25000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Information, investigation, and enforcement, other.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Bedroom - < 5 persons,  Heat Source: Arcing,  Item First Ignited: Electrical wire, cable insulation
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above, 1 Below,  Length: 26,  Width: 24,  Stories with Damage: 1 Minor
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Power: Battery Only
Location: Derringer Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824
Fire Department: Chelmsford, MA 01824,  ID: 17056,  Incident #: 602085,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 05/05/2006 18:11,  Arrival Time: 05/05/2006 18:15,  Controlled Time: 05/05/2006 19:42,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/05/2006 19:58
Property Value: $300000,  Property Loss: $5000,  Contents Value: $2000,  Contents Loss: $2000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Attic: vacant, crawl space above top story, cupola,  Heat Source: Arcing,  Item First Ignited: Structural member or framing
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source (Short circuit arc from defective, worn insulation)
Equipment Involved: Electrical wiring, other,  Power: Electrical line voltage (>= 50 volts),  Portability: Stationary
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above,  Length: 40,  Width: 30,  Stories with Damage: 1 Minor
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Power: Battery Only,  Operation: Fire too small to operate
Location: Route 3, Chelmsford, MA 01824
Fire Department: Chelmsford, MA 01824,  ID: 17056,  Incident #: 602128,  Shift/Platoon: B
Incident Type: Passenger vehicle fire. Includes any motorized passenger vehicle, other than a motor home (e.g., pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles, buses).
Alarm Time: 05/08/2006 15:27,  Arrival Time: 05/08/2006 15:34,  Controlled Time: 05/08/2006 15:56,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/08/2006 16:15
Property Value: $6000,  Property Loss: $6000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Engine area, running gear, wheel area,  Heat Source: Heat from powered equipment, other,  Item First Ignited: Flammable liquid/gas - in/from engine or burner
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source (Leak or break)
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Volkswagen,  Model: 4 DOOR SEDAN,  Year: 2000,  License Plate: 1928287 NH,  VIN No: WVWMA23B3YE204572
Location: Route 3, Chelmsford, MA 01824
Fire Department: Chelmsford, MA 01824,  ID: 17056,  Incident #: 602190,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Passenger vehicle fire. Includes any motorized passenger vehicle, other than a motor home (e.g., pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles, buses).
Alarm Time: 05/12/2006 20:11,  Arrival Time: 05/12/2006 20:16,  Controlled Time: 05/12/2006 20:18,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/12/2006 20:53
Property Value: $1500,  Property Loss: $1500
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes,  Hazardous Material Released: Motor oil from engine or portable container less than 55 gallons.
Action taken: Information, investigation, and enforcement, other.
Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Autos, trucks, buses, recreational vehicles
Area of Origin: Engine area, running gear, wheel area,  Heat Source: Heat from powered equipment, other
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Dodge,  Model: DODGE SHADOW,  Year: 1982,  License Plate: 7781SJ MA,  VIN No: 1B3XP48K1NN113491
Location: Dunstable Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824
Fire Department: Chelmsford, MA 01824,  ID: 17056,  Incident #: 602219,  Shift/Platoon: B
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 05/14/2006 11:50,  Arrival Time: 05/14/2006 11:52,  Controlled Time: 05/14/2006 12:06,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/14/2006 12:30
Property Value: $200,  Property Loss: $200
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Information, investigation, and enforcement, other.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Vehicle storage area,  Heat Source: Arcing,  Item First Ignited: Electrical wire, cable insulation
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 2 Above, 1 Below,  Length: 40,  Width: 30
Location: Green Valley Drive, Chelmsford, MA 01824
Fire Department: Chelmsford, MA 01824,  ID: 17056,  Incident #: 602718,  Shift/Platoon: B
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 06/07/2006 15:07,  Arrival Time: 06/07/2006 15:11,  Controlled Time: 06/07/2006 15:14,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/07/2006 15:42
Property Value: $200,  Property Loss: $200
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Action taken: Information, investigation, and enforcement, other.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Cooking area, kitchen,  Heat Source: Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment,  Item First Ignited: Cooking materials, including edible materials
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 2 Above, 1 Below,  Length: 40,  Width: 28,  Stories with Damage: 1 Minor
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Power: Battery Only,  Operation: Fire too small to operate
Location: Oak Street, Chelmsford, MA 01824
Fire Department: Chelmsford, MA 01824,  ID: 17056,  Incident #: 602764,  Shift/Platoon: B
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 06/09/2006 11:02,  Arrival Time: 06/09/2006 11:06,  Controlled Time: 06/09/2006 11:50,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/09/2006 16:11
Property Value: $9000000,  Property Loss: $1000000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Asphalt
Area of Origin: Shipping/receiving area,  Heat Source: Molten, hot material,  Item First Ignited: Flammable liquid/gas in container or pipe
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source (Manual control failure)
Equipment Involved: Conveyor,  Brand: ASPHALT PLANT,  Model: PAVING MATERIALS,  Power: Electrical line voltage (>= 50 volts),  Portability: Stationary
Structure Type: Open structure,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 6 Above,  Length: 14,  Width: 50,  Stories with Damage: 6 Heavy
Location: Princess Av, Chelmsford, MA 01824
Fire Department: Chelmsford, MA 01824,  ID: 17056,  Incident #: 602926,  Shift/Platoon: A
Incident Type: Trash or rubbish fire in a structure, with no flame damage to structure or its contents.
Alarm Time: 06/20/2006 04:14,  Arrival Time: 06/20/2006 04:20,  Controlled Time: 06/20/2006 04:24,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/20/2006 05:34
Property Value: $250000,  Property Loss: $500
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Action taken: Salvage and overhaul.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Function area, other,  Item First Ignited: Dust, fiber, lint, including sawdust and excelsior
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Abandoned or discarded materials or products)
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: Vacant and unsecured,  Stories: 1 Above, 1 Below,  Length: 40,  Width: 24,  Stories with Damage: 1 Minor
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Power: Battery Only,  Operation: Operated,  Effectiveness: No occupants
Location: Littleton Road 7-241 , Chelmsford, MA 01824
Fire Department: Chelmsford, MA 01824,  ID: 17056,  Incident #: 603062,  Shift/Platoon: B
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 06/28/2006 12:24,  Arrival Time: 06/28/2006 12:28,  Controlled Time: 06/28/2006 12:34,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/28/2006 13:04
Property Value: $500,  Property Loss: $500
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Information, investigation, and enforcement, other.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Laundry area, wash house (laundry),  Heat Source: Arcing,  Item First Ignited: Electrical wire, cable insulation
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Equipment Involved: Water heater,  Brand: STATE INDUSTRIES,  Model: CO56620RT,  Serial No: L97442717,  Power: Electrical line voltage (>= 50 volts),  Portability: Stationary
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 3 Above, 1 Below,  Length: 100,  Width: 100,  Stories with Damage: 1 Minor
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Power: Hardwire Only,  Operation: Operated,  Effectiveness: Alerted Occupants
Location: Route 3, Chelmsford, MA 01824
Fire Department: Chelmsford, MA 01824,  ID: 17056,  Incident #: 603181,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Passenger vehicle fire. Includes any motorized passenger vehicle, other than a motor home (e.g., pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles, buses).
Alarm Time: 07/05/2006 21:49,  Arrival Time: 07/05/2006 21:55,  Controlled Time: 07/05/2006 22:01,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/05/2006 23:00
Property Value: $1000,  Property Loss: $1000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Motor vehicles & parts, other
Area of Origin: Engine area, running gear, wheel area,  Heat Source: Heat from powered equipment, other
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Buick,  Year: 1985,  VIN No: 1G4GJ47AXFH411736
Location: Moonbeam Av, Chelmsford, MA 01824
Fire Department: Chelmsford, MA 01824,  ID: 17056,  Incident #: 603237,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 07/09/2006 19:27,  Arrival Time: 07/09/2006 19:33,  Controlled Time: 07/09/2006 19:36,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/09/2006 20:04
Property Value: $200,  Property Loss: $200
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Action taken: Information, investigation, and enforcement, other.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Heat Source: Arcing,  Item First Ignited: Electrical wire, cable insulation
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Equipment Involved: Outlet, receptacle,  Power: Electrical line voltage (>= 50 volts),  Portability: Stationary
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 2 Above, 1 Below,  Length: 36,  Width: 24
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Power: Battery Only,  Operation: Fire too small to operate
Location: Route 495, Chelmsford, MA 01824
Fire Department: Chelmsford, MA 01824,  ID: 17056,  Incident #: 603254,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Passenger vehicle fire. Includes any motorized passenger vehicle, other than a motor home (e.g., pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles, buses).
Alarm Time: 07/10/2006 17:01,  Arrival Time: 07/10/2006 17:09,  Controlled Time: 07/10/2006 17:09,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/10/2006 18:14
Property Value: $5000,  Property Loss: $1000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Standby.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Engine area, running gear, wheel area,  Heat Source: Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment,  Item First Ignited: Electrical wire, cable insulation
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source (Mechanical failure, malfunction, other)
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition, but did not itself burn,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Chevrolet,  Model: SUBURBAN,  Year: 1994,  License Plate: 7810XR MA,  VIN No: 1GNFK16K8RJ444230
Location: Route 495 N Street, Chelmsford, MA 01824
Fire Department: Chelmsford, MA 01824,  ID: 17056,  Incident #: 603508,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Passenger vehicle fire. Includes any motorized passenger vehicle, other than a motor home (e.g., pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles, buses).
Alarm Time: 07/23/2006 22:18,  Arrival Time: 07/23/2006 22:24,  Controlled Time: 07/23/2006 22:39,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/23/2006 23:19
Property Value: $2000,  Property Loss: $2000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Information, investigation, and enforcement, other.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Engine area, running gear, wheel area,  Heat Source: Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment,  Item First Ignited: Flammable liquid/gas - in/from engine or burner
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Pickup truck, hauling rig (non-motorized),  Make: Chevrolet,  Model: PICKUP,  Year: 1988,  License Plate: 56ZF36 MA,  VIN No: 1GCUK14Z1JZ235840
Location: Route 495, Chelmsford, MA 01824
Fire Department: Chelmsford, MA 01824,  ID: 17056,  Incident #: 603521,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Fire
Alarm Time: 07/24/2006 21:18,  Arrival Time: 07/24/2006 21:22,  Controlled Time: 07/24/2006 21:30,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/24/2006 22:39
Property Value: $20000,  Property Loss: $20000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Fire control or extinguishment, other.
Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Autos, trucks, buses, recreational vehicles
Area of Origin: Engine area, running gear, wheel area,  Heat Source: Heat from powered equipment, other,  Item First Ignited: Electrical wire, cable insulation
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Mercedes Benz,  Year: 2002,  License Plate: 34771 FL,  VIN No: 4J6AB54E92A359955
Location: Route 3, Chelmsford, MA 01824
Fire Department: Chelmsford, MA 01824,  ID: 17056,  Incident #: 603620,  Shift/Platoon: B
Incident Type: Road freight or transport vehicle fire. Includes commercial freight hauling vehicles and contractor vans or trucks. Examples are moving trucks, plumber vans, and delivery trucks.
Alarm Time: 07/31/2006 09:45,  Arrival Time: 07/31/2006 09:50,  Controlled Time: 07/31/2006 10:09,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/31/2006 10:34
Property Value: $1000,  Property Loss: $200
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Engine area, running gear, wheel area,  Heat Source: Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment,  Item First Ignited: Tire
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition, but did not itself burn,  Type: Trailer - travel, designed to be towed,  Make: Toyota,  Model: TOWING TRAILER AUTO,  Year: 2002,  License Plate: P24365 IN
Location: Middlesex Street, Chelmsford, MA 01824
Fire Department: Chelmsford, MA 01824,  ID: 17056,  Incident #: 603659,  Shift/Platoon: B
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 08/02/2006 08:32,  Arrival Time: 08/02/2006 08:34,  Controlled Time: 08/02/2006 08:48,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/02/2006 09:00
Property Value: $200,  Property Loss: $200
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Fire control or extinguishment, other.
  • Information, investigation, and enforcement, other.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Corridor, mall,  Heat Source: Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment,  Item First Ignited: Dust, fiber, lint, including sawdust and excelsior
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Equipment Involved: Fan,  Brand: ZEPHYR,  Model: 684-36-1,  Power: Electrical line voltage (>= 50 volts),  Portability: Stationary
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 3 Below,  Length: 200,  Width: 50
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Power: Hardwire Only,  Operation: Fire too small to operate
AES Presence: Present,  Type: Wet pipe sprinkler,  Operation: Fire too small to Operate
Location: Chelmsford Street A , Chelmsford, MA 01824
Fire Department: Chelmsford, MA 01824,  ID: 17056,  Incident #: 604060,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Fire in structure, other than in a building.
Alarm Time: 08/24/2006 20:13,  Arrival Time: 08/24/2006 20:15,  Controlled Time: 08/24/2006 20:18,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/24/2006 20:57
Contents Value: $300,  Contents Loss: $300
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Recreation, arts products, other
Area of Origin: Storage room, area, tank, or bin,  Heat Source: Heat from powered equipment, other,  Item First Ignited: Magazine, newspaper, writing paper
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
  • Accidentally turned on, not turned off
  • Storage, improper
  • Aisles blocked or improper width
Equipment Involved: Microwave oven,  Brand: GE,  Model: UNKNOWN,  Serial No: UNKNOWN,  Power: Electrical line voltage (>= 50 volts),  Portability: Portable
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above,  Length: 100,  Width: 60
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: More than 1 type present,  Power: Hardwire with battery,  Operation: Operated,  Effectiveness: Alerted Occupants
AES Presence: Present,  Type: Wet pipe sprinkler,  Operation: Fire too small to Operate
Location: Drum Hill Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824
Fire Department: Chelmsford, MA 01824,  ID: 17056,  Incident #: 604088,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Cooking fire involving the contents of a cooking vessel without fire extension beyond the vessel.
Alarm Time: 08/25/2006 16:53,  Arrival Time: 08/25/2006 16:57,  Controlled Time: 08/25/2006 17:04,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/25/2006 18:00
Property Value: $5000,  Property Loss: $5000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Fat/cooking grease, including lard & animal fat
Area of Origin: Technical processing areas, other,  Heat Source: Heat from powered equipment, other
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Equipment Involved: Kitchen & cooking equipment, other,  Brand: "FRYMASTER" FRYOLATOR,  Model: #MJH50CSD,  Power: Natural gas or other lighter than air gas,  Portability: Stationary
Location: Stillwater Drive, Chelmsford, MA 01824
Fire Department: Chelmsford, MA 01824,  ID: 17056,  Incident #: 604189,  Shift/Platoon: B
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 09/01/2006 17:01,  Arrival Time: 09/01/2006 17:04,  Controlled Time: 09/01/2006 17:06,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/01/2006 17:37
Property Value: $400,  Property Loss: $400
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Action taken: Information, investigation, and enforcement, other.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Cooking area, kitchen,  Heat Source: Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Equipment Involved: Range with or without oven, cooking surface,  Brand: GENERAL ELECTRIC,  Power: Electrical line voltage (>= 50 volts),  Portability: Stationary
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above, 1 Below,  Length: 36,  Width: 24
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Power: Battery Only,  Operation: Fire too small to operate
Location: Pecos Cr, Chelmsford, MA 01824
Fire Department: Chelmsford, MA 01824,  ID: 17056,  Incident #: 604196,  Shift/Platoon: B
Incident Type: Fire in structure, other than in a building.
Alarm Time: 09/02/2006 10:39,  Arrival Time: 09/02/2006 10:44,  Controlled Time: 09/02/2006 10:47,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/02/2006 11:48
Property Value: $200,  Property Loss: $200
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Appliances
Heat Source: Heat from powered equipment, other
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Equipment Involved: Lamp, lighting, other,  Brand: BATHROOM LIGHT-FAN COMBO,  Model: NAUTILUS INSTRUMENTS,  Serial No: MODEL #N655,  Power: Electrical, other,  Portability: Stationary
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Length: 30,  Width: 40
Location: Route 3 Nort, Chelmsford, MA 01824
Fire Department: Chelmsford, MA 01824,  ID: 17056,  Incident #: 604209,  Shift/Platoon: A
Incident Type: Passenger vehicle fire. Includes any motorized passenger vehicle, other than a motor home (e.g., pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles, buses).
Alarm Time: 09/03/2006 02:18,  Arrival Time: 09/03/2006 02:19,  Controlled Time: 09/03/2006 02:31,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/03/2006 03:55
Property Value: $6500,  Property Loss: $6500
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Autos, trucks, buses, recreational vehicles
Area of Origin: Engine area, running gear, wheel area,  Heat Source: Heat from powered equipment, other,  Item First Ignited: Electrical wire, cable insulation
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Ford,  Model: FORD,  Year: 2003,  License Plate: 5560GT MA,  VIN No: 1FAFP55U93A207022
Location: Brick Kiln Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824
Fire Department: Chelmsford, MA 01824,  ID: 17056,  Incident #: 604285,  Shift/Platoon: A
Incident Type: Passenger vehicle fire. Includes any motorized passenger vehicle, other than a motor home (e.g., pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles, buses).
Alarm Time: 09/09/2006 04:57,  Arrival Time: 09/09/2006 05:05,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/09/2006 05:30
Property Value: $1000,  Property Loss: $500
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Fire control or extinguishment, other.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Engine area, running gear, wheel area
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition, but did not itself burn,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Mazda,  Model: MAZDA PROTEGE GRAY,  Year: 1991,  License Plate: 3149CC MA,  VIN No: JM1BG2244M0261847
Location: Fairbanks Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824
Fire Department: Chelmsford, MA 01824,  ID: 17056,  Incident #: 604308,  Shift/Platoon: B
Incident Type: Fire
Alarm Time: 09/11/2006 13:14,  Arrival Time: 09/11/2006 13:18,  Controlled Time: 09/11/2006 13:28,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/11/2006 14:04
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
  • Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Item First Ignited: Electrical wire, cable insulation
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source (Electrical failure, malfunction, other)
Equipment Involved: Panelboard, switchboard, circuit breaker board,  Power: Electrical line voltage (>= 50 volts),  Portability: Stationary
Location: Route 495 Street, Chelmsford, MA 01824
Fire Department: Chelmsford, MA 01824,  ID: 17056,  Incident #: 604492,  Shift/Platoon: A
Incident Type: Passenger vehicle fire. Includes any motorized passenger vehicle, other than a motor home (e.g., pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles, buses).
Alarm Time: 09/22/2006 03:25,  Arrival Time: 09/22/2006 03:34,  Controlled Time: 09/22/2006 03:40,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/22/2006 04:43
Property Value: $3000,  Property Loss: $3000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Information, investigation, and enforcement, other.
Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Motor vehicles & parts, other
Area of Origin: Engine area, running gear, wheel area,  Heat Source: Heat from powered equipment, other
Cause of Ignition: Cause under investigation
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Dodge,  Model: DODGE INTREPID SEDAN,  Year: 2000,  License Plate: 94MG57 MA,  VIN No: 2B3HD46R2YH424426
Location: Katrina Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824
Fire Department: Chelmsford, MA 01824,  ID: 17056,  Incident #: 604585,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Fire
Alarm Time: 09/27/2006 17:06,  Arrival Time: 09/27/2006 17:11,  Controlled Time: 09/27/2006 17:23,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/27/2006 18:19
Property Value: $750000,  Property Loss: $5000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Pallets
Area of Origin: Processing/manufacturing area, workroom,  Heat Source: Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Equipment not being operated properly)
Location: Summer Street 4 , Chelmsford, MA 01824
Fire Department: Chelmsford, MA 01824,  ID: 17056,  Incident #: 604766,  Shift/Platoon: B
Incident Type: Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire. Includes waste material from manufacturing or other production processes.
Alarm Time: 10/09/2006 13:22,  Arrival Time: 10/09/2006 13:25,  Controlled Time: 10/09/2006 14:05,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/09/2006 14:24
Property Value: $1000,  Property Loss: $200
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Trash, not recyclable
Area of Origin: Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste,  Heat Source: Heat from undetermined smoking material,  Item First Ignited: Rubbish, trash, or waste
Cause of Ignition: Intentional (Abandoned or discarded materials or products)
Location: School Street, Chelmsford, MA 01824
Fire Department: Chelmsford, MA 01824,  ID: 17056,  Incident #: 605245,  Shift/Platoon: B
Incident Type: Passenger vehicle fire. Includes any motorized passenger vehicle, other than a motor home (e.g., pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles, buses).
Alarm Time: 11/06/2006 13:03,  Arrival Time: 11/06/2006 13:06,  Controlled Time: 11/06/2006 13:13,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/06/2006 14:37
Property Value: $5000,  Property Loss: $5000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes,  Hazardous Material Released: Gasoline, vehicle fuel tank or portable container. Includes leaks or releases from equipment tanks where the release is less than 55 gallons.
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Information, investigation, and enforcement, other.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Engine area, running gear, wheel area,  Heat Source: Heat, spark from friction,  Item First Ignited: Conveyor belt, drive belt, V-belt
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source (Mechanical failure, malfunction, other)
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Chevrolet,  Model: CHEVY,  Year: 1993,  License Plate: NH 949750 NH,  VIN No: 1GNDT13WXP2199790
Location: Meadowbrook Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824
Fire Department: Chelmsford, MA 01824,  ID: 17056,  Incident #: 605757,  Shift/Platoon: B
Incident Type: Passenger vehicle fire. Includes any motorized passenger vehicle, other than a motor home (e.g., pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles, buses).
Alarm Time: 12/10/2006 08:06,  Arrival Time: 12/10/2006 08:10,  Controlled Time: 12/10/2006 08:51,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/10/2006 09:17
Property Value: $1700,  Property Loss: $1500
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Information, investigation, and enforcement, other.
Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Autos, trucks, buses, recreational vehicles
Area of Origin: Engine area, running gear, wheel area,  Heat Source: Heat from powered equipment, other,  Item First Ignited: Flammable liquid/gas - in/from engine or burner
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Mobile Property Involved: Not involved in ignition, but burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Dodge,  Model: DODGE CARAVAN,  Year: 1996,  License Plate: 99WT51 MA,  VIN No: 2B46P4430TR680446
Location: Apollo Drive, Chelmsford, MA 01824
Fire Department: Chelmsford, MA 01824,  ID: 17056,  Incident #: 605941,  Shift/Platoon: A
Incident Type: Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire. Includes waste material from manufacturing or other production processes.
Alarm Time: 12/22/2006 04:46,  Arrival Time: 12/22/2006 04:52,  Controlled Time: 12/22/2006 05:45,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/22/2006 07:52
Property Value: $1000,  Property Loss: $500
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Trash, not recyclable
Area of Origin: Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste,  Item First Ignited: Rubbish, trash, or waste
Location: Woodbine Street, Chelmsford, MA 01824
Fire Department: Chelmsford, MA 01824,  ID: 17056,  Incident #: 605960,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 12/23/2006 20:44,  Arrival Time: 12/23/2006 20:48,  Controlled Time: 12/23/2006 22:43,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/23/2006 23:47
Property Value: $171000,  Property Loss: $75000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
  • Information, investigation, and enforcement, other.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Personal & home products, other
Area of Origin: Vehicle storage area,  Heat Source: Heat from powered equipment, other,  Item First Ignited: Structural component or finish, other
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Equipment Involved: Kitchen & cooking equipment, other,  Brand: TRASH COMPACTOR,  Power: Electrical, other,  Portability: Portable
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 2 Above, 1 Below,  Length: 43,  Width: 40,  Stories with Damage: 1 Minor
Mobile Property Involved: Not involved in ignition, but burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Cadillac,  Model: CAR IN G ARAGE,  Year: 1993,  License Plate: 3225NP MA,  VIN No: 1G6CD53B5P4325132
Location: Clipper Lane, Chelmsford, MA 01824
Fire Department: Chelmsford, MA 01824,  ID: 17056,  Incident #: 605976,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Cooking fire involving the contents of a cooking vessel without fire extension beyond the vessel.
Alarm Time: 12/24/2006 19:02,  Arrival Time: 12/24/2006 19:08,  Controlled Time: 12/24/2006 19:19,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/24/2006 19:31
Property Value: $1000,  Property Loss: $500
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.
  • Restore sprinkler or fire protection system.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Cooking area, kitchen,  Heat Source: Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment,  Item First Ignited: Cooking materials, including edible materials
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Misuse of material or product, other)
Equipment Involved: Oven, rotisserie,  Brand: FRIGIDAIRE,  Model: ELECTROLUX,  Year: 2002,  Serial No: 316221001,  Power: Natural gas or other lighter than air gas,  Portability: Stationary
Location: Old Westford Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824
Fire Department: Chelmsford, MA 01824,  ID: 17056,  Incident #: 606004,  Shift/Platoon: B
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 12/26/2006 12:51,  Arrival Time: 12/26/2006 12:56,  Controlled Time: 12/26/2006 14:00,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/26/2006 17:04
Property Value: $337000,  Property Loss: $100000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Personal & home products, other
Area of Origin: Wall assembly
Cause of Ignition: Cause under investigation
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 25 Above, 2 Below,  Length: 33,  Width: 26,  Stories with Damage: 1 Minor
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Power: Battery Only
Location: Stuart Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824
Fire Department: Chelmsford, MA 01824,  ID: 17056,  Incident #: 606016,  Shift/Platoon: B
Incident Type: Passenger vehicle fire. Includes any motorized passenger vehicle, other than a motor home (e.g., pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles, buses).
Alarm Time: 12/27/2006 09:05,  Arrival Time: 12/27/2006 09:17,  Controlled Time: 12/27/2006 09:38,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/27/2006 09:54
Property Value: $1200,  Property Loss: $1200
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Vehicle area, other
Cause of Ignition: Intentional (Delayed detection of fire)
Mobile Property Involved: Not involved in ignition, but burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Chevrolet,  Model: BLAZER,  Year: 1995,  License Plate: UNKNOWN MA,  VIN No: 1GNDT13W352104611

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