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Chilhowie: Fire Incidents in 2006, Virginia (VA)

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2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 27
  • Hazardous Condition: 12
  • Service Call: 1

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

Incident types - Chilhowie

Incident types - Virginia

Location: Belle Hollow Road, Chilhowie, VA 24354
Fire Department: Adwolfe Vol. Fire Dept., Smyth Co., VA 24354,  ID: 17301,  Incident #: 175810
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: 02/10/2006 06:25,  Arrival Time: 02/10/2006 06:27,  Controlled Time: 02/10/2006 06:30,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/10/2006 06:35
Actions taken:
  • Standby.
  • Control fire (wildland).
  • Canceled en route.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Intentional (Fire spread or control, other)
Location: Grubmore Road, Chilhowie, VA 24319
Fire Department: Adwolfe Vol. Fire Dept., Smyth Co., VA 24354,  ID: 17301,  Incident #: 177604
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: 03/05/2006 14:27,  Arrival Time: 03/05/2006 14:34,  Controlled Time: 03/05/2006 18:18,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/05/2006 19:11
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Contain fire (wildland).
Area Type: Rural/urban or suburban,  Wildland Fire Cause: Open/outdoor fire
Total Acres Burned: 10
Location: Vale Circle, Chilhowie, VA 24319
Fire Department: Adwolfe Vol. Fire Dept., Smyth Co., VA 24354,  ID: 17301,  Incident #: 177624
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: 03/05/2006 20:16,  Arrival Time: 03/05/2006 20:22,  Controlled Time: 03/05/2006 22:20,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/05/2006 22:30
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Contain fire (wildland).
Area Type: Rural, including farms >50 acres,  Wildland Fire Cause: Open/outdoor fire
Total Acres Burned: 0.1
Location: Riverside Road, Chilhowie, VA 24319
Fire Department: Adwolfe Vol. Fire Dept., Smyth Co., VA 24354,  ID: 17301,  Incident #: 178568
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 03/17/2006 16:21,  Arrival Time: 03/17/2006 16:26,  Controlled Time: 03/17/2006 18:46,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/17/2006 19:03
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
  • Provide water. Includes tanker shuttle operations and pumping in a relay or from a water source. Excludes normal fire suppression operations.
Location: redstone Road, Chilhowie, VA 24319
Fire Department: Adwolfe Vol. Fire Dept., Smyth Co., VA 24354,  ID: 17301,  Incident #: 179987
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: 04/06/2006 19:08,  Arrival Time: 04/06/2006 19:16,  Controlled Time: 04/06/2006 19:55,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/06/2006 20:07
Actions taken:
  • Contain fire (wildland).
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Area Type: Rural, including farms >50 acres
Total Acres Burned: 1
Location: redstone Road, chilhowie, VA 24319
Fire Department: Adwolfe Vol. Fire Dept., Smyth Co., VA 24354,  ID: 17301,  Incident #: 180037
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: 04/07/2006 13:19,  Arrival Time: 04/07/2006 13:24,  Controlled Time: 04/07/2006 14:10,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/07/2006 14:33
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Contain fire (wildland).
Area Type: Rural, including farms >50 acres,  Wildland Fire Cause: Equipment
Total Acres Burned: 0.3
Location: red stone, chilhowie, VA 24319
Fire Department: Adwolfe Vol. Fire Dept., Smyth Co., VA 24354,  ID: 17301,  Incident #: 190402
Incident Type: Oil or other combustible liquid spill (flash point at or above 100 degrees F at standard temperature and pressure (Class II or III)).
Alarm Time: 08/10/2006 20:26,  Arrival Time: 08/10/2006 20:37,  Controlled Time: 08/10/2006 21:43,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/10/2006 22:22
Hazardous Material Released: Diesel fuel or fuel oil, vehicle fuel tank or portable storage container less than 55 gallons.
Action taken: Hazardous materials spill control and confinement. Includes confining or diking hazardous materials.
Location: sugar Street, chilhowie, VA 24319
Fire Department: Adwolfe Vol. Fire Dept., Smyth Co., VA 24354,  ID: 17301,  Incident #: 190615
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: 08/13/2006 14:27,  Arrival Time: 08/13/2006 14:35,  Controlled Time: 08/13/2006 15:07,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/13/2006 15:18
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
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: Passenger car.,  Make: Dodge
Location: red stone Road, chilhowie, VA 24319
Fire Department: Adwolfe Vol. Fire Dept., Smyth Co., VA 24354,  ID: 17301,  Incident #: 191207
Incident Type: Vehicle accident, general cleanup. Includes incidents where FD is dispatched after the accident to clear away debris. Excludes extrication from vehicle and flammable liquid spills.
Alarm Time: 08/19/2006 21:31,  Arrival Time: 08/19/2006 21:40,  Controlled Time: 08/19/2006 21:47,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/19/2006 21:47
Action taken: Control traffic. Includes setting up barricades and directing traffic.
Location: riverside Road, chilhowie, VA 24319
Fire Department: Adwolfe Vol. Fire Dept., Smyth Co., VA 24354,  ID: 17301,  Incident #: 191237
Incident Type: Vehicle accident, general cleanup. Includes incidents where FD is dispatched after the accident to clear away debris. Excludes extrication from vehicle and flammable liquid spills.
Alarm Time: 08/20/2006 03:44,  Arrival Time: 08/20/2006 03:54,  Controlled Time: 08/20/2006 05:39,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/20/2006 05:45
Action taken: Control traffic. Includes setting up barricades and directing traffic.
Location: Shuler Hollow Road, Chilhowie, VA 24319
Fire Department: Adwolfe Vol. Fire Dept., Smyth Co., VA 24354,  ID: 17301,  Incident #: 200513
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 12/13/2006 03:14,  Arrival Time: 12/13/2006 03:20,  Controlled Time: 12/13/2006 04:51,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/13/2006 05:17
Actions taken:
  • Provide water. Includes tanker shuttle operations and pumping in a relay or from a water source. Excludes normal fire suppression operations.
  • Provide equipment, where equipment is used by another agency.
Location: Whitetop Road, Chilhowie, VA 24319
Fire Department: Chilhowie Fire Department, 315 E Lee, Chilhowie, VA 24319,  Phone: (276) 646-3131,  Fax: (276) 646-3615,  ID: 17303,  Incident #: 161
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: 03/07/2006 03:22,  Arrival Time: 03/07/2006 03:37,  Controlled Time: 03/07/2006 04:40,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/07/2006 04:45
Property Value: $9000,  Property Loss: $9000,  Contents Value: $1000,  Contents Loss: $1000
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Vehicle area, other
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Lincoln
Location: Sunset Drive, Chilhowie, VA 24319
Fire Department: Chilhowie Fire Department, 315 E Lee, Chilhowie, VA 24319,  Phone: (276) 646-3131,  Fax: (276) 646-3615,  ID: 17303,  Incident #: 165
Incident Type: Arcing, shorted electrical equipment.
Alarm Time: 03/09/2006 21:12,  Arrival Time: 03/09/2006 21:26,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/09/2006 22:28
Actions taken:
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
  • Notify other agencies. Includes notifications of utility companies, property owners, and the like.
  • Standby.
Location: Town Springs Road, Chilhowie, VA 24319
Fire Department: Chilhowie Fire Department, 315 E Lee, Chilhowie, VA 24319,  Phone: (276) 646-3131,  Fax: (276) 646-3615,  ID: 17303,  Incident #: 171
Incident Type: Grass fire. Includes fire confined to area characterized by grass ground cover, with little or no involvement of other ground fuels.
Alarm Time: 03/10/2006 19:54,  Arrival Time: 03/10/2006 20:07,  Controlled Time: 03/10/2006 20:59,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/10/2006 21:12
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: 1
Area of Origin: Open area - outside
Location: Somerset Drive, Chilhowie, VA 24319
Fire Department: Chilhowie Fire Department, 315 E Lee, Chilhowie, VA 24319,  Phone: (276) 646-3131,  Fax: (276) 646-3615,  ID: 17303,  Incident #: 181
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 03/14/2006 00:48,  Arrival Time: 03/14/2006 01:07,  Controlled Time: 03/14/2006 01:59,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/14/2006 02:06
Property Value: $3000,  Property Loss: $3000,  Contents Value: $3000,  Contents Loss: $3000
Actions taken:
  • Salvage and overhaul.
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Storage area, other,  Heat Source: Lightning
Cause of Ignition: Act of nature
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: Idle, not routinely used,  Stories: 1 Above,  Length: 5,  Width: 8,  Stories with Damage: 1 Extreme
Location: Riverside Road, Chilhowie, VA 24319
Fire Department: Chilhowie Fire Department, 315 E Lee, Chilhowie, VA 24319,  Phone: (276) 646-3131,  Fax: (276) 646-3615,  ID: 17303,  Incident #: 195
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 03/17/2006 16:08,  Arrival Time: 03/17/2006 16:19,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/17/2006 19:23
Property Value: $40000,  Property Loss: $40000,  Contents Value: $8000,  Contents Loss: $8000
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Buildings Involved #: 2,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above,  Square Feet: 700,  Stories with Damage: 1 Extreme
Location: Timberland Lane, Chilhowie, VA 24319
Fire Department: Chilhowie Fire Department, 315 E Lee, Chilhowie, VA 24319,  Phone: (276) 646-3131,  Fax: (276) 646-3615,  ID: 17303,  Incident #: 509,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Power line down. Excludes people trapped by downed power lines.
Alarm Time: 07/04/2006 23:47,  Arrival Time: 07/05/2006 00:11,  Controlled Time: 07/05/2006 00:27,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/05/2006 00:39
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: Pine Street, Chilhowie, VA 24319
Fire Department: Chilhowie Fire Department, 315 E Lee, Chilhowie, VA 24319,  Phone: (276) 646-3131,  Fax: (276) 646-3615,  ID: 17303,  Incident #: 549,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 07/18/2006 15:02,  Arrival Time: 07/18/2006 15:04,  Controlled Time: 07/18/2006 16:53,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/18/2006 17:06
Property Value: $40000,  Property Loss: $10000,  Contents Value: $10000,  Contents Loss: $5000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Cooking area, kitchen,  Heat Source: Heat from powered equipment, other,  Item First Ignited: Interior wall covering excluding drapes, etc.
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
  • Abandoned or discarded materials or products
  • Combustible interior finish
Equipment Involved: Range with or without oven, cooking surface,  Power: Electrical line voltage (>= 50 volts),  Portability: Stationary
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above,  Square Feet: 700
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke
Location: Packing House Road, Chilhowie, VA 24319
Fire Department: Chilhowie Fire Department, 315 E Lee, Chilhowie, VA 24319,  Phone: (276) 646-3131,  Fax: (276) 646-3615,  ID: 17303,  Incident #: 604,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Electrical wiring/equipment problem, other.
Alarm Time: 08/06/2006 21:18,  Arrival Time: 08/06/2006 21:20,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/06/2006 21:48
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: Shuler Hollow Road, Chilhowie, VA 24319
Fire Department: Chilhowie Fire Department, 315 E Lee, Chilhowie, VA 24319,  Phone: (276) 646-3131,  Fax: (276) 646-3615,  ID: 17303,  Incident #: 636,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Outside storage fire on residential or commercial/industrial property, not rubbish. Includes recyclable materials at dropoff points.
Alarm Time: 08/18/2006 14:45,  Arrival Time: 08/18/2006 14:54,  Controlled Time: 08/18/2006 14:58,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/18/2006 15:38
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Flammables, chemicals, plastics, other
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Item First Ignited: Flammable liquid/gas in container or pipe
Location: Deer Valley Road, Chilhowie, VA 24319
Fire Department: Chilhowie Fire Department, 315 E Lee, Chilhowie, VA 24319,  Phone: (276) 646-3131,  Fax: (276) 646-3615,  ID: 17303,  Incident #: 637,  Shift/Platoon: 2
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: 08/18/2006 14:58,  Arrival Time: 08/18/2006 15:05,  Controlled Time: 08/18/2006 15:20,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/18/2006 15:38
Property Value: $4000,  Property Loss: $4000
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
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Oldsmobile,  Model: CUTLASS SUPREME,  Year: 1991,  License Plate: JWN-5232 VA,  VIN No: 1G3WH14T6MD370719
Location: Side Trail, Chilhowie, VA 24319
Fire Department: Chilhowie Fire Department, 315 E Lee, Chilhowie, VA 24319,  Phone: (276) 646-3131,  Fax: (276) 646-3615,  ID: 17303,  Incident #: 688,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Heat from short circuit (wiring), defective or worn insulation.
Alarm Time: 09/06/2006 22:56,  Arrival Time: 09/06/2006 23:06,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/06/2006 23:24
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: St. Clairs Creek Road, Chilhowie, VA 24319
Fire Department: Chilhowie Fire Department, 315 E Lee, Chilhowie, VA 24319,  Phone: (276) 646-3131,  Fax: (276) 646-3615,  ID: 17303,  Incident #: 792,  Shift/Platoon: 4
Incident Type: Power line down. Excludes people trapped by downed power lines.
Alarm Time: 10/17/2006 00:21,  Arrival Time: 10/17/2006 00:45,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/17/2006 01:13
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
  • Refer to proper authority. Includes turnover of incidents to other authorities or agencies such as the police.
Location: Dry Fork Road, Chilhowie, VA 24319
Fire Department: Chilhowie Fire Department, 315 E Lee, Chilhowie, VA 24319,  Phone: (276) 646-3131,  Fax: (276) 646-3615,  ID: 17303,  Incident #: 793,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 10/17/2006 16:40,  Arrival Time: 10/17/2006 16:54,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/17/2006 19:10
Property Value: $22000,  Property Loss: $15000,  Contents Value: $5500,  Contents Loss: $5000
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: Flame/torch used for lighting,  Item First Ignited: Flammable liquid/gas in container or pipe
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
  • Improper container or storage
  • Insulation combustible
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above,  Length: 12,  Width: 12
Location: Breezewood Lane, Chilhowie, VA 24319
Fire Department: Chilhowie Fire Department, 315 E Lee, Chilhowie, VA 24319,  Phone: (276) 646-3131,  Fax: (276) 646-3615,  ID: 17303,  Incident #: 794,  Shift/Platoon: 4
Incident Type: Fire in mobile home used as a fixed residence. Includes mobile homes when not in transit and used as a structure for residential purposes; and manufactured homes built on a permanent chassis.
Alarm Time: 10/19/2006 00:56,  Arrival Time: 10/19/2006 01:08,  Controlled Time: 10/19/2006 02:25,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/19/2006 02:32
Property Value: $10000,  Property Loss: $10000,  Contents Value: $2000,  Contents Loss: $2000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Structure Type: Fixed portable or mobile structure,  Status: Vacant and secured,  Stories: 1 Above,  Length: 36,  Width: 10
Location: Tattle Branch Road, Chilhowie, VA 24319
Fire Department: Chilhowie Fire Department, 315 E Lee, Chilhowie, VA 24319,  Phone: (276) 646-3131,  Fax: (276) 646-3615,  ID: 17303,  Incident #: 806,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Off-road vehicle or heavy equipment fire. Includes dirt bikes, specialty off-road vehicles, earth-moving equipment (bulldozers), and farm equipment.
Alarm Time: 10/27/2006 22:49,  Arrival Time: 10/27/2006 22:54,  Controlled Time: 10/27/2006 23:30,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/27/2006 23:37
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: Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source (Electrical failure, malfunction, other)
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Agricultural vehicle, baler, chopper (farm use),  Make: Ford,  Model: TRACTOR
Location: River Road, Chilhowie, VA 24319
Fire Department: Chilhowie Fire Department, 315 E Lee, Chilhowie, VA 24319,  Phone: (276) 646-3131,  Fax: (276) 646-3615,  ID: 17303,  Incident #: 837,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Gasoline or other flammable liquid spill (flash point below 100 degrees F at standard temperature and pressure (Class I)).
Alarm Time: 11/08/2006 10:30,  Arrival Time: 11/08/2006 10:42,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/08/2006 11:40
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Remove hazard. Includes neutralizing a hazardous condition.
Location: Kendall Avenue, Chilhowie, VA 24319
Fire Department: Chilhowie Fire Department, 315 E Lee, Chilhowie, VA 24319,  Phone: (276) 646-3131,  Fax: (276) 646-3615,  ID: 17303,  Incident #: 860,  Shift/Platoon: 4
Incident Type: Carbon monoxide incident. Excludes incidents with nothing found.
Alarm Time: 11/17/2006 00:34,  Arrival Time: 11/17/2006 00:43,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/17/2006 01:15
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: Lee Highway, Chilhowie, VA 24319
Fire Department: Chilhowie Fire Department, 315 E Lee, Chilhowie, VA 24319,  Phone: (276) 646-3131,  Fax: (276) 646-3615,  ID: 17303,  Incident #: 878,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Outside rubbish, trash, or waste fire. Excludes outside rubbish fires in a container or receptacle.
Alarm Time: 11/26/2006 15:42,  Arrival Time: 11/26/2006 15:47,  Controlled Time: 11/26/2006 15:52,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/26/2006 15:54
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Remove hazard. Includes neutralizing a hazardous condition.
Location: Whitetop Road, Chilhowie, VA 24319
Fire Department: Chilhowie Fire Department, 315 E Lee, Chilhowie, VA 24319,  Phone: (276) 646-3131,  Fax: (276) 646-3615,  ID: 17303,  Incident #: 894,  Shift/Platoon: 4
Incident Type: Gasoline or other flammable liquid spill (flash point below 100 degrees F at standard temperature and pressure (Class I)).
Alarm Time: 12/02/2006 01:40,  Arrival Time: 12/02/2006 01:50,  Controlled Time: 12/02/2006 02:22,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/02/2006 02:24
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  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.
Action taken: Hazardous materials spill control and confinement. Includes confining or diking hazardous materials.
Released From: Outside of structure,  Population Density: Suburban - Predominantly single family residential,  Area Affected: 20 Square Feet,  Cause of Release: Container or containment failure,  Disposition: Completed by fire service only,  Actions Taken: Hazmat leak control and containment,  Hazmat spill control and confinement,  ,  Factors Contributing To Release: Operational deficiency, other
Location: Balsam Lane, Chilhowie, VA 24319
Fire Department: Chilhowie Fire Department, 315 E Lee, Chilhowie, VA 24319,  Phone: (276) 646-3131,  Fax: (276) 646-3615,  ID: 17303,  Incident #: 920,  Shift/Platoon: 4
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 12/12/2006 05:18,  Arrival Time: 12/12/2006 05:35,  Controlled Time: 12/12/2006 08:36,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/12/2006 09:03
Property Value: $45000,  Property Loss: $20000,  Contents Value: $16000,  Contents Loss: $8000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Ceiling & floor assembly, crawl space b/t stories,  Heat Source: Conducted heat from another fire,  Item First Ignited: Structural member or framing
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Equipment Involved: Chimney - brick, stone, masonry,  Power: Wood, paper,  Portability: Stationary
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above, 1 Below,  Square Feet: 800
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Power: Battery Only
Location: Overlook Drive, Chilhowie, VA 24319
Fire Department: Chilhowie Fire Department, 315 E Lee, Chilhowie, VA 24319,  Phone: (276) 646-3131,  Fax: (276) 646-3615,  ID: 17303,  Incident #: 923,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Fire in mobile home used as a fixed residence. Includes mobile homes when not in transit and used as a structure for residential purposes; and manufactured homes built on a permanent chassis.
Alarm Time: 12/12/2006 21:51,  Arrival Time: 12/12/2006 22:01,  Controlled Time: 12/13/2006 00:04,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/13/2006 00:15
Property Value: $15000,  Property Loss: $10000,  Contents Value: $5000,  Contents Loss: $5000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Ceiling & floor assembly, crawl space b/t stories,  Item First Ignited: Structural member or framing
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: Vacant and secured,  Stories: 1 Above,  Square Feet: 1000,  Stories with Damage: 1 Heavy
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke
Location: Shuler Hollow Road, Chilhowie, VA 24319
Fire Department: Chilhowie Fire Department, 315 E Lee, Chilhowie, VA 24319,  Phone: (276) 646-3131,  Fax: (276) 646-3615,  ID: 17303,  Incident #: 924,  Shift/Platoon: 4
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 12/13/2006 02:49,  Arrival Time: 12/13/2006 03:04,  Controlled Time: 12/13/2006 04:56,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/13/2006 05:11
Property Value: $60000,  Property Loss: $25000,  Contents Value: $25000,  Contents Loss: $15000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Vehicle storage area
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above,  Square Feet: 1700
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Power: Hardwire with battery
Location: Arden Lane, Chilhowie, VA 24319
Fire Department: Chilhowie Fire Department, 315 E Lee, Chilhowie, VA 24319,  Phone: (276) 646-3131,  Fax: (276) 646-3615,  ID: 17303,  Incident #: 931,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Grass fire. Includes fire confined to area characterized by grass ground cover, with little or no involvement of other ground fuels.
Alarm Time: 12/15/2006 12:41,  Arrival Time: 12/15/2006 12:54,  Controlled Time: 12/15/2006 14:18,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/15/2006 14:54
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: 4
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Flying brand, ember, spark,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source (Electrical failure, malfunction, other)
Location: River Road, Chilhowie, VA 24319
Fire Department: Chilhowie Fire Department, 315 E Lee, Chilhowie, VA 24319,  Phone: (276) 646-3131,  Fax: (276) 646-3615,  ID: 17303,  Incident #: 954,  Shift/Platoon: 4
Incident Type: Power line down. Excludes people trapped by downed power lines.
Alarm Time: 12/26/2006 00:54,  Arrival Time: 12/26/2006 01:09,  Controlled Time: 12/26/2006 02:46,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/26/2006 03:00
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Control traffic. Includes setting up barricades and directing traffic.
  • Provide light or electrical power.
Location: Mill Creek Road, Chilhowie, VA 24319
Fire Department: Chilhowie Fire Department, 315 E Lee, Chilhowie, VA 24319,  Phone: (276) 646-3131,  Fax: (276) 646-3615,  ID: 17303,  Incident #: 955,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Fire in mobile home used as a fixed residence. Includes mobile homes when not in transit and used as a structure for residential purposes; and manufactured homes built on a permanent chassis.
Alarm Time: 12/26/2006 16:02,  Arrival Time: 12/26/2006 16:19,  Controlled Time: 12/26/2006 18:04,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/26/2006 18:33
Property Value: $55000,  Property Loss: $5000,  Contents Value: $9000,  Contents Loss: $4000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Cooking area, kitchen,  Heat Source: Arcing,  Item First Ignited: Structural member or framing
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
  • Electrical failure, malfunction, other
  • Arc from faulty contact, broken conductor
  • Floor collapse
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above,  Length: 40,  Width: 20
Location: Gleghorn Valley Road, Chilhowie, VA 24354
Fire Department: Marion Vol. Fire Dept., Smyth Co., VA 24375,  ID: 17304,  Incident #: 180941
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: 04/16/2006 23:09,  Arrival Time: 04/17/2006 00:31,  Controlled Time: 04/17/2006 00:31,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/17/2006 03:22
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: 107 Highway, Chilhowie, VA 24319
Fire Department: Saltville Vol. Fire Dept., 312 Smyth Co., Saltville, VA 24370,  Phone: (276) 496-7113,  Fax: (276) 496-7663,  ID: 17306,  Incident #: 181916
Incident Type: Special outside fire, other.
Alarm Time: 05/01/2006 12:24,  Arrival Time: 05/01/2006 12:36,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/01/2006 13:46
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Provide water. Includes tanker shuttle operations and pumping in a relay or from a water source. Excludes normal fire suppression operations.
  • Provide apparatus.
Location: 38335 Kelly's Chapel Rd., Chilhowie, VA 24319
Fire Department: Glade Spring Vol. Fire Dept., Washington Co., VA 24340,  ID: 19104,  Incident #: 6214660
Incident Type: Natural vegetation fire, other.
Alarm Time: 07/24/2006 07:41,  Arrival Time: 07/24/2006 08:03,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/24/2006 09:39
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
Area of Origin: Open area - outside
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Location: 37203 Loves Mill Rd., Chilhowie, VA 24319
Fire Department: Glade Spring Vol. Fire Dept., Washington Co., VA 24340,  ID: 19104,  Incident #: 6343145
Incident Type: Unauthorized burning. Includes fires that are under control and not endangering property.
Alarm Time: 11/24/2006 15:23,  Arrival Time: 11/24/2006 15:52,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/24/2006 16:44
Action taken: Canceled en route.

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