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Churubusco: Fire Incidents in 2006, Indiana (IN)

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2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 27
  • Hazardous Condition: 17
  • Service Call: 2

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

Incident types - Churubusco

Incident types - Indiana

Location: Taylor Road, Churubusco, IN 46723
Fire Department: Huntertown-Perry Twp, Huntertown, IN 46748,  ID: 02008,  Incident #: 30
Incident Type: Chimney or flue fire originating in and confined to a chimney or flue.
Alarm Time: 01/16/2006 08:11,  Arrival Time: 01/16/2006 08:21,  Controlled Time: 01/16/2006 08:22,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/16/2006 08:53
Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Action taken: Salvage and overhaul.
Location: Johnson Road, Churubusco, IN 46723
Fire Department: Huntertown-Perry Twp, Huntertown, IN 46748,  ID: 02008,  Incident #: 235
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: 04/20/2006 16:18,  Arrival Time: 04/20/2006 16:29,  Controlled Time: 04/20/2006 16:36,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/20/2006 16:48
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: Unintentional (Mechanical failure, malfunction, other)
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition, but did not itself burn,  Type: Industrial, constr., agricultural vehicle, other,  Make: International,  Model: F 1066,  License Plate: N/A ,  VIN No: N/A
Location: State Road 33, Churubusco, IN 46723
Fire Department: Huntertown-Perry Twp, Huntertown, IN 46748,  ID: 02008,  Incident #: 358
Incident Type: Outside rubbish, trash, or waste fire. Excludes outside rubbish fires in a container or receptacle.
Alarm Time: 06/13/2006 21:55,  Arrival Time: 06/13/2006 22:06,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/13/2006 22:07
Action taken: Canceled en route.
Location: 500 East, Churubusco, IN 46723
Fire Department: Huntertown-Perry Twp, Huntertown, IN 46748,  ID: 02008,  Incident #: 421
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 07/08/2006 22:58,  Arrival Time: 07/08/2006 23:18,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/09/2006 01:44
Action taken: Provide water. Includes tanker shuttle operations and pumping in a relay or from a water source. Excludes normal fire suppression operations.
Location: Wesley Chapel Road, Churubusco, IN 46723
Fire Department: Huntertown-Perry Twp, Huntertown, IN 46748,  ID: 02008,  Incident #: 580
Incident Type: Fire in structure, other than in a building.
Alarm Time: 09/23/2006 07:01,  Arrival Time: 09/23/2006 07:16,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/23/2006 07:47
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: Wesley Chapel Road, Churubusco, IN 46723
Fire Department: Huntertown-Perry Twp, Huntertown, IN 46748,  ID: 02008,  Incident #: 581
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 09/23/2006 13:58,  Arrival Time: 09/23/2006 14:08,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/23/2006 15:07
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: 400 Road, Churubusco, IN 46723
Fire Department: albion fire department, 210 S Fire Station Drive E, Albion, IN 46701,  Phone: (219) 636-2182,  ID: 57001,  Incident #: 203,  Station: 90
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 08/12/2006 16:29,  Arrival Time: 08/12/2006 16:39,  Controlled Time: 08/12/2006 16:39,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/12/2006 16:39
Action taken: Canceled en route.
Location: Us 33, Churubusco, IN 46723
Fire Department: 57003, Indianapolis, IN 46204,  ID: 57003,  Incident #: 1042,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Gasoline or other flammable liquid spill (flash point below 100 degrees F at standard temperature and pressure (Class I)).
Alarm Time: 10/12/2006 04:47,  Arrival Time: 10/12/2006 05:19,  Controlled Time: 10/12/2006 05:30,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/12/2006 06:55
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Incident command. Includes providing support to incident command activities.
  • Provide equipment, where equipment is used by another agency.
  • Provide manpower. Includes providing manpower to assist rescue/ambulance units lift patients or providing manpower to assist police.
Location: 500, Churubusco, IN 46723
Fire Department: Laotto, 1 Old St.Rd. 3 Laotto, Laotto, IN 46763,  Phone: (219) 897-2286,  ID: 57004,  Incident #: 61,  Station: 40
Incident Type: Gas leak (natural gas or LPG). Excludes gas odors with no source found.
Alarm Time: 05/28/2006 21:11,  Arrival Time: 05/28/2006 21:18,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/28/2006 21:18
Action taken: Canceled en route.
Location: 500 Road, Churubusco, IN 46723
Fire Department: Smith Twp. Fire Dept., 204 N Line, Churubusco, IN 46723,  Phone: (260) 693-3875,  Fax: (219) 693-3875,  ID: 92002,  Incident #: 7,  Station: 200
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: 01/07/2006 22:58,  Arrival Time: 01/07/2006 23:04,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/07/2006 23:30
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Engine area, running gear, wheel area,  Heat Source: Arcing
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Pontiac
Location: 450 Road, Churubusco, IN 46723
Fire Department: Smith Twp. Fire Dept., 204 N Line, Churubusco, IN 46723,  Phone: (260) 693-3875,  Fax: (219) 693-3875,  ID: 92002,  Incident #: 10,  Station: 200
Incident Type: Chimney or flue fire originating in and confined to a chimney or flue.
Alarm Time: 01/10/2006 15:41,  Arrival Time: 01/10/2006 15:47,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/10/2006 16:21
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: Taylor Road, Churubusco, IN 46723
Fire Department: Smith Twp. Fire Dept., 204 N Line, Churubusco, IN 46723,  Phone: (260) 693-3875,  Fax: (219) 693-3875,  ID: 92002,  Incident #: 18,  Station: 200
Incident Type: Chimney or flue fire originating in and confined to a chimney or flue.
Alarm Time: 01/16/2006 08:11,  Arrival Time: 01/16/2006 08:23,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/16/2006 08:53
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.
Location: Wesley Chapel Road, Churubusco, IN 46723
Fire Department: Smith Twp. Fire Dept., 204 N Line, Churubusco, IN 46723,  Phone: (260) 693-3875,  Fax: (219) 693-3875,  ID: 92002,  Incident #: 32,  Station: 200
Incident Type: Outside rubbish, trash, or waste fire. Excludes outside rubbish fires in a container or receptacle.
Alarm Time: 02/10/2006 20:28,  Arrival Time: 02/10/2006 20:43,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/10/2006 20:54
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: Glingerman Avenue, Churubusco, IN 46723
Fire Department: Smith Twp. Fire Dept., 204 N Line, Churubusco, IN 46723,  Phone: (260) 693-3875,  Fax: (219) 693-3875,  ID: 92002,  Incident #: 38,  Station: 200
Incident Type: Fire in structure, other than in a building.
Alarm Time: 02/14/2006 18:27,  Arrival Time: 02/14/2006 18:30,  Controlled Time: 02/14/2006 18:35,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/14/2006 18:52
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Buildings Involved #: 2,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Wall surface: exterior,  Heat Source: Hot ember or ash,  Item First Ignited: Exterior wall covering or finish
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Outside/open fire for debris or waste disposal)
Location: Pleasant Street, Churubusco, IN 46723
Fire Department: Smith Twp. Fire Dept., 204 N Line, Churubusco, IN 46723,  Phone: (260) 693-3875,  Fax: (219) 693-3875,  ID: 92002,  Incident #: 53,  Station: 200
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 02/25/2006 15:22,  Arrival Time: 02/25/2006 15:25,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/25/2006 15:50
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Wall surface: exterior,  Heat Source: Cigarette,  Item First Ignited: Exterior wall covering or finish
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Abandoned or discarded materials or products)
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 2 Above,  Square Feet: 1200,  Stories with Damage: 1 Minor
Location: Unspecified, Churubusco, IN 46723
Fire Department: Smith Twp. Fire Dept., 204 N Line, Churubusco, IN 46723,  Phone: (260) 693-3875,  Fax: (219) 693-3875,  ID: 92002,  Incident #: 71,  Station: 200
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: 03/26/2006 13:00,  Arrival Time: 03/26/2006 13:04,  Controlled Time: 03/26/2006 13:08,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/26/2006 13:15
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Area Type: Rural/urban or suburban,  Wildland Fire Cause: Equipment,  Heat Source: Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
Total Acres Burned: 0.1
Location: Miller Road, Churubusco, IN 46723
Fire Department: Smith Twp. Fire Dept., 204 N Line, Churubusco, IN 46723,  Phone: (260) 693-3875,  Fax: (219) 693-3875,  ID: 92002,  Incident #: 76,  Station: 200
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: 03/30/2006 19:47,  Arrival Time: 03/30/2006 19:55,  Controlled Time: 03/30/2006 19:57,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/30/2006 20:00
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Area Type: Rural, including farms >50 acres
Total Acres Burned: 0.1
Location: Unspecified, Churubusco, IN 46723
Fire Department: Smith Twp. Fire Dept., 204 N Line, Churubusco, IN 46723,  Phone: (260) 693-3875,  Fax: (219) 693-3875,  ID: 92002,  Incident #: 77,  Station: 200
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: 04/01/2006 07:29,  Arrival Time: 04/01/2006 07:29,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/01/2006 07:51
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
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Chevrolet,  Model: K/20,  License Plate: 127350S IN
Location: State Road 205 Highway, Churubusco, IN 46723
Fire Department: Smith Twp. Fire Dept., 204 N Line, Churubusco, IN 46723,  Phone: (260) 693-3875,  Fax: (219) 693-3875,  ID: 92002,  Incident #: 93,  Station: 200
Incident Type: Chemical spill or leak. Includes unstable, reactive, explosive material.
Alarm Time: 04/13/2006 21:30,  Arrival Time: 04/13/2006 21:35,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/13/2006 21:55
Action taken: Hazardous materials leak control and containment. Includes actions taken to keep a material within its container.
Location: Main Street, Churubusco, IN 46723
Fire Department: Smith Twp. Fire Dept., 204 N Line, Churubusco, IN 46723,  Phone: (260) 693-3875,  Fax: (219) 693-3875,  ID: 92002,  Incident #: 99,  Station: 200
Incident Type: Special outside fire, other.
Alarm Time: 04/17/2006 04:05,  Arrival Time: 04/17/2006 04:12,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/17/2006 04:49
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
Heat Source: Arcing,  Item First Ignited: Electrical wire, cable insulation
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source (Short circuit arc from defective, worn insulation)
Location: Unspecified, Churubusco, IN 46723
Fire Department: Smith Twp. Fire Dept., 204 N Line, Churubusco, IN 46723,  Phone: (260) 693-3875,  Fax: (219) 693-3875,  ID: 92002,  Incident #: 103,  Station: 200
Incident Type: Unauthorized burning. Includes fires that are under control and not endangering property.
Alarm Time: 04/21/2006 14:28,  Arrival Time: 04/21/2006 14:37,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/21/2006 14:56
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: State Road 205 Highway, Churubusco, IN 46723
Fire Department: Smith Twp. Fire Dept., 204 N Line, Churubusco, IN 46723,  Phone: (260) 693-3875,  Fax: (219) 693-3875,  ID: 92002,  Incident #: 105,  Station: 200
Incident Type: Chemical spill or leak. Includes unstable, reactive, explosive material.
Alarm Time: 04/22/2006 22:12,  Arrival Time: 04/22/2006 22:17,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/22/2006 22:36
Action taken: Hazardous materials leak control and containment. Includes actions taken to keep a material within its container.
Location: Main Street, Churubusco, IN 46723
Fire Department: Smith Twp. Fire Dept., 204 N Line, Churubusco, IN 46723,  Phone: (260) 693-3875,  Fax: (219) 693-3875,  ID: 92002,  Incident #: 132,  Station: 200
Incident Type: Gasoline or other flammable liquid spill (flash point below 100 degrees F at standard temperature and pressure (Class I)).
Alarm Time: 05/18/2006 22:59,  Arrival Time: 05/18/2006 23:07,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/18/2006 23:46
Action taken: Hazardous materials leak control and containment. Includes actions taken to keep a material within its container.
Location: Carroll Road, Churubusco, IN 46723
Fire Department: Smith Twp. Fire Dept., 204 N Line, Churubusco, IN 46723,  Phone: (260) 693-3875,  Fax: (219) 693-3875,  ID: 92002,  Incident #: 135,  Station: 200
Incident Type: Gas leak (natural gas or LPG). Excludes gas odors with no source found.
Alarm Time: 05/23/2006 21:55,  Arrival Time: 05/23/2006 22:06,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/23/2006 22:45
Action taken: Hazardous materials detection, monitoring, sampling, and analysis using a variety of detection instruments.
Location: 600 Road, Churubusco, IN 46723
Fire Department: Smith Twp. Fire Dept., 204 N Line, Churubusco, IN 46723,  Phone: (260) 693-3875,  Fax: (219) 693-3875,  ID: 92002,  Incident #: 141,  Station: 200
Incident Type: Gas leak (natural gas or LPG). Excludes gas odors with no source found.
Alarm Time: 05/28/2006 21:06,  Arrival Time: 05/28/2006 21:15,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/28/2006 21:22
Action taken: Hazardous materials detection, monitoring, sampling, and analysis using a variety of detection instruments.
Location: Mulberry Street, Churubusco, IN 46723
Fire Department: Smith Twp. Fire Dept., 204 N Line, Churubusco, IN 46723,  Phone: (260) 693-3875,  Fax: (219) 693-3875,  ID: 92002,  Incident #: 144,  Station: 200
Incident Type: Outside rubbish, trash, or waste fire. Excludes outside rubbish fires in a container or receptacle.
Alarm Time: 05/29/2006 22:06,  Arrival Time: 05/29/2006 22:11,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/29/2006 22:17
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: Unspecified, Churubusco, IN 46723
Fire Department: Smith Twp. Fire Dept., 204 N Line, Churubusco, IN 46723,  Phone: (260) 693-3875,  Fax: (219) 693-3875,  ID: 92002,  Incident #: 151,  Station: 200
Incident Type: Unauthorized burning. Includes fires that are under control and not endangering property.
Alarm Time: 06/13/2006 21:55,  Arrival Time: 06/13/2006 22:05,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/13/2006 22:19
Actions taken:
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: 500 Road, Churubusco, IN 46723
Fire Department: Smith Twp. Fire Dept., 204 N Line, Churubusco, IN 46723,  Phone: (260) 693-3875,  Fax: (219) 693-3875,  ID: 92002,  Incident #: 181,  Station: 200
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 07/08/2006 22:43,  Arrival Time: 07/08/2006 22:53,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/09/2006 02:05
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Buildings Involved #: 2,  Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Machinery, tools, other
Area of Origin: Maintenance shop or area, paint shop or area,  Heat Source: Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source (Worn out)
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above,  Square Feet: 1200,  Stories with Damage: 1 Heavy
Location: 500 Road, Churubusco, IN 46723
Fire Department: Smith Twp. Fire Dept., 204 N Line, Churubusco, IN 46723,  Phone: (260) 693-3875,  Fax: (219) 693-3875,  ID: 92002,  Incident #: 181,  Station: 200
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 07/08/2006 22:43,  Arrival Time: 07/08/2006 22:53,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/09/2006 02:05
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
  • Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Wall surface: exterior,  Heat Source: Heat from direct flame, convection currents,  Item First Ignited: Exterior wall covering or finish, (Exposure fire)
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 2 Above, 1 Below,  Square Feet: 1200,  Stories with Damage: 1 Significant
Location: Unspecified, Churubusco, IN 46723
Fire Department: Smith Twp. Fire Dept., 204 N Line, Churubusco, IN 46723,  Phone: (260) 693-3875,  Fax: (219) 693-3875,  ID: 92002,  Incident #: 195,  Station: 200
Incident Type: Power line down. Excludes people trapped by downed power lines.
Alarm Time: 07/27/2006 18:50,  Arrival Time: 07/27/2006 18:53,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/27/2006 20:17
Action taken: Establish safe area. Includes isolating the area affected by denying entry to unprotected persons and establishing hazard control zones (hot, warm, cold).
Location: State Road 205 Highway, Churubusco, IN 46723
Fire Department: Smith Twp. Fire Dept., 204 N Line, Churubusco, IN 46723,  Phone: (260) 693-3875,  Fax: (219) 693-3875,  ID: 92002,  Incident #: 206,  Station: 200
Incident Type: Chemical spill or leak. Includes unstable, reactive, explosive material.
Alarm Time: 08/09/2006 01:24,  Arrival Time: 08/09/2006 01:35,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/09/2006 02:16
Action taken: Hazardous materials leak control and containment. Includes actions taken to keep a material within its container.
Location: 400 Road, Churubusco, IN 46723
Fire Department: Smith Twp. Fire Dept., 204 N Line, Churubusco, IN 46723,  Phone: (260) 693-3875,  Fax: (219) 693-3875,  ID: 92002,  Incident #: 210,  Station: 200
Incident Type: Outside rubbish, trash, or waste fire. Excludes outside rubbish fires in a container or receptacle.
Alarm Time: 08/12/2006 16:29,  Arrival Time: 08/12/2006 16:38,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/12/2006 17:15
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: 600 Road, Churubusco, IN 46723
Fire Department: Smith Twp. Fire Dept., 204 N Line, Churubusco, IN 46723,  Phone: (260) 693-3875,  Fax: (219) 693-3875,  ID: 92002,  Incident #: 217,  Station: 200
Incident Type: Heat from short circuit (wiring), defective or worn insulation.
Alarm Time: 08/23/2006 17:38,  Arrival Time: 08/23/2006 17:48,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/23/2006 17:56
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: 650 Road, Churubusco, IN 46723
Fire Department: Smith Twp. Fire Dept., 204 N Line, Churubusco, IN 46723,  Phone: (260) 693-3875,  Fax: (219) 693-3875,  ID: 92002,  Incident #: 221,  Station: 200
Incident Type: Gas leak (natural gas or LPG). Excludes gas odors with no source found.
Alarm Time: 08/31/2006 21:24,  Arrival Time: 08/31/2006 21:30,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/31/2006 21:41
Action taken: Hazardous materials leak control and containment. Includes actions taken to keep a material within its container.
Location: Unspecified, Churubusco, IN 46723
Fire Department: Smith Twp. Fire Dept., 204 N Line, Churubusco, IN 46723,  Phone: (260) 693-3875,  Fax: (219) 693-3875,  ID: 92002,  Incident #: 234,  Station: 200
Incident Type: Power line down. Excludes people trapped by downed power lines.
Alarm Time: 09/21/2006 07:19,  Arrival Time: 09/21/2006 07:25,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/21/2006 07:55
Action taken: Establish safe area. Includes isolating the area affected by denying entry to unprotected persons and establishing hazard control zones (hot, warm, cold).
Location: 150 Road, Churubusco, IN 46723
Fire Department: Smith Twp. Fire Dept., 204 N Line, Churubusco, IN 46723,  Phone: (260) 693-3875,  Fax: (219) 693-3875,  ID: 92002,  Incident #: 236,  Station: 200
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 09/22/2006 11:29,  Arrival Time: 09/22/2006 11:35,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/22/2006 14:21
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
Area of Origin: Vacant structural area,  Heat Source: Chemical reaction,  Item First Ignited: Floor covering or rug/carpet/mat
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: Vacant and secured,  Stories: 1 Above,  Square Feet: 4000,  Stories with Damage: 1 Minor
Location: Wesley Chapel Road, Churubusco, IN 46723
Fire Department: Smith Twp. Fire Dept., 204 N Line, Churubusco, IN 46723,  Phone: (260) 693-3875,  Fax: (219) 693-3875,  ID: 92002,  Incident #: 237,  Station: 200
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 09/23/2006 07:01,  Arrival Time: 09/23/2006 07:14,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/23/2006 08:53
Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
  • 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
Area of Origin: Laundry area, wash house (laundry),  Heat Source: Arcing,  Item First Ignited: Floor covering or rug/carpet/mat
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source (Short circuit arc from defective, worn insulation)
Equipment Involved: Heat tape,  Brand: Unknown,  Model: unknown,  Power: Electrical line voltage (>= 50 volts),  Portability: Stationary
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above,  Square Feet: 300,  Stories with Damage: 1 Heavy
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Operation: Failed to Operate
Location: Crone Road, Churubusco, IN 46723
Fire Department: Smith Twp. Fire Dept., 204 N Line, Churubusco, IN 46723,  Phone: (260) 693-3875,  Fax: (219) 693-3875,  ID: 92002,  Incident #: 247,  Station: 200
Incident Type: Natural vegetation fire, other.
Alarm Time: 10/02/2006 13:36,  Arrival Time: 10/02/2006 13:45,  Controlled Time: 10/02/2006 14:16,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/02/2006 14:16
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Area Type: Rural, including farms >50 acres,  Wildland Fire Cause: Natural source,  Heat Source: Lightning
Total Acres Burned: 0.1
Location: USouth 33 (Noble Co.) Highway, Churubusco, IN 46723
Fire Department: Smith Twp. Fire Dept., 204 N Line, Churubusco, IN 46723,  Phone: (260) 693-3875,  Fax: (219) 693-3875,  ID: 92002,  Incident #: 255,  Station: 200
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: 10/12/2006 03:56,  Arrival Time: 10/12/2006 04:09,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/12/2006 07:26
Civilian Deaths: 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.
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Recover body or body parts.
  • Hazardous materials leak control and containment. Includes actions taken to keep a material within its container.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Engine area, running gear, wheel area,  Heat Source: Multiple heat sources including multiple ignitions
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Collision, knock down, run over, turn over)
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Pontiac,  Model: Grand Prix
Civilian Casualty:  Age: 25,  Gender: Male,  Race: White,  Affiliation: Civilian,  Severity: Death,  Location: In area of origin and involved,  Cause: Multiple causes,  Injured: Multiple body parts,  Factors Contributing: Vehicle collision, roll-over
Location: 600 Road lot 13 , Churubusco, IN 46723
Fire Department: Smith Twp. Fire Dept., 204 N Line, Churubusco, IN 46723,  Phone: (260) 693-3875,  Fax: (219) 693-3875,  ID: 92002,  Incident #: 264,  Station: 200
Incident Type: Gas leak (natural gas or LPG). Excludes gas odors with no source found.
Alarm Time: 10/21/2006 23:11,  Arrival Time: 10/21/2006 23:11,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/21/2006 23:19
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Unspecified, Churubusco, IN 46723
Fire Department: Smith Twp. Fire Dept., 204 N Line, Churubusco, IN 46723,  Phone: (260) 693-3875,  Fax: (219) 693-3875,  ID: 92002,  Incident #: 268,  Station: 200
Incident Type: Natural vegetation fire, other.
Alarm Time: 10/31/2006 00:44,  Arrival Time: 10/31/2006 00:47,  Controlled Time: 10/31/2006 01:01,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/31/2006 01:01
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Area Type: Rural/urban or suburban,  Wildland Fire Cause: Incendiary,  Heat Source: Multiple heat sources including multiple ignitions
Total Acres Burned: 0.1
Location: 300 Road, Churubusco, IN 46723
Fire Department: Smith Twp. Fire Dept., 204 N Line, Churubusco, IN 46723,  Phone: (260) 693-3875,  Fax: (219) 693-3875,  ID: 92002,  Incident #: 273,  Station: 200
Incident Type: Carbon monoxide incident. Excludes incidents with nothing found.
Alarm Time: 11/03/2006 09:52,  Arrival Time: 11/03/2006 10:09,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/03/2006 10:26
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Carroll Road, Churubusco, IN 46723
Fire Department: Smith Twp. Fire Dept., 204 N Line, Churubusco, IN 46723,  Phone: (260) 693-3875,  Fax: (219) 693-3875,  ID: 92002,  Incident #: 285,  Station: 200
Incident Type: Power line down. Excludes people trapped by downed power lines.
Alarm Time: 11/12/2006 15:00,  Arrival Time: 11/12/2006 15:10,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/12/2006 16:11
Action taken: Establish safe area. Includes isolating the area affected by denying entry to unprotected persons and establishing hazard control zones (hot, warm, cold).
Location: Main Street, Churubusco, IN 46723
Fire Department: Smith Twp. Fire Dept., 204 N Line, Churubusco, IN 46723,  Phone: (260) 693-3875,  Fax: (219) 693-3875,  ID: 92002,  Incident #: 287,  Station: 200
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: 11/15/2006 04:29,  Arrival Time: 11/15/2006 04:36,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/15/2006 04:42
Action taken: Hazardous materials spill control and confinement. Includes confining or diking hazardous materials.
Location: Unspecified, Churubusco, IN 46723
Fire Department: Smith Twp. Fire Dept., 204 N Line, Churubusco, IN 46723,  Phone: (260) 693-3875,  Fax: (219) 693-3875,  ID: 92002,  Incident #: 302,  Station: 200
Incident Type: Special outside fire, other.
Alarm Time: 12/01/2006 19:48,  Arrival Time: 12/01/2006 19:53,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/01/2006 20:58
Action taken: Establish safe area. Includes isolating the area affected by denying entry to unprotected persons and establishing hazard control zones (hot, warm, cold).
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Highway, parking lot, street: on or near,  Heat Source: Arcing,  Item First Ignited: Fence, pole
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source (Short circuit arc from defective, worn insulation)
Location: Whitley Street, Churubusco, IN 46723
Fire Department: Smith Twp. Fire Dept., 204 N Line, Churubusco, IN 46723,  Phone: (260) 693-3875,  Fax: (219) 693-3875,  ID: 92002,  Incident #: 316,  Station: 200
Incident Type: Power line down. Excludes people trapped by downed power lines.
Alarm Time: 12/21/2006 06:58,  Arrival Time: 12/21/2006 06:59,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/21/2006 08:26
Action taken: Establish safe area. Includes isolating the area affected by denying entry to unprotected persons and establishing hazard control zones (hot, warm, cold).

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