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2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 30
Location: Unspecified, Circle, MT 59215
Fire Department: Richey VFD, MT 59259,  ID: 16002,  Incident #: 6017
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: 07/20/2006 12:45,  Arrival Time: 07/20/2006 13:40,  Controlled Time: 07/20/2006 18:45,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/20/2006 19:00
Property Value: $3500,  Property Loss: $2500
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Acres Burned #: 600,  On Site Materials: Trees, plants, flowers
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Lightning,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Act of nature
  • Temperature: high
  • Humidity low
  • Drought or low fuel moisture
Location: Unspecified, Circle, MT 59217
Fire Department: Richey VFD, MT 59259,  ID: 16002,  Incident #: 6018
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: 07/20/2006 18:35,  Arrival Time: 07/20/2006 19:20,  Controlled Time: 07/20/2006 21:30,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/20/2006 22:00
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: 33,  On Site Materials: Trees, plants, flowers
Area of Origin: Wildland, woods,  Heat Source: Lightning,  Item First Ignited: Heavy vegetation - not crop, including trees
Cause of Ignition: Act of nature (Humidity low)
Location: Unspecified, Circle, MT 59215
Fire Department: Richey VFD, MT 59259,  ID: 16002,  Incident #: 6028
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: 08/13/2006 17:15,  Arrival Time: 08/13/2006 17:45,  Controlled Time: 08/13/2006 20:00,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/13/2006 22:55
Property Value: $150000,  Property Loss: $25000
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: 500,  On Site Materials: Crop, not grain
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Lightning,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Act of nature
  • Drought or low fuel moisture
  • Temperature: high
  • Unusual vegetation fuel loading
Location: Hwy 24 South, Circle, MT 59215
Fire Department: Long Run Fire Department, Glasgow, MT 59230,  Phone: (406) 228-8676,  ID: 20004,  Incident #: 200640
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: 07/10/2006 16:56,  Arrival Time: 07/10/2006 17:36,  Controlled Time: 07/10/2006 17:36,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/10/2006 17:46
Actions taken:
  • Provide manpower. Includes providing manpower to assist rescue/ambulance units lift patients or providing manpower to assist police.
  • Provide apparatus.
Location: MT Hwy 13, Circle, MT 59215
Fire Department: McCone County Vol FD, MT 59214,  ID: 41002,  Incident #: 602
Incident Type: Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other.
Alarm Time: 02/20/2006 15:05,  Arrival Time: 02/20/2006 15:08,  Controlled Time: 02/20/2006 15:09,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/20/2006 15:25
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Flammable gas, other
Area of Origin: Exterior, exposed surface,  Heat Source: Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment,  Item First Ignited: Flammable liquid/gas in container or pipe
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition, but did not itself burn,  Make: Chevrolet
Location: 1775 Mayberry Rd, Circle, MT 59215
Fire Department: McCone County Vol FD, MT 59214,  ID: 41002,  Incident #: 604
Incident Type: Cultivated vegetation, crop fire, other.
Alarm Time: 04/05/2006 06:13,  Arrival Time: 04/05/2006 06:38,  Controlled Time: 04/05/2006 08:50,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/05/2006 10:14
Property Value: $1800,  Property Loss: $1800
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Hay, straw
Area of Origin: Outside area, other,  Heat Source: Molten, hot material,  Item First Ignited: Agricultural crop, including fruits and vegetables
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Location: MT Hwy 200 E, Circle, MT 59215
Fire Department: McCone County Vol FD, MT 59214,  ID: 41002,  Incident #: CR88
Incident Type: Special outside fire, other.
Alarm Time: 05/31/2006 18:08,  Arrival Time: 05/31/2006 18:14,  Controlled Time: 05/31/2006 19:00,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/31/2006 19:11
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Feed, grain, seed
Area of Origin: Outside area, other,  Heat Source: Hot or smoldering object, other,  Item First Ignited: Organic materials, other
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Location: Mt Hwy 13, Circle, MT 59215
Fire Department: McCone County Vol FD, MT 59214,  ID: 41002,  Incident #: CR106
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: 06/14/2006 17:36,  Arrival Time: 06/14/2006 17:48,  Controlled Time: 06/14/2006 18:10,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/14/2006 18:27
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Lightning,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Act of nature
Location: Union Rd, Circle, MT 59215
Fire Department: McCone County Vol FD, MT 59214,  ID: 41002,  Incident #: CR107
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: 06/14/2006 17:50,  Arrival Time: 06/14/2006 18:08,  Controlled Time: 06/14/2006 18:24,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/14/2006 19:29
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Lightning,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Act of nature
Location: Hwy 200w, Circle, MT 59215
Fire Department: McCone County Vol FD, MT 59214,  ID: 41002,  Incident #: CR132
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: 06/28/2006 11:25,  Arrival Time: 06/28/2006 11:32,  Controlled Time: 06/28/2006 11:35,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/28/2006 11:59
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Heat, spark from friction,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source
Location: Mayberry Rd, Circle, MT 59215
Fire Department: McCone County Vol FD, MT 59214,  ID: 41002,  Incident #: CR134
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: 06/28/2006 14:41,  Arrival Time: 06/28/2006 15:16,  Controlled Time: 06/28/2006 15:36,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/28/2006 17:19
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: 5
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source
Equipment Involved: Hay processing equipment,  Power: Gas fuels, other,  Portability: Portable
Location: 121 Hwy 200 S, Circle, MT 59215
Fire Department: McCone County Vol FD, MT 59214,  ID: 41002,  Incident #: CR156
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: 07/05/2006 21:07,  Arrival Time: 07/05/2006 21:13,  Controlled Time: 07/05/2006 21:20,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/05/2006 21:28
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Outside area, other,  Heat Source: Fireworks,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Multiple persons involved)
Location: 202 Watkins Rd, Circle, MT 59215
Fire Department: McCone County Vol FD, MT 59214,  ID: 41002,  Incident #: CR162
Incident Type: Natural vegetation fire, other.
Alarm Time: 07/09/2006 10:09,  Arrival Time: 07/09/2006 10:45,  Controlled Time: 07/09/2006 11:31,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/09/2006 12:15
Property Value: $120,  Property Loss: $120
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: 4
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source
Equipment Involved: Hay processing equipment,  Power: Gas fuels, other,  Portability: Portable
Location: Lost Creek Rd, Circle, MT 59215
Fire Department: McCone County Vol FD, MT 59214,  ID: 41002,  Incident #: CR171
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: 07/12/2006 07:04,  Arrival Time: 07/12/2006 07:12,  Controlled Time: 07/12/2006 07:25,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/12/2006 08:15
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: 9
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Lightning,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Act of nature
Location: Hwy 200w, Circle, MT 59215
Fire Department: McCone County Vol FD, MT 59214,  ID: 41002,  Incident #: CR173
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: 07/12/2006 16:45,  Arrival Time: 07/12/2006 17:41,  Controlled Time: 07/12/2006 17:41,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/12/2006 18:24
Action taken: Canceled en route.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Lightning,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Act of nature
Location: Dry Ash Creek Rd, Circle, MT 59215
Fire Department: McCone County Vol FD, MT 59214,  ID: 41002,  Incident #: CR180
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: 07/16/2006 11:59,  Arrival Time: 07/16/2006 12:14,  Controlled Time: 07/16/2006 12:44,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/16/2006 13:10
Property Value: $2900,  Property Loss: $2900
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source
Equipment Involved: Hay processing equipment,  Brand: MASSEY FERG,  Power: Gas fuels, other,  Portability: Portable
Location: Unspecified, Circle, MT 59215
Fire Department: McCone County Vol FD, MT 59214,  ID: 41002,  Incident #: CR186
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: 07/20/2006 08:45,  Arrival Time: 07/20/2006 09:05,  Controlled Time: 07/20/2006 09:05,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/20/2006 11:34
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: 70
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Lightning,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Act of nature (High wind)
Location: 872 Prairie Elk Rd, Circle, MT 59215
Fire Department: McCone County Vol FD, MT 59214,  ID: 41002,  Incident #: CR193
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: 07/20/2006 11:48,  Arrival Time: 07/20/2006 12:08,  Controlled Time: 07/20/2006 20:50,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/20/2006 22:02
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: 653
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Lightning,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Act of nature
Location: Unspecified, Circle, MT 59215
Fire Department: McCone County Vol FD, MT 59214,  ID: 41002,  Incident #: CR205
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: 07/24/2006 22:56,  Arrival Time: 07/24/2006 23:30,  Controlled Time: 07/25/2006 01:15,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/25/2006 02:37
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: 40
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Lightning,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Act of nature
Location: Hwy 200 E, Mm 4, Circle, MT 59215
Fire Department: McCone County Vol FD, MT 59214,  ID: 41002,  Incident #: CR249
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: 08/09/2006 21:07,  Arrival Time: 08/09/2006 21:14,  Controlled Time: 08/09/2006 21:20,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/09/2006 23:17
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: 2
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Lightning,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Act of nature
Location: 904 Weldon Rd, Circle, MT 59215
Fire Department: McCone County Vol FD, MT 59214,  ID: 41002,  Incident #: CR251
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: 08/10/2006 21:13,  Arrival Time: 08/10/2006 22:03,  Controlled Time: 08/10/2006 22:10,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/11/2006 00:34
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: 4
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Lightning,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Act of nature
Location: Hwy 200 E, Circle, MT 59215
Fire Department: McCone County Vol FD, MT 59214,  ID: 41002,  Incident #: CR256
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: 08/13/2006 14:37,  Arrival Time: 08/13/2006 14:50,  Controlled Time: 08/13/2006 19:53,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/13/2006 23:05
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: 300
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Location: 1853 Hwy 13, Circle, MT 59215
Fire Department: McCone County Vol FD, MT 59214,  ID: 41002,  Incident #: CR257
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: 08/13/2006 17:01,  Arrival Time: 08/13/2006 17:16,  Controlled Time: 08/13/2006 20:10,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/13/2006 20:54
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: 300
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Location: Prairie Elk Rd, Circle, MT 59215
Fire Department: McCone County Vol FD, MT 59214,  ID: 41002,  Incident #: CR268
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: 08/17/2006 15:14,  Arrival Time: 08/17/2006 15:43,  Controlled Time: 08/17/2006 15:43,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/17/2006 18:32
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: 25
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Lightning,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Act of nature
Location: 100 Main St & A Ave, Circle, MT 59215
Fire Department: McCone County Vol FD, MT 59214,  ID: 41002,  Incident #: CR272
Incident Type: Outside gas or vapor combustion explosion without sustained fire.
Alarm Time: 08/19/2006 02:23,  Arrival Time: 08/19/2006 02:29,  Controlled Time: 08/19/2006 02:45,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/19/2006 03:03
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
Cause of Ignition: Intentional
  • Flammable liquid or gas spilled
  • Possibly impaired by alcohol or drugs
Location: 1373 North Rd, Circle, MT 59215
Fire Department: McCone County Vol FD, MT 59214,  ID: 41002,  Incident #: CR283
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: 08/23/2006 13:10,  Arrival Time: 08/23/2006 13:33,  Controlled Time: 08/23/2006 13:45,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/23/2006 15:08
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: 40
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Heat, spark from friction,  Item First Ignited: Agricultural crop, including fruits and vegetables
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Equipment Involved: Combine, threshing machine,  Power: Gas fuels, other,  Portability: Portable
Location: Unspecified, Circle, MT 59215
Fire Department: McCone County Vol FD, MT 59214,  ID: 41002,  Incident #: CR286
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: 08/24/2006 14:29,  Arrival Time: 08/24/2006 15:11,  Controlled Time: 08/24/2006 16:00,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/24/2006 16:52
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: 120
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Lightning,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Act of nature
Location: 983 Prairie Elk Rd, Circle, MT 59215
Fire Department: McCone County Vol FD, MT 59214,  ID: 41002,  Incident #: CR296
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: 08/30/2006 23:15,  Arrival Time: 08/31/2006 00:16,  Controlled Time: 08/31/2006 06:27,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/31/2006 07:42
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: 1500
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Lightning,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Act of nature (Wind, including hurricanes or tornadoes)
Location: 557 Prairie Elk Rd, Circle, MT 59215
Fire Department: McCone County Vol FD, MT 59214,  ID: 41002,  Incident #: CR#319A
Incident Type: Cultivated grain or crop fire. Includes fires involving corn, wheat, soybeans, rice, and other plants before harvest.
Alarm Time: 09/11/2006 00:56,  Arrival Time: 09/11/2006 00:57,  Controlled Time: 09/11/2006 01:10,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/11/2006 01:27
Property Value: $40,  Property Loss: $40
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Lightning,  Item First Ignited: Agricultural crop, including fruits and vegetables
Cause of Ignition: Act of nature
Location: Hyw 13 North, Mm9, Circle, MT 59215
Fire Department: McCone County Vol FD, MT 59214,  ID: 41002,  Incident #: CR265
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: 10/04/2006 10:54,  Arrival Time: 10/04/2006 11:05,  Controlled Time: 10/04/2006 13:17,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/04/2006 14:03
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: 300
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Equipment Involved: Combine, threshing machine,  Power: Gas fuels, other,  Portability: Portable

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