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Claxton: Fire Incidents in 2006, Georgia (GA)

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2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 149
  • Hazardous Condition: 4
  • Good Intent Call: 5

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

Incident types - Claxton

Incident types - Georgia

Location: Bull Creek Church Road, Claxton, GA 30417
Fire Department: Claxton Vol Fire Department, Evans, GA 30417,  ID: 05403,  Incident #: 6-01,  Shift/Platoon: C
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: 01/05/2006 13:21,  Arrival Time: 01/05/2006 13:26,  Controlled Time: 01/05/2006 13:28,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/05/2006 13:41
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Hay, straw
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Location: Us 301 Highway, Claxton, GA 30417
Fire Department: Claxton Vol Fire Department, Evans, GA 30417,  ID: 05403,  Incident #: 6-02,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 01/06/2006 04:25,  Arrival Time: 01/06/2006 04:30,  Controlled Time: 01/06/2006 04:59,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/06/2006 05:41
Property Value: $8000,  Property Loss: $8000,  Contents Value: $2500,  Contents Loss: $2500
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 2
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.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
  • Communications problem
  • Poor or no access for fire department apparatus
Structure Type: Fixed portable or mobile structure,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above,  Length: 60,  Width: 14,  Stories with Damage: 1 Extreme
Location: Us 301 Highway, Claxton, GA 30417
Fire Department: Claxton Vol Fire Department, Evans, GA 30417,  ID: 05403,  Incident #: 6-02,  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: 01/06/2006 04:25,  Arrival Time: 01/06/2006 04:30,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/06/2006 05:41
Property Value: $3500,  Property Loss: $3500
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 2
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.,  Heat Source: Heat from direct flame, convection currents
  • Exposure fire
  • Communications problem
  • Poor or no access for fire department apparatus
Mobile Property Involved: Not involved in ignition, but burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Isuzu,  Model: AMIGO,  Year: 1991,  License Plate: APP5568 GA,  VIN No: JAACR01E9M9801578
Location: Us 301 Highway, Claxton, GA 30417
Fire Department: Claxton Vol Fire Department, Evans, GA 30417,  ID: 05403,  Incident #: 6-02,  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: 01/06/2006 04:25,  Arrival Time: 01/06/2006 04:30,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/06/2006 04:51
Property Value: $5000,  Property Loss: $3500
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 2
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Exterior, exposed surface,  Heat Source: Heat from direct flame, convection currents
  • Exposure fire
  • Poor or no access for fire department apparatus
  • Communications problem
Mobile Property Involved: Not involved in ignition, but burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Pontiac,  Model: SUNFIRE,  Year: 1999,  License Plate: 2934ARG GA,  VIN No: 1G2JB5241X7512237
Location: Us 301 Highway, Claxton, GA 30417
Fire Department: Claxton Vol Fire Department, Evans, GA 30417,  ID: 05403,  Incident #: 6-02,  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: 01/06/2006 04:25,  Arrival Time: 01/06/2006 04:30,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/06/2006 05:41
Property Value: $2000,  Property Loss: $2000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 2
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.,  Heat Source: Heat from direct flame, convection currents
  • Exposure fire
  • Communications problem
  • Poor or no access for fire department apparatus
Mobile Property Involved: Not involved in ignition, but burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: GMC (General Motors),  Model: S1500,  Year: 1988,  License Plate: APP3979 GA,  VIN No: 1GKCS18R6J8501773
Location: Us 301 Highway, Claxton, GA 30417
Fire Department: Claxton Vol Fire Department, Evans, GA 30417,  ID: 05403,  Incident #: 6-02,  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: 01/06/2006 04:25,  Arrival Time: 01/06/2006 04:30,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/06/2006 05:41
Property Value: $3500,  Property Loss: $1000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 2
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Exterior, exposed surface,  Heat Source: Radiated heat from another fire
  • Exposure fire
  • Communications problem
  • Poor or no access for fire department apparatus
Mobile Property Involved: Not involved in ignition, but burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Ford,  Model: TAURUS,  Year: 1996,  License Plate: APS1421 GA,  VIN No: 1FALP53S2TA219629
Location: Us 301 Highway, Claxton, GA 30417
Fire Department: Claxton Vol Fire Department, Evans, GA 30417,  ID: 05403,  Incident #: 6-03,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 01/06/2006 07:30,  Arrival Time: 01/06/2006 07:38,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/06/2006 07:56
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Multiple areas, (Rekindle)
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Stories: 1 Above,  Length: 60,  Width: 14
Location: Court House Street, Claxton, GA 30417
Fire Department: Claxton Vol Fire Department, Evans, GA 30417,  ID: 05403,  Incident #: 6-04,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 01/08/2006 01:15,  Arrival Time: 01/08/2006 01:20,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/08/2006 01:45
Contents Value: $100,  Contents Loss: $100
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: 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: Cigarette lighter,  Item First Ignited: Bedding
Cause of Ignition: Intentional
  • Playing with heat source
  • Possibly impaired by alcohol or drugs
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above,  Length: 10,  Width: 6,  Stories with Damage: 1 Minor
Location: 129 Highway, Claxton, GA 30417
Fire Department: Claxton Vol Fire Department, Evans, GA 30417,  ID: 05403,  Incident #: 6-05,  Shift/Platoon: c
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: 01/08/2006 16:01,  Arrival Time: 01/08/2006 16:09,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/08/2006 16:14
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Canceled en route.
Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Hay, straw
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Flying brand, ember, spark,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Outside/open fire for debris or waste disposal)
Location: Caddie Green Road, Claxton, GA 30417
Fire Department: Claxton Vol Fire Department, Evans, GA 30417,  ID: 05403,  Incident #: 6-06,  Shift/Platoon: c
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: 01/10/2006 17:12,  Arrival Time: 01/10/2006 17:15,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/10/2006 17:48
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Hay, straw
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Arcing,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Arc, spark from operating equipment)
Equipment Involved: Fence, electric,  Power: Electrical line voltage (>= 50 volts),  Portability: Stationary
Location: L.J. Road, Claxton, GA 30417
Fire Department: Claxton Vol Fire Department, Evans, GA 30417,  ID: 05403,  Incident #: 6-07,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 01/15/2006 18:44,  Arrival Time: 01/15/2006 18:48,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/15/2006 19:41
Property Value: $8000,  Property Loss: $8000,  Contents Value: $500,  Contents Loss: $500
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 2
Actions taken:
  • Standby.
  • Secure property. Includes property conservation activities such as covering broken windows or holes in roofs.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Cause of Ignition: Cause under investigation
  • Roof collapse
  • Delayed reporting of fire
Structure Type: Fixed portable or mobile structure,  Status: Vacant and unsecured,  Stories: 2 Above, 1 Below,  Length: 60,  Width: 14,  Stories with Damage: 1 Extreme
Location: USouth Hwy 280, Claxton, GA 30417
Fire Department: Claxton Vol Fire Department, Evans, GA 30417,  ID: 05403,  Incident #: 6-09,  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: 01/20/2006 07:02,  Arrival Time: 01/20/2006 07:08,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/20/2006 08:04
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Control traffic. Includes setting up barricades and directing traffic.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Engine area, running gear, wheel area
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,  Year: 2006,  License Plate: 7867ANS GA,  VIN No: 1G2WR52XXF261117
Location: Emmaus Redhill Church Road, Claxton, GA 30417
Fire Department: Claxton Vol Fire Department, Evans, GA 30417,  ID: 05403,  Incident #: 6-10,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Outside rubbish, trash, or waste fire. Excludes outside rubbish fires in a container or receptacle.
Alarm Time: 01/21/2006 16:04,  Arrival Time: 01/21/2006 16:10,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/21/2006 16:34
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Refer to proper authority. Includes turnover of incidents to other authorities or agencies such as the police.
Location: Sims Brothers Road, Claxton, GA 30417
Fire Department: Claxton Vol Fire Department, Evans, GA 30417,  ID: 05403,  Incident #: 6-11,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Cultivated grain or crop fire. Includes fires involving corn, wheat, soybeans, rice, and other plants before harvest.
Alarm Time: 01/26/2006 15:14,  Arrival Time: 01/26/2006 15:38,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/26/2006 15:46
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Electrical: parts, supplies, equipment
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Heat from direct flame, convection currents,  Item First Ignited: Agricultural crop, including fruits and vegetables
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Agriculture or land management burns)
Location: Ga. Pacific Drive, Claxton, GA 30417
Fire Department: Claxton Vol Fire Department, Evans, GA 30417,  ID: 05403,  Incident #: 6-13,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Fire in structure, other than in a building.
Alarm Time: 02/02/2006 05:57,  Arrival Time: 02/02/2006 06:06,  Controlled Time: 02/02/2006 07:21,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/02/2006 07:32
Property Value: $60000,  Property Loss: $20000,  Contents Value: $5000,  Contents Loss: $1000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 2
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Sawdust, wood chips
Area of Origin: Storage room, area, tank, or bin
  • Significant/unusual fuel load from contents
  • Size, height, or other building characteristic
  • Automatic fire supression system problem.
Location: Edgar Hodges Road, Claxton, GA 30417
Fire Department: Claxton Vol Fire Department, Evans, GA 30417,  ID: 05403,  Incident #: 6-015,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 02/08/2006 15:21,  Arrival Time: 02/08/2006 15:25,  Controlled Time: 02/08/2006 15:49,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/08/2006 16:12
Property Value: $3000,  Property Loss: $1000,  Contents Value: $1500,  Contents Loss: $750
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
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
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: Under major renovation,  Stories: 1 Above,  Length: 66,  Width: 12,  Stories with Damage: 1 Heavy
Location: 301 Highway, Claxton, GA 30417
Fire Department: Claxton Vol Fire Department, Evans, GA 30417,  ID: 05403,  Incident #: 6-016,  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: 02/08/2006 20:41,  Arrival Time: 02/08/2006 20:43,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/08/2006 20:43
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Canceled en route.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Engine area, running gear, wheel area
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition, but did not itself burn,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Chevrolet,  Model: Tahoe,  Year: 2006,  License Plate: Kiesha GA,  VIN No: 1GNEK13K0SJ369416
Location: 169 Highway, Claxton, GA 30417
Fire Department: Claxton Vol Fire Department, Evans, GA 30417,  ID: 05403,  Incident #: 6-017,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Forest, woods, or wildland fire. Includes fires involving vegetative fuels, other than prescribed fire, that occur in an area in which development is essentially nonexistent, except for roads, railroads, power lines, and the like.
Alarm Time: 02/10/2006 11:39,  Arrival Time: 02/10/2006 11:46,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/10/2006 12:46
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Control fire (wildland).
Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Trees, plants, flowers
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Heat from direct flame, convection currents,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Outside/open fire for debris or waste disposal)
Location: Us 280 Highway, Claxton, GA 30417
Fire Department: Claxton Vol Fire Department, Evans, GA 30417,  ID: 05403,  Incident #: 6-021,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 02/17/2006 22:54,  Arrival Time: 02/17/2006 23:01,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/18/2006 00:15
Property Value: $1000,  Property Loss: $1000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 2
Action taken: Standby.
Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Trash, not recyclable
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: Vacant and unsecured,  Stories: 1 Above,  Length: 50,  Width: 14,  Stories with Damage: 1 Extreme
Location: Benjamin Road, Claxton, GA 30417
Fire Department: Claxton Vol Fire Department, Evans, GA 30417,  ID: 05403,  Incident #: 6-022,  Shift/Platoon: c
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: 02/18/2006 13:10,  Arrival Time: 02/18/2006 13:15,  Controlled Time: 02/18/2006 13:41,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/18/2006 13:52
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Hay, straw
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Radiated heat from another fire,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Outside/open fire for debris or waste disposal)
Location: Mosley Road, Claxton, GA 30417
Fire Department: Claxton Vol Fire Department, Evans, GA 30417,  ID: 05403,  Incident #: 6-024,  Shift/Platoon: C
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: 02/24/2006 16:17,  Arrival Time: 02/24/2006 16:24,  Controlled Time: 02/24/2006 16:31,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/24/2006 16:33
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Hay, straw
Area of Origin: Open area - outside
Location: 301 Highway, Claxton, GA 30417
Fire Department: Claxton Vol Fire Department, Evans, GA 30417,  ID: 05403,  Incident #: 7-031,  Shift/Platoon: c
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: 02/27/2006 14:36,  Arrival Time: 02/27/2006 14:45,  Controlled Time: 02/27/2006 15:49,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/27/2006 15:58
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: 2
On Site Materials:
  • Hay, straw
  • Trees, plants, flowers
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Flying brand, ember, spark,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
  • Outside/open fire for debris or waste disposal
  • High wind
  • Significant/unusual fuel load outside from natural
  • Drought or low fuel moisture
  • Wind, including hurricanes or tornadoes
Location: Garrison Road, Claxton, GA 30417
Fire Department: Claxton Vol Fire Department, Evans, GA 30417,  ID: 05403,  Incident #: 6-026,  Shift/Platoon: C
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: 03/01/2006 18:12,  Arrival Time: 03/01/2006 18:20,  Controlled Time: 03/01/2006 18:25,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/01/2006 18:25
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,  On Site Materials: Hay, straw
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Cigarette lighter,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Intentional (Agriculture or land management burns)
Location: 169 Highway, Claxton, GA 30417
Fire Department: Claxton Vol Fire Department, Evans, GA 30417,  ID: 05403,  Incident #: 6-027,  Shift/Platoon: c
Incident Type: Forest, woods, or wildland fire. Includes fires involving vegetative fuels, other than prescribed fire, that occur in an area in which development is essentially nonexistent, except for roads, railroads, power lines, and the like.
Alarm Time: 03/02/2006 11:53,  Arrival Time: 03/02/2006 12:01,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/02/2006 12:15
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Trees, plants, flowers
Area of Origin: Open area - outside
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Agriculture or land management burns)
Location: Mittie Strickland Road, Claxton, GA 30417
Fire Department: Claxton Vol Fire Department, Evans, GA 30417,  ID: 05403,  Incident #: 6-028,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 03/04/2006 02:53,  Arrival Time: 03/04/2006 03:06,  Controlled Time: 03/04/2006 03:30,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/04/2006 03:53
Property Value: $18000,  Property Loss: $18000,  Contents Value: $2500,  Contents Loss: $2500
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: Idle, not routinely used,  Stories: 1 Above,  Length: 20,  Width: 24,  Stories with Damage: 1 Extreme
Location: Mittie strickland Road, Claxton, GA 30417
Fire Department: Claxton Vol Fire Department, Evans, GA 30417,  ID: 05403,  Incident #: 6-029,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 03/04/2006 06:07,  Arrival Time: 03/04/2006 06:24,  Controlled Time: 03/04/2006 07:30,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/04/2006 07:35
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Stories: 1 Above,  Length: 20,  Width: 24,  Stories with Damage: 1 Extreme
Location: Alan Sikes Road, Claxton, GA 30417
Fire Department: Claxton Vol Fire Department, Evans, GA 30417,  ID: 05403,  Incident #: 6-030,  Shift/Platoon: C
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: 03/04/2006 11:36,  Arrival Time: 03/04/2006 11:42,  Controlled Time: 03/04/2006 11:49,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/04/2006 11:50
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Hay, straw
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Cigarette lighter,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Intentional (Agriculture or land management burns)
Location: 129 Highway, Claxton, GA 30417
Fire Department: Claxton Vol Fire Department, Evans, GA 30417,  ID: 05403,  Incident #: 6-031,  Shift/Platoon: C
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: 03/04/2006 15:08,  Arrival Time: 03/04/2006 15:18,  Controlled Time: 03/04/2006 15:50,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/04/2006 15:55
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Hay, straw
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Cigarette lighter,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Intentional (Agriculture or land management burns)
Location: 250 Highway, Claxton, GA 30417
Fire Department: Claxton Vol Fire Department, Evans, GA 30417,  ID: 05403,  Incident #: 6-032,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Forest, woods, or wildland fire. Includes fires involving vegetative fuels, other than prescribed fire, that occur in an area in which development is essentially nonexistent, except for roads, railroads, power lines, and the like.
Alarm Time: 03/07/2006 00:20,  Arrival Time: 03/07/2006 00:44,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/07/2006 00:47
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 #: 50,  On Site Materials: Trees, plants, flowers
Area of Origin: Wildland, woods,  Heat Source: Cigarette lighter,  Item First Ignited: Heavy vegetation - not crop, including trees
Cause of Ignition: Intentional (Agriculture or land management burns)
Location: Mosley Road, Claxton, GA 30417
Fire Department: Claxton Vol Fire Department, Evans, GA 30417,  ID: 05403,  Incident #: 6-033,  Shift/Platoon: C
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: 03/07/2006 09:52,  Arrival Time: 03/07/2006 10:01,  Controlled Time: 03/07/2006 10:17,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/07/2006 10:22
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Trees, plants, flowers
Area of Origin: Open area - outside
Location: 129 Highway, Claxton, GA 30417
Fire Department: Claxton Vol Fire Department, Evans, GA 30417,  ID: 05403,  Incident #: 6-034,  Shift/Platoon: C
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: 03/07/2006 12:55,  Arrival Time: 03/07/2006 13:05,  Controlled Time: 03/07/2006 13:26,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/07/2006 13:52
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: 3
Area of Origin: Open area - outside
Location: College Street, Claxton, GA 30417
Fire Department: Claxton Vol Fire Department, Evans, GA 30417,  ID: 05403,  Incident #: 6-035,  Shift/Platoon: C
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: 03/08/2006 15:43,  Arrival Time: 03/08/2006 15:50,  Controlled Time: 03/08/2006 16:08,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/08/2006 16:24
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: 1,  On Site Materials: Hay, straw
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Cigarette lighter,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Location: Grady Street, Claxton, GA 30417
Fire Department: Claxton Vol Fire Department, Evans, GA 30417,  ID: 05403,  Incident #: 3-036,  Shift/Platoon: C
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: 03/09/2006 17:09,  Arrival Time: 03/09/2006 17:14,  Controlled Time: 03/09/2006 17:25,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/09/2006 17:33
Property Value: $500,  Property Loss: $500
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
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Off-road recreational vehicle,  Make: Kawasaki
Location: Duval Street, Claxton, GA 30417
Fire Department: Claxton Vol Fire Department, Evans, GA 30417,  ID: 05403,  Incident #: 6-037,  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: 03/11/2006 13:36,  Arrival Time: 03/11/2006 13:40,  Controlled Time: 03/11/2006 13:45,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/11/2006 13:55
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
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition, but did not itself burn,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Mazda,  Model: B2300
Location: Daisy - Nevils Highway, Claxton, GA 30417
Fire Department: Claxton Vol Fire Department, Evans, GA 30417,  ID: 05403,  Incident #: 6-038,  Shift/Platoon: D
Incident Type: Forest, woods, or wildland fire. Includes fires involving vegetative fuels, other than prescribed fire, that occur in an area in which development is essentially nonexistent, except for roads, railroads, power lines, and the like.
Alarm Time: 03/11/2006 16:00,  Arrival Time: 03/11/2006 16:10,  Controlled Time: 03/11/2006 17:05,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/11/2006 17:15
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Standby.
Acres Burned #: 100,  On Site Materials: Crop, not grain
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Cigarette lighter,  Item First Ignited: Agricultural crop, including fruits and vegetables
Cause of Ignition: Intentional
  • High wind
  • Urban-Wildland Interface Area
Location: Deloach Mill Road, Claxton, GA 30417
Fire Department: Claxton Vol Fire Department, Evans, GA 30417,  ID: 05403,  Incident #: 6-039,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 03/11/2006 16:03,  Arrival Time: 03/11/2006 16:12,  Controlled Time: 03/11/2006 16:35,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/11/2006 17:04
Property Value: $5000,  Property Loss: $5000,  Contents Value: $2500,  Contents Loss: $2500
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 2
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: 1
On Site Materials:
  • Gasoline, diesel fuel
  • Motor oil
  • Machinery, tools, other
Area of Origin: Wall surface: exterior,  Heat Source: Conducted heat from another fire
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
  • High wind
  • Outside/open fire for debris or waste disposal
  • Roof collapse
  • Delayed detection of fire
  • Poor or no access for fire department apparatus
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above,  Length: 24,  Width: 24,  Stories with Damage: 1 Extreme
Location: Old 250 Highway, Claxton, GA 30417
Fire Department: Claxton Vol Fire Department, Evans, GA 30417,  ID: 05403,  Incident #: 6-040,  Shift/Platoon: c
Incident Type: Authorized controlled burning. Includes fires that are agricultural in nature and managed by the property owner. Excludes unauthorized controlled burning and prescribed fires.
Alarm Time: 03/12/2006 01:33,  Arrival Time: 03/12/2006 01:50,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/12/2006 02:03
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: Caddie Green Road, Claxton, GA 30417
Fire Department: Claxton Vol Fire Department, Evans, GA 30417,  ID: 05403,  Incident #: 6-043,  Shift/Platoon: C
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: 03/13/2006 11:17,  Arrival Time: 03/13/2006 11:24,  Controlled Time: 03/13/2006 11:50,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/13/2006 11:55
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 2
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Hay, straw
Area of Origin: Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
Location: Hodges Street, Claxton, GA 30417
Fire Department: Claxton Vol Fire Department, Evans, GA 30417,  ID: 05403,  Incident #: 6-044,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 03/16/2006 05:53,  Arrival Time: 03/16/2006 05:56,  Controlled Time: 03/16/2006 06:46,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/16/2006 10:00
Civilian Deaths: 1,  Property Value: $18000,  Property Loss: $18000,  Contents Value: $5000,  Contents Loss: $5000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 2
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
  • Recover body or body parts.
Acres Burned #: < 1
  • Roof collapse
  • Significant/unusual fuel load from contents
  • Poor or no access for fire department apparatus
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above,  Length: 44,  Width: 40,  Stories with Damage: 1 Extreme
Civilian Casualty:  Age: 53,  Gender: Female,  Race: Black,  Affiliation: Civilian,  Severity: Death,  Activity: Escaping,  Location: In area of origin and involved,  Factors Contributing: Exits blocked by smoke, Vision blocked or impaired by smoke, Asleep
Location: Hodges Street, Claxton, GA 30417
Fire Department: Claxton Vol Fire Department, Evans, GA 30417,  ID: 05403,  Incident #: 6-044,  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: 03/16/2006 05:53,  Arrival Time: 03/16/2006 05:56,  Controlled Time: 03/16/2006 06:46,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/16/2006 10:00
Property Value: $5000,  Property Loss: $1500
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 2
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Exterior, exposed surface,  Heat Source: Radiated heat from another fire, (Exposure fire)
Mobile Property Involved: Not involved in ignition, but burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Chevrolet,  Model: Cavalier,  Year: 2006,  License Plate: 7948AKC GA
Location: Hodges Street, Claxton, GA 30417
Fire Department: Claxton Vol Fire Department, Evans, GA 30417,  ID: 05403,  Incident #: 6-044,  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: 03/16/2006 05:53,  Arrival Time: 03/16/2006 05:56,  Controlled Time: 03/16/2006 06:46,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/16/2006 10:00
Property Value: $2000,  Property Loss: $800
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 2
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Exterior, exposed surface,  Heat Source: Radiated heat from another fire, (Exposure fire)
Mobile Property Involved: Not involved in ignition, but burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Chevrolet,  Model: Lumina,  Year: 2002,  License Plate: 603AKS GA
Location: Rosemary Street, Claxton, GA 30417
Fire Department: Claxton Vol Fire Department, Evans, GA 30417,  ID: 05403,  Incident #: 6-045,  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: 03/16/2006 12:30,  Arrival Time: 03/16/2006 12:34,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/16/2006 12:50
Property Value: $1500,  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: Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.,  Heat Source: Cigarette lighter,  Item First Ignited: Linen
Mobile Property Involved: Not involved in ignition, but burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Chevrolet,  Model: C10,  Year: 2005,  License Plate: APP4349 GA
Location: Rogers Street, Claxton, GA 30417
Fire Department: Claxton Vol Fire Department, Evans, GA 30417,  ID: 05403,  Incident #: 6-047,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Authorized controlled burning. Includes fires that are agricultural in nature and managed by the property owner. Excludes unauthorized controlled burning and prescribed fires.
Alarm Time: 03/17/2006 11:54,  Arrival Time: 03/17/2006 11:56,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/17/2006 12:08
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: Amelia Road, Claxton, GA 30417
Fire Department: Claxton Vol Fire Department, Evans, GA 30417,  ID: 05403,  Incident #: 6-050,  Shift/Platoon: C
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: 03/22/2006 17:23,  Arrival Time: 03/22/2006 17:52,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/22/2006 18:14
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
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: Hay, straw
Area of Origin: Open area - outside
Location: Ga. 129 Highway, Claxton, GA 30417
Fire Department: Claxton Vol Fire Department, Evans, GA 30417,  ID: 05403,  Incident #: 6-051,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Chimney or flue fire originating in and confined to a chimney or flue.
Alarm Time: 03/23/2006 19:12,  Arrival Time: 03/23/2006 19:17,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/23/2006 19:33
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: Carters Bridge Road, Claxton, GA 30417
Fire Department: Claxton Vol Fire Department, Evans, GA 30417,  ID: 05403,  Incident #: 6-053,  Shift/Platoon: c
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: 03/27/2006 16:20,  Arrival Time: 03/27/2006 16:30,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/27/2006 17:11
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: 2,  On Site Materials: Hay, straw
Area of Origin: Open area - outside, (Wind, including hurricanes or tornadoes)
Location: Burkhalter Road, Claxton, GA 30417
Fire Department: Claxton Vol Fire Department, Evans, GA 30417,  ID: 05403,  Incident #: 6-054,  Shift/Platoon: C
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: 03/28/2006 15:39,  Arrival Time: 03/28/2006 15:49,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/28/2006 15:59
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Canceled en route.
Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Hay, straw
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Conducted heat from another fire,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (High wind)
Location: Hodges Lane, Claxton, GA 30417
Fire Department: Claxton Vol Fire Department, Evans, GA 30417,  ID: 05403,  Incident #: 6-056,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Forest, woods, or wildland fire. Includes fires involving vegetative fuels, other than prescribed fire, that occur in an area in which development is essentially nonexistent, except for roads, railroads, power lines, and the like.
Alarm Time: 03/30/2006 15:36,  Arrival Time: 03/30/2006 15:40,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/30/2006 16:00
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Canceled en route.
Acres Burned #: < 1
On Site Materials:
  • Hay, straw
  • Trees, plants, flowers
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Arcing,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Collision, knock down, run over, turn over)
Location: Carters Bridge Road, Claxton, GA 30417
Fire Department: Claxton Vol Fire Department, Evans, GA 30417,  ID: 05403,  Incident #: 6-057,  Shift/Platoon: C
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: 04/01/2006 15:55,  Arrival Time: 04/01/2006 16:05,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/01/2006 16:50
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 2
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 #: 10
On Site Materials:
  • Hay, straw
  • Trees, plants, flowers
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Heat from direct flame, convection currents,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Intentional
  • Agriculture or land management burns
  • Wind, including hurricanes or tornadoes
Location: Wood Yard Lane, Claxton, GA 30417
Fire Department: Claxton Vol Fire Department, Evans, GA 30417,  ID: 05403,  Incident #: 6-058,  Shift/Platoon: C
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: 04/01/2006 16:55,  Arrival Time: 04/01/2006 16:55,  Controlled Time: 04/01/2006 17:42,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/01/2006 18:04
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 2
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Tires
Area of Origin: Exterior, exposed surface,  Heat Source: Heat from direct flame, convection currents
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Heat source too close to combustibles.)
Mobile Property Involved: Not involved in ignition, but burned,  Type: General use truck, dump truck, fire apparatus,  Make: Ford,  Model: Conventional,  Year: 1985,  License Plate: EA0266 GA,  VIN No: 1FDYU90X0FVA64281
Location: Barrow Bay Road, Claxton, GA 30417
Fire Department: Claxton Vol Fire Department, Evans, GA 30417,  ID: 05403,  Incident #: 6-060,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Authorized controlled burning. Includes fires that are agricultural in nature and managed by the property owner. Excludes unauthorized controlled burning and prescribed fires.
Alarm Time: 04/03/2006 15:30,  Arrival Time: 04/03/2006 15:35,  Controlled Time: 04/03/2006 15:35,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/03/2006 15:40
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: Sandspur Lane, Claxton, GA 30417
Fire Department: Claxton Vol Fire Department, Evans, GA 30417,  ID: 05403,  Incident #: 6-063,  Shift/Platoon: C
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: 04/05/2006 14:24,  Arrival Time: 04/05/2006 14:27,  Controlled Time: 04/05/2006 14:28,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/05/2006 14:39
Property Value: $80000,  Property Loss: $1500
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
On Site Materials:
  • Hay, straw
  • Plastics
Area of Origin: Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace,  Heat Source: Cigarette
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Abandoned or discarded materials or products)
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above,  Length: 80,  Width: 24,  Stories with Damage: 1 Minor
Location: Benjamin Road, Claxton, GA 30417
Fire Department: Claxton Vol Fire Department, Evans, GA 30417,  ID: 05403,  Incident #: 6-065,  Shift/Platoon: C
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: 04/06/2006 17:45,  Arrival Time: 04/06/2006 17:53,  Controlled Time: 04/06/2006 18:10,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/06/2006 18:13
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 2
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Heat from direct flame, convection currents,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Outside/open fire for debris or waste disposal)
Location: Church Street, Claxton, GA 30417
Fire Department: Claxton Vol Fire Department, Evans, GA 30417,  ID: 05403,  Incident #: 6-066,  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: 04/07/2006 13:00,  Arrival Time: 04/07/2006 13:03,  Controlled Time: 04/07/2006 13:50,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/07/2006 13:55
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
On Site Materials:
  • Rubber
  • Plastics
  • Motor vehicles & parts, other
Area of Origin: Exterior, exposed surface,  Heat Source: Radiated heat from another fire,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
  • Heat source too close to combustibles.
  • Possibly mentally disabled
Mobile Property Involved: Not involved in ignition, but burned,  Type: Pickup truck, hauling rig (non-motorized),  Make: Chevrolet,  Model: C10,  Year: 2005,  License Plate: 2976QP GA,  VIN No: CCL147A154215
Location: Us 280 Highway, Claxton, GA 30417
Fire Department: Claxton Vol Fire Department, Evans, GA 30417,  ID: 05403,  Incident #: 6-067,  Shift/Platoon: D
Incident Type: Outside rubbish, trash, or waste fire. Excludes outside rubbish fires in a container or receptacle.
Alarm Time: 04/10/2006 17:46,  Arrival Time: 04/10/2006 17:46,  Controlled Time: 04/10/2006 18:05,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/10/2006 18:23
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: 129 Highway, Claxton, GA 30417
Fire Department: Claxton Vol Fire Department, Evans, GA 30417,  ID: 05403,  Incident #: 6-068,  Shift/Platoon: C
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: 04/10/2006 22:04,  Arrival Time: 04/10/2006 22:12,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/10/2006 22:16
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
Location: Hodges Street, Claxton, GA 30417
Fire Department: Claxton Vol Fire Department, Evans, GA 30417,  ID: 05403,  Incident #: 6-069,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 04/11/2006 18:22,  Arrival Time: 04/11/2006 18:24,  Controlled Time: 04/11/2006 18:41,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/11/2006 19:10
Property Value: $3000,  Property Loss: $1500,  Contents Value: $3000,  Contents Loss: $1000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Personal & home products, other
Area of Origin: Wall surface: exterior,  Heat Source: Radiated heat from another fire
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Heat source too close to combustibles.)
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above,  Length: 24,  Width: 12,  Stories with Damage: 1 Significant
Location: Us 280 Highway, Claxton, GA 30417
Fire Department: Claxton Vol Fire Department, Evans, GA 30417,  ID: 05403,  Incident #: 6-071,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire. Includes waste material from manufacturing or other production processes.
Alarm Time: 04/14/2006 06:52,  Arrival Time: 04/14/2006 07:04,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/14/2006 07:16
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 2
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.
  • Enforce fire code and other codes. Includes response to public complaints and abatement of code violations.
Location: Settlement Road, Claxton, GA 30417
Fire Department: Claxton Vol Fire Department, Evans, GA 30417,  ID: 05403,  Incident #: 6-073,  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: 04/18/2006 21:41,  Arrival Time: 04/18/2006 21:50,  Controlled Time: 04/18/2006 22:23,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/18/2006 22:59
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Heat Source: Heat from direct flame, convection currents
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
  • Agriculture or land management burns
  • Poor or no access for fire department apparatus
Mobile Property Involved: Not involved in ignition, but burned,  Type: Pickup truck, hauling rig (non-motorized),  Make: Chevrolet,  Model: GMT 400,  Year: 2006,  License Plate: APQ9340 GA,  VIN No: 1gcdk14z1lz138303
Location: Broad Street, Claxton, GA 30417
Fire Department: Claxton Vol Fire Department, Evans, GA 30417,  ID: 05403,  Incident #: 6-074,  Shift/Platoon: C
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: 04/19/2006 13:53,  Arrival Time: 04/19/2006 13:57,  Controlled Time: 04/19/2006 14:30,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/19/2006 14:36
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
On Site Materials:
  • Beds, mattresses
  • Lumber, sawn wood
  • Insulation
Heat Source: Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Cutting, welding too close to combustible)
Equipment Involved: Cutting torch,  Power: Natural gas or other lighter than air gas,  Portability: Portable
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: Being demolished,  Stories: 1 Above,  Length: 60,  Width: 14
Location: Fire Tower Circle, Claxton, GA 30417
Fire Department: Claxton Vol Fire Department, Evans, GA 30417,  ID: 05403,  Incident #: 6-076,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Cooking fire involving the contents of a cooking vessel without fire extension beyond the vessel.
Alarm Time: 04/22/2006 11:33,  Arrival Time: 04/22/2006 11:42,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/22/2006 12:05
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.
Location: Bill Hodges Road, Claxton, GA 30417
Fire Department: Claxton Vol Fire Department, Evans, GA 30417,  ID: 05403,  Incident #: 6-077,  Shift/Platoon: C
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: 04/25/2006 03:09,  Arrival Time: 04/25/2006 03:20,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/25/2006 03:41
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Hay, straw
Area of Origin: Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
Location: 301 Highway, Claxton, GA 30417
Fire Department: Claxton Vol Fire Department, Evans, GA 30417,  ID: 05403,  Incident #: 6-079,  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: 04/28/2006 08:51,  Arrival Time: 04/28/2006 08:59,  Controlled Time: 04/28/2006 08:59,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/28/2006 09:29
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
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition, but did not itself burn,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Chevrolet,  Model: Impala ss,  VIN No: 2G1WD58C269334855
Location: Railroad Avenue, Claxton, GA 30417
Fire Department: Claxton Vol Fire Department, Evans, GA 30417,  ID: 05403,  Incident #: 6-085,  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: 05/05/2006 19:25,  Arrival Time: 05/05/2006 19:26,  Controlled Time: 05/05/2006 19:45,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/05/2006 19:48
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
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Ford,  Model: Escort,  Year: 2006,  License Plate: 338WZL GA
Location: 280 Highway, claxton, GA 30417
Fire Department: Claxton Vol Fire Department, Evans, GA 30417,  ID: 05403,  Incident #: 6-089,  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: 05/21/2006 13:31,  Arrival Time: 05/21/2006 13:37,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/21/2006 14:23
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
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Ford,  Model: Taurus,  License Plate: Drive out ,  VIN No: 1FA1P5240SA204242
Location: 169 Highway, Claxton, GA 30417
Fire Department: Claxton Vol Fire Department, Evans, GA 30417,  ID: 05403,  Incident #: 6-090,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire. Includes waste material from manufacturing or other production processes.
Alarm Time: 05/21/2006 22:38,  Arrival Time: 05/21/2006 22:46,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/21/2006 23:15
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: Alexis Drive, Claxton, GA 30417
Fire Department: Claxton Vol Fire Department, Evans, GA 30417,  ID: 05403,  Incident #: 6-091,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 05/22/2006 19:52,  Arrival Time: 05/22/2006 19:59,  Controlled Time: 05/22/2006 20:01,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/22/2006 20:35
Property Value: $125000,  Property Loss: $5000,  Contents Value: $20000,  Contents Loss: $1500
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 2,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Action taken: Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Cooking area, kitchen,  Heat Source: Radiated heat from another fire,  Item First Ignited: Cooking materials, including edible materials
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Accidentally turned on, not turned off)
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above,  Length: 45,  Width: 28,  Stories with Damage: 1 Significant
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Power: Battery Only,  Operation: Operated,  Effectiveness: No occupants
Location: Us 169 Highway, Claxton, GA 30417
Fire Department: Claxton Vol Fire Department, Evans, GA 30417,  ID: 05403,  Incident #: 6-092,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Arcing, shorted electrical equipment.
Alarm Time: 05/23/2006 17:49,  Arrival Time: 05/23/2006 17:55,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/23/2006 18:10
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: Broad Street, Claxton, GA 30417
Fire Department: Claxton Vol Fire Department, Evans, GA 30417,  ID: 05403,  Incident #: 6-093,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 05/26/2006 05:43,  Arrival Time: 05/26/2006 05:49,  Controlled Time: 05/26/2006 06:04,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/26/2006 07:27
Property Value: $8000,  Property Loss: $8000,  Contents Value: $1000,  Contents Loss: $1000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 2
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Cause of Ignition: Cause under investigation (Floor collapse)
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: Vacant and secured,  Stories: 1 Above,  Length: 50,  Width: 24,  Stories with Damage: 1 Extreme
Location: Broad Street, Claxton, GA 30417
Fire Department: Claxton Vol Fire Department, Evans, GA 30417,  ID: 05403,  Incident #: 6-093,  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: 05/26/2006 05:43,  Arrival Time: 05/26/2006 05:49,  Controlled Time: 05/26/2006 06:04,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/26/2006 07:27
Property Value: $1500,  Property Loss: $1500
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 2
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Exterior, exposed surface,  Heat Source: Radiated heat from another fire, (Exposure fire)
Mobile Property Involved: Not involved in ignition, but burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Cadillac,  Model: Deville,  Year: 1979,  License Plate: N/A ,  VIN No: 6D69S99264680
Location: Broad Street, Claxton, GA 30417
Fire Department: Claxton Vol Fire Department, Evans, GA 30417,  ID: 05403,  Incident #: 6-094,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 05/26/2006 08:44,  Arrival Time: 05/26/2006 08:49,  Controlled Time: 05/26/2006 08:59,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/26/2006 09:07
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Ceiling & floor assembly, crawl space b/t stories,  Heat Source: Hot ember or ash
Cause of Ignition: Cause under investigation (Rekindle)
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: Vacant and secured,  Stories: 1 Above,  Length: 50,  Width: 24
Location: Bay Branch Church Road, Claxton, GA 30417
Fire Department: Claxton Vol Fire Department, Evans, GA 30417,  ID: 05403,  Incident #: 6-096,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Cultivated grain or crop fire. Includes fires involving corn, wheat, soybeans, rice, and other plants before harvest.
Alarm Time: 05/27/2006 15:15,  Arrival Time: 05/27/2006 15:29,  Controlled Time: 05/27/2006 15:39,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/27/2006 16:13
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 2
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: 20,  On Site Materials: Feed, grain, seed
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment,  Item First Ignited: Agricultural crop, including fruits and vegetables
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
  • High wind
  • Wind, including hurricanes or tornadoes
  • Unusual vegetation fuel loading
  • Temperature: high
Equipment Involved: Combine, threshing machine,  Power: Kerosene, diesel, No.1 & 2 fuel oil,  Portability: Portable
Location: Ga. 169 Highway, Claxton, GA 30417
Fire Department: Claxton Vol Fire Department, Evans, GA 30417,  ID: 05403,  Incident #: 6-0097,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Forest, woods, or wildland fire. Includes fires involving vegetative fuels, other than prescribed fire, that occur in an area in which development is essentially nonexistent, except for roads, railroads, power lines, and the like.
Alarm Time: 05/30/2006 16:37,  Arrival Time: 05/30/2006 16:43,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/30/2006 17:49
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Flying brand, ember, spark,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Outside/open fire for debris or waste disposal)
Location: Ga. 169 Highway, Claxton, GA 30417
Fire Department: Claxton Vol Fire Department, Evans, GA 30417,  ID: 05403,  Incident #: 6-098,  Shift/Platoon: C
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: 05/31/2006 16:25,  Arrival Time: 05/31/2006 16:38,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/31/2006 17:17
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Location: Sunbury Road, Claxton, GA 30417
Fire Department: Claxton Vol Fire Department, Evans, GA 30417,  ID: 05403,  Incident #: 6-100,  Shift/Platoon: c
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: 06/05/2006 13:54,  Arrival Time: 06/05/2006 14:05,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/05/2006 14:17
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Open area - outside
Location: Us 301 Highway, claxton, GA 30417
Fire Department: Claxton Vol Fire Department, Evans, GA 30417,  ID: 05403,  Incident #: 6-101,  Shift/Platoon: c
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: 06/06/2006 11:31,  Arrival Time: 06/06/2006 11:40,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/06/2006 12:06
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Location: Us 301 Highway, Claxton, GA 30417
Fire Department: Claxton Vol Fire Department, Evans, GA 30417,  ID: 05403,  Incident #: 6-102,  Shift/Platoon: c
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: 06/12/2006 16:55,  Arrival Time: 06/12/2006 17:01,  Controlled Time: 06/12/2006 17:07,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/12/2006 18:10
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
On Site Materials:
  • Rubber
  • Plastics
  • Gasoline, diesel fuel
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Short circuit arc from mechanical damage)
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Agricultural vehicle, baler, chopper (farm use),  Make: Massey Harris-Ferguson,  Model: 245
Location: Ga. 169 Highway, Claxton, GA 30417
Fire Department: Claxton Vol Fire Department, Evans, GA 30417,  ID: 05403,  Incident #: 6-106,  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: 06/18/2006 01:13,  Arrival Time: 06/18/2006 01:22,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/18/2006 02:03
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
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Buick,  Model: Park Ave,  Year: 2007,  License Plate: HU9742 GA,  VIN No: 1G4CW52K7SH652959
Location: Long Street, Claxton, GA 30417
Fire Department: Claxton Vol Fire Department, Evans, GA 30417,  ID: 05403,  Incident #: 6-107,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Chimney or flue fire originating in and confined to a chimney or flue.
Alarm Time: 06/18/2006 12:17,  Arrival Time: 06/18/2006 12:26,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/18/2006 13:13
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: Bay Branch Church Road, Claxton, GA 30417
Fire Department: Claxton Vol Fire Department, Evans, GA 30417,  ID: 05403,  Incident #: 6-108,  Shift/Platoon: C
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: 06/19/2006 13:14,  Arrival Time: 06/19/2006 13:24,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/19/2006 13:39
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Canceled en route.
Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Hay, straw
Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Location: Spring Street, Claxton, GA 30417
Fire Department: Claxton Vol Fire Department, Evans, GA 30417,  ID: 05403,  Incident #: 6-109,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Gasoline or other flammable liquid spill (flash point below 100 degrees F at standard temperature and pressure (Class I)).
Alarm Time: 06/30/2006 18:48,  Arrival Time: 06/30/2006 18:59,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/30/2006 19:14
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Standby.
Location: Rena Street, Claxton, GA 30417
Fire Department: Claxton Vol Fire Department, Evans, GA 30417,  ID: 05403,  Incident #: 6-110,  Shift/Platoon: C
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 16:54,  Arrival Time: 07/05/2006 17:04,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/05/2006 17:40
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Hay, straw
Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass, (Poor access for firefighters)
Location: Mosley Road, Claxton, GA 30417
Fire Department: Claxton Vol Fire Department, Evans, GA 30417,  ID: 05403,  Incident #: 6-111,  Shift/Platoon: D
Incident Type: Outside rubbish, trash, or waste fire. Excludes outside rubbish fires in a container or receptacle.
Alarm Time: 07/05/2006 17:09,  Arrival Time: 07/05/2006 17:12,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/05/2006 18:50
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: Rena Street, Claxton, GA 30417
Fire Department: Claxton Vol Fire Department, Evans, GA 30417,  ID: 05403,  Incident #: 6-112,  Shift/Platoon: C
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: 07/06/2006 08:26,  Arrival Time: 07/06/2006 08:31,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/06/2006 08:42
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Hay, straw
Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
  • Rekindle
  • Poor or no access for fire department apparatus
  • Poor access for firefighters
Location: Mosley Road, Claxton, GA 30417
Fire Department: Claxton Vol Fire Department, Evans, GA 30417,  ID: 05403,  Incident #: 6-113,  Shift/Platoon: C
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: 07/06/2006 13:35,  Arrival Time: 07/06/2006 13:45,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/06/2006 14:18
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Hay, straw
Heat Source: Flying brand, ember, spark,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Rekindle)
Location: Area Line Road, Claxton, GA 30417
Fire Department: Claxton Vol Fire Department, Evans, GA 30417,  ID: 05403,  Incident #: 6-116,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Forest, woods, or wildland fire. Includes fires involving vegetative fuels, other than prescribed fire, that occur in an area in which development is essentially nonexistent, except for roads, railroads, power lines, and the like.
Alarm Time: 07/16/2006 17:00,  Arrival Time: 07/16/2006 17:16,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/16/2006 17:56
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
On Site Materials:
  • Trees, plants, flowers
  • Hay, straw
(Urban-Wildland Interface Area)
Location: Railroad Avenue, Claxton, GA 30417
Fire Department: Claxton Vol Fire Department, Evans, GA 30417,  ID: 05403,  Incident #: 6-119,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Trash or rubbish fire in a structure, with no flame damage to structure or its contents.
Alarm Time: 07/22/2006 16:05,  Arrival Time: 07/22/2006 16:08,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/22/2006 16:20
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: George Bacon Road, Claxton, GA 30417
Fire Department: Claxton Vol Fire Department, Evans, GA 30417,  ID: 05403,  Incident #: 6-120,  Shift/Platoon: C
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: 07/22/2006 17:16,  Arrival Time: 07/22/2006 17:21,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/22/2006 17:44
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 2
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Hay, straw
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Lightning,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Act of nature
  • Storm
  • Drought or low fuel moisture
Location: O H Dainel Road, Claxton, GA 30417
Fire Department: Claxton Vol Fire Department, Evans, GA 30417,  ID: 05403,  Incident #: 6-121,  Shift/Platoon: C
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: 07/22/2006 17:18,  Arrival Time: 07/22/2006 17:25,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/22/2006 18:20
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 2
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Hay, straw
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Lightning,  Item First Ignited: Heavy vegetation - not crop, including trees
Cause of Ignition: Act of nature
  • Storm
  • Drought or low fuel moisture
Location: O H Daniel Road, Claxton, GA 30417
Fire Department: Claxton Vol Fire Department, Evans, GA 30417,  ID: 05403,  Incident #: 6-122,  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: 07/22/2006 18:21,  Arrival Time: 07/22/2006 18:22,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/22/2006 18:51
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Hay, straw
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Hot ember or ash,  Item First Ignited: Heavy vegetation - not crop, including trees
Cause of Ignition: Act of nature
  • Rekindle
  • Drought or low fuel moisture
Location: Market Street, Claxton, GA 30417
Fire Department: Claxton Vol Fire Department, Evans, GA 30417,  ID: 05403,  Incident #: 6-123,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Trash or rubbish fire in a structure, with no flame damage to structure or its contents.
Alarm Time: 07/22/2006 19:42,  Arrival Time: 07/22/2006 19:47,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/22/2006 20:25
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: Market Street, Claxton, GA 30417
Fire Department: Claxton Vol Fire Department, Evans, GA 30417,  ID: 05403,  Incident #: 6-124,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Trash or rubbish fire in a structure, with no flame damage to structure or its contents.
Alarm Time: 07/22/2006 22:00,  Arrival Time: 07/22/2006 22:05,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/22/2006 22:56
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: Bill Hodges Road, Claxton, GA 30417
Fire Department: Claxton Vol Fire Department, Evans, GA 30417,  ID: 05403,  Incident #: 6-125,  Shift/Platoon: H
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: 07/23/2006 15:49,  Arrival Time: 07/23/2006 15:50,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/23/2006 16:10
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Hay, straw
Area of Origin: Open area - outside, (Drought or low fuel moisture)
Location: Turnpike Road, Claxton, GA 30417
Fire Department: Claxton Vol Fire Department, Evans, GA 30417,  ID: 05403,  Incident #: 6-126,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 07/24/2006 13:05,  Arrival Time: 07/24/2006 13:08,  Controlled Time: 07/24/2006 13:15,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/24/2006 13:50
Property Value: $65000,  Property Loss: $1500,  Contents Value: $10000,  Contents Loss: $500
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 2,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Fat/cooking grease, including lard & animal fat
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 (Accidentally turned on, not turned off)
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above,  Length: 40,  Width: 28,  Stories with Damage: 1 Minor
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Power: Hardwire with battery,  Operation: Operated,  Effectiveness: Alerted Occupants
Location: Duval Street, Claxton, GA 30417
Fire Department: Claxton Vol Fire Department, Evans, GA 30417,  ID: 05403,  Incident #: 6-127,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Gasoline or other flammable liquid spill (flash point below 100 degrees F at standard temperature and pressure (Class I)).
Alarm Time: 07/30/2006 13:30,  Arrival Time: 07/30/2006 13:35,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/30/2006 14:18
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Establish safe area. Includes isolating the area affected by denying entry to unprotected persons and establishing hazard control zones (hot, warm, cold).
  • Decontamination of occupancy or area exposed to hazardous materials.
Location: Sunbury Road, Claxton, GA 30417
Fire Department: Claxton Vol Fire Department, Evans, GA 30417,  ID: 05403,  Incident #: 6-131,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Forest, woods, or wildland fire. Includes fires involving vegetative fuels, other than prescribed fire, that occur in an area in which development is essentially nonexistent, except for roads, railroads, power lines, and the like.
Alarm Time: 08/04/2006 20:00,  Arrival Time: 08/04/2006 20:10,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/04/2006 21:05
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Trees, plants, flowers
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Lightning,  Item First Ignited: Heavy vegetation - not crop, including trees
Cause of Ignition: Act of nature
  • Storm
  • Drought or low fuel moisture
  • Wind, including hurricanes or tornadoes
Location: 301 Highway, Claxton, GA 30417
Fire Department: Claxton Vol Fire Department, Evans, GA 30417,  ID: 05403,  Incident #: 6-132,  Shift/Platoon: C
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: 08/04/2006 18:55,  Arrival Time: 08/04/2006 19:03,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/04/2006 19:10
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,  On Site Materials: Hay, straw
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Lightning,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Act of nature (Storm)
Location: Park Drive, Claxton, GA 30417
Fire Department: Claxton Vol Fire Department, Evans, GA 30417,  ID: 05403,  Incident #: 6-133,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Cooking fire involving the contents of a cooking vessel without fire extension beyond the vessel.
Alarm Time: 08/05/2006 17:13,  Arrival Time: 08/05/2006 17:22,  Controlled Time: 08/05/2006 17:28,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/05/2006 17:57
Property Value: $45000,  Contents Value: $500,  Contents 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.
  • Shut down system. Includes shutting down water, gas, and fire alarm systems.
  • Remove hazard. Includes neutralizing a hazardous condition.
Location: 301 Highway, Claxton, GA 30417
Fire Department: Claxton Vol Fire Department, Evans, GA 30417,  ID: 05403,  Incident #: 6-134,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Forest, woods, or wildland fire. Includes fires involving vegetative fuels, other than prescribed fire, that occur in an area in which development is essentially nonexistent, except for roads, railroads, power lines, and the like.
Alarm Time: 08/06/2006 18:40,  Arrival Time: 08/06/2006 18:45,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/06/2006 20:26
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 2
Action taken: Contain fire (wildland).
Acres Burned #: 44
On Site Materials:
  • Trees, plants, flowers
  • Hay, straw
Area of Origin: Wildland, woods,  Heat Source: Lightning,  Item First Ignited: Heavy vegetation - not crop, including trees
Cause of Ignition: Act of nature
  • Storm
  • Urban-Wildland Interface Area
Location: 301 Highway, Claxton, GA 30417
Fire Department: Claxton Vol Fire Department, Evans, GA 30417,  ID: 05403,  Incident #: 6-135,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Forest, woods, or wildland fire. Includes fires involving vegetative fuels, other than prescribed fire, that occur in an area in which development is essentially nonexistent, except for roads, railroads, power lines, and the like.
Alarm Time: 08/07/2006 10:22,  Arrival Time: 08/07/2006 10:31,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/07/2006 11:49
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Provide water. Includes tanker shuttle operations and pumping in a relay or from a water source. Excludes normal fire suppression operations.
Acres Burned #: 44
On Site Materials:
  • Trees, plants, flowers
  • Hay, straw
Area of Origin: Wildland, woods,  Heat Source: Molten, hot material,  Item First Ignited: Heavy vegetation - not crop, including trees
Cause of Ignition: Act of nature
  • Rekindle
  • Urban-Wildland Interface Area
Location: 301 Highway, Claxton, GA 30417
Fire Department: Claxton Vol Fire Department, Evans, GA 30417,  ID: 05403,  Incident #: 6-138,  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: 08/08/2006 11:46,  Arrival Time: 08/08/2006 11:55,  Controlled Time: 08/08/2006 12:33,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/08/2006 12:40
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
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Collision, knock down, run over, turn over)
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Pickup truck, hauling rig (non-motorized),  Make: Chevrolet,  Model: Silverado,  Year: 2006,  License Plate: 639YRP GA,  VIN No: 1GBJC34U91F115306
Location: George Smith Road, Claxton, GA 30417
Fire Department: Claxton Vol Fire Department, Evans, GA 30417,  ID: 05403,  Incident #: 6-139,  Shift/Platoon: C
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: 08/08/2006 16:01,  Arrival Time: 08/08/2006 16:16,  Controlled Time: 08/08/2006 16:30,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/08/2006 17:04
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
On Site Materials:
  • Rubber
  • Fiberglass
  • Plastics
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Agricultural vehicle, baler, chopper (farm use),  Make: Ford,  Model: 3000
Location: Bill Hodges Road, Claxton, GA 30417
Fire Department: Claxton Vol Fire Department, Evans, GA 30417,  ID: 05403,  Incident #: 6-140,  Shift/Platoon: C
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: 08/08/2006 17:11,  Arrival Time: 08/08/2006 17:17,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/08/2006 17:27
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Hay, straw
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Lightning,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Act of nature
  • Storm
  • Drought or low fuel moisture
Location: Old Metter Road, Claxton, GA 30417
Fire Department: Claxton Vol Fire Department, Evans, GA 30417,  ID: 05403,  Incident #: 6-141,  Shift/Platoon: C
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: 08/08/2006 17:12,  Arrival Time: 08/08/2006 17:19,  Controlled Time: 08/08/2006 17:28,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/08/2006 17:35
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Hay, straw
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Lightning,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Act of nature
  • Storm
  • Drought or low fuel moisture
Location: Issac Road, Claxton, GA 30417
Fire Department: Claxton Vol Fire Department, Evans, GA 30417,  ID: 05403,  Incident #: 6-142,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Outside gas or vapor combustion explosion without sustained fire.
Alarm Time: 08/10/2006 20:22,  Arrival Time: 08/10/2006 20:27,  Controlled Time: 08/10/2006 20:29,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/10/2006 21:16
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Shut down system. Includes shutting down water, gas, and fire alarm systems.
  • Refer to proper authority. Includes turnover of incidents to other authorities or agencies such as the police.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: LP gas, Butane, Propane
Area of Origin: Storage room, area, tank, or bin,  Heat Source: Lightning,  Item First Ignited: Pipe, duct, conduit or hose
Cause of Ignition: Act of nature (Storm)
Location: Us 280 Highway, Claxton, GA 30417
Fire Department: Claxton Vol Fire Department, Evans, GA 30417,  ID: 05403,  Incident #: 6-143,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire. Includes waste material from manufacturing or other production processes.
Alarm Time: 08/11/2006 19:41,  Arrival Time: 08/11/2006 19:44,  Controlled Time: 08/11/2006 19:52,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/11/2006 19:59
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: Market Street, Claxton, GA 30417
Fire Department: Claxton Vol Fire Department, Evans, GA 30417,  ID: 05403,  Incident #: 6-144,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Trash or rubbish fire in a structure, with no flame damage to structure or its contents.
Alarm Time: 08/13/2006 21:00,  Arrival Time: 08/13/2006 21:04,  Controlled Time: 08/13/2006 21:47,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/13/2006 22:02
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: Duval Street, Claxton, GA 30417
Fire Department: Claxton Vol Fire Department, Evans, GA 30417,  ID: 05403,  Incident #: 6-146,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 08/18/2006 01:44,  Arrival Time: 08/18/2006 01:48,  Controlled Time: 08/18/2006 02:17,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/18/2006 03:53
Property Value: $120000,  Property Loss: $20000,  Contents Value: $5000,  Contents Loss: $2500
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 2,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Cause of Ignition: Cause under investigation
  • Attic undivided
  • Previously damaged by fire
  • Doors left open or outside door unsecured
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above, 1 Below,  Square Feet: 3000,  Stories with Damage: 1 Heavy
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Power: Battery Only,  Operation: Operated,  Effectiveness: Alerted Occupants
Location: Hillside Lane, Claxton, GA 30417
Fire Department: Claxton Vol Fire Department, Evans, GA 30417,  ID: 05403,  Incident #: 6-148,  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: 08/22/2006 06:08,  Arrival Time: 08/22/2006 06:16,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/22/2006 07:32
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
  • Poor or no access for fire department apparatus
  • Poor access for firefighters
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: GMC (General Motors),  Model: Jimmy,  Year: 2006,  License Plate: AEA9864 GA,  VIN No: 1GKCS13W5W2554538
Location: Sims Street 26 , Claxton, GA 30417
Fire Department: Claxton Vol Fire Department, Evans, GA 30417,  ID: 05403,  Incident #: 6-150,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Cooking fire involving the contents of a cooking vessel without fire extension beyond the vessel.
Alarm Time: 08/27/2006 21:49,  Arrival Time: 08/27/2006 21:56,  Controlled Time: 08/27/2006 21:58,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/27/2006 22:15
Property Value: $25000,  Contents Value: $2500,  Contents Loss: $500
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Refer to proper authority. Includes turnover of incidents to other authorities or agencies such as the police.
Location: Ga. 73, Claxton, GA 30417
Fire Department: Claxton Vol Fire Department, Evans, GA 30417,  ID: 05403,  Incident #: 6-151,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Gasoline or other flammable liquid spill (flash point below 100 degrees F at standard temperature and pressure (Class I)).
Alarm Time: 08/31/2006 05:04,  Arrival Time: 08/31/2006 05:05,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/31/2006 08:00
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Hazardous materials leak control and containment. Includes actions taken to keep a material within its container.
  • Remove hazard. Includes neutralizing a hazardous condition.
  • Refer to proper authority. Includes turnover of incidents to other authorities or agencies such as the police.
Location: Hillside Drive, Claxton, GA 30417
Fire Department: Claxton Vol Fire Department, Evans, GA 30417,  ID: 05403,  Incident #: 6-155,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Outside equipment fire. Includes outside trash compactors, outside HVAC units, and irrigation pumps.
Alarm Time: 09/04/2006 19:06,  Arrival Time: 09/04/2006 19:15,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/04/2006 20:17
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Standby.
Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Electrical: parts, supplies, equipment
Area of Origin: Open area - outside
Location: Ponda Rosa Road, Claxton, GA 30417
Fire Department: Claxton Vol Fire Department, Evans, GA 30417,  ID: 05403,  Incident #: 6-157,  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: 09/12/2006 07:59,  Arrival Time: 09/12/2006 08:03,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/12/2006 08:39
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 2
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Engine area, running gear, wheel area
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Oldsmobile,  Model: Cutlass Suprem,  Year: 2006,  License Plate: WD21BE GA,  VIN No: 1G3GR47Y7GP376901
Location: Edgar Hodges Road, Claxton, GA 30417
Fire Department: Claxton Vol Fire Department, Evans, GA 30417,  ID: 05403,  Incident #: 6-159,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Prescribed fire. Includes fires ignited by management actions to meet specific objectives and have a written, approved prescribed fire plan prior to ignition. Excludes authorized controlled burning.
Alarm Time: 09/15/2006 19:42,  Arrival Time: 09/15/2006 19:47,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/15/2006 20:05
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: Smith Street, Claxton, GA 30417
Fire Department: Claxton Vol Fire Department, Evans, GA 30417,  ID: 05403,  Incident #: 6-160,  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: 09/16/2006 18:13,  Arrival Time: 09/16/2006 18:18,  Controlled Time: 09/16/2006 18:21,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/16/2006 18:25
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
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Toyota,  Model: Supra,  Year: 1986,  VIN No: JT2MA70LX60020549
Location: rALPH Street, cLAXTON, GA 30417
Fire Department: Claxton Vol Fire Department, Evans, GA 30417,  ID: 05403,  Incident #: 6-161,  Shift/Platoon: c
Incident Type: Outside rubbish, trash, or waste fire. Excludes outside rubbish fires in a container or receptacle.
Alarm Time: 09/17/2006 01:57,  Arrival Time: 09/17/2006 02:03,  Controlled Time: 09/17/2006 02:10,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/17/2006 02:13
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: McLean Street, Claxton, GA 30417
Fire Department: Claxton Vol Fire Department, Evans, GA 30417,  ID: 05403,  Incident #: 6-162,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Cooking fire involving the contents of a cooking vessel without fire extension beyond the vessel.
Alarm Time: 09/18/2006 15:31,  Arrival Time: 09/18/2006 15:32,  Controlled Time: 09/18/2006 15:33,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/18/2006 15:41
Property Value: $65000,  Property Loss: $500
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.
Location: 129 Highway, Claxton, GA 30417
Fire Department: Claxton Vol Fire Department, Evans, GA 30417,  ID: 05403,  Incident #: 6-164,  Shift/Platoon: C
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: 09/23/2006 03:04,  Arrival Time: 09/23/2006 03:21,  Controlled Time: 09/23/2006 03:50,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/23/2006 03:57
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Hay, straw
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Item First Ignited: Heavy vegetation - not crop, including trees
Location: 169 Highway, Claxton, GA 30417
Fire Department: Claxton Vol Fire Department, Evans, GA 30417,  ID: 05403,  Incident #: 6-165,  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: 09/23/2006 16:00,  Arrival Time: 09/23/2006 16:03,  Controlled Time: 09/23/2006 16:30,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/23/2006 16:40
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: Unintentional
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Jeep,  Model: Grand Cherokee,  Year: 2006,  License Plate: ANH5500 GA,  VIN No: 1J4GZ78Y2PC527967
Location: 301 Highway, Claxton, GA 30417
Fire Department: Claxton Vol Fire Department, Evans, GA 30417,  ID: 05403,  Incident #: 6-166,  Shift/Platoon: C
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: 10/01/2006 19:46,  Arrival Time: 10/01/2006 19:54,  Controlled Time: 10/01/2006 20:05,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/01/2006 20:10
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Hay, straw
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Location: Brewton Road, Claxton, GA 30417
Fire Department: Claxton Vol Fire Department, Evans, GA 30417,  ID: 05403,  Incident #: 6-168,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 10/05/2006 14:00,  Arrival Time: 10/05/2006 14:08,  Controlled Time: 10/05/2006 15:11,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/05/2006 15:31
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Wall surface: exterior,  Heat Source: Conducted heat from another fire
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
  • Outside/open fire for debris or waste disposal
  • Delayed detection of fire
  • Poor or no access for fire department apparatus
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: Idle, not routinely used,  Stories: 1 Above,  Length: 12,  Width: 12,  Stories with Damage: 1 Extreme
Location: Spring Street, Claxton, GA 30417
Fire Department: Claxton Vol Fire Department, Evans, GA 30417,  ID: 05403,  Incident #: 6-169,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Outside rubbish, trash, or waste fire. Excludes outside rubbish fires in a container or receptacle.
Alarm Time: 10/08/2006 20:23,  Arrival Time: 10/08/2006 20:27,  Controlled Time: 10/08/2006 20:51,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/08/2006 20:56
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: 301 Highway, Claxton, GA 30417
Fire Department: Claxton Vol Fire Department, Evans, GA 30417,  ID: 05403,  Incident #: 6-170,  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: 10/13/2006 17:39,  Arrival Time: 10/13/2006 17:40,  Controlled Time: 10/13/2006 17:50,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/13/2006 17:58
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
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Pickup truck, hauling rig (non-motorized),  Make: Chevrolet,  Model: K1500,  Year: 2006,  License Plate: 3995APL GA,  VIN No: 1GCEK14K4NZ122638
Location: Winnmeir Trace, Claxton, GA 30417
Fire Department: Claxton Vol Fire Department, Evans, GA 30417,  ID: 05403,  Incident #: 6-171,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 10/16/2006 22:11,  Arrival Time: 10/16/2006 22:18,  Controlled Time: 10/16/2006 22:29,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/17/2006 00:19
Property Value: $45000,  Property Loss: $33750,  Contents Value: $10000,  Contents Loss: $7500
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 2
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
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 (Accidentally turned on, not turned off)
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,  Length: 76,  Width: 28,  Stories with Damage: 1 Heavy
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Power: Hardwire Only,  Operation: Operated,  Effectiveness: Alerted Occupants
Location: Caddie Green Road, Claxton, GA 30417
Fire Department: Claxton Vol Fire Department, Evans, GA 30417,  ID: 05403,  Incident #: 6-172,  Shift/Platoon: C
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: 10/25/2006 10:32,  Arrival Time: 10/25/2006 10:49,  Controlled Time: 10/25/2006 10:51,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/25/2006 11:17
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Hay, straw
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Location: B.East Smith Road, Claxton, GA 30417
Fire Department: Claxton Vol Fire Department, Evans, GA 30417,  ID: 05403,  Incident #: 6-173,  Shift/Platoon: C
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: 10/28/2006 10:57,  Arrival Time: 10/28/2006 11:03,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/28/2006 11:26
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,  On Site Materials: Hay, straw
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Cigarette lighter,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Intentional (Outside/open fire for debris or waste disposal)
Location: 169 Highway, Claxton, GA 30417
Fire Department: Claxton Vol Fire Department, Evans, GA 30417,  ID: 05403,  Incident #: 6-174,  Shift/Platoon: C
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: 10/30/2006 12:19,  Arrival Time: 10/30/2006 12:30,  Controlled Time: 10/30/2006 12:55,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/30/2006 13:18
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Hay, straw
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (High wind)
Location: 280 Highway, Claxton, GA 30417
Fire Department: Claxton Vol Fire Department, Evans, GA 30417,  ID: 05403,  Incident #: 6-175,  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: 11/03/2006 10:04,  Arrival Time: 11/03/2006 10:10,  Controlled Time: 11/03/2006 10:32,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/03/2006 10:55
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
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Pickup truck, hauling rig (non-motorized),  Make: Ford,  Model: Ranger,  Year: 2006,  License Plate: ACQ2948 GA
Location: George Smith Road, Claxton, GA 30417
Fire Department: Claxton Vol Fire Department, Evans, GA 30417,  ID: 05403,  Incident #: 6-176,  Shift/Platoon: C
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: 11/04/2006 16:08,  Arrival Time: 11/04/2006 16:19,  Controlled Time: 11/04/2006 16:36,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/04/2006 17:10
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 2
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Control fire (wildland).
Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Hay, straw
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Conducted heat from another fire,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
  • High wind
  • Drought or low fuel moisture
Location: George Smith Road, Claxton, GA 30417
Fire Department: Claxton Vol Fire Department, Evans, GA 30417,  ID: 05403,  Incident #: 6-177,  Shift/Platoon: C
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: 11/04/2006 23:11,  Arrival Time: 11/04/2006 23:18,  Controlled Time: 11/04/2006 23:18,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/04/2006 23:31
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: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Molten, hot material,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Rekindle)
Location: 280 Highway, Claxton, GA 30417
Fire Department: Claxton Vol Fire Department, Evans, GA 30417,  ID: 05403,  Incident #: 6-180,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Cultivated grain or crop fire. Includes fires involving corn, wheat, soybeans, rice, and other plants before harvest.
Alarm Time: 11/15/2006 12:58,  Arrival Time: 11/15/2006 13:05,  Controlled Time: 11/15/2006 13:14,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/15/2006 14:21
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 2
Actions taken:
  • Contain fire (wildland).
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Hay, straw
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Flying brand, ember, spark,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
  • High wind
  • Poor or no access for fire department apparatus
  • Wind, including hurricanes or tornadoes
Location: Edgar Griffin Road, Claxton, GA 30417
Fire Department: Claxton Vol Fire Department, Evans, GA 30417,  ID: 05403,  Incident #: 6-181,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Forest, woods, or wildland fire. Includes fires involving vegetative fuels, other than prescribed fire, that occur in an area in which development is essentially nonexistent, except for roads, railroads, power lines, and the like.
Alarm Time: 11/15/2006 16:30,  Arrival Time: 11/15/2006 16:47,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/15/2006 16:50
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 2
Action taken: Canceled en route.
Acres Burned #: < 1
On Site Materials:
  • Hay, straw
  • Trees, plants, flowers
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Cigarette,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
  • Abandoned or discarded materials or products
  • High wind
  • Poor or no access for fire department apparatus
Location: 280 Highway, Claxton, GA 30417
Fire Department: Claxton Vol Fire Department, Evans, GA 30417,  ID: 05403,  Incident #: 6-182,  Shift/Platoon: C
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: 11/15/2006 19:50,  Arrival Time: 11/15/2006 19:59,  Controlled Time: 11/15/2006 20:18,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/15/2006 20:29
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Hay, straw
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Molten, hot material,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
  • Rekindle
  • Wind, including hurricanes or tornadoes
  • Poor or no access for fire department apparatus
Location: 129 Highway, Claxton, GA 30417
Fire Department: Claxton Vol Fire Department, Evans, GA 30417,  ID: 05403,  Incident #: 6-183,  Shift/Platoon: C
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: 11/18/2006 13:27,  Arrival Time: 11/18/2006 13:32,  Controlled Time: 11/18/2006 13:41,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/18/2006 13:45
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Hay, straw
Area of Origin: Highway, parking lot, street: on or near,  Heat Source: Cigarette,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (High wind)
Location: Old Hagan Road, Claxton, GA 30417
Fire Department: Claxton Vol Fire Department, Evans, GA 30417,  ID: 05403,  Incident #: 6-184,  Shift/Platoon: C
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: 11/20/2006 21:19,  Arrival Time: 11/20/2006 21:34,  Controlled Time: 11/20/2006 21:50,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/20/2006 21:54
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Control fire (wildland).
Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Hay, straw
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Cigarette lighter,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Intentional
  • Outside/open fire for debris or waste disposal
  • Possibly impaired by alcohol or drugs
Location: Winnmer Drive, Claxton, GA 30417
Fire Department: Claxton Vol Fire Department, Evans, GA 30417,  ID: 05403,  Incident #: 6-185,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 11/20/2006 22:28,  Arrival Time: 11/20/2006 22:35,  Controlled Time: 11/20/2006 22:47,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/21/2006 00:12
Property Value: $45000,  Property Loss: $22500,  Contents Value: $10000,  Contents Loss: $2000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 2
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.
  • 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:
  • Curtains, drapes
  • Linens
  • Bedding
Area of Origin: Bedroom - < 5 persons,  Heat Source: Arcing,  Item First Ignited: Bedding
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
  • Short circuit arc from defective, worn insulation
  • Significant/unusual fuel load from contents
  • Delayed detection of fire
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above,  Length: 76,  Width: 28,  Stories with Damage: 1 Heavy
Location: 129 Highway, Claxton, GA 30417
Fire Department: Claxton Vol Fire Department, Evans, GA 30417,  ID: 05403,  Incident #: 6-186,  Shift/Platoon: C
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: 11/26/2006 14:42,  Arrival Time: 11/26/2006 14:46,  Controlled Time: 11/26/2006 15:32,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/26/2006 15:42
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Control fire (wildland).
Acres Burned #: < 1
On Site Materials:
  • Trees, plants, flowers
  • Hay, straw
Area of Origin: Wildland, woods,  Heat Source: Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
  • Arc, spark from operating equipment
  • Poor or no access for fire department apparatus
  • Power lines down/arcing
  • Poor access for firefighters
Equipment Involved: Electrical service supply wires from utility,  Power: Electrical line voltage (>= 50 volts),  Portability: Stationary
Location: 129 Highway, Claxton, GA 30417
Fire Department: Claxton Vol Fire Department, Evans, GA 30417,  ID: 05403,  Incident #: 6-187,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Forest, woods, or wildland fire. Includes fires involving vegetative fuels, other than prescribed fire, that occur in an area in which development is essentially nonexistent, except for roads, railroads, power lines, and the like.
Alarm Time: 11/26/2006 15:57,  Arrival Time: 11/26/2006 16:00,  Controlled Time: 11/26/2006 16:34,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/26/2006 16:44
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
On Site Materials:
  • Trees, plants, flowers
  • Hay, straw
Area of Origin: Wildland, woods,  Heat Source: Molten, hot material,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
  • Rekindle
  • Poor access for firefighters
  • Poor or no access for fire department apparatus
Equipment Involved: Electrical power (utility) line,  Power: Electrical line voltage (>= 50 volts),  Portability: Stationary
Location: New Drive, Claxton, GA 30417
Fire Department: Claxton Vol Fire Department, Evans, GA 30417,  ID: 05403,  Incident #: 6-190,  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: 12/08/2006 21:45,  Arrival Time: 12/08/2006 21:47,  Controlled Time: 12/08/2006 22:01,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/08/2006 22:05
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
On Site Materials:
  • Rubber
  • Plastics
  • Gasoline, diesel fuel
Area of Origin: Engine area, running gear, wheel area
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Pickup truck, hauling rig (non-motorized),  Make: Chevrolet,  Model: CK1500,  Year: 2006,  License Plate: 6712AFF GA,  VIN No: CCL148A184477
Location: Old Hagan Road, Claxton, GA 30417
Fire Department: Claxton Vol Fire Department, Evans, GA 30417,  ID: 05403,  Incident #: 6-192,  Shift/Platoon: C
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: 12/12/2006 11:26,  Arrival Time: 12/12/2006 11:43,  Controlled Time: 12/12/2006 12:14,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/12/2006 12:38
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Hay, straw
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Radiated heat from another fire,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
  • High wind
  • Poor or no access for fire department apparatus
  • Poor access for firefighters
  • Drought or low fuel moisture
Location: Sink Hole Road, Claxton, GA 30417
Fire Department: Claxton Vol Fire Department, Evans, GA 30417,  ID: 05403,  Incident #: 6-193,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Natural vegetation fire, other.
Alarm Time: 12/12/2006 12:43,  Arrival Time: 12/12/2006 12:58,  Controlled Time: 12/12/2006 13:15,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/12/2006 13:56
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
On Site Materials:
  • Trees, plants, flowers
  • Hay, straw
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Radiated heat from another fire,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (High wind)
Location: U.South 301 South Highway, Claxton, GA 30417
Fire Department: Claxton Vol Fire Department, Evans, GA 30417,  ID: 05403,  Incident #: 6-194,  Shift/Platoon: C
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: 12/12/2006 19:15,  Arrival Time: 12/12/2006 19:22,  Controlled Time: 12/12/2006 19:32,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/12/2006 19:37
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Hay, straw
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Hot ember or ash,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Location: 280 Highway, Claxton, GA 30417
Fire Department: Claxton Vol Fire Department, Evans, GA 30417,  ID: 05403,  Incident #: 6-195,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Cooking fire involving the contents of a cooking vessel without fire extension beyond the vessel.
Alarm Time: 12/15/2006 20:00,  Arrival Time: 12/15/2006 20:05,  Controlled Time: 12/15/2006 20:12,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/15/2006 20:16
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.
Location: Duval Street, Claxton, GA 30417
Fire Department: Claxton Vol Fire Department, Evans, GA 30417,  ID: 05403,  Incident #: 6-196,  Shift/Platoon: C
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: 12/16/2006 21:35,  Arrival Time: 12/16/2006 21:41,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/16/2006 21:49
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Hay, straw
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass, (High wind)
Location: Maple Street, Claxton, GA 30417
Fire Department: Claxton Vol Fire Department, Evans, GA 30417,  ID: 05403,  Incident #: 6-197,  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: 12/16/2006 23:00,  Arrival Time: 12/16/2006 23:07,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/17/2006 00:27
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
On Site Materials:
  • Plastics
  • Rubber
  • Gasoline, diesel fuel
Area of Origin: Exterior, exposed surface,  Heat Source: Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Heat source too close to combustibles.)
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Ford,  Model: Crown Victoria,  License Plate: GV52267 GA,  VIN No: 2FAFP71W05X149427
Location: Daisy - Nevils Highway, Claxton, GA 30417
Fire Department: Claxton Vol Fire Department, Evans, GA 30417,  ID: 05403,  Incident #: 6-198,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Authorized controlled burning. Includes fires that are agricultural in nature and managed by the property owner. Excludes unauthorized controlled burning and prescribed fires.
Alarm Time: 12/17/2006 08:57,  Arrival Time: 12/17/2006 09:12,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/17/2006 10:17
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 2
Action taken: Standby.
Location: Sykes Farm Road, Claxton, GA 30417
Fire Department: Claxton Vol Fire Department, Evans, GA 30417,  ID: 05403,  Incident #: 6-199,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 12/17/2006 16:43,  Arrival Time: 12/17/2006 17:04,  Controlled Time: 12/17/2006 17:47,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/17/2006 18:31
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 2
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Lumber, sawn wood
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: Idle, not routinely used,  Stories: 1 Above,  Length: 12,  Width: 20
Location: Old Metter Highway, Claxton, GA 30417
Fire Department: Claxton Vol Fire Department, Evans, GA 30417,  ID: 05403,  Incident #: 6-200,  Shift/Platoon: C
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: 12/19/2006 12:30,  Arrival Time: 12/19/2006 12:32,  Controlled Time: 12/19/2006 12:32,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/19/2006 12:40
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,  On Site Materials: Industrial Machinery
Area of Origin: Engine area, running gear, wheel area
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition, but did not itself burn,  Type: Construction vehicles,  Make: John Deere,  Model: 200C Excavator
Location: Golf Club Road, Claxton, GA 30417
Fire Department: Claxton Vol Fire Department, Evans, GA 30417,  ID: 05403,  Incident #: 6-201,  Shift/Platoon: C
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: 12/19/2006 13:35,  Arrival Time: 12/19/2006 13:42,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/19/2006 13:54
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 2
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: 1,  On Site Materials: Hay, straw
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Flying brand, ember, spark,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
  • Outside/open fire for debris or waste disposal
  • Wind, including hurricanes or tornadoes
Location: Broad Street 22 , Claxton, GA 30417
Fire Department: Claxton Vol Fire Department, Evans, GA 30417,  ID: 05403,  Incident #: 6-202,  Shift/Platoon: C
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: 12/19/2006 13:51,  Arrival Time: 12/19/2006 13:58,  Controlled Time: 12/19/2006 14:46,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/19/2006 15:57
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 2
Actions taken:
  • Contain fire (wildland).
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: 1
On Site Materials:
  • Hay, straw
  • Trees, plants, flowers
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Heat from direct flame, convection currents,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
  • High wind
  • Outside/open fire for debris or waste disposal
  • Significant/unusual fuel load outside from natural
  • Drought or low fuel moisture
  • Wind, including hurricanes or tornadoes
Location: Broad Street, Claxton, GA 30417
Fire Department: Claxton Vol Fire Department, Evans, GA 30417,  ID: 05403,  Incident #: 6-202,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 12/19/2006 13:51,  Arrival Time: 12/19/2006 13:58,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/19/2006 15:57
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 2
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Lumber, sawn wood
Area of Origin: Storage: supplies or tools,  Heat Source: Heat from direct flame, convection currents,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
  • Exposure fire
  • Poor or no access for fire department apparatus
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: Idle, not routinely used,  Stories: 1 Above,  Square Feet: 100
Location: Broad Street, Claxton, GA 30417
Fire Department: Claxton Vol Fire Department, Evans, GA 30417,  ID: 05403,  Incident #: 6-202,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 12/19/2006 13:51,  Arrival Time: 12/19/2006 13:58,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/19/2006 15:57
Property Value: $5000,  Property Loss: $5000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 2
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
On Site Materials:
  • Furniture
  • Beds, mattresses
  • Lumber, sawn wood
Area of Origin: Wall surface: exterior,  Heat Source: Heat from direct flame, convection currents,  Item First Ignited: Exterior wall covering or finish
  • Exposure fire
  • Significant/unusual fuel load from contents
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: Idle, not routinely used,  Stories: 1 Above,  Length: 60,  Width: 12,  Stories with Damage: 1 Heavy
Location: Broad Street, Claxton, GA 30417
Fire Department: Claxton Vol Fire Department, Evans, GA 30417,  ID: 05403,  Incident #: 6-203,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 12/19/2006 18:17,  Arrival Time: 12/19/2006 18:24,  Controlled Time: 12/19/2006 18:35,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/19/2006 18:38
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Lumber, sawn wood
Area of Origin: Wall surface: exterior,  Heat Source: Radiated heat from another fire,  Item First Ignited: Exterior wall covering or finish
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Rekindle)
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: Idle, not routinely used,  Stories: 1 Above,  Square Feet: 100
Location: St. Johns Lane, Claxton, GA 30417
Fire Department: Claxton Vol Fire Department, Evans, GA 30417,  ID: 05403,  Incident #: 6-204,  Shift/Platoon: C
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: 12/20/2006 13:27,  Arrival Time: 12/20/2006 13:34,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/20/2006 14:01
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,  On Site Materials: Hay, straw
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Cigarette lighter,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
  • Playing with heat source
  • Age was a factor
Location: Ralph Street D20 , Claxton, GA 30417
Fire Department: Claxton Vol Fire Department, Evans, GA 30417,  ID: 05403,  Incident #: 6-206,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 12/22/2006 22:51,  Arrival Time: 12/22/2006 22:57,  Controlled Time: 12/22/2006 22:59,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/22/2006 23:20
Property Value: $150000,  Property Loss: $500,  Contents Value: $5000,  Contents Loss: $500
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 2
Actions taken:
  • Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.
  • 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: Plastics
Area of Origin: Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge,  Heat Source: Candle
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 2 Above, 1 Below,  Square Feet: 75,  Stories with Damage: 1 Minor
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Power: Hardwire with battery,  Operation: Operated,  Effectiveness: Alerted Occupants
Location: Tattnall Street, Claxton, GA 30417
Fire Department: Claxton Vol Fire Department, Evans, GA 30417,  ID: 05403,  Incident #: 6-207,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 12/23/2006 19:25,  Arrival Time: 12/23/2006 19:29,  Controlled Time: 12/23/2006 19:54,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/23/2006 22:09
Fire Service Injuries: 1,  Civilian Injuries: 3,  Property Value: $125000,  Property Loss: $62500,  Contents Value: $75000,  Contents Loss: $37500
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 2
Actions taken:
  • Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Acres Burned #: < 1
On Site Materials:
  • Curtains, drapes
  • Furniture
  • Carpets, rugs
Area of Origin: Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Difficult to ventilate)
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 2 Above,  Length: 30,  Width: 20,  Stories with Damage: 1 Significant
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Power: Hardwire with battery,  Operation: Operated
Fire Fighter Casualty:  Age: 48,  Gender: Male,  Responses: 2,  Usual Assignment: Suppression, included are hazmat, rescue, & IC,  Physical Condition: Rested,  Severity: First aid only,  Activity: Overhaul,  Cause: Overexertion/strain,  Where: At scene, in structure,  Factor Contributing: Operating in confined structural areas,  Relation to Structure: Inside/On Structure,  Specific Location: In structure, excluding attic, roof, or wall
Civilian Casualties:
  •  Age: 103,  Gender: Female,  Race: White,  Affiliation: Civilian,  Severity: Minor,  Activity: Unable to act,  Location: Not in area of origin and not involved,  Cause: Exposed to hazardous materials or toxic fumes,  Symptom: Smoke inhalation,  Injured: Internal,  Specific Location: Bedroom - < 5 persons,  Factors Contributing: Exits blocked by smoke, Physically disabled
  •  Age: 39,  Gender: Female,  Race: White,  Affiliation: Civilian,  Severity: Minor,  Activity: Rescue attempt,  Location: Not in area of origin but involved,  Cause: Exposed to fire products,  Symptom: Smoke inhalation,  Injured: Internal,  Specific Location: Bedroom - < 5 persons,  Factors Contributing: Exits blocked by smoke, Vision blocked or impaired by smoke
  •  Age: 32,  Gender: Male,  Race: White,  Affiliation: Police,  Severity: Minor,  Activity: Rescue attempt,  Location: In area of origin and not involved,  Cause: Exposed to fire products,  Symptom: Smoke inhalation,  Injured: Internal,  Specific Location: Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge,  Factors Contributing: Vision blocked or impaired by smoke, Overexertion
Location: Old Metter Road, Claxton, GA 30417
Fire Department: Claxton Vol Fire Department, Evans, GA 30417,  ID: 05403,  Incident #: 6-208,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Self-propelled motor home or recreational vehicle. Includes only self-propelled motor homes or recreational vehicles when being used in a transport mode.
Alarm Time: 12/24/2006 10:14,  Arrival Time: 12/24/2006 10:16,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/24/2006 10:50
Property Value: $1500,  Property Loss: $1500
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
On Site Materials:
  • Rubber
  • Plastics
  • Fiberglass
Area of Origin: Engine area, running gear, wheel area
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Off-road recreational vehicle,  Make: Other Make,  Model: EZGO Golf Cart
Location: Aruba Road, Claxton, GA 30417
Fire Department: Claxton Vol Fire Department, Evans, GA 30417,  ID: 05403,  Incident #: 6-212,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 12/30/2006 18:57,  Arrival Time: 12/30/2006 19:03,  Controlled Time: 12/30/2006 19:04,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/30/2006 19:38
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.
  • 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: Meat products, including poultry & fish
Area of Origin: Cooking area, kitchen,  Heat Source: Heat from direct flame, convection currents,  Item First Ignited: Cooking materials, including edible materials
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Equipment unattended)
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above,  Length: 28,  Width: 76
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Power: Hardwire with battery,  Operation: Operated,  Effectiveness: Alerted Occupants

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