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Clear Lake: Fire Incidents in 2006, Iowa (IA)

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2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 30
  • Hazardous Condition: 25
  • Good Intent Call: 4

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

Incident types - Clear Lake

Incident types - Iowa

Location: 10th Avenue Lot 20 , Clear Lake, IA 50428
Fire Department: Clear Lake Fire Dept., Cerro Gordo, IA 50428,  ID: 17001,  Incident #: 12,  Station: FD
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 01/08/2006 11:19,  Arrival Time: 01/08/2006 11:24,  Controlled Time: 01/08/2006 11:46,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/08/2006 11:46
Property Value: $5000,  Property Loss: $200,  Contents Value: $500
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Substructure area or space, crawl space,  Heat Source: Arcing,  Item First Ignited: Electrical wire, cable insulation
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source (Short circuit arc from defective, worn insulation)
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: Being demolished,  Stories: 1 Above,  Square Feet: 540,  Stories with Damage: 1 Minor
Location: Hwy 18, Clear Lake, IA 50428
Fire Department: Clear Lake Fire Dept., Cerro Gordo, IA 50428,  ID: 17001,  Incident #: 13,  Station: FD
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: 01/08/2006 17:16,  Arrival Time: 01/08/2006 17:28,  Controlled Time: 01/08/2006 17:49,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/08/2006 17:49
Property Value: $3500,  Property Loss: $2000,  Contents Value: $500
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Action taken: Fire control or extinguishment, other.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Exterior, exposed surface,  Heat Source: Heat from powered equipment, other,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Collision, knock down, run over, turn over)
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Saturn,  Model: Sw,  Year: 1997,  License Plate: 079GYQ IA,  VIN No: 1G8ZH8287VZ171005
Location: 6th Avenue, Clear Lake, IA 50428
Fire Department: Clear Lake Fire Dept., Cerro Gordo, IA 50428,  ID: 17001,  Incident #: 21,  Station: FD
Incident Type: Cooking fire involving the contents of a cooking vessel without fire extension beyond the vessel.
Alarm Time: 01/11/2006 15:22,  Arrival Time: 01/11/2006 15:29,  Controlled Time: 01/11/2006 15:38,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/11/2006 15:38
Property Value: $120000,  Contents Value: $50000,  Contents Loss: $200
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Hwy 18, Clear Lake, IA 50428
Fire Department: Clear Lake Fire Dept., Cerro Gordo, IA 50428,  ID: 17001,  Incident #: 24,  Station: FD
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: 01/12/2006 20:08,  Arrival Time: 01/12/2006 20:13,  Controlled Time: 01/12/2006 20:26,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/12/2006 20:26
Property Value: $22000,  Property Loss: $500
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Engine area, running gear, wheel area,  Heat Source: Heat, spark from friction,  Item First Ignited: Film, residue, including paint & resin
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source (Worn out)
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Trailer - semi, designed for freight,  Make: GMC (General Motors),  Year: 1996,  License Plate: 52062ST MN,  VIN No: 1GRAA9623TW022404
Location: 15th Avenue, Clear Lake, IA 50428
Fire Department: Clear Lake Fire Dept., Cerro Gordo, IA 50428,  ID: 17001,  Incident #: 36,  Station: FD
Incident Type: Arcing, shorted electrical equipment.
Alarm Time: 01/18/2006 11:32,  Arrival Time: 01/18/2006 11:41,  Controlled Time: 01/18/2006 11:55,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/18/2006 11:55
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Notify other agencies. Includes notifications of utility companies, property owners, and the like.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: 20th Street, Clear Lake, IA 50428
Fire Department: Clear Lake Fire Dept., Cerro Gordo, IA 50428,  ID: 17001,  Incident #: 37,  Station: FD
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 01/18/2006 12:20,  Arrival Time: 01/18/2006 12:26,  Controlled Time: 01/18/2006 13:04,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/18/2006 13:04
Property Value: $100000,  Property Loss: $250,  Contents Value: $200000,  Contents Loss: $2500
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  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: Combustible liquid, including heating oil
Area of Origin: Heating room or area, water heater area,  Heat Source: Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment,  Item First Ignited: Dust, fiber, lint, including sawdust and excelsior
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Unspecified short-circuit arc)
Equipment Involved: Furnace, central heating unit,  Brand: Ottumwa,  Model: DFOC118A,  Serial No: 85DF1788,  Power: Electrical line voltage (>= 50 volts),  Portability: Stationary
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above,  Square Feet: 4800,  Stories with Damage: 1 Minor
Location: Village Road Activity Center , Clear Lake, IA 50428
Fire Department: Clear Lake Fire Dept., Cerro Gordo, IA 50428,  ID: 17001,  Incident #: 38,  Station: FD
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: 01/18/2006 21:28,  Arrival Time: 01/18/2006 21:32,  Controlled Time: 01/18/2006 21:38,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/18/2006 21:38
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: I-35, Clear Lake, IA 50428
Fire Department: Clear Lake Fire Dept., Cerro Gordo, IA 50428,  ID: 17001,  Incident #: 59,  Station: FD
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: 01/27/2006 06:40,  Arrival Time: 01/27/2006 06:54,  Controlled Time: 01/27/2006 06:59,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/27/2006 07:06
Property Value: $5000,  Property Loss: $500
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.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Engine area, running gear, wheel area,  Heat Source: Heat, spark from friction,  Item First Ignited: Film, residue, including paint & resin
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source (Worn out)
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition, but did not itself burn,  Type: Trailer - semi, designed for freight,  Make: GMC (General Motors),  Year: 1988,  License Plate: 1534BR IA,  VIN No: IGRAA9628JB10052
Location: 7th Avenue, Clear Lake, IA 50428
Fire Department: Clear Lake Fire Dept., Cerro Gordo, IA 50428,  ID: 17001,  Incident #: 98,  Station: FD
Incident Type: Cooking fire involving the contents of a cooking vessel without fire extension beyond the vessel.
Alarm Time: 02/13/2006 22:45,  Arrival Time: 02/13/2006 22:49,  Controlled Time: 02/13/2006 23:03,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/13/2006 23:03
Property Value: $75000,  Contents Value: $35000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Provide first aid and check for injuries. Medical evaluation of patient.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: South Shore Drive, Clear Lake, IA 50428
Fire Department: Clear Lake Fire Dept., Cerro Gordo, IA 50428,  ID: 17001,  Incident #: 113,  Station: FD
Incident Type: Carbon monoxide incident. Excludes incidents with nothing found.
Alarm Time: 02/18/2006 18:32,  Arrival Time: 02/18/2006 18:44,  Controlled Time: 02/18/2006 19:08,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/18/2006 19:08
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Hazardous materials detection, monitoring, sampling, and analysis using a variety of detection instruments.
  • Establish safe area. Includes isolating the area affected by denying entry to unprotected persons and establishing hazard control zones (hot, warm, cold).
  • Provide information to the public or media.
Location: 6th Avenue, Clear Lake, IA 50428
Fire Department: Clear Lake Fire Dept., Cerro Gordo, IA 50428,  ID: 17001,  Incident #: 166,  Station: FD
Incident Type: Overheated motor or wiring.
Alarm Time: 03/10/2006 16:38,  Arrival Time: 03/10/2006 16:41,  Controlled Time: 03/10/2006 17:15,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/10/2006 17:15
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.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: South Shore Drive Lot 31 , Clear Lake, IA 50428
Fire Department: Clear Lake Fire Dept., Cerro Gordo, IA 50428,  ID: 17001,  Incident #: 178,  Station: FD
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 03/16/2006 18:12,  Arrival Time: 03/16/2006 18:20,  Controlled Time: 03/16/2006 20:46,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/16/2006 20:46
Property Value: $5000,  Property Loss: $5000,  Contents Value: $5000,  Contents Loss: $2000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Bedroom - < 5 persons,  Heat Source: Hot ember or ash
Cause of Ignition: Cause under investigation (Misuse of material or product, other)
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: Vacant and unsecured,  Stories: 1 Above,  Square Feet: 420,  Stories with Damage: 1 Heavy
Location: Hickory Avenue, Clear Lake, IA 50428
Fire Department: Clear Lake Fire Dept., Cerro Gordo, IA 50428,  ID: 17001,  Incident #: 184,  Station: FD
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 03/18/2006 15:58,  Arrival Time: 03/18/2006 16:08,  Controlled Time: 03/18/2006 16:28,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/18/2006 16:28
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Action taken: Fire control or extinguishment, other.
Buildings Involved #: 2,  Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Lumber, sawn wood
Area of Origin: Outside area, other,  Heat Source: Heat from other open flame or smoking materials,  Item First Ignited: Structural member or framing
Cause of Ignition: Intentional (Fire spread or control, other)
Structure Type: Open structure,  Status: Being demolished,  Stories: 1 Above,  Square Feet: 1500
Location: 7th Avenue, Clear Lake, IA 50428
Fire Department: Clear Lake Fire Dept., Cerro Gordo, IA 50428,  ID: 17001,  Incident #: 196,  Station: FD
Incident Type: Gasoline or other flammable liquid spill (flash point below 100 degrees F at standard temperature and pressure (Class I)).
Alarm Time: 03/21/2006 08:23,  Arrival Time: 03/21/2006 08:28,  Controlled Time: 03/21/2006 08:43,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/21/2006 08:43
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes,  Hazardous Material Released: Gasoline, vehicle fuel tank or portable container. Includes leaks or releases from equipment tanks where the release is less than 55 gallons.
Action taken: Hazardous materials spill control and confinement. Includes confining or diking hazardous materials.
Location: South Shore Drive, Clear Lake, IA 50428
Fire Department: Clear Lake Fire Dept., Cerro Gordo, IA 50428,  ID: 17001,  Incident #: 231,  Station: FD
Incident Type: Natural vegetation fire, other.
Alarm Time: 04/08/2006 20:38,  Arrival Time: 04/08/2006 20:41,  Controlled Time: 04/08/2006 21:10,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/08/2006 21:12
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Outside area, other,  Heat Source: Match,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Intentional
  • Outside/open fire for debris or waste disposal
  • Unattended or unsupervised person
Location: 4th Street, Clear Lake, IA 50428
Fire Department: Clear Lake Fire Dept., Cerro Gordo, IA 50428,  ID: 17001,  Incident #: 239,  Station: FD
Incident Type: Outside rubbish, trash, or waste fire. Excludes outside rubbish fires in a container or receptacle.
Alarm Time: 04/12/2006 02:21,  Arrival Time: 04/12/2006 02:26,  Controlled Time: 04/12/2006 02:38,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/12/2006 02:38
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: 8th Street, Clear Lake, IA 50428
Fire Department: Clear Lake Fire Dept., Cerro Gordo, IA 50428,  ID: 17001,  Incident #: 242,  Station: FD
Incident Type: Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire. Includes waste material from manufacturing or other production processes.
Alarm Time: 04/12/2006 17:46,  Arrival Time: 04/12/2006 17:51,  Controlled Time: 04/12/2006 17:55,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/12/2006 17:55
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: 230th Street, Clear Lake, IA 50428
Fire Department: Clear Lake Fire Dept., Cerro Gordo, IA 50428,  ID: 17001,  Incident #: 247,  Station: FD
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: 04/15/2006 21:22,  Arrival Time: 04/15/2006 21:37,  Controlled Time: 04/15/2006 21:40,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/15/2006 21:40
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: 13th Street, Clear Lake, IA 50428
Fire Department: Clear Lake Fire Dept., Cerro Gordo, IA 50428,  ID: 17001,  Incident #: 249,  Station: FD
Incident Type: Overheated motor or wiring.
Alarm Time: 04/17/2006 07:15,  Arrival Time: 04/17/2006 07:22,  Controlled Time: 04/17/2006 07:35,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/17/2006 07:35
Property Value: $95000,  Contents Value: $35000,  Contents Loss: $250
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Establish safe area. Includes isolating the area affected by denying entry to unprotected persons and establishing hazard control zones (hot, warm, cold).
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Indigo Avenue, Clear Lake, IA 50428
Fire Department: Clear Lake Fire Dept., Cerro Gordo, IA 50428,  ID: 17001,  Incident #: 303,  Station: FD
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: 05/06/2006 16:27,  Arrival Time: 05/06/2006 16:35,  Controlled Time: 05/06/2006 16:53,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/06/2006 16:53
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
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 (Outside/open fire for debris or waste disposal)
Location: Wesley Drive, Clear Lake, IA 50428
Fire Department: Clear Lake Fire Dept., Cerro Gordo, IA 50428,  ID: 17001,  Incident #: 316,  Station: FD
Incident Type: Carbon monoxide incident. Excludes incidents with nothing found.
Alarm Time: 05/13/2006 01:39,  Arrival Time: 05/13/2006 02:04,  Controlled Time: 05/13/2006 02:18,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/13/2006 02:18
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Hazardous materials detection, monitoring, sampling, and analysis using a variety of detection instruments.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Hickory Avenue, Clear Lake, IA 50428
Fire Department: Clear Lake Fire Dept., Cerro Gordo, IA 50428,  ID: 17001,  Incident #: 318,  Station: FD
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: 05/14/2006 17:46,  Arrival Time: 05/14/2006 18:00,  Controlled Time: 05/14/2006 18:03,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/14/2006 18:03
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: North Shore Drive, Clear Lake, IA 50428
Fire Department: Clear Lake Fire Dept., Cerro Gordo, IA 50428,  ID: 17001,  Incident #: 328,  Station: FD
Incident Type: Cooking fire involving the contents of a cooking vessel without fire extension beyond the vessel.
Alarm Time: 05/18/2006 17:24,  Arrival Time: 05/18/2006 17:31,  Controlled Time: 05/18/2006 17:47,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/18/2006 17:50
Property Value: $265000,  Contents Value: $75000,  Contents Loss: $500
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Provide first aid and check for injuries. Medical evaluation of patient.
  • Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.
Location: 7th Avenue, Clear Lake, IA 50428
Fire Department: Clear Lake Fire Dept., Cerro Gordo, IA 50428,  ID: 17001,  Incident #: 355,  Station: FD
Incident Type: Carbon monoxide incident. Excludes incidents with nothing found.
Alarm Time: 05/27/2006 07:21,  Arrival Time: 05/27/2006 07:41,  Controlled Time: 05/27/2006 08:00,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/27/2006 08:00
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Hazardous materials detection, monitoring, sampling, and analysis using a variety of detection instruments.
  • Provide information to the public or media.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: 18th Street, Clear Lake, IA 50428
Fire Department: Clear Lake Fire Dept., Cerro Gordo, IA 50428,  ID: 17001,  Incident #: 370,  Station: FD
Incident Type: Fire
Alarm Time: 06/01/2006 19:28,  Arrival Time: 06/01/2006 19:37,  Controlled Time: 06/01/2006 20:02,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/01/2006 20:02
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: 3rd Avenue, Clear Lake, IA 50428
Fire Department: Clear Lake Fire Dept., Cerro Gordo, IA 50428,  ID: 17001,  Incident #: 383,  Station: FD
Incident Type: Overheated motor or wiring.
Alarm Time: 06/09/2006 11:29,  Arrival Time: 06/09/2006 11:32,  Controlled Time: 06/09/2006 11:55,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/09/2006 11:55
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: 6th Place, Clear Lake, IA 50428
Fire Department: Clear Lake Fire Dept., Cerro Gordo, IA 50428,  ID: 17001,  Incident #: 389,  Station: FD
Incident Type: Outside rubbish, trash, or waste fire. Excludes outside rubbish fires in a container or receptacle.
Alarm Time: 06/12/2006 17:17,  Arrival Time: 06/12/2006 17:22,  Controlled Time: 06/12/2006 17:32,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/12/2006 17:32
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: Village Road Four Seasons , Clear Lake, IA 50428
Fire Department: Clear Lake Fire Dept., Cerro Gordo, IA 50428,  ID: 17001,  Incident #: 409,  Station: FD
Incident Type: Breakdown of light ballast.
Alarm Time: 06/20/2006 02:14,  Arrival Time: 06/20/2006 02:21,  Controlled Time: 06/20/2006 02:34,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/20/2006 02:34
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Establish safe area. Includes isolating the area affected by denying entry to unprotected persons and establishing hazard control zones (hot, warm, cold).
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: 8th Street, Clear Lake, IA 50428
Fire Department: Clear Lake Fire Dept., Cerro Gordo, IA 50428,  ID: 17001,  Incident #: 417,  Station: FD
Incident Type: Gas leak (natural gas or LPG). Excludes gas odors with no source found.
Alarm Time: 06/21/2006 15:43,  Arrival Time: 06/21/2006 15:45,  Controlled Time: 06/21/2006 16:06,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/21/2006 16:06
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Hazardous materials detection, monitoring, sampling, and analysis using a variety of detection instruments.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: 22nd Street, Clear Lake, IA 50428
Fire Department: Clear Lake Fire Dept., Cerro Gordo, IA 50428,  ID: 17001,  Incident #: 420,  Station: FD
Incident Type: Chemical spill or leak. Includes unstable, reactive, explosive material.
Alarm Time: 06/22/2006 17:07,  Arrival Time: 06/22/2006 17:17,  Controlled Time: 06/22/2006 17:40,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/22/2006 17:40
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Establish safe area. Includes isolating the area affected by denying entry to unprotected persons and establishing hazard control zones (hot, warm, cold).
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: 8th Street, Clear Lake, IA 50428
Fire Department: Clear Lake Fire Dept., Cerro Gordo, IA 50428,  ID: 17001,  Incident #: 421,  Station: FD
Incident Type: Outside rubbish, trash, or waste fire. Excludes outside rubbish fires in a container or receptacle.
Alarm Time: 06/23/2006 18:36,  Arrival Time: 06/23/2006 18:42,  Controlled Time: 06/23/2006 18:57,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/23/2006 19:02
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: Shore Drive, Clear Lake, IA 50428
Fire Department: Clear Lake Fire Dept., Cerro Gordo, IA 50428,  ID: 17001,  Incident #: 437,  Station: FD
Incident Type: Arcing, shorted electrical equipment.
Alarm Time: 06/29/2006 20:11,  Arrival Time: 06/29/2006 20:17,  Controlled Time: 06/29/2006 21:07,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/29/2006 21:07
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Establish safe area. Includes isolating the area affected by denying entry to unprotected persons and establishing hazard control zones (hot, warm, cold).
  • Notify other agencies. Includes notifications of utility companies, property owners, and the like.
Location: Hwy 18, Clear Lake, IA 50428
Fire Department: Clear Lake Fire Dept., Cerro Gordo, IA 50428,  ID: 17001,  Incident #: 452,  Station: FD
Incident Type: Fire in structure, other than in a building.
Alarm Time: 07/04/2006 11:04,  Arrival Time: 07/04/2006 11:06,  Controlled Time: 07/04/2006 11:09,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/04/2006 11:20
Property Value: $225000,  Property Loss: $500,  Contents Value: $100000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Provide manpower. Includes providing manpower to assist rescue/ambulance units lift patients or providing manpower to assist police.
  • Establish safe area. Includes isolating the area affected by denying entry to unprotected persons and establishing hazard control zones (hot, warm, cold).
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace,  Heat Source: Arcing,  Item First Ignited: Electrical wire, cable insulation
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Worn out)
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above, 1 Below,  Square Feet: 2100
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Operation: Fire too small to operate
Location: Hwy 122, Clear Lake, IA 50428
Fire Department: Clear Lake Fire Dept., Cerro Gordo, IA 50428,  ID: 17001,  Incident #: 473,  Station: FD
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: 07/09/2006 13:39,  Arrival Time: 07/09/2006 13:46,  Controlled Time: 07/09/2006 14:01,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/09/2006 14:01
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
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)
Location: North Shore Drive, Clear Lake, IA 50428
Fire Department: Clear Lake Fire Dept., Cerro Gordo, IA 50428,  ID: 17001,  Incident #: 477,  Station: FD
Incident Type: Gas leak (natural gas or LPG). Excludes gas odors with no source found.
Alarm Time: 07/10/2006 14:08,  Arrival Time: 07/10/2006 14:13,  Controlled Time: 07/10/2006 14:24,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/10/2006 14:26
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes,  Hazardous Material Released: Natural gas, slow leak, no evacuation or HazMat actions taken.
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: 8th Street, Clear Lake, IA 50428
Fire Department: Clear Lake Fire Dept., Cerro Gordo, IA 50428,  ID: 17001,  Incident #: 526,  Station: FD
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: 07/27/2006 18:32,  Arrival Time: 07/27/2006 18:33,  Controlled Time: 07/27/2006 19:31,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/27/2006 19:34
Property Value: $100000,  Contents Value: $25000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Outside area, other,  Heat Source: Hot ember or ash,  Item First Ignited: Heavy vegetation - not crop, including trees
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
  • High wind
  • Unattended or unsupervised person
Location: 255th Street, Clear Lake, IA 50428
Fire Department: Clear Lake Fire Dept., Cerro Gordo, IA 50428,  ID: 17001,  Incident #: 538,  Station: FD
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: 07/31/2006 13:26,  Arrival Time: 07/31/2006 13:37,  Controlled Time: 07/31/2006 13:53,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/31/2006 13:53
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Outside area, other,  Heat Source: Heat from other open flame or smoking materials,  Item First Ignited: Rubbish, trash, or waste
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
  • Outside/open fire for debris or waste disposal
  • Unattended or unsupervised person
Location: 10th Street, Clear Lake, IA 50428
Fire Department: Clear Lake Fire Dept., Cerro Gordo, IA 50428,  ID: 17001,  Incident #: 543,  Station: FD
Incident Type: Outside equipment fire. Includes outside trash compactors, outside HVAC units, and irrigation pumps.
Alarm Time: 08/02/2006 06:38,  Arrival Time: 08/02/2006 06:42,  Controlled Time: 08/02/2006 07:40,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/02/2006 07:40
Property Value: $500,  Property Loss: $500
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Establish safe area. Includes isolating the area affected by denying entry to unprotected persons and establishing hazard control zones (hot, warm, cold).
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
  • Standby.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Outside area, other,  Heat Source: Arcing,  Item First Ignited: Electrical wire, cable insulation
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source
  • Unspecified short-circuit arc
  • Power lines down/arcing
Location: 6th Street, Clear Lake, IA 50428
Fire Department: Clear Lake Fire Dept., Cerro Gordo, IA 50428,  ID: 17001,  Incident #: 593,  Station: FD
Incident Type: Outside equipment fire. Includes outside trash compactors, outside HVAC units, and irrigation pumps.
Alarm Time: 08/24/2006 11:30,  Arrival Time: 08/24/2006 11:35,  Controlled Time: 08/24/2006 11:41,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/24/2006 11:41
Contents Value: $200,  Contents Loss: $20
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.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Engine area, running gear, wheel area,  Heat Source: Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment,  Item First Ignited: Flammable liquid/gas - in/from engine or burner
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Leak or break)
Equipment Involved: Lawn mower,  Brand: Briggs & Straton,  Model: A111L,  Serial No: 060394M 003258,  Power: Gasoline,  Portability: Portable
Location: 3rd Street, Clear Lake, IA 50428
Fire Department: Clear Lake Fire Dept., Cerro Gordo, IA 50428,  ID: 17001,  Incident #: 611,  Station: FD
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: 08/30/2006 12:02,  Arrival Time: 08/30/2006 12:07,  Controlled Time: 08/30/2006 12:11,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/30/2006 12:11
Property Value: $10000,  Property Loss: $2000
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.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Engine area, running gear, wheel area,  Heat Source: Arcing,  Item First Ignited: Electrical wire, cable insulation
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source (Unspecified short-circuit arc)
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Chevrolet,  Model: Corvette,  Year: 1993,  License Plate: OLDBULL IA,  VIN No: 1G1YY23P4P5103136
Location: I-35, Clear Lake, IA 50428
Fire Department: Clear Lake Fire Dept., Cerro Gordo, IA 50428,  ID: 17001,  Incident #: 615,  Station: FD
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: 09/01/2006 18:59,  Arrival Time: 09/01/2006 19:03,  Controlled Time: 09/01/2006 20:02,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/01/2006 20:02
Property Value: $7500,  Property Loss: $7500,  Contents Value: $7500,  Contents Loss: $7500
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Engine area, running gear, wheel area
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Mobile home,  Make: Honda,  Year: 1984,  License Plate: 825RWB IA,  VIN No: 1GBKP37W9E3382873
Location: I-35, Clear Lake, IA 50428
Fire Department: Clear Lake Fire Dept., Cerro Gordo, IA 50428,  ID: 17001,  Incident #: 616,  Station: FD
Incident Type: Vehicle accident, general cleanup. Includes incidents where FD is dispatched after the accident to clear away debris. Excludes extrication from vehicle and flammable liquid spills.
Alarm Time: 09/01/2006 20:31,  Arrival Time: 09/01/2006 20:37,  Controlled Time: 09/01/2006 20:38,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/01/2006 20:38
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Action taken: Remove hazard. Includes neutralizing a hazardous condition.
Location: 8th Street, Clear Lake, IA 50428
Fire Department: Clear Lake Fire Dept., Cerro Gordo, IA 50428,  ID: 17001,  Incident #: 617,  Station: FD
Incident Type: Outside rubbish, trash, or waste fire. Excludes outside rubbish fires in a container or receptacle.
Alarm Time: 09/01/2006 20:40,  Arrival Time: 09/01/2006 20:40,  Controlled Time: 09/01/2006 20:44,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/01/2006 20:44
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Notify other agencies. Includes notifications of utility companies, property owners, and the like.
  • Refer to proper authority. Includes turnover of incidents to other authorities or agencies such as the police.
Location: 3rd Street, Clear Lake, IA 50428
Fire Department: Clear Lake Fire Dept., Cerro Gordo, IA 50428,  ID: 17001,  Incident #: 625,  Station: FD
Incident Type: Chemical spill or leak. Includes unstable, reactive, explosive material.
Alarm Time: 09/05/2006 21:09,  Arrival Time: 09/05/2006 21:21,  Controlled Time: 09/05/2006 21:41,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/05/2006 21:41
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Hazardous materials detection, monitoring, sampling, and analysis using a variety of detection instruments.
  • Refer to proper authority. Includes turnover of incidents to other authorities or agencies such as the police.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: 10th Avenue, Clear Lake, IA 50428
Fire Department: Clear Lake Fire Dept., Cerro Gordo, IA 50428,  ID: 17001,  Incident #: 665,  Station: FD
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: 09/25/2006 20:00,  Arrival Time: 09/25/2006 20:05,  Controlled Time: 09/25/2006 21:50,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/25/2006 21:50
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Provide manpower. Includes providing manpower to assist rescue/ambulance units lift patients or providing manpower to assist police.
  • Provide apparatus.
  • Provide equipment, where equipment is used by another agency.
Location: 12th Street, Clear Lake, IA 50428
Fire Department: Clear Lake Fire Dept., Cerro Gordo, IA 50428,  ID: 17001,  Incident #: 666,  Station: FD
Incident Type: Arcing, shorted electrical equipment.
Alarm Time: 09/26/2006 07:47,  Arrival Time: 09/26/2006 07:51,  Controlled Time: 09/26/2006 08:20,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/26/2006 08:25
Property Value: $100000,  Contents Value: $45000,  Contents Loss: $500
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Remove hazard. Includes neutralizing a hazardous condition.
  • 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.
Location: 4th Avenue, Clear Lake, IA 50428
Fire Department: Clear Lake Fire Dept., Cerro Gordo, IA 50428,  ID: 17001,  Incident #: 676,  Station: FD
Incident Type: Gas leak (natural gas or LPG). Excludes gas odors with no source found.
Alarm Time: 09/30/2006 13:57,  Arrival Time: 09/30/2006 14:00,  Controlled Time: 09/30/2006 14:13,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/30/2006 14:13
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes,  Hazardous Material Released: Natural gas, slow leak, no evacuation or HazMat actions taken.
Actions taken:
  • Remove hazard. Includes neutralizing a hazardous condition.
  • Notify other agencies. Includes notifications of utility companies, property owners, and the like.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: 7th Avenue, Clear Lake, IA 50428
Fire Department: Clear Lake Fire Dept., Cerro Gordo, IA 50428,  ID: 17001,  Incident #: 714,  Station: FD
Incident Type: Overheated motor or wiring.
Alarm Time: 10/19/2006 00:29,  Arrival Time: 10/19/2006 00:36,  Controlled Time: 10/19/2006 00:59,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/19/2006 00:59
Property Value: $95000,  Contents Value: $35000,  Contents Loss: $500
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Provide first aid and check for injuries. Medical evaluation of patient.
  • Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.
  • Establish safe area. Includes isolating the area affected by denying entry to unprotected persons and establishing hazard control zones (hot, warm, cold).
Location: 13th Street, Clear Lake, IA 50428
Fire Department: Clear Lake Fire Dept., Cerro Gordo, IA 50428,  ID: 17001,  Incident #: 727,  Station: FD
Incident Type: Outside rubbish, trash, or waste fire. Excludes outside rubbish fires in a container or receptacle.
Alarm Time: 10/25/2006 21:25,  Arrival Time: 10/25/2006 21:28,  Controlled Time: 10/25/2006 21:40,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/25/2006 21:40
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: 220th Street, Clear Lake, IA 50428
Fire Department: Clear Lake Fire Dept., Cerro Gordo, IA 50428,  ID: 17001,  Incident #: 762,  Station: FD
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: 11/08/2006 14:39,  Arrival Time: 11/08/2006 14:55,  Controlled Time: 11/08/2006 15:40,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/08/2006 15:40
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Action taken: Control fire (wildland).
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Wildland, woods, (Natural condition, other)
Location: 4th Avenue, Clear Lake, IA 50428
Fire Department: Clear Lake Fire Dept., Cerro Gordo, IA 50428,  ID: 17001,  Incident #: 780,  Station: FD
Incident Type: Carbon monoxide incident. Excludes incidents with nothing found.
Alarm Time: 11/15/2006 10:00,  Arrival Time: 11/15/2006 10:17,  Controlled Time: 11/15/2006 10:30,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/15/2006 10:30
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Hazardous materials detection, monitoring, sampling, and analysis using a variety of detection instruments.
  • Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.
  • Provide information to the public or media.
Location: 4th Avenue, Clear Lake, IA 50428
Fire Department: Clear Lake Fire Dept., Cerro Gordo, IA 50428,  ID: 17001,  Incident #: 794,  Station: FD
Incident Type: Gas leak (natural gas or LPG). Excludes gas odors with no source found.
Alarm Time: 11/20/2006 15:06,  Arrival Time: 11/20/2006 15:10,  Controlled Time: 11/20/2006 15:43,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/20/2006 15:43
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes,  Hazardous Material Released: Natural gas, slow leak, no evacuation or HazMat actions taken.
Actions taken:
  • Hazardous materials detection, monitoring, sampling, and analysis using a variety of detection instruments.
  • Notify other agencies. Includes notifications of utility companies, property owners, and the like.
  • Refer to proper authority. Includes turnover of incidents to other authorities or agencies such as the police.
Location: Hwy 18, Clear Lake, IA 50428
Fire Department: Clear Lake Fire Dept., Cerro Gordo, IA 50428,  ID: 17001,  Incident #: 808,  Station: FD
Incident Type: Gasoline or other flammable liquid spill (flash point below 100 degrees F at standard temperature and pressure (Class I)).
Alarm Time: 11/24/2006 17:54,  Arrival Time: 11/24/2006 17:57,  Controlled Time: 11/24/2006 18:14,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/24/2006 18:14
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes,  Hazardous Material Released: Gasoline, vehicle fuel tank or portable container. Includes leaks or releases from equipment tanks where the release is less than 55 gallons.
Actions taken:
  • Hazardous materials spill control and confinement. Includes confining or diking hazardous materials.
  • Remove hazard. Includes neutralizing a hazardous condition.
Location: Basswood Avenue, Clear Lake, IA 50428
Fire Department: Clear Lake Fire Dept., Cerro Gordo, IA 50428,  ID: 17001,  Incident #: 828,  Station: FD
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 12/03/2006 18:13,  Arrival Time: 12/03/2006 18:21,  Controlled Time: 12/03/2006 19:28,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/03/2006 19:28
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
  • Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.
Location: Hwy 18, Clear Lake, IA 50428
Fire Department: Clear Lake Fire Dept., Cerro Gordo, IA 50428,  ID: 17001,  Incident #: 848,  Station: FD
Incident Type: Gasoline or other flammable liquid spill (flash point below 100 degrees F at standard temperature and pressure (Class I)).
Alarm Time: 12/11/2006 22:29,  Arrival Time: 12/11/2006 22:34,  Controlled Time: 12/11/2006 22:51,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/11/2006 22:51
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes,  Hazardous Material Released: Gasoline, vehicle fuel tank or portable container. Includes leaks or releases from equipment tanks where the release is less than 55 gallons.
Action taken: Hazardous materials spill control and confinement. Includes confining or diking hazardous materials.
Location: 4th Avenue, Clear Lake, IA 50428
Fire Department: Clear Lake Fire Dept., Cerro Gordo, IA 50428,  ID: 17001,  Incident #: 873,  Station: FD
Incident Type: Carbon monoxide incident. Excludes incidents with nothing found.
Alarm Time: 12/20/2006 12:30,  Arrival Time: 12/20/2006 12:36,  Controlled Time: 12/20/2006 12:52,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/20/2006 12:52
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Provide first aid and check for injuries. Medical evaluation of patient.
  • Hazardous materials detection, monitoring, sampling, and analysis using a variety of detection instruments.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: South Shore Drive, Clear Lake, IA 50428
Fire Department: Clear Lake Fire Dept., Cerro Gordo, IA 50428,  ID: 17001,  Incident #: 875,  Station: FD
Incident Type: Carbon monoxide incident. Excludes incidents with nothing found.
Alarm Time: 12/20/2006 14:02,  Arrival Time: 12/20/2006 14:16,  Controlled Time: 12/20/2006 14:46,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/20/2006 14:46
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Hazardous materials detection, monitoring, sampling, and analysis using a variety of detection instruments.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: 1st Avenue, Clear Lake, IA 50428
Fire Department: Clear Lake Fire Dept., Cerro Gordo, IA 50428,  ID: 17001,  Incident #: 890,  Station: FD
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 12/24/2006 10:43,  Arrival Time: 12/24/2006 10:49,  Controlled Time: 12/24/2006 11:22,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/24/2006 11:22
Property Value: $65000,  Contents Value: $25000,  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.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Laundry area, wash house (laundry),  Heat Source: Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment,  Item First Ignited: Pipe, duct, conduit or hose
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source (Mechanical failure, malfunction, other)
Equipment Involved: Clothes dryer,  Brand: Whirlpool,  Serial No: M81603746,  Power: Natural gas or other lighter than air gas,  Portability: Portable
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 2 Above, 1 Below,  Square Feet: 600,  Stories with Damage: 1 Minor
Location: Heather Ave, Clear Lake, IA 50428
Fire Department: Swaledale Fire Dept., Cerro Gordo, IA 50477,  ID: 17008,  Incident #: 3
Incident Type: Overheated motor or wiring.
Alarm Time: 03/19/2006 16:09,  Arrival Time: 03/19/2006 16:24,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/19/2006 16:37
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.

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