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Damascus: Fire Incidents in 2006, Arkansas (AR)

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2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 26
  • Hazardous Condition: 2
  • Service Call: 1
  • Good Intent Call: 1

Incident types - Damascus

Incident types - Arkansas

Location: Hwy 124 W-3 Miles Out, Damascus, AR 72039
Fire Department: Damascus, Van Buren, AR 72039,  ID: 71002,  Incident #: 15
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: 01/16/2006 11:08,  Arrival Time: 01/16/2006 11:12,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/16/2006 11:16
Action taken: Contain fire (wildland).
Acres Burned #: 1
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: 42 leonard loop, Damascus, AR 72039
Fire Department: Damascus, Van Buren, AR 72039,  ID: 71002,  Incident #: 45
Incident Type: Fire
Alarm Time: 02/26/2006 14:08,  Arrival Time: 02/26/2006 14:10,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/26/2006 14:21
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Agriculture, other
Location: 64 s Broadway, Damascus, AR 72039
Fire Department: Damascus, Van Buren, AR 72039,  ID: 71002,  Incident #: 50
Incident Type: Fire
Alarm Time: 02/27/2006 17:12,  Arrival Time: 02/27/2006 17:13,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/27/2006 17:21
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Open area - outside
Location: 15457 Hwy 65 S, Damascus, AR 72039
Fire Department: Damascus, Van Buren, AR 72039,  ID: 71002,  Incident #: 60
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 13:31,  Arrival Time: 03/01/2006 13:40,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/01/2006 15:37
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: 70
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
  • Drought or low fuel moisture
  • Wind, including hurricanes or tornadoes
  • Unusual vegetation fuel loading
Location: 167 Old Hwy 65, Damascus, AR 72039
Fire Department: Damascus, Van Buren, AR 72039,  ID: 71002,  Incident #: 65
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: 03/02/2006 14:29,  Arrival Time: 03/02/2006 14:37,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/02/2006 16:11
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: 30
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
  • Drought or low fuel moisture
  • Wind, including hurricanes or tornadoes
Location: 215 Scratchgravel Rd, Damascus, AR 72039
Fire Department: Damascus, Van Buren, AR 72039,  ID: 71002,  Incident #: 70
Incident Type: Outside rubbish, trash, or waste fire. Excludes outside rubbish fires in a container or receptacle.
Alarm Time: 03/06/2006 10:37,  Arrival Time: 03/06/2006 10:46,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/06/2006 11:17
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: 2063 Hwy 285 W, Damascus, AR 72039
Fire Department: Damascus, Van Buren, AR 72039,  ID: 71002,  Incident #: 75
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: 03/06/2006 12:50,  Arrival Time: 03/06/2006 12:52,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/06/2006 13:22
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: 5
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Cigarette lighter,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
  • High wind
  • Drought or low fuel moisture
  • Wind, including hurricanes or tornadoes
Location: 3035 Brickey Rd, Damascus, AR 72039
Fire Department: Damascus, Van Buren, AR 72039,  ID: 71002,  Incident #: 80
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 03/14/2006 15:15,  Arrival Time: 03/14/2006 15:23,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/14/2006 17:25
Property Value: $50000,  Property Loss: $50000,  Contents Value: $25000,  Contents Loss: $25000
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
  • Asleep
  • Closest apparatus unavailable
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above,  Square Feet: 1200
Location: 17111 Hwy 65 S, Damascus, AR 72039
Fire Department: Damascus, Van Buren, AR 72039,  ID: 71002,  Incident #: 105
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 04/18/2006 21:28,  Arrival Time: 04/18/2006 21:31,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/18/2006 21:48
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Foods, beverages, agriculture, other
Area of Origin: Sales area, showroom (exclude display window),  Heat Source: Arcing,  Item First Ignited: Electrical wire, cable insulation
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source (Unspecified short-circuit arc)
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above,  Square Feet: 1800,  Stories with Damage: 1 Minor
Location: Old Hwy 65, Damascus, AR 72039
Fire Department: Damascus, Van Buren, AR 72039,  ID: 71002,  Incident #: 135
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: 05/21/2006 05:19,  Arrival Time: 05/21/2006 05:33,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/21/2006 06:23
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Bedroom - < 5 persons,  Heat Source: Heat from undetermined smoking material,  Item First Ignited: Interior wall covering excluding drapes, etc.
Cause of Ignition: Intentional
  • Abandoned or discarded materials or products
  • Doors left open or outside door unsecured
Structure Type: Fixed portable or mobile structure,  Status: Vacant and unsecured,  Stories: 1 Above,  Square Feet: 800,  Stories with Damage: 1 Minor
Mobile Property Involved: Not involved in ignition, but burned
Location: Hwy 65, Damascus, AR 72039
Fire Department: Damascus, Van Buren, AR 72039,  ID: 71002,  Incident #: 155
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: 06/10/2006 16:27,  Arrival Time: 06/10/2006 16:30,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/10/2006 16:38
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Highway, parking lot, street: on or near,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
  • High wind
  • Drought or low fuel moisture
Location: 167 Solomon Grove Rd, Damascus, AR 72039
Fire Department: Damascus, Van Buren, AR 72039,  ID: 71002,  Incident #: 165
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: 06/16/2006 14:25,  Arrival Time: 06/16/2006 14:30,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/16/2006 15:49
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: 5,  On Site Materials: Trees, plants, flowers
Area of Origin: Highway, parking lot, street: on or near,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
  • High wind
  • Drought or low fuel moisture
Location: 449 Batesville Mtn Rd, Damascus, AR 72039
Fire Department: Damascus, Van Buren, AR 72039,  ID: 71002,  Incident #: 180
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: 06/29/2006 13:57,  Arrival Time: 06/29/2006 14:10,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/29/2006 15:06
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: 1,  On Site Materials: Trees, plants, flowers
Area of Origin: Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
  • Abandoned or discarded materials or products
  • Drought or low fuel moisture
Location: 483 Oak Tree Rd, Damascus, AR 72039
Fire Department: Damascus, Van Buren, AR 72039,  ID: 71002,  Incident #: 190
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: 06/29/2006 19:00,  Arrival Time: 06/29/2006 19:00,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/29/2006 21:00
Action taken: Standby.
Location: 17053 Hwy 65 South, Damascus, AR 72039
Fire Department: Damascus, Van Buren, AR 72039,  ID: 71002,  Incident #: 195
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: 06/29/2006 22:03,  Arrival Time: 06/29/2006 22:12,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/29/2006 22:22
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: 1,  On Site Materials: Trees, plants, flowers
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Fireworks,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
  • Abandoned or discarded materials or products
  • Drought or low fuel moisture
Location: 34 Tomahawk, Damascus, AR 72039
Fire Department: Damascus, Van Buren, AR 72039,  ID: 71002,  Incident #: 183
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: 07/02/2006 13:02,  Arrival Time: 07/02/2006 13:05,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/02/2006 13:20
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Heat from other open flame or smoking materials,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
  • Outside/open fire for debris or waste disposal
  • Drought or low fuel moisture
Location: 17111 Hwy 65 S, Damascus, AR 72039
Fire Department: Damascus, Van Buren, AR 72039,  ID: 71002,  Incident #: 215
Incident Type: Gasoline or other flammable liquid spill (flash point below 100 degrees F at standard temperature and pressure (Class I)).
Alarm Time: 07/21/2006 15:57,  Arrival Time: 07/21/2006 16:07,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/21/2006 16:23
Action taken: Remove hazard. Includes neutralizing a hazardous condition.
Location: 1524 Hwy 65 N, Damascus, AR 72039
Fire Department: Damascus, Van Buren, AR 72039,  ID: 71002,  Incident #: 225
Incident Type: Unauthorized burning. Includes fires that are under control and not endangering property.
Alarm Time: 07/27/2006 09:36,  Arrival Time: 07/27/2006 09:46,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/27/2006 10:04
Action taken: Standby.
Location: 17111 Hwy 65 S, Damascus, AR 72039
Fire Department: Damascus, Van Buren, AR 72039,  ID: 71002,  Incident #: 255
Incident Type: Gasoline or other flammable liquid spill (flash point below 100 degrees F at standard temperature and pressure (Class I)).
Alarm Time: 08/05/2006 11:25,  Arrival Time: 08/05/2006 11:30,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/05/2006 11:45
Action taken: Remove hazard. Includes neutralizing a hazardous condition.
Location: Doc's Lane, Damascus, AR 72039
Fire Department: Damascus, Van Buren, AR 72039,  ID: 71002,  Incident #: 278
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: 09/02/2006 15:54,  Arrival Time: 09/02/2006 16:04,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/02/2006 16:45
Contents Value: $10000,  Contents Loss: $10000
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1, (Delayed reporting of fire)
Structure Type: Fixed portable or mobile structure,  Status: Idle, not routinely used,  Stories: 1 Above,  Length: 60,  Width: 14,  Stories with Damage: 1 Extreme
Mobile Property Involved: Not involved in ignition, but burned,  Type: Mobile home,  Make: Other Make
Location: 142 Hwy 124 W, Damascus, AR 72039
Fire Department: Damascus, Van Buren, AR 72039,  ID: 71002,  Incident #: 279
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: 09/09/2006 15:31,  Arrival Time: 09/09/2006 15:40,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/09/2006 16:16
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: 2,  On Site Materials: Trash, not recyclable
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
  • Drought or low fuel moisture
Location: 3502 Hwy 285 E, Damascus, AR 72039
Fire Department: Damascus, Van Buren, AR 72039,  ID: 71002,  Incident #: 300
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: 10/02/2006 15:00,  Arrival Time: 10/02/2006 15:24,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/02/2006 16:48
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Heat from other open flame or smoking materials,  Item First Ignited: Rubbish, trash, or waste
Cause of Ignition: Intentional
  • Heat source too close to combustibles.
  • Drought or low fuel moisture
Location: 125 Old Hwy 65, Damascus, AR 72039
Fire Department: Damascus, Van Buren, AR 72039,  ID: 71002,  Incident #: 312
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: 10/21/2006 11:33,  Arrival Time: 10/21/2006 11:44,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/21/2006 12:21
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
  • Humidity low
Mobile Property Involved: Not involved in ignition, but burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Chevrolet
Location: Gravesville Cut Off, Damascus, AR 72039
Fire Department: Damascus, Van Buren, AR 72039,  ID: 71002,  Incident #: 330
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: 11/09/2006 14:04,  Arrival Time: 11/09/2006 14:17,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/09/2006 14:48
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: Hwy 124 W, Damascus, AR 72039
Fire Department: Damascus, Van Buren, AR 72039,  ID: 71002,  Incident #: 335
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: 11/11/2006 17:59,  Arrival Time: 11/11/2006 18:05,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/11/2006 18:40
Property Value: $10000,  Property Loss: $10000,  Contents Value: $500,  Contents Loss: $500
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Vehicle area, other,  Heat Source: Heat, spark from friction
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
  • Equipment not being operated properly
  • Possibly impaired by alcohol or drugs
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Hyundai
Location: 313 Hwy 124 W, Damascus, AR 72039
Fire Department: Damascus, Van Buren, AR 72039,  ID: 71002,  Incident #: 340
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: 11/12/2006 18:58,  Arrival Time: 11/12/2006 19:03,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/12/2006 20:03
Property Value: $35000,  Property Loss: $10000,  Contents Value: $15000,  Contents Loss: $5000
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Wall assembly,  Heat Source: Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source (Leak or break)
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Motor home, camper, bookmobile.,  Make: Other Make,  Model: Gulfstream Cres 8356CRE,  Year: 2005,  License Plate: Ex23861 AR,  VIN No: 4uzaahdc4scu88164
Location: 283 Hwy 124 W, Damascus, AR 72039
Fire Department: Damascus, Van Buren, AR 72039,  ID: 71002,  Incident #: 363
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: 12/03/2006 14:58,  Arrival Time: 12/03/2006 15:12,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/03/2006 15:20
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
  • Natural condition, other
  • Drought or low fuel moisture
Location: 101 Hwy 124 W, Damascus, AR 72039
Fire Department: Damascus, Van Buren, AR 72039,  ID: 71002,  Incident #: 370
Incident Type: Fire in mobile home used as a fixed residence. Includes mobile homes when not in transit and used as a structure for residential purposes; and manufactured homes built on a permanent chassis.
Alarm Time: 12/05/2006 19:01,  Arrival Time: 12/05/2006 19:12,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/05/2006 20:16
Property Value: $7500,  Property Loss: $7500,  Contents Value: $3500,  Contents Loss: $3500
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Structure Type: Fixed portable or mobile structure,  Status: Idle, not routinely used,  Stories: 1 Above,  Length: 60,  Width: 14,  Stories with Damage: 1 Extreme
Mobile Property Involved: Not involved in ignition, but burned,  Type: Mobile home,  Make: Other Make
Location: Diamond Dr, Damascus, AR 72039
Fire Department: Damascus, Van Buren, AR 72039,  ID: 71002,  Incident #: 377
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: 12/09/2006 06:52,  Arrival Time: 12/09/2006 07:07,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/09/2006 07:07
Action taken: Canceled en route.
Location: 215 Scratchgravel Rd, Damascus, AR 72039
Fire Department: Damascus, Van Buren, AR 72039,  ID: 71002,  Incident #: 380
Incident Type: Fire in mobile home used as a fixed residence. Includes mobile homes when not in transit and used as a structure for residential purposes; and manufactured homes built on a permanent chassis.
Alarm Time: 12/13/2006 16:10,  Arrival Time: 12/13/2006 16:21,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/13/2006 17:48
Property Value: $75000,  Property Loss: $5000,  Contents Value: $25000,  Contents Loss: $1500
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
  • Heat source too close to combustibles.
  • Significant fuel load from man-made condition.
Structure Type: Fixed portable or mobile structure,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above,  Length: 60,  Width: 32,  Stories with Damage: 1 Minor

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