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Florence: Fire Incidents in 2006, Oregon (OR)

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2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 55
Location: Fork Mp 8 Road, Florence, OR 97439
Fire Department: Suislaw F&r, OR ,  ID: 0524,  Incident #: 600004
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: 01/06/2006 20:26,  Arrival Time: 01/06/2006 20:38,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/06/2006 21:46
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Arcing,  Item First Ignited: Organic materials, other
Cause of Ignition: Act of nature (High wind)
Location: Seapine Drive, Florence, OR 97439
Fire Department: Suislaw F&r, OR ,  ID: 0524,  Incident #: 600022
Incident Type: Camper or recreational vehicle (RV) fire, not self-propelled. Includes trailers.
Alarm Time: 01/30/2006 10:30,  Arrival Time: 01/30/2006 10:37,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/30/2006 11:13
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge,  Heat Source: Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Accidentally turned on, not turned off)
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Motor home, camper, bookmobile.,  Make: Other Make,  Model: Allegro,  License Plate: H982633 OR
Location: Kingwood Street, Florence, OR 97439
Fire Department: Suislaw F&r, OR ,  ID: 0524,  Incident #: 600028
Incident Type: Chimney or flue fire originating in and confined to a chimney or flue.
Alarm Time: 02/08/2006 14:16,  Arrival Time: 02/08/2006 14:19,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/08/2006 15:05
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge,  Heat Source: Hot ember or ash,  Item First Ignited: Film, residue, including paint & resin
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Failure to clean)
Location: 2nd Street, Florence, OR 97439
Fire Department: Suislaw F&r, OR ,  ID: 0524,  Incident #: 600033
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: 02/11/2006 18:05,  Arrival Time: 02/11/2006 18:10,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/11/2006 18:27
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Engine area, running gear, wheel area,  Heat Source: Arcing,  Item First Ignited: Pipe, duct, conduit, hose covering
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source (Short circuit arc from defective, worn insulation)
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Chevrolet,  Model: VAN,  License Plate: 144 BSE OR
Location: Newcomb Road, Florence, OR 97439
Fire Department: Suislaw F&r, OR ,  ID: 0524,  Incident #: 600037
Incident Type: Chimney or flue fire originating in and confined to a chimney or flue.
Alarm Time: 02/17/2006 05:04,  Arrival Time: 02/17/2006 05:23,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/17/2006 05:57
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge,  Heat Source: Hot ember or ash,  Item First Ignited: Film, residue, including paint & resin
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Failure to clean)
Location: 30th Street, Florence, OR 97439
Fire Department: Suislaw F&r, OR ,  ID: 0524,  Incident #: 600056
Incident Type: Special outside fire, other.
Alarm Time: 03/09/2006 20:33,  Arrival Time: 03/09/2006 20:34,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/09/2006 21:11
Actions taken:
  • Refer to proper authority. Includes turnover of incidents to other authorities or agencies such as the police.
  • Refer to proper authority. Includes turnover of incidents to other authorities or agencies such as the police.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Heat Source: Lightning,  Item First Ignited: Electrical wire, cable insulation
Cause of Ignition: Act of nature (Storm)
Location: Rhododendron Drive, Florence, OR 97439
Fire Department: Suislaw F&r, OR ,  ID: 0524,  Incident #: 600060
Incident Type: Camper or recreational vehicle (RV) fire, not self-propelled. Includes trailers.
Alarm Time: 03/14/2006 00:28,  Arrival Time: 03/14/2006 00:36,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/14/2006 02:13
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.
  • 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 (Electrical failure, malfunction, other)
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Toyota,  Model: Pickup,  Year: 1998
Location: Rhododendron Loop, Florence, OR 97439
Fire Department: Suislaw F&r, OR ,  ID: 0524,  Incident #: 600063
Incident Type: Chimney or flue fire originating in and confined to a chimney or flue.
Alarm Time: 03/17/2006 17:44,  Arrival Time: 03/17/2006 17:50,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/17/2006 18:11
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge,  Heat Source: Hot ember or ash,  Item First Ignited: Film, residue, including paint & resin
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Failure to clean)
Location: Levage Drive, Florence, OR 97439
Fire Department: Suislaw F&r, OR ,  ID: 0524,  Incident #: 600087
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 04/05/2006 20:31,  Arrival Time: 04/05/2006 20:39,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/05/2006 21:32
Property Value: $100000,  Property Loss: $3000,  Contents Value: $40000,  Contents Loss: $1000
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Ceiling & floor assembly, crawl space b/t stories,  Heat Source: Arcing,  Item First Ignited: Interior ceiling cover or finish
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source (Electrical failure, malfunction, other)
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Stories: 1 Above
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Power: Hardwire Only
Location: Colter Street, Florence, OR 97439
Fire Department: Suislaw F&r, OR ,  ID: 0524,  Incident #: 600095
Incident Type: Special outside fire, other.
Alarm Time: 04/15/2006 10:47,  Arrival Time: 04/15/2006 10:55,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/15/2006 11:14
Actions taken:
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
  • Refer to proper authority. Includes turnover of incidents to other authorities or agencies such as the police.
  • Refer to proper authority. Includes turnover of incidents to other authorities or agencies such as the police.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Highway, parking lot, street: on or near,  Heat Source: Arcing,  Item First Ignited: Transformer, including transformer fluids
Cause of Ignition: Act of nature (Storm)
Location: Unreported, Florence, OR 97439
Fire Department: Suislaw F&r, OR ,  ID: 0524,  Incident #: 600099
Incident Type: Natural vegetation fire, other.
Alarm Time: 04/19/2006 17:11,  Arrival Time: 04/19/2006 17:16,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/19/2006 18:41
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Wildland, woods,  Heat Source: Cigarette,  Item First Ignited: Organic materials, other
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Abandoned or discarded materials or products)
Location: Heceta Beach Road, Florence, OR 97439
Fire Department: Suislaw F&r, OR ,  ID: 0524,  Incident #: 600108
Incident Type: Fire in mobile property used as a fixed structure, other.
Alarm Time: 04/28/2006 02:30,  Arrival Time: 04/28/2006 02:35,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/28/2006 03:00
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Location: Highway 126, Florence, OR 97439
Fire Department: Suislaw F&r, OR ,  ID: 0524,  Incident #: 600114
Incident Type: Cooking fire involving the contents of a cooking vessel without fire extension beyond the vessel.
Alarm Time: 05/01/2006 08:10,  Arrival Time: 05/01/2006 08:14,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/01/2006 08:49
Actions taken:
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
  • 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: Cooking area, kitchen,  Heat Source: Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment,  Item First Ignited: Cooking materials, including edible materials
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Heat source too close to combustibles.)
Location: Hemlock Street, Florence, OR 97439
Fire Department: Suislaw F&r, OR ,  ID: 0524,  Incident #: 600123
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: 05/12/2006 07:28,  Arrival Time: 05/12/2006 07:34,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/12/2006 08:50
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.
  • 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: Bedroom - < 5 persons,  Heat Source: Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source (Short circuit arc from defective, worn insulation)
Location: Unreported, Florence, OR 97439
Fire Department: Suislaw F&r, OR ,  ID: 0524,  Incident #: 600128
Incident Type: Special outside fire, other.
Alarm Time: 05/14/2006 18:18,  Arrival Time: 05/14/2006 18:32,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/14/2006 19:26
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • 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: Organic materials, other
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Abandoned or discarded materials or products)
Location: Fork Mp 3 Road, Florence, OR 97439
Fire Department: Suislaw F&r, OR ,  ID: 0524,  Incident #: 600129
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: 05/15/2006 11:50,  Arrival Time: 05/15/2006 12:10,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/15/2006 12:43
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Refer to proper authority. Includes turnover of incidents to other authorities or agencies such as the police.
  • Refer to proper authority. Includes turnover of incidents to other authorities or agencies such as the police.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Heat Source: Hot ember or ash
Location: Spyglass Lane, Florence, OR 97439
Fire Department: Suislaw F&r, OR ,  ID: 0524,  Incident #: 600130
Incident Type: Special outside fire, other.
Alarm Time: 05/15/2006 17:18,  Arrival Time: 05/15/2006 17:28,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/15/2006 18:04
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Location: Canary Road, Florence, OR 97439
Fire Department: Suislaw F&r, OR ,  ID: 0524,  Incident #: 600132
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: 05/16/2006 17:59,  Arrival Time: 05/16/2006 18:08,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/16/2006 21:16
Actions taken:
  • Establish fire lines around wildfire perimeter.
  • Refer to proper authority. Includes turnover of incidents to other authorities or agencies such as the police.
  • Refer to proper authority. Includes turnover of incidents to other authorities or agencies such as the police.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Heat Source: Hot ember or ash
Location: Dahlin Road, Florence, OR 97439
Fire Department: Suislaw F&r, OR ,  ID: 0524,  Incident #: 600136
Incident Type: Fire in structure, other than in a building.
Alarm Time: 05/20/2006 22:30,  Arrival Time: 05/20/2006 22:40,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/20/2006 23:30
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.
  • 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: Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace,  Heat Source: Hot ember or ash,  Item First Ignited: Structural member or framing
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Fire spread or control, other)
Structure Type: Open platform
Location: Carter Creek Road, Florence, OR 97439
Fire Department: Suislaw F&r, OR ,  ID: 0524,  Incident #: 600139
Incident Type: Chimney or flue fire originating in and confined to a chimney or flue.
Alarm Time: 05/22/2006 16:17,  Arrival Time: 05/22/2006 16:23,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/22/2006 17:00
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.
  • Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge,  Heat Source: Hot ember or ash,  Item First Ignited: Film, residue, including paint & resin
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Failure to clean)
Location: 35th Street, Florence, OR 97439
Fire Department: Suislaw F&r, OR ,  ID: 0524,  Incident #: 600141
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 14:16,  Arrival Time: 05/26/2006 14:24,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/26/2006 14:43
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • 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: GMC (General Motors),  Model: VAN,  Year: 1987,  License Plate: SHA 915 OR
Location: Unreported, Florence, OR 97439
Fire Department: Suislaw F&r, OR ,  ID: 0524,  Incident #: 600163
Incident Type: Fire
Alarm Time: 06/10/2006 08:48,  Arrival Time: 06/10/2006 08:56,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/10/2006 09:08
Actions taken:
  • Actions taken, other.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
  • 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: Fuel tank, fuel line,  Heat Source: Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment,  Item First Ignited: Flammable liquid/gas in container or pipe
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source (Backfire)
Location: Highway 101, Florence, OR 97439
Fire Department: Suislaw F&r, OR ,  ID: 0524,  Incident #: 600174
Incident Type: Fire in structure, other than in a building.
Alarm Time: 06/18/2006 19:10,  Arrival Time: 06/18/2006 19:17,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/18/2006 19:45
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Heat Source: Hot ember or ash,  Item First Ignited: Magazine, newspaper, writing paper
Location: Bay Street, Florence, OR 97439
Fire Department: Suislaw F&r, OR ,  ID: 0524,  Incident #: 600179
Incident Type: Fire
Alarm Time: 06/23/2006 18:55,  Arrival Time: 06/23/2006 18:56,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/23/2006 19:18
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.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Location: Highway 126 MP 9, Florence, OR 97439
Fire Department: Suislaw F&r, OR ,  ID: 0524,  Incident #: 600191
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: 07/02/2006 15:17,  Arrival Time: 07/02/2006 15:31,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/02/2006 16:17
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • 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: Volkswagen,  Model: Gulf,  License Plate: VQJ111 OR
Location: 23rd Street, Florence, OR 97439
Fire Department: Suislaw F&r, OR ,  ID: 0524,  Incident #: 600195
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: 07/04/2006 13:08,  Arrival Time: 07/04/2006 13:15,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/04/2006 13:48
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Fireworks,  Item First Ignited: Organic materials, other
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Playing with heat source)
Location: Unreported, Florence, OR 97439
Fire Department: Suislaw F&r, OR ,  ID: 0524,  Incident #: 600200
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: 07/04/2006 21:20,  Arrival Time: 07/04/2006 21:22,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/04/2006 21:32
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Fireworks,  Item First Ignited: Organic materials, other
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Playing with heat source)
Location: 2nd Street, Florence, OR 97439
Fire Department: Suislaw F&r, OR ,  ID: 0524,  Incident #: 600201
Incident Type: Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire. Includes waste material from manufacturing or other production processes.
Alarm Time: 07/04/2006 23:47,  Arrival Time: 07/04/2006 23:53,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/05/2006 00:06
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Highway, parking lot, street: on or near,  Heat Source: Heat from other open flame or smoking materials,  Item First Ignited: Multiple items first ignited
Location: Foulweather Street, Florence, OR 97439
Fire Department: Suislaw F&r, OR ,  ID: 0524,  Incident #: 600202
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: 07/07/2006 06:26,  Arrival Time: 07/07/2006 06:38,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/07/2006 07:12
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Cigarette lighter,  Item First Ignited: Organic materials, other
Location: Highway 126, Florence, OR 97439
Fire Department: Suislaw F&r, OR ,  ID: 0524,  Incident #: 600205
Incident Type: Special outside fire, other.
Alarm Time: 07/07/2006 18:50,  Arrival Time: 07/07/2006 18:57,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/07/2006 19:26
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Cigarette,  Item First Ignited: Organic materials, other
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Abandoned or discarded materials or products)
Location: Highway 126, Florence, OR 97439
Fire Department: Suislaw F&r, OR ,  ID: 0524,  Incident #: 600210
Incident Type: Special outside fire, other.
Alarm Time: 07/08/2006 15:47,  Arrival Time: 07/08/2006 15:49,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/08/2006 16:21
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Cigarette,  Item First Ignited: Organic materials, other
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Abandoned or discarded materials or products)
Location: Glenada Road, Florence, OR 97439
Fire Department: Suislaw F&r, OR ,  ID: 0524,  Incident #: 600212
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 07/08/2006 20:21,  Arrival Time: 07/08/2006 20:30,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/08/2006 20:46
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.
  • 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: Cooking area, kitchen,  Heat Source: Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment,  Item First Ignited: Appliance housing or casing
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Failure to clean)
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Stories: 1 Above
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Power: Hardwire with battery
Location: Highway 101, Florence, OR 97439
Fire Department: Suislaw F&r, OR ,  ID: 0524,  Incident #: 600213
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 07/09/2006 09:04,  Arrival Time: 07/09/2006 09:11,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/09/2006 12:21
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Bedroom - < 5 persons,  Heat Source: Arcing,  Item First Ignited: Interior wall covering excluding drapes, etc.
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source (Equipment overloaded)
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Stories: 1 Above
Location: Highway 126, Florence, OR 97439
Fire Department: Suislaw F&r, OR ,  ID: 0524,  Incident #: 600224
Incident Type: Special outside fire, other.
Alarm Time: 07/15/2006 16:05,  Arrival Time: 07/15/2006 16:10,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/15/2006 16:23
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Cigarette,  Item First Ignited: Organic materials, other
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Abandoned or discarded materials or products)
Location: Sutton Lake Mp 3 Road, Florence, OR 97439
Fire Department: Suislaw F&r, OR ,  ID: 0524,  Incident #: 600238
Incident Type: Natural vegetation fire, other.
Alarm Time: 07/25/2006 22:15,  Arrival Time: 07/25/2006 22:20,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/25/2006 23:00
Actions taken:
  • Actions taken, other.
  • Actions taken, other.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Arcing,  Item First Ignited: Organic materials, other
Cause of Ignition: Act of nature (High wind)
Location: 41st Street, Florence, OR 97439
Fire Department: Suislaw F&r, OR ,  ID: 0524,  Incident #: 600243
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: 07/29/2006 03:11,  Arrival Time: 07/29/2006 03:17,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/29/2006 03:40
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Wildland, woods,  Item First Ignited: Organic materials, other
Location: Highway 101, Florence, OR 97439
Fire Department: Suislaw F&r, OR ,  ID: 0524,  Incident #: 600257
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: 08/13/2006 19:12,  Arrival Time: 08/13/2006 19:22,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/13/2006 20:15
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Wildland, woods,  Heat Source: Hot ember or ash,  Item First Ignited: Organic materials, other
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Fire spread or control, other)
Location: Unreported, Florence, OR 97439
Fire Department: Suislaw F&r, OR ,  ID: 0524,  Incident #: 600259
Incident Type: Natural vegetation fire, other.
Alarm Time: 08/16/2006 17:00,  Arrival Time: 08/16/2006 17:15,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/16/2006 17:50
Actions taken:
  • Refer to proper authority. Includes turnover of incidents to other authorities or agencies such as the police.
  • Refer to proper authority. Includes turnover of incidents to other authorities or agencies such as the police.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Hot ember or ash,  Item First Ignited: Organic materials, other
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Fire spread or control, other)
Location: Unreported, Florence, OR 97439
Fire Department: Suislaw F&r, OR ,  ID: 0524,  Incident #: 600261
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: 08/17/2006 19:20,  Arrival Time: 08/17/2006 19:27,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/17/2006 20:11
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Item First Ignited: Organic materials, other
Location: Oak Street, Florence, OR 97439
Fire Department: Suislaw F&r, OR ,  ID: 0524,  Incident #: 600264
Incident Type: Special outside fire, other.
Alarm Time: 08/19/2006 19:36,  Arrival Time: 08/19/2006 19:39,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/19/2006 20:16
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Item First Ignited: Organic materials, other
Location: Sutton Lake Road, Florence, OR 97439
Fire Department: Suislaw F&r, OR ,  ID: 0524,  Incident #: 600272
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: 08/24/2006 01:17,  Arrival Time: 08/24/2006 01:25,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/24/2006 02:29
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Refer to proper authority. Includes turnover of incidents to other authorities or agencies such as the police.
  • Refer to proper authority. Includes turnover of incidents to other authorities or agencies such as the police.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment,  Item First Ignited: Organic materials, other
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source (Electrical failure, malfunction, other)
Location: Highway 101, Florence, OR 97439
Fire Department: Suislaw F&r, OR ,  ID: 0524,  Incident #: 600292
Incident Type: Camper or recreational vehicle (RV) fire, not self-propelled. Includes trailers.
Alarm Time: 09/20/2006 16:13,  Arrival Time: 09/20/2006 16:21,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/20/2006 16:43
Actions taken:
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
  • Shut down system. Includes shutting down water, gas, and fire alarm systems.
  • Shut down system. Includes shutting down water, gas, and fire alarm systems.
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 (Short circuit arc from defective, worn insulation)
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Motor home, camper, bookmobile.,  Make: Dodge,  Model: Monaco Class C Motorhome,  License Plate: HC47247 OR
Location: Bay Street, Florence, OR 97439
Fire Department: Suislaw F&r, OR ,  ID: 0524,  Incident #: 600294
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 09/22/2006 21:48,  Arrival Time: 09/22/2006 21:51,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/22/2006 22:56
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.
  • 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: Heating room or area, water heater area,  Heat Source: Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment,  Item First Ignited: Floor covering or rug/carpet/mat
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source (Design/Manufacture/Installation Deficiency, other)
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Stories: 1 Above
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Power: Hardwire Only
Location: Maple Street, Florence, OR 97439
Fire Department: Suislaw F&r, OR ,  ID: 0524,  Incident #: 600308
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: 10/08/2006 15:15,  Arrival Time: 10/08/2006 15:22,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/08/2006 15:42
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Open area - outside
Location: Seapine Drive, Florence, OR 97439
Fire Department: Suislaw F&r, OR ,  ID: 0524,  Incident #: 600309
Incident Type: Cooking fire involving the contents of a cooking vessel without fire extension beyond the vessel.
Alarm Time: 10/08/2006 18:40,  Arrival Time: 10/08/2006 18:50,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/08/2006 19:30
Actions taken:
  • Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.
  • Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.
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 (Heat source too close to combustibles.)
Location: Rhododendron Drive 191 , Florence, OR 97439
Fire Department: Suislaw F&r, OR ,  ID: 0524,  Incident #: 600315
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: 10/15/2006 09:05,  Arrival Time: 10/15/2006 09:12,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/15/2006 10:13
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Open area - outside
Location: 10th Street, Florence, OR 97439
Fire Department: Suislaw F&r, OR ,  ID: 0524,  Incident #: 600316
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 10/15/2006 17:50,  Arrival Time: 10/15/2006 17:57,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/15/2006 19:09
Property Value: $500000,  Property Loss: $20000,  Contents Value: $10000,  Contents Loss: $10000
Actions taken:
  • Forcible entry, performed by fire service. Includes support to law enforcement.
  • 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
Area of Origin: Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Stories: 2 Above
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Power: Battery Only
Location: Highway 101, Florence, OR 97439
Fire Department: Suislaw F&r, OR ,  ID: 0524,  Incident #: 600330
Incident Type: Camper or recreational vehicle (RV) fire, not self-propelled. Includes trailers.
Alarm Time: 10/29/2006 17:11,  Arrival Time: 10/29/2006 17:12,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/29/2006 18:59
Civilian Deaths: 1
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Function area, other,  Heat Source: Match,  Item First Ignited: Liquids, piping, filters, other
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source (Equipment not being operated properly)
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Motor home, camper, bookmobile.,  Make: Dodge,  Model: Dodge Monaco Class C,  Year: 1979
Civilian Casualty:  Age: 60,  Gender: Female,  Severity: Death,  Cause: Multiple causes,  Factors Contributing: Fire pattern, other
Location: Clear Lake Road, Florence, OR 97439
Fire Department: Suislaw F&r, OR ,  ID: 0524,  Incident #: 600334
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: 11/01/2006 07:20,  Arrival Time: 11/01/2006 07:30,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/01/2006 09:00
Actions taken:
  • Refer to proper authority. Includes turnover of incidents to other authorities or agencies such as the police.
  • Refer to proper authority. Includes turnover of incidents to other authorities or agencies such as the police.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Chemical reaction,  Item First Ignited: Organic materials, other
Location: Kendall Lane, Florence, OR 97439
Fire Department: Suislaw F&r, OR ,  ID: 0524,  Incident #: 600336
Incident Type: Chimney or flue fire originating in and confined to a chimney or flue.
Alarm Time: 11/02/2006 06:47,  Arrival Time: 11/02/2006 06:56,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/02/2006 07:30
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge,  Heat Source: Hot ember or ash,  Item First Ignited: Film, residue, including paint & resin
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Failure to clean)
Location: Highway 101, Florence, OR 97439
Fire Department: Suislaw F&r, OR ,  ID: 0524,  Incident #: 600341
Incident Type: Special outside fire, other.
Alarm Time: 11/12/2006 19:30,  Arrival Time: 11/12/2006 19:36,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/12/2006 19:56
Actions taken:
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
  • 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: Arcing,  Item First Ignited: Organic materials, other
Cause of Ignition: Act of nature (Storm)
Location: Clear Lake Mp 3 Road, Florence, OR 97439
Fire Department: Suislaw F&r, OR ,  ID: 0524,  Incident #: 600349
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 19:00,  Arrival Time: 11/15/2006 19:05,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/15/2006 19:25
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Arcing,  Item First Ignited: Electrical wire, cable insulation
Cause of Ignition: Act of nature (Storm)
Location: Spruce Street, Florence, OR 97439
Fire Department: Suislaw F&r, OR ,  ID: 0524,  Incident #: 600351
Incident Type: Cooking fire involving the contents of a cooking vessel without fire extension beyond the vessel.
Alarm Time: 11/17/2006 09:00,  Arrival Time: 11/17/2006 09:05,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/17/2006 09:15
Property Value: $100000,  Property Loss: $1000,  Contents Value: $25000,  Contents Loss: $1000
Actions taken:
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
  • 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: Cooking area, kitchen,  Heat Source: Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment,  Item First Ignited: Cooking materials, including edible materials
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Failure to clean)
Location: 45th Street, Florence, OR 97439
Fire Department: Suislaw F&r, OR ,  ID: 0524,  Incident #: 600385
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 12/14/2006 18:29,  Arrival Time: 12/14/2006 18:32,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/14/2006 19:06
Actions taken:
  • Shut down system. Includes shutting down water, gas, and fire alarm systems.
  • Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.
  • Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge,  Heat Source: Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment,  Item First Ignited: Structural member or framing
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Heat source too close to combustibles.)
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Stories: 1 Above
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Power: Hardwire with battery
Location: 9th Street, Florence, OR 97439
Fire Department: Suislaw F&r, OR ,  ID: 0524,  Incident #: 600403
Incident Type: Chimney or flue fire originating in and confined to a chimney or flue.
Alarm Time: 12/21/2006 17:30,  Arrival Time: 12/21/2006 17:35,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/21/2006 17:55
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge,  Heat Source: Hot ember or ash,  Item First Ignited: Film, residue, including paint & resin
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Failure to clean)

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