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Fromberg: Fire Incidents in 2006, Montana (MT)

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2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 15
Location: Goldie Road, Fromberg, MT 59029
Fire Department: Fromberg VFD, 120 W River, Fromberg, MT 59029,  Phone: (406) 668-9801,  ID: 10004,  Incident #: 2006002
Incident Type: Construction or demolition landfill fire.
Alarm Time: 01/04/2006 08:55,  Arrival Time: 01/04/2006 09:00,  Controlled Time: 01/04/2006 09:20,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/04/2006 09:47
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Flame/torch used for lighting
Cause of Ignition: Intentional (Outside/open fire for debris or waste disposal)
Location: River Street, Fromberg, MT 59029
Fire Department: Fromberg VFD, 120 W River, Fromberg, MT 59029,  Phone: (406) 668-9801,  ID: 10004,  Incident #: 2006003
Incident Type: Chimney or flue fire originating in and confined to a chimney or flue.
Alarm Time: 01/26/2006 19:09,  Arrival Time: 01/26/2006 19:22,  Controlled Time: 01/26/2006 19:30,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/26/2006 19:52
Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Action taken: Fire control or extinguishment, other.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Duct: hvac, cable, exhaust, heating, or AC,  Heat Source: Heat from other open flame or smoking materials,  Item First Ignited: Magazine, newspaper, writing paper
Cause of Ignition: Intentional
  • Failure to clean
  • Operational deficiency, other
  • Age was a factor
Location: Bridger/Fromberg Road, Fromberg, MT 59029
Fire Department: Fromberg VFD, 120 W River, Fromberg, MT 59029,  Phone: (406) 668-9801,  ID: 10004,  Incident #: 2006008,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Grass fire. Includes fire confined to area characterized by grass ground cover, with little or no involvement of other ground fuels.
Alarm Time: 03/28/2006 12:04,  Arrival Time: 03/28/2006 12:07,  Controlled Time: 03/28/2006 12:10,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/28/2006 12:25
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Flame/torch used for lighting,  Item First Ignited: Organic materials, other
Cause of Ignition: Act of nature (High wind)
Location: River Street, Fromberg, TN 59029
Fire Department: Fromberg VFD, 120 W River, Fromberg, MT 59029,  Phone: (406) 668-9801,  ID: 10004,  Incident #: 2006009,  Station: 1
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: 04/01/2006 17:45,  Arrival Time: 04/01/2006 17:55,  Controlled Time: 04/01/2006 18:30,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/01/2006 19:09
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Heat spread from another fire, other,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
  • Heat source too close to combustibles.
  • Unattended or unsupervised person
Location: River Street, Fromberg, MT 59029
Fire Department: Fromberg VFD, 120 W River, Fromberg, MT 59029,  Phone: (406) 668-9801,  ID: 10004,  Incident #: 2006010,  Station: 1
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: 04/01/2006 21:18,  Arrival Time: 04/01/2006 21:32,  Controlled Time: 04/01/2006 22:30,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/01/2006 22:42
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Item First Ignited: Heavy vegetation - not crop, including trees
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
  • Rekindle
  • Unattended or unsupervised person
Location: River Street, Fromberg, MT 59029
Fire Department: Fromberg VFD, 120 W River, Fromberg, MT 59029,  Phone: (406) 668-9801,  ID: 10004,  Incident #: 2006011,  Station: 1
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: 04/02/2006 09:41,  Arrival Time: 04/02/2006 09:49,  Controlled Time: 04/02/2006 10:15,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/02/2006 10:22
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Fire control or extinguishment, other.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Item First Ignited: Heavy vegetation - not crop, including trees
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
  • Rekindle
  • Unattended or unsupervised person
Location: Sway Lane, Fromberg, MT 59029
Fire Department: Fromberg VFD, 120 W River, Fromberg, MT 59029,  Phone: (406) 668-9801,  ID: 10004,  Incident #: 2006014
Incident Type: Natural vegetation fire, other.
Alarm Time: 07/02/2006 08:30,  Arrival Time: 07/02/2006 09:50,  Controlled Time: 07/02/2006 11:30,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/02/2006 12:00
Property Value: $10000,  Property Loss: $10000,  Contents Value: $10000,  Contents Loss: $10000
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Acres Burned #: 5
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source (Worn out)
Equipment Involved: Hay processing equipment,  Brand: 00,  Portability: Portable
Location: Blue Water Road, Fromberg, MT 59029
Fire Department: Fromberg VFD, 120 W River, Fromberg, MT 59029,  Phone: (406) 668-9801,  ID: 10004,  Incident #: 2006017
Incident Type: Grass fire. Includes fire confined to area characterized by grass ground cover, with little or no involvement of other ground fuels.
Alarm Time: 08/05/2006 11:04,  Arrival Time: 08/05/2006 11:20,  Controlled Time: 08/05/2006 11:20,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/05/2006 11:40
Action taken: Salvage and overhaul.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Cutting, welding too close to combustible)
Equipment Involved: Power sander, grinder, buffer, polisher,  Power: Electrical, other,  Portability: Portable
Location: Unspecified, Fromberg, MT 59029
Fire Department: Fromberg VFD, 120 W River, Fromberg, MT 59029,  Phone: (406) 668-9801,  ID: 10004,  Incident #: 200619
Incident Type: Grass fire. Includes fire confined to area characterized by grass ground cover, with little or no involvement of other ground fuels.
Alarm Time: 08/14/2006 18:30,  Arrival Time: 08/14/2006 18:56,  Controlled Time: 08/14/2006 23:30,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/15/2006 01:00
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Area Type: Rural, including farms >50 acres,  Wildland Fire Cause: Natural source
Total Acres Burned: 37.4
Location: Unspecified, Fromberg, MT 59029
Fire Department: Fromberg VFD, 120 W River, Fromberg, MT 59029,  Phone: (406) 668-9801,  ID: 10004,  Incident #: 200620
Incident Type: Grass fire. Includes fire confined to area characterized by grass ground cover, with little or no involvement of other ground fuels.
Alarm Time: 08/21/2006 18:00,  Arrival Time: 08/21/2006 18:15,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/21/2006 20:00
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Acres Burned #: 10
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Lightning,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Act of nature
  • Storm
  • Natural condition, other
Location: Unspecified, Fromberg, MT 59029
Fire Department: Fromberg VFD, 120 W River, Fromberg, MT 59029,  Phone: (406) 668-9801,  ID: 10004,  Incident #: 200621
Incident Type: Grass fire. Includes fire confined to area characterized by grass ground cover, with little or no involvement of other ground fuels.
Alarm Time: 08/21/2006 19:30,  Arrival Time: 08/21/2006 20:00,  Controlled Time: 08/21/2006 22:40,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/21/2006 23:00
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Acres Burned #: 25
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Lightning,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Act of nature
  • Storm
  • Natural condition, other
Location: Mont Aqua Road, Fromberg, MT 59029
Fire Department: Fromberg VFD, 120 W River, Fromberg, MT 59029,  Phone: (406) 668-9801,  ID: 10004,  Incident #: 200622
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: 08/30/2006 17:30,  Arrival Time: 08/30/2006 19:00,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/31/2006 05:30
Actions taken:
  • Provide manpower. Includes providing manpower to assist rescue/ambulance units lift patients or providing manpower to assist police.
  • Provide apparatus.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass, (Unattended or unsupervised person)
Location: Unspecified, Fromberg, MT 59029
Fire Department: Fromberg VFD, 120 W River, Fromberg, MT 59029,  Phone: (406) 668-9801,  ID: 10004,  Incident #: 200622
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: 08/30/2006 17:30,  Arrival Time: 08/30/2006 19:00,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/31/2006 05:30
Actions taken:
  • Provide manpower. Includes providing manpower to assist rescue/ambulance units lift patients or providing manpower to assist police.
  • Provide apparatus.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass, (Unattended or unsupervised person)
Location: Unspecified, Fromberg, MT 59029
Fire Department: Fromberg VFD, 120 W River, Fromberg, MT 59029,  Phone: (406) 668-9801,  ID: 10004,  Incident #: 200624
Incident Type: Outside rubbish, trash, or waste fire. Excludes outside rubbish fires in a container or receptacle.
Alarm Time: 10/19/2006 10:19,  Arrival Time: 10/19/2006 10:38,  Controlled Time: 10/19/2006 10:40,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/19/2006 10:47
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Location: Bridger Fromberg Back Road, Fromberg, MT 59029
Fire Department: Fromberg VFD, 120 W River, Fromberg, MT 59029,  Phone: (406) 668-9801,  ID: 10004,  Incident #: 200623
Incident Type: Chimney or flue fire originating in and confined to a chimney or flue.
Alarm Time: 10/20/2006 15:30,  Arrival Time: 10/20/2006 15:43,  Controlled Time: 10/20/2006 16:20,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/20/2006 16:47
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Heat Source: Flame/torch used for lighting,  Item First Ignited: Flammable liquid/gas - in/from engine or burner
Cause of Ignition: Intentional (Multiple persons involved)

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