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Hingham: Fire Incidents in 2006, Massachusetts (MA)

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2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 69
  • Hazardous Condition: 2

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

Incident types - Hingham

Incident types - Massachusetts

Location: Oakcrest Road, Hingham, MA 02043
Fire Department: Hingham, MA 02043,  ID: 23131,  Incident #: 600040,  Shift/Platoon: 4
Incident Type: Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other.
Alarm Time: 01/04/2006 16:23,  Arrival Time: 01/04/2006 16:29,  Controlled Time: 01/04/2006 16:30,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/04/2006 17:34
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: Arcing,  Item First Ignited: Tire
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source (Operational deficiency, other)
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Industrial, constr., agricultural vehicle, other,  Make: International,  Model: BUCKET TRUCK,  Year: 2003,  License Plate: M 44128 MA,  VIN No: 1HTWDAAR73JO73731
Location: South Street, Hingham, MA 02043
Fire Department: Hingham, MA 02043,  ID: 23131,  Incident #: 600126,  Shift/Platoon: 4
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 01/13/2006 01:07,  Arrival Time: 01/13/2006 01:10,  Controlled Time: 01/13/2006 01:15,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/13/2006 02:07
Property Value: $410600
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Remove hazard. Includes neutralizing a hazardous condition.
  • 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
Area of Origin: Cooking area, kitchen,  Heat Source: Heat from powered equipment, other,  Item First Ignited: Box, carton, bag, basket, barrel
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Heat source too close to combustibles.)
Equipment Involved: Range with or without oven, cooking surface,  Power: Electrical line voltage (>= 50 volts),  Portability: Stationary
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 2 Above,  Length: 72,  Width: 30
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Power: Battery Only,  Operation: Failed to Operate,  Failure Reason: Battery missing or disconnected
Location: Cushing Street, Hingham, MA 02043
Fire Department: Hingham, MA 02043,  ID: 23131,  Incident #: 600138,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Chimney or flue fire originating in and confined to a chimney or flue.
Alarm Time: 01/14/2006 11:48,  Arrival Time: 01/14/2006 11:53,  Controlled Time: 01/14/2006 12:00,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/14/2006 12:12
Property Value: $400000,  Property Loss: $100,  Contents Value: $75000
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: Condito Road, Hingham, MA 02043
Fire Department: Hingham, MA 02043,  ID: 23131,  Incident #: 600170,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Cooking fire involving the contents of a cooking vessel without fire extension beyond the vessel.
Alarm Time: 01/18/2006 07:37,  Arrival Time: 01/18/2006 07:40,  Controlled Time: 01/18/2006 07:48,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/18/2006 07:50
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Salvage and overhaul.
  • Restore fire alarm system. Includes restoring fire alarm systems monitored by the fire service.
Location: Turkey Hill Lane, Hingham, MA 02043
Fire Department: Hingham, MA 02043,  ID: 23131,  Incident #: 600201,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Chimney or flue fire originating in and confined to a chimney or flue.
Alarm Time: 01/19/2006 11:34,  Arrival Time: 01/19/2006 11:38,  Controlled Time: 01/19/2006 11:56,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/19/2006 12:08
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Popes Lane, Hingham, MA 02043
Fire Department: Hingham, MA 02043,  ID: 23131,  Incident #: 600407,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 02/11/2006 12:40,  Arrival Time: 02/11/2006 12:46,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/11/2006 15:19
Property Value: $500000,  Property Loss: $50000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace,  Heat Source: Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Leak or break)
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 24 Above, 1 Below,  Length: 36,  Width: 24,  Stories with Damage: 2 Minor
Detector Presence: Detectors Present
Location: Governor Long Road, Hingham, MA 02043
Fire Department: Hingham, MA 02043,  ID: 23131,  Incident #: 600419,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 02/12/2006 19:11,  Arrival Time: 02/12/2006 19:16,  Controlled Time: 02/12/2006 19:30,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/12/2006 19:33
Contents Value: $150000,  Contents Loss: $600
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Salvage and overhaul.
  • Remove hazard. Includes neutralizing a hazardous condition.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge,  Heat Source: Arcing,  Item First Ignited: Electrical wire, cable insulation
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
  • Short circuit arc from mechanical damage
  • Installation deficiency
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 30 Above, 3 Below,  Length: 54,  Width: 32,  Stories with Damage: 1 Minor
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Power: Hardwire Only,  Operation: Fire too small to operate
Location: Holly Street, Hingham, MA 02043
Fire Department: Hingham, MA 02043,  ID: 23131,  Incident #: 600474,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Fuel burner/boiler, delayed ignition or malfunction, where flames cause no damage outside the fire box.
Alarm Time: 02/17/2006 20:26,  Arrival Time: 02/17/2006 20:32,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/17/2006 20:51
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Information, investigation, and enforcement, other.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Storage area, other,  Heat Source: Heat from powered equipment, other,  Item First Ignited: Flammable liquid/gas - in/from engine or burner
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source (Mechanical failure, malfunction, other)
Equipment Involved: Furnace, central heating unit,  Power: No.4, 5 & 6 fuel oils,  Portability: Stationary
Location: Cushing Street, Hingham, MA 02043
Fire Department: Hingham, MA 02043,  ID: 23131,  Incident #: 600489,  Shift/Platoon: 1
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: 02/19/2006 04:56,  Arrival Time: 02/19/2006 05:01,  Controlled Time: 02/19/2006 06:08,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/19/2006 06:27
Property Value: $60000,  Property Loss: $60000,  Contents Value: $2000,  Contents Loss: $2000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.,  Heat Source: Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment,  Item First Ignited: Goods not made up, including fabrics & yard goods
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source (Worn out)
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Lincoln,  Model: CONTINENTAL,  Year: 1999,  License Plate: LV34465 MA,  VIN No: 1LNHM81W2XY704023
Location: Roc Fall Road, Hingham, MA 02043
Fire Department: Hingham, MA 02043,  ID: 23131,  Incident #: 600498,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 02/20/2006 16:20,  Arrival Time: 02/20/2006 16:24,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/20/2006 17:47
Property Value: $550000,  Property Loss: $100,  Contents Value: $100000,  Contents Loss: $100
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: Laundry area, wash house (laundry),  Heat Source: Arcing,  Item First Ignited: Dust, fiber, lint, including sawdust and excelsior
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source (Installation deficiency)
Equipment Involved: Clothes dryer,  Brand: G.E.,  Model: DBXR463ED2WA,  Year: 2006,  Serial No: AL766802A,  Power: Electrical line voltage (>= 50 volts),  Portability: Stationary
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 2 Above, 1 Below,  Length: 40,  Width: 28
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Power: Hardwire Only,  Operation: Fire too small to operate
Location: Justice Cushing Wy C , Hingham, MA 02043
Fire Department: Hingham, MA 02043,  ID: 23131,  Incident #: 600511,  Shift/Platoon: 4
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: 02/22/2006 06:06,  Arrival Time: 02/22/2006 06:10,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/22/2006 06:59
Property Value: $30000,  Property Loss: $30000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Engine area, running gear, wheel area,  Heat Source: Heat from powered equipment, other,  Item First Ignited: Electrical wire, cable insulation
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Ford,  Model: F-250, PICK-UP TRUCK,  Year: 2002,  License Plate: L16-927 MA,  VIN No: 1FTNX21F32EA72090
Location: Union Street, Hingham, MA 02043
Fire Department: Hingham, MA 02043,  ID: 23131,  Incident #: 600553,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 02/25/2006 18:42,  Arrival Time: 02/25/2006 18:46,  Controlled Time: 02/25/2006 19:00,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/25/2006 21:01
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 4
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
  • Search for lost or missing person. Includes animals.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Vacant structural area,  Item First Ignited: Heavy vegetation - not crop, including trees
Cause of Ignition: Intentional
  • Misuse of material or product, other
  • Abandoned or discarded materials or products
  • Blocked or obstructed roadway
  • Difficult to ventilate
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: Vacant and secured,  Stories: 1 Above,  Length: 25,  Width: 25

Arson Case Status: Investigation open,  Entry Method: Door forced or broken,  Initial Observations: Entry forced prior to FD arrival,  Other Investigative Information: Criminal/Civil actions pending,  Laboratory Used: State
Location: Myers Farm Road, Hingham, MA 02043
Fire Department: Hingham, MA 02043,  ID: 23131,  Incident #: 600577,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Fuel burner/boiler, delayed ignition or malfunction, where flames cause no damage outside the fire box.
Alarm Time: 02/27/2006 16:54,  Arrival Time: 02/27/2006 16:58,  Controlled Time: 02/27/2006 17:00,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/27/2006 17:43
Property Value: $800000,  Property Loss: $1000,  Contents Value: $100000,  Contents Loss: $1000
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.
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Heating room or area, water heater area,  Heat Source: Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment,  Item First Ignited: Flammable liquid/gas - in/from engine or burner
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source (Failure to clean)
Equipment Involved: Boiler (power, process, heating),  Brand: BECKET,  Model: AFG,  Power: Kerosene, diesel, No.1 & 2 fuel oil,  Portability: Stationary
Location: Main Street, Hingham, MA 02043
Fire Department: Hingham, MA 02043,  ID: 23131,  Incident #: 600614,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Chimney or flue fire originating in and confined to a chimney or flue.
Alarm Time: 03/03/2006 16:06,  Arrival Time: 03/03/2006 16:08,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/03/2006 17:25
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: Maintenance shop or area, paint shop or area,  Heat Source: Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment,  Item First Ignited: Rubbish, trash, or waste
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source (Failure to clean)
Location: Fearing Road, Hingham, MA 02043
Fire Department: Hingham, MA 02043,  ID: 23131,  Incident #: 600634,  Shift/Platoon: 4
Incident Type: Special outside fire, other.
Alarm Time: 03/05/2006 18:02,  Arrival Time: 03/05/2006 18:05,  Controlled Time: 03/05/2006 18:07,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/05/2006 18:13
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace,  Heat Source: Heat from other open flame or smoking materials,  Item First Ignited: Flammable liquid/gas - in/from engine or burner
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source (Mechanical failure, malfunction, other)
Location: Grist Mill Lane, Hingham, MA 02043
Fire Department: Hingham, MA 02043,  ID: 23131,  Incident #: 600677,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 03/08/2006 20:26,  Arrival Time: 03/08/2006 20:32,  Controlled Time: 03/08/2006 20:39,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/08/2006 22:40
Property Value: $895000,  Property Loss: $25000,  Contents Value: $125000,  Contents Loss: $3000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Secure property. Includes property conservation activities such as covering broken windows or holes in roofs.
  • 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: Closet,  Heat Source: Arcing,  Item First Ignited: Electrical wire, cable insulation
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Short circuit arc from mechanical damage)
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 25 Above, 2 Below,  Length: 75,  Width: 32,  Stories with Damage: 1 Heavy
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Power: Hardwire Only,  Operation: Fire too small to operate
Location: Recreation Park Drive 201 , Hingham, MA 02043
Fire Department: Hingham, MA 02043,  ID: 23131,  Incident #: 600678,  Shift/Platoon: B
Incident Type: Cooking fire involving the contents of a cooking vessel without fire extension beyond the vessel.
Alarm Time: 03/09/2006 08:43,  Arrival Time: 03/09/2006 08:47,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/09/2006 09:13
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.
  • Restore fire alarm system. Includes restoring fire alarm systems monitored by the fire service.
Location: Condito Road, Hingham, MA 02043
Fire Department: Hingham, MA 02043,  ID: 23131,  Incident #: 600686,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Cooking fire involving the contents of a cooking vessel without fire extension beyond the vessel.
Alarm Time: 03/10/2006 10:14,  Arrival Time: 03/10/2006 10:17,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/10/2006 10:35
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: Crow Point Lane, Hingham, MA 02043
Fire Department: Hingham, MA 02043,  ID: 23131,  Incident #: 600701,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Passenger vehicle fire. Includes any motorized passenger vehicle, other than a motor home (e.g., pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles, buses).
Alarm Time: 03/11/2006 23:46,  Arrival Time: 03/11/2006 23:50,  Controlled Time: 03/12/2006 00:20,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/12/2006 00:34
Property Value: $8000,  Property Loss: $7000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.,  Item First Ignited: Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats
Cause of Ignition: Intentional
  • Abandoned or discarded materials or products
  • Multiple persons involved
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Cadillac,  Model: CADDY ELDORADO CONVERT,  Year: 1976,  License Plate: 7455PL MA,  VIN No: 6L6756Q252765

Arson Case Status: Investigation inactive,  Entry Method: Door open or unlocked,  Incendiary Devices: Open flame source, Ordinary combustibles,  Initial Observations: Doors Unlocked,  Other Investigative Information: Structure vacant, Structure for sale
Location: Evergreen Lane, Hingham, MA 02043
Fire Department: Hingham, MA 02043,  ID: 23131,  Incident #: 600708,  Shift/Platoon: 3
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: 03/12/2006 13:10,  Arrival Time: 03/12/2006 13:15,  Controlled Time: 03/12/2006 13:40,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/12/2006 13:48
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Wildland, woods,  Heat Source: Cigarette,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Abandoned or discarded materials or products)
Location: Fairview Street, Hingham, MA 02043
Fire Department: Hingham, MA 02043,  ID: 23131,  Incident #: 600768,  Shift/Platoon: 4
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: 03/17/2006 17:32,  Arrival Time: 03/17/2006 17:36,  Controlled Time: 03/17/2006 17:43,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/17/2006 18:03
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Wildland, woods,  Item First Ignited: Heavy vegetation - not crop, including trees
Cause of Ignition: Intentional (Playing with heat source)

Arson Case Status: Investigation open
Location: Derby Street 102 , Hingham, MA 02043
Fire Department: Hingham, MA 02043,  ID: 23131,  Incident #: 600799,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Passenger vehicle fire. Includes any motorized passenger vehicle, other than a motor home (e.g., pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles, buses).
Alarm Time: 03/20/2006 18:59,  Arrival Time: 03/20/2006 19:05,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/20/2006 19:24
Property Value: $50000,  Property Loss: $1000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Salvage and overhaul.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.,  Heat Source: Heat from powered equipment, other
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: BMW,  Year: 2003,  License Plate: AY647763 MA,  VIN No: WBADS43433GE11180
Location: Thaxter Street 03-18 , Hingham, MA 02043
Fire Department: Hingham, MA 02043,  ID: 23131,  Incident #: 600880,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Cooking fire involving the contents of a cooking vessel without fire extension beyond the vessel.
Alarm Time: 03/27/2006 18:41,  Arrival Time: 03/27/2006 18:43,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/27/2006 19:00
Property Value: $100000,  Property Loss: $100,  Contents Value: $25000,  Contents Loss: $20
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.
Location: Lincoln Street, Hingham, MA 02043
Fire Department: Hingham, MA 02043,  ID: 23131,  Incident #: 600917,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Natural vegetation fire, other.
Alarm Time: 03/31/2006 14:40,  Arrival Time: 03/31/2006 14:44,  Controlled Time: 03/31/2006 14:46,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/31/2006 14:47
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Highway, parking lot, street: on or near,  Heat Source: Cigarette,  Item First Ignited: Organic materials, other
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Abandoned or discarded materials or products)
Location: Gardner Street, Hingham, MA 02043
Fire Department: Hingham, MA 02043,  ID: 23131,  Incident #: 600920,  Shift/Platoon: 2
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: 03/31/2006 23:45,  Arrival Time: 03/31/2006 23:50,  Controlled Time: 03/31/2006 23:58,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/01/2006 00:00
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace,  Heat Source: Cigarette,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Abandoned or discarded materials or products)
Location: Hull Street, Hingham, MA 02043
Fire Department: Hingham, MA 02043,  ID: 23131,  Incident #: 600936,  Shift/Platoon: 4
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 14:26,  Arrival Time: 04/02/2006 14:30,  Controlled Time: 04/02/2006 15:00,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/02/2006 16:11
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Contain fire (wildland).
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Acres Burned #: 1
Area of Origin: Wildland, woods,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Location: George Washington Bv, Hingham, MA 02043
Fire Department: Hingham, MA 02043,  ID: 23131,  Incident #: 600944,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Outside rubbish, trash, or waste fire. Excludes outside rubbish fires in a container or receptacle.
Alarm Time: 04/03/2006 11:10,  Arrival Time: 04/03/2006 11:14,  Controlled Time: 04/03/2006 11:23,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/03/2006 11:24
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Construction & home improvement products
Area of Origin: Construction/renovation area,  Heat Source: Match,  Item First Ignited: Rubbish, trash, or waste
Cause of Ignition: Intentional
  • Abandoned or discarded materials or products
  • Abandoned or discarded materials or products
Location: South Street, Hingham, MA 02043
Fire Department: Hingham, MA 02043,  ID: 23131,  Incident #: 600964,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Fuel burner/boiler, delayed ignition or malfunction, where flames cause no damage outside the fire box.
Alarm Time: 04/05/2006 21:51,  Arrival Time: 04/05/2006 21:55,  Controlled Time: 04/05/2006 21:59,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/05/2006 22:06
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
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.
  • 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: Duct: hvac, cable, exhaust, heating, or AC,  Heat Source: Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment,  Item First Ignited: Flammable liquid/gas - in/from final container
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source (Operational deficiency, other)
Equipment Involved: Boiler (power, process, heating),  Brand: WEIL MCLEAN,  Model: XXXXXXXXXX,  Serial No: XXXXXXXXXX,  Power: Electrical line voltage (>= 50 volts),  Portability: Stationary
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 2 Above, 1 Below,  Length: 40,  Width: 32
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Power: Battery Only,  Operation: Fire too small to operate
Location: Baker Hill Drive, Hingham, MA 02043
Fire Department: Hingham, MA 02043,  ID: 23131,  Incident #: 600969,  Shift/Platoon: B
Incident Type: Outside rubbish, trash, or waste fire. Excludes outside rubbish fires in a container or receptacle.
Alarm Time: 04/06/2006 10:01,  Arrival Time: 04/06/2006 10:07,  Controlled Time: 04/06/2006 10:15,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/06/2006 11:09
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: Baker Hill Drive, Hingham, MA 02043
Fire Department: Hingham, MA 02043,  ID: 23131,  Incident #: 600969,  Shift/Platoon: 4
Incident Type: Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire. Includes waste material from manufacturing or other production processes.
Alarm Time: 04/06/2006 10:01,  Arrival Time: 04/06/2006 10:07,  Controlled Time: 04/06/2006 10:20,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/06/2006 11:09
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Lumber, sawn wood
Area of Origin: Construction/renovation area, (Exposure fire)
Location: Main Street, Hingham, MA 02043
Fire Department: Hingham, MA 02043,  ID: 23131,  Incident #: 600974,  Shift/Platoon: 4
Incident Type: Grass fire. Includes fire confined to area characterized by grass ground cover, with little or no involvement of other ground fuels.
Alarm Time: 04/06/2006 16:13,  Arrival Time: 04/06/2006 16:17,  Controlled Time: 04/06/2006 16:22,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/06/2006 16:37
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Fireworks,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Misuse of material or product, other)
Location: South Street, Hingham, MA 02043
Fire Department: Hingham, MA 02043,  ID: 23131,  Incident #: 600991,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Cooking fire involving the contents of a cooking vessel without fire extension beyond the vessel.
Alarm Time: 04/07/2006 18:48,  Arrival Time: 04/07/2006 18:50,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/07/2006 19:02
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Action taken: Search and rescue, other.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Foods, beverages, agriculture, other
Area of Origin: Function area, other
Cause of Ignition: Intentional (Misuse of material or product, other)
Equipment Involved: Kitchen & cooking equipment, other,  Power: Electrical, other,  Portability: Stationary
Location: Derby Street, Hingham, MA 02043
Fire Department: Hingham, MA 02043,  ID: 23131,  Incident #: 600995,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Special outside fire, other.
Alarm Time: 04/08/2006 16:03,  Arrival Time: 04/08/2006 16:09,  Controlled Time: 04/08/2006 16:10,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/08/2006 16:27
Property Value: $100,  Property Loss: $20
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
  • Remove hazard. Includes neutralizing a hazardous condition.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Highway, parking lot, street: on or near,  Heat Source: Arcing,  Item First Ignited: Box, carton, bag, basket, barrel
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Water caused short-circuit arc)
Location: East Street, Hingham, MA 02043
Fire Department: Hingham, MA 02043,  ID: 23131,  Incident #: 601045,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Brush or brush-and-grass mixture fire. Includes ground fuels lying on or immediately above the ground such as duff, roots, dead leaves, fine dead wood, and downed logs.
Alarm Time: 04/13/2006 16:55,  Arrival Time: 04/13/2006 16:58,  Controlled Time: 04/13/2006 17:30,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/13/2006 17:38
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Junk yard materials
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Location: Lazell Street, Hingham, MA 02043
Fire Department: Hingham, MA 02043,  ID: 23131,  Incident #: 601092,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Fuel burner/boiler, delayed ignition or malfunction, where flames cause no damage outside the fire box.
Alarm Time: 04/19/2006 08:28,  Arrival Time: 04/19/2006 08:34,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/19/2006 09:12
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 Street, Hingham, MA 02043
Fire Department: Hingham, MA 02043,  ID: 23131,  Incident #: 601193,  Shift/Platoon: 1
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: 05/01/2006 13:09,  Arrival Time: 05/01/2006 13:10,  Controlled Time: 05/01/2006 13:14,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/01/2006 13:15
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Item First Ignited: Chips, including wood chips
Location: Main Street, Hingham, MA 02043
Fire Department: Hingham, MA 02043,  ID: 23131,  Incident #: 601286,  Shift/Platoon: 4
Incident Type: Cooking fire involving the contents of a cooking vessel without fire extension beyond the vessel.
Alarm Time: 05/08/2006 13:14,  Arrival Time: 05/08/2006 13:17,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/08/2006 13:35
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Action taken: Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.
Location: Whiting Street, Hingham, MA 02043
Fire Department: Hingham, MA 02043,  ID: 23131,  Incident #: 601303,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Natural vegetation fire, other.
Alarm Time: 05/09/2006 10:53,  Arrival Time: 05/09/2006 11:01,  Controlled Time: 05/09/2006 11:05,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/09/2006 11:09
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Highway, parking lot, street: on or near,  Heat Source: Cigarette,  Item First Ignited: Organic materials, other
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Abandoned or discarded materials or products)
Location: Beal Street, Hingham, MA 02043
Fire Department: Hingham, MA 02043,  ID: 23131,  Incident #: 601336,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Fuel burner/boiler, delayed ignition or malfunction, where flames cause no damage outside the fire box.
Alarm Time: 05/13/2006 13:56,  Arrival Time: 05/13/2006 14:00,  Controlled Time: 05/13/2006 14:15,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/13/2006 14:25
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Shut down system. Includes shutting down water, gas, and fire alarm systems.
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: Hazelwood Drive, Hingham, MA 02043
Fire Department: Hingham, MA 02043,  ID: 23131,  Incident #: 601427,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Fuel burner/boiler, delayed ignition or malfunction, where flames cause no damage outside the fire box.
Alarm Time: 05/22/2006 09:05,  Arrival Time: 05/22/2006 09:11,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/22/2006 09:41
Property Value: $500000,  Property Loss: $500,  Contents Value: $100000,  Contents Loss: $500
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.
  • Shut down system. Includes shutting down water, gas, and fire alarm systems.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Derby Street NORTH , Hingham, MA 02043
Fire Department: Hingham, MA 02043,  ID: 23131,  Incident #: 601430,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Outside rubbish, trash, or waste fire. Excludes outside rubbish fires in a container or receptacle.
Alarm Time: 05/22/2006 16:08,  Arrival Time: 05/22/2006 16:16,  Controlled Time: 05/22/2006 16:20,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/22/2006 16:22
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Highway, parking lot, street: on or near,  Heat Source: Cigarette,  Item First Ignited: Box, carton, bag, basket, barrel
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Abandoned or discarded materials or products)
Location: South Street, Hingham, MA 02043
Fire Department: Hingham, MA 02043,  ID: 23131,  Incident #: 601443,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Fuel burner/boiler, delayed ignition or malfunction, where flames cause no damage outside the fire box.
Alarm Time: 05/23/2006 22:07,  Arrival Time: 05/23/2006 22:10,  Controlled Time: 05/23/2006 22:38,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/23/2006 22:44
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: Derby Street NORTH , Hingham, MA 02043
Fire Department: Hingham, MA 02043,  ID: 23131,  Incident #: 601444,  Shift/Platoon: 3
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: 05/24/2006 06:15,  Arrival Time: 05/24/2006 06:22,  Controlled Time: 05/24/2006 06:26,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/24/2006 06:28
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Highway, parking lot, street: on or near,  Heat Source: Hot ember or ash,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Location: Cross Street, Hingham, MA 02043
Fire Department: Hingham, MA 02043,  ID: 23131,  Incident #: 601513,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Fuel burner/boiler, delayed ignition or malfunction, where flames cause no damage outside the fire box.
Alarm Time: 05/30/2006 21:19,  Arrival Time: 05/30/2006 21:23,  Controlled Time: 05/30/2006 21:36,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/30/2006 21:42
Property Value: $500000,  Property Loss: $300,  Contents Value: $75000,  Contents Loss: $100
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.
  • Shut down system. Includes shutting down water, gas, and fire alarm systems.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Whiting Street, Hingham, MA 02043
Fire Department: Hingham, MA 02043,  ID: 23131,  Incident #: 601518,  Shift/Platoon: 3
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: 05/31/2006 07:52,  Arrival Time: 05/31/2006 07:58,  Controlled Time: 05/31/2006 08:03,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/31/2006 08:04
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Highway, parking lot, street: on or near,  Heat Source: Match,  Item First Ignited: Organic materials, other
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Location: Tuckers Lane, Hingham, MA 02043
Fire Department: Hingham, MA 02043,  ID: 23131,  Incident #: 601521,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Brush or brush-and-grass mixture fire. Includes ground fuels lying on or immediately above the ground such as duff, roots, dead leaves, fine dead wood, and downed logs.
Alarm Time: 05/31/2006 18:52,  Arrival Time: 05/31/2006 18:57,  Controlled Time: 05/31/2006 19:04,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/31/2006 19:04
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
  • 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: Cigarette,  Item First Ignited: Chips, including wood chips
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Abandoned or discarded materials or products)
Location: Otis Street, Hingham, MA 02043
Fire Department: Hingham, MA 02043,  ID: 23131,  Incident #: 601522,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Cooking fire involving the contents of a cooking vessel without fire extension beyond the vessel.
Alarm Time: 06/01/2006 05:35,  Arrival Time: 06/01/2006 05:39,  Controlled Time: 06/01/2006 05:42,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/01/2006 05:44
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
  • Standby.
Location: Recreation Park Drive, Hingham, MA 02043
Fire Department: Hingham, MA 02043,  ID: 23131,  Incident #: 601535,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other.
Alarm Time: 06/02/2006 08:48,  Arrival Time: 06/02/2006 08:53,  Controlled Time: 06/02/2006 09:30,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/02/2006 09:35
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Engine area, running gear, wheel area,  Heat Source: Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment,  Item First Ignited: Flammable liquid/gas - in/from engine or burner
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source (Leak or break)
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Mercedes Benz,  Model: MERCEDES S500 SEDAN,  Year: 2001,  License Plate: 36WX08 MA
Location: Main Street, Hingham, MA 02043
Fire Department: Hingham, MA 02043,  ID: 23131,  Incident #: 601557,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Fuel burner/boiler, delayed ignition or malfunction, where flames cause no damage outside the fire box.
Alarm Time: 06/04/2006 10:32,  Arrival Time: 06/04/2006 10:35,  Controlled Time: 06/04/2006 10:53,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/04/2006 10:57
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
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.
  • Notify other agencies. Includes notifications of utility companies, property owners, and the like.
Location: Central Street, Hingham, MA 02043
Fire Department: Hingham, MA 02043,  ID: 23131,  Incident #: 601567,  Shift/Platoon: 4
Incident Type: Off-road vehicle or heavy equipment fire. Includes dirt bikes, specialty off-road vehicles, earth-moving equipment (bulldozers), and farm equipment.
Alarm Time: 06/05/2006 10:51,  Arrival Time: 06/05/2006 10:53,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/05/2006 12:00
Property Value: $850000,  Property Loss: $850000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Construction/renovation area,  Heat Source: Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment,  Item First Ignited: Flammable liquid/gas - uncontained
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source (Flammable liquid or gas spilled)
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Construction vehicles,  Make: Other Make,  Model: ASPHALT GRINDER,  Year: 1994,  VIN No: 531168
Location: Sharp Street FLR 1 , Hingham, MA 02043
Fire Department: Hingham, MA 02043,  ID: 23131,  Incident #: 601704,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Commercial compactor fire, confined to contents of compactor. Excluded are home trash compactors.
Alarm Time: 06/19/2006 12:55,  Arrival Time: 06/19/2006 13:03,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/19/2006 15:09
Contents Value: $3000,  Contents Loss: $3000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Location: Hobart Street, Hingham, MA 02043
Fire Department: Hingham, MA 02043,  ID: 23131,  Incident #: 601817,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Cooking fire involving the contents of a cooking vessel without fire extension beyond the vessel.
Alarm Time: 06/30/2006 07:08,  Arrival Time: 06/30/2006 07:10,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/30/2006 07:23
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Action taken: Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.
Location: Lincoln Street OFFICE , Hingham, MA 02043
Fire Department: Hingham, MA 02043,  ID: 23131,  Incident #: 601974,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Fire in structure, other than in a building.
Alarm Time: 07/14/2006 13:13,  Arrival Time: 07/14/2006 13:18,  Controlled Time: 07/14/2006 13:35,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/14/2006 13:37
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Boats, ships
Area of Origin: Exterior stairway, ramp, or fire escape,  Heat Source: Heat from powered equipment, other,  Item First Ignited: Electrical wire, cable insulation
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Water caused short-circuit arc)
Equipment Involved: Outlet, receptacle,  Brand: MARINE POWER POST ON DOCK,  Year: 1998,  Power: Electrical line voltage (>= 50 volts),  Portability: Stationary
Structure Type: Open platform,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above,  Length: 100,  Width: 6,  Stories with Damage: 1 Minor
Location: Lincoln Street OFFICE , Hingham, MA 02043
Fire Department: Hingham, MA 02043,  ID: 23131,  Incident #: 601991,  Shift/Platoon: 4
Incident Type: Water vehicle fire. Includes boats, barges, hovercraft, and all other vehicles designed for navigation on water.
Alarm Time: 07/15/2006 21:08,  Arrival Time: 07/15/2006 21:12,  Controlled Time: 07/15/2006 22:50,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/15/2006 22:53
Property Value: $549000,  Property Loss: $5000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
  • 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 from powered equipment, other,  Item First Ignited: Electrical wire, cable insulation
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source
  • Mechanical failure, malfunction, other
  • Electrical failure, malfunction, other
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Boat: shorter than 65 ft. with power,  Make: Other Make,  Model: 37" PLEASURE CRAFT,  Year: 2005
Location: Condito Road, Hingham, MA 02043
Fire Department: Hingham, MA 02043,  ID: 23131,  Incident #: 602026,  Shift/Platoon: 4
Incident Type: Cooking fire involving the contents of a cooking vessel without fire extension beyond the vessel.
Alarm Time: 07/19/2006 08:44,  Arrival Time: 07/19/2006 08:48,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/19/2006 08:57
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Information, investigation, and enforcement, other.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Park Cr, Hingham, MA 02043
Fire Department: Hingham, MA 02043,  ID: 23131,  Incident #: 602115,  Shift/Platoon: 4
Incident Type: Fuel burner/boiler, delayed ignition or malfunction, where flames cause no damage outside the fire box.
Alarm Time: 07/27/2006 13:37,  Arrival Time: 07/27/2006 13:40,  Controlled Time: 07/27/2006 13:53,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/27/2006 15:41
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Information, investigation, and enforcement, other.
  • Notify other agencies. Includes notifications of utility companies, property owners, and the like.
Location: Bonnie Brier Cr, Hingham, MA 02043
Fire Department: Hingham, MA 02043,  ID: 23131,  Incident #: 602393,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 08/23/2006 11:33,  Arrival Time: 08/23/2006 11:41,  Controlled Time: 08/23/2006 11:56,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/23/2006 12:11
Property Value: $300000,  Property Loss: $100
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Salvage and overhaul.
  • 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: Cooking area, kitchen,  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)
Equipment Involved: Incandescent lighting fixture,  Brand: NO NAME FOUND ON LITE,  Model: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX,  Year: 1970,  Serial No: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX,  Power: Electrical line voltage (>= 50 volts),  Portability: Stationary
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above, 2 Below,  Length: 42,  Width: 25,  Stories with Damage: 1 Minor
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Power: Battery Only,  Operation: Fire too small to operate
Location: Condito Road, Hingham, MA 02043
Fire Department: Hingham, MA 02043,  ID: 23131,  Incident #: 602409,  Shift/Platoon: 4
Incident Type: Cooking fire involving the contents of a cooking vessel without fire extension beyond the vessel.
Alarm Time: 08/24/2006 19:19,  Arrival Time: 08/24/2006 19:21,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/24/2006 19:33
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Information, investigation, and enforcement, other.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Main Street, Hingham, MA 02043
Fire Department: Hingham, MA 02043,  ID: 23131,  Incident #: 602475,  Shift/Platoon: 4
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 09/01/2006 23:14,  Arrival Time: 09/01/2006 23:15,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/02/2006 00:53
Property Value: $750000,  Property Loss: $3000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Information, investigation, and enforcement, other.
  • 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: Entrance way, lobby,  Heat Source: Hot ember or ash,  Item First Ignited: Exterior wall covering or finish
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source
  • Heat source too close to combustibles.
  • Installation deficiency
Equipment Involved: Chimney - brick, stone, masonry,  Power: Wood, paper,  Portability: Stationary
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 2 Above, 1 Below,  Length: 48,  Width: 24,  Stories with Damage: 1 Minor
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Power: Hardwire Only,  Operation: Operated,  Effectiveness: Alerted Occupants
Location: Lincoln Street, Hingham, MA 02043
Fire Department: Hingham, MA 02043,  ID: 23131,  Incident #: 602541,  Shift/Platoon: B
Incident Type: Water vehicle fire. Includes boats, barges, hovercraft, and all other vehicles designed for navigation on water.
Alarm Time: 09/10/2006 10:18,  Arrival Time: 09/10/2006 10:23,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/10/2006 10:40
Property Value: $13500,  Property Loss: $3500
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Boats, ships
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 (Water caused short-circuit arc)
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Boat: shorter than 65 ft. with power,  Make: Other Make,  Model: 24'FIBREGLAS RUNABOUT,  Year: 2003,  VIN No: GFNCR020H203
Location: Station Street, Hingham, MA 02043
Fire Department: Hingham, MA 02043,  ID: 23131,  Incident #: 602613,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 09/18/2006 15:58,  Arrival Time: 09/18/2006 16:01,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/18/2006 17:42
Civilian Injuries: 1
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.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Attic: vacant, crawl space above top story, cupola,  Heat Source: Heat from other open flame or smoking materials,  Item First Ignited: Flammable liquid/gas in container or pipe
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Cutting, welding too close to combustible)
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 2 Above, 1 Below,  Length: 50,  Width: 30,  Stories with Damage: 1 Minor
Civilian Casualty:  Age: 65,  Gender: Male,  Race: White,  Affiliation: Civilian,  Severity: Minor,  Activity: Irrational act,  Location: In area of origin and involved,  Cause: Exposed to fire products,  Symptom: Burns only: thermal,  Injured: Upper extremities,  Factors Contributing: Excessive travel distance to nearest clear exit
Location: Route #3 South Route, Hingham, MA 02043
Fire Department: Hingham, MA 02043,  ID: 23131,  Incident #: 602725,  Shift/Platoon: 4
Incident Type: Passenger vehicle fire. Includes any motorized passenger vehicle, other than a motor home (e.g., pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles, buses).
Alarm Time: 09/30/2006 04:24,  Arrival Time: 09/30/2006 04:29,  Controlled Time: 09/30/2006 04:51,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/30/2006 05:43
Property Value: $30000,  Property Loss: $30000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
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
  • Collision, knock down, run over, turn over
  • Asleep
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Volvo,  Year: 1998,  License Plate: 624RDR CT,  VIN No: YVITS97D1X1013200
Location: Ridgewood Cr, Hingham, MA 02043
Fire Department: Hingham, MA 02043,  ID: 23131,  Incident #: 602790,  Shift/Platoon: 4
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 10/07/2006 12:55,  Arrival Time: 10/07/2006 13:00,  Controlled Time: 10/07/2006 13:04,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/07/2006 14:52
Property Value: $800000,  Property Loss: $10000
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: Substructure area or space, crawl space,  Heat Source: Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment,  Item First Ignited: Electrical wire, cable insulation
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
  • Unspecified short-circuit arc
  • Multiple persons involved
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: Under construction,  Stories: 2 Above, 1 Below,  Length: 45,  Width: 25,  Stories with Damage: 1 Minor
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Power: Hardwire with battery,  Operation: Operated,  Effectiveness: Alerted Occupants
Location: Hobart Street, Hingham, MA 02043
Fire Department: Hingham, MA 02043,  ID: 23131,  Incident #: 602876,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Fuel burner/boiler, delayed ignition or malfunction, where flames cause no damage outside the fire box.
Alarm Time: 10/17/2006 07:57,  Arrival Time: 10/17/2006 08:01,  Controlled Time: 10/17/2006 08:21,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/17/2006 08:22
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
  • Restore fire alarm system. Includes restoring fire alarm systems monitored by the fire service.
Location: Main Street, Hingham, MA 02043
Fire Department: Hingham, MA 02043,  ID: 23131,  Incident #: 602916,  Shift/Platoon: 2
Incident Type: Fuel burner/boiler, delayed ignition or malfunction, where flames cause no damage outside the fire box.
Alarm Time: 10/22/2006 04:41,  Arrival Time: 10/22/2006 04:45,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/22/2006 05:34
Property Value: $500000,  Property Loss: $500
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
  • Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.
Location: Main Street, Hingham, MA 02043
Fire Department: Hingham, MA 02043,  ID: 23131,  Incident #: 602989,  Shift/Platoon: 2
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: 10/29/2006 12:19,  Arrival Time: 10/29/2006 12:25,  Controlled Time: 10/29/2006 12:32,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/29/2006 12:34
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.
  • Notify other agencies. Includes notifications of utility companies, property owners, and the like.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Highway, parking lot, street: on or near,  Heat Source: Arcing,  Item First Ignited: Heavy vegetation - not crop, including trees
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Short circuit arc from defective, worn insulation)
Equipment Involved: Electrical power (utility) line,  Power: Electrical line voltage (>= 50 volts),  Portability: Stationary
Location: Downer Av, Hingham, MA 02043
Fire Department: Hingham, MA 02043,  ID: 23131,  Incident #: 603385,  Shift/Platoon: 4
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: 12/10/2006 16:14,  Arrival Time: 12/10/2006 16:17,  Controlled Time: 12/10/2006 16:38,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/10/2006 16:44
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Highway, parking lot, street: on or near,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Location: Gardner Street, Hingham, MA 02043
Fire Department: Hingham, MA 02043,  ID: 23131,  Incident #: 603497,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Chimney or flue fire originating in and confined to a chimney or flue.
Alarm Time: 12/21/2006 16:58,  Arrival Time: 12/21/2006 17:04,  Controlled Time: 12/21/2006 17:33,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/21/2006 17:37
Property Value: $695000,  Property Loss: $700
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Location: Route 53, Hingham, MA 02043
Fire Department: Norwell, MA 02061,  ID: 23219,  Incident #: 978,  Station: 2,  Shift/Platoon: 2
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: 06/21/2006 19:33,  Arrival Time: 06/21/2006 19:37,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/21/2006 20:05
Action taken: Assistance, other.
Location: Whiting Street, Hingham, MA 02043
Fire Department: Norwell, MA 02061,  ID: 23219,  Incident #: 1108,  Station: 2,  Shift/Platoon: 1
Incident Type: Accident, potential accident, other.
Alarm Time: 07/14/2006 14:14,  Arrival Time: 07/14/2006 14:19,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/14/2006 14:20
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.
Location: Sharp St., Hingham, Hingham, MA 02043
Fire Department: Rockland, MA 02370,  ID: 23251,  Incident #: 1230,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: 3
Incident Type: Commercial compactor fire, confined to contents of compactor. Excluded are home trash compactors.
Alarm Time: 06/19/2006 12:57,  Arrival Time: 06/19/2006 13:03,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/19/2006 13:27
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.

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