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Kensington: Fire Incidents in 2006, California (CA)

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2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 13
  • Hazardous Condition: 13

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

Incident types - Kensington

Incident types - California

Location: Coventry Drive, Kensington, CA 94707
Fire Department: El Cerrito Fd, CA 94530,  ID: 07040,  Incident #: 600106,  Station: 65,  Shift/Platoon: A
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 01/13/2006 16:43,  Arrival Time: 01/13/2006 16:52,  Controlled Time: 01/13/2006 17:20,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/13/2006 17:35
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.
Location: Amherst Avenue, Kensington, CA 94708
Fire Department: El Cerrito Fd, CA 94530,  ID: 07040,  Incident #: 600208,  Station: 65,  Shift/Platoon: A
Incident Type: Gas leak (natural gas or LPG). Excludes gas odors with no source found.
Alarm Time: 01/27/2006 08:38,  Arrival Time: 01/27/2006 08:50,  Controlled Time: 01/27/2006 09:55,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/27/2006 09:56
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Oak View Avenue, Kensington, CA 94708
Fire Department: El Cerrito Fd, CA 94530,  ID: 07040,  Incident #: 600214,  Station: 65,  Shift/Platoon: A
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 01/27/2006 19:07,  Arrival Time: 01/27/2006 19:15,  Controlled Time: 01/27/2006 19:17,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/27/2006 19:26
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Arlington Court, Kensington, CA 94707
Fire Department: El Cerrito Fd, CA 94530,  ID: 07040,  Incident #: 600339,  Station: 65,  Shift/Platoon: B
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 02/10/2006 11:17,  Arrival Time: 02/10/2006 11:24,  Controlled Time: 02/10/2006 11:26,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/10/2006 12:32
Property Value: $700000,  Contents Value: $50000,  Contents Loss: $1000
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Bedroom - < 5 persons,  Heat Source: Cigarette,  Item First Ignited: Mattress, pillow
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Heat source too close to combustibles.)
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Square Feet: 1800
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Power: Battery Only,  Operation: Operated,  Effectiveness: Alerted Occupants
Location: Stanford Avenue, Kensington, CA 94708
Fire Department: El Cerrito Fd, CA 94530,  ID: 07040,  Incident #: 600380,  Station: 65,  Shift/Platoon: A
Incident Type: Outside rubbish, trash, or waste fire. Excludes outside rubbish fires in a container or receptacle.
Alarm Time: 02/14/2006 19:48,  Arrival Time: 02/14/2006 19:54,  Controlled Time: 02/14/2006 19:56,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/14/2006 20:28
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Location: Ardmore Drive, Kensington, CA 94708
Fire Department: El Cerrito Fd, CA 94530,  ID: 07040,  Incident #: 600497,  Station: 65,  Shift/Platoon: A
Incident Type: Power line down. Excludes people trapped by downed power lines.
Alarm Time: 02/27/2006 18:49,  Arrival Time: 02/27/2006 18:54,  Controlled Time: 02/27/2006 19:02,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/27/2006 19:02
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.
Location: Coverntry Drive, Kensington, CA 94707
Fire Department: El Cerrito Fd, CA 94530,  ID: 07040,  Incident #: 600761,  Station: 65,  Shift/Platoon: B
Incident Type: Arcing, shorted electrical equipment.
Alarm Time: 03/29/2006 18:08,  Arrival Time: 03/29/2006 18:12,  Controlled Time: 03/29/2006 18:13,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/29/2006 18:27
Actions taken:
  • Remove hazard. Includes neutralizing a hazardous condition.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Kerr Avenue, Kensington, CA 94707
Fire Department: El Cerrito Fd, CA 94530,  ID: 07040,  Incident #: 600767,  Station: 72,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 03/30/2006 14:31,  Arrival Time: 03/30/2006 14:39,  Controlled Time: 03/30/2006 15:00,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/30/2006 16:53
Civilian Injuries: 1,  Property Value: $800000,  Property Loss: $2000,  Contents Value: $100000,  Contents Loss: $5000
Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Salvage and overhaul.
  • Provide advanced life support (ALS).
  • Information, investigation, and enforcement, other.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Closet,  Heat Source: Heat from powered equipment, other,  Item First Ignited: Soft goods, wearing apparel, other
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source (Accidentally turned on, not turned off)
Equipment Involved: Shoe polisher,  Brand: Beck,  Model: Boot,  Power: Electrical line voltage (>= 50 volts),  Portability: Stationary
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above, 1 Below,  Square Feet: 2000,  Stories with Damage: 1 Minor
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Power: Battery Only,  Operation: Failed to Operate,  Failure Reason: Lack of cleaning
Civilian Casualty:  Age: 26,  Gender: Male,  Affiliation: Civilian,  Severity: Moderate,  Activity: Fire control,  Location: In area of origin and not involved
Location: Coventry Drive, Kensington, CA 94707
Fire Department: El Cerrito Fd, CA 94530,  ID: 07040,  Incident #: 600777,  Station: 65,  Shift/Platoon: A
Incident Type: Power line down. Excludes people trapped by downed power lines.
Alarm Time: 03/31/2006 17:23,  Arrival Time: 03/31/2006 17:30,  Controlled Time: 03/31/2006 18:15,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/31/2006 18:23
Actions taken:
  • Establish safe area. Includes isolating the area affected by denying entry to unprotected persons and establishing hazard control zones (hot, warm, cold).
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Arlington Court, Kensington, CA 94707
Fire Department: El Cerrito Fd, CA 94530,  ID: 07040,  Incident #: 600849,  Station: 65,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Cooking fire involving the contents of a cooking vessel without fire extension beyond the vessel.
Alarm Time: 04/08/2006 20:45,  Arrival Time: 04/08/2006 20:47,  Controlled Time: 04/08/2006 20:49,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/08/2006 20:59
Action taken: Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.
Location: Highgate Court, Kensington, CA 94708
Fire Department: El Cerrito Fd, CA 94530,  ID: 07040,  Incident #: 600909,  Station: 72,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Power line down. Excludes people trapped by downed power lines.
Alarm Time: 04/15/2006 14:27,  Arrival Time: 04/15/2006 14:37,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/15/2006 17:16
Actions taken:
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
  • Provide manpower. Includes providing manpower to assist rescue/ambulance units lift patients or providing manpower to assist police.
  • Establish safe area. Includes isolating the area affected by denying entry to unprotected persons and establishing hazard control zones (hot, warm, cold).
Location: Yale Avenue, Kensington, CA 94707
Fire Department: El Cerrito Fd, CA 94530,  ID: 07040,  Incident #: 601101,  Station: 72,  Shift/Platoon: A
Incident Type: Electrical wiring/equipment problem, other.
Alarm Time: 05/08/2006 19:56,  Arrival Time: 05/08/2006 20:06,  Controlled Time: 05/08/2006 20:06,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/08/2006 20:42
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Colusa Avenue, Kensington, CA 94707
Fire Department: El Cerrito Fd, CA 94530,  ID: 07040,  Incident #: 601149,  Station: 65,  Shift/Platoon: A
Incident Type: Special outside fire, other.
Alarm Time: 05/15/2006 09:15,  Arrival Time: 05/15/2006 09:21,  Controlled Time: 05/15/2006 09:25,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/15/2006 09:55
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Location: Trinity Avenue, Kensington, CA 94708
Fire Department: El Cerrito Fd, CA 94530,  ID: 07040,  Incident #: 601256,  Station: 72,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Gas leak (natural gas or LPG). Excludes gas odors with no source found.
Alarm Time: 05/25/2006 14:17,  Arrival Time: 05/25/2006 14:25,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/25/2006 14:58
Actions taken:
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
  • Provide manpower. Includes providing manpower to assist rescue/ambulance units lift patients or providing manpower to assist police.
Location: Purdue Avenue, Kensington, CA 94708
Fire Department: El Cerrito Fd, CA 94530,  ID: 07040,  Incident #: 601549,  Station: 65,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Power line down. Excludes people trapped by downed power lines.
Alarm Time: 06/27/2006 07:26,  Arrival Time: 06/27/2006 07:35,  Controlled Time: 06/27/2006 08:15,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/27/2006 08:58
Actions taken:
  • Standby.
  • Refer to proper authority. Includes turnover of incidents to other authorities or agencies such as the police.
Location: Highgate Road, Kensington, CA 94707
Fire Department: El Cerrito Fd, CA 94530,  ID: 07040,  Incident #: 601759,  Station: 65,  Shift/Platoon: B
Incident Type: Oil or other combustible liquid spill (flash point at or above 100 degrees F at standard temperature and pressure (Class II or III)).
Alarm Time: 07/24/2006 11:48,  Arrival Time: 07/24/2006 11:53,  Controlled Time: 07/24/2006 11:55,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/24/2006 12:16
Action taken: Remove hazard. Includes neutralizing a hazardous condition.
Location: Highland Boulevard, Kensington, CA 94708
Fire Department: El Cerrito Fd, CA 94530,  ID: 07040,  Incident #: 601893,  Station: 65,  Shift/Platoon: A
Incident Type: Electrical wiring/equipment problem, other.
Alarm Time: 08/13/2006 11:54,  Arrival Time: 08/13/2006 12:00,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/13/2006 12:28
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Arlington Avenue, Kensington, CA 94707
Fire Department: El Cerrito Fd, CA 94530,  ID: 07040,  Incident #: 601957,  Station: 65,  Shift/Platoon: A
Incident Type: Gasoline or other flammable liquid spill (flash point below 100 degrees F at standard temperature and pressure (Class I)).
Alarm Time: 08/22/2006 07:59,  Arrival Time: 08/22/2006 08:04,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/22/2006 08:23
Actions taken:
  • Remove hazard. Includes neutralizing a hazardous condition.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Kenyon Avenue, Kensington, CA 94707
Fire Department: El Cerrito Fd, CA 94530,  ID: 07040,  Incident #: 602313,  Station: 65,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Biological hazard, confirmed or suspected.
Alarm Time: 10/05/2006 12:36,  Arrival Time: 10/05/2006 12:36,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/05/2006 12:48
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Kenyon, Kensington, CA 94707
Fire Department: El Cerrito Fd, CA 94530,  ID: 07040,  Incident #: 602319,  Station: 65,  Shift/Platoon: A
Incident Type: Power line down. Excludes people trapped by downed power lines.
Alarm Time: 10/06/2006 08:41,  Arrival Time: 10/06/2006 08:44,  Controlled Time: 10/06/2006 08:47,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/06/2006 08:54
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: Arlington Avenue, Kensington, CA 94707
Fire Department: El Cerrito Fd, CA 94530,  ID: 07040,  Incident #: 602565,  Station: 65,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 11/10/2006 15:40,  Arrival Time: 11/10/2006 15:45,  Controlled Time: 11/10/2006 15:54,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/10/2006 19:02
Property Value: $1000000,  Property Loss: $100000,  Contents Value: $80000,  Contents Loss: $80000
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Bedroom - 5+ persons,  Heat Source: Cigarette,  Item First Ignited: Floor covering or rug/carpet/mat
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Abandoned or discarded materials or products)
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Square Feet: 900,  Stories with Damage: 1 Heavy
Location: Oak View Avenue, Kensington, CA 94707
Fire Department: El Cerrito Fd, CA 94530,  ID: 07040,  Incident #: 602706,  Station: 65,  Shift/Platoon: B
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 11/27/2006 13:03,  Arrival Time: 11/27/2006 13:12,  Controlled Time: 11/27/2006 13:53,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/27/2006 15:00
Property Value: $1500000,  Property Loss: $60000,  Contents Value: $80000,  Contents Loss: $10000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
  • Information, investigation, and enforcement, other.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Wall assembly,  Heat Source: Arcing,  Item First Ignited: Electrical wire, cable insulation
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
  • Unspecified short-circuit arc
  • Fire spread or control, other
  • Balloon construction
  • Lack of fire barrier walls or doors
Equipment Involved: Panelboard, switchboard, circuit breaker board,  Power: Electrical line voltage (>= 50 volts),  Portability: Stationary
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above, 1 Below,  Square Feet: 250,  Stories with Damage: 1 Significant
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Power: Battery Only
Location: Kingston Drive, Kensington, CA 94707
Fire Department: El Cerrito Fd, CA 94530,  ID: 07040,  Incident #: 602720,  Station: 65,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 11/28/2006 20:39,  Arrival Time: 11/28/2006 20:46,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/28/2006 21:06
Property Value: $800000,  Contents Value: $100000,  Contents Loss: $30
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.
  • Provide advanced life support (ALS).
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Bathroom, checkroom, lavatory, locker room,  Heat Source: Heat from powered equipment, other,  Item First Ignited: Electrical wire, cable insulation
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source (Electrical failure, malfunction, other)
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Square Feet: 2000
Location: Highland Boulevard, Kensington, CA 94707
Fire Department: El Cerrito Fd, CA 94530,  ID: 07040,  Incident #: 602762,  Station: 65,  Shift/Platoon: A
Incident Type: Special outside fire, other.
Alarm Time: 12/03/2006 19:44,  Arrival Time: 12/03/2006 19:46,  Controlled Time: 12/03/2006 19:46,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/03/2006 19:46
Action taken: Canceled en route.
Location: Arlington Court, Kensington, CA 94530
Fire Department: Richmond Fd, CA 94804,  ID: 07095,  Incident #: 601143,  Station: 68,  Shift/Platoon: B
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 02/10/2006 11:17,  Arrival Time: 02/10/2006 11:26,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/10/2006 11:26
Action taken: Canceled en route.
Location: Los Altos Drive, Kensington, CA 94707
Fire Department: Richmond Fd, CA 94804,  ID: 07095,  Incident #: 603105,  Station: 64,  Shift/Platoon: B
Incident Type: Fire
Alarm Time: 04/23/2006 10:31,  Arrival Time: 04/23/2006 10:40,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/23/2006 10:40
Action taken: Canceled en route.

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