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Refugio: Fire Incidents in 2006, Texas (TX)

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2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 43
  • Hazardous Condition: 17
  • Good Intent Call: 1

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

Incident types - Refugio

Incident types - Texas

Location: Hwy 77, Refugio, TX 78555
Fire Department: Rockport VFD, TX 78382,  ID: AD505,  Incident #: 209,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: D
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: 04/29/2006 16:15,  Arrival Time: 04/29/2006 17:00,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/29/2006 21:30
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 2
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: Alamo Street, Refugio, TN 78377
Fire Department: Carancahua VFD, TX ,  ID: NC404,  Incident #: 237
Incident Type: Cooking fire involving the contents of a cooking vessel without fire extension beyond the vessel.
Alarm Time: 04/29/2006 06:07,  Arrival Time: 04/29/2006 06:13,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/29/2006 06:20
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: Open area - outside
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Location: Commons 22 , Refugio, TX 78377
Fire Department: Refugio VFD, TX 78377,  ID: TT403,  Incident #: 600003
Incident Type: Cooking fire involving the contents of a cooking vessel without fire extension beyond the vessel.
Alarm Time: 01/08/2006 17:42,  Arrival Time: 01/08/2006 17:46,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/08/2006 17:52
Action taken: Salvage and overhaul.
Location: Unspecified, Refugio, TX 78377
Fire Department: Refugio VFD, TX 78377,  ID: TT403,  Incident #: 600004
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: 01/11/2006 11:48,  Arrival Time: 01/11/2006 11:54,  Controlled Time: 01/11/2006 11:59,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/11/2006 12:02
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Area Type: Rural/urban or suburban
Total Acres Burned: 1
Location: Unspecified, Refugio, TX 78377
Fire Department: Refugio VFD, TX 78377,  ID: TT403,  Incident #: 600005
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 01/12/2006 10:48,  Arrival Time: 01/12/2006 10:54,  Controlled Time: 01/12/2006 11:15,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/12/2006 11:15
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: Bedroom - < 5 persons,  Heat Source: Heat from powered equipment, other,  Item First Ignited: Multiple items first ignited
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 2 Above,  Square Feet: 1000,  Stories with Damage: 1 Minor
Location: Hwy 77, Refugio, TX 78377
Fire Department: Refugio VFD, TX 78377,  ID: TT403,  Incident #: 600009
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: 01/16/2006 15:40,  Arrival Time: 01/16/2006 16:00,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/16/2006 17:00
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Area Type: Rural, including farms >50 acres,  Wildland Fire Cause: Misuse of fire,  Ignition Factors: Heat source too close to combustibles.,  Heat Source: Heat spread from another fire, other
Total Acres Burned: 1
Location: Unspecified, Refugio, TX 78377
Fire Department: Refugio VFD, TX 78377,  ID: TT403,  Incident #: 600018
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: 01/31/2006 13:50,  Arrival Time: 01/31/2006 13:54,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/31/2006 14:11
Action taken: Hazardous materials spill control and confinement. Includes confining or diking hazardous materials.
Location: Thomas Street, Refugio, TX 78377
Fire Department: Refugio VFD, TX 78377,  ID: TT403,  Incident #: 600019
Incident Type: Gas leak (natural gas or LPG). Excludes gas odors with no source found.
Alarm Time: 02/01/2006 17:43,  Arrival Time: 02/01/2006 17:46,  Controlled Time: 02/01/2006 17:54,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/01/2006 17:55
Action taken: Hazardous materials spill control and confinement. Includes confining or diking hazardous materials.
Location: Unspecified, Refugio, TX 78377
Fire Department: Refugio VFD, TX 78377,  ID: TT403,  Incident #: 600020
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: 02/02/2006 12:30,  Arrival Time: 02/02/2006 13:05,  Controlled Time: 02/02/2006 16:15,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/02/2006 16:20
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Operational deficiency, other)
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Construction vehicles,  Make: Other Make
Location: Hwy 202, Refugio, TX 78377
Fire Department: Refugio VFD, TX 78377,  ID: TT403,  Incident #: 600021
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: 02/04/2006 20:05,  Arrival Time: 02/04/2006 20:12,  Controlled Time: 02/04/2006 20:18,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/04/2006 20:20
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
Location: Unspecified, Refugio, TX 78377
Fire Department: Refugio VFD, TX 78377,  ID: TT403,  Incident #: 600028
Incident Type: Gas leak (natural gas or LPG). Excludes gas odors with no source found.
Alarm Time: 02/21/2006 19:52,  Arrival Time: 02/21/2006 19:59,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/21/2006 21:37
Action taken: Standby.
Location: Third Street, Refugio, TX 78377
Fire Department: Refugio VFD, TX 78377,  ID: TT403,  Incident #: 600029
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: 02/23/2006 06:00,  Arrival Time: 02/23/2006 06:04,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/23/2006 06:40
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Ford,  License Plate: W94DTW TX,  VIN No: 1FALP52U25A158445
Location: Unspecified, Refugio, TX 78377
Fire Department: Refugio VFD, TX 78377,  ID: TT403,  Incident #: 600039
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: 03/09/2006 14:31,  Arrival Time: 03/09/2006 14:45,  Controlled Time: 03/09/2006 16:15,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/09/2006 16:30
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: Unspecified, Refugio, TX 78377
Fire Department: Refugio VFD, TX 78377,  ID: TT403,  Incident #: 600045
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 15:00,  Arrival Time: 03/17/2006 15:15,  Controlled Time: 03/17/2006 16:00,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/17/2006 16:12
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Area Type: Rural, including farms >50 acres,  Wildland Fire Cause: Incendiary
Total Acres Burned: 3
Location: Unspecified, Refugio, TX 78377
Fire Department: Refugio VFD, TX 78377,  ID: TT403,  Incident #: 600054
Incident Type: Gas leak (natural gas or LPG). Excludes gas odors with no source found.
Alarm Time: 03/26/2006 14:00,  Arrival Time: 03/26/2006 14:15,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/26/2006 15:00
Action taken: Standby.
Location: Unspecified, Refugio, TX 78377
Fire Department: Refugio VFD, TX 78377,  ID: TT403,  Incident #: 600057
Incident Type: Road freight or transport vehicle fire. Includes commercial freight hauling vehicles and contractor vans or trucks. Examples are moving trucks, plumber vans, and delivery trucks.
Alarm Time: 03/28/2006 05:58,  Arrival Time: 03/28/2006 06:16,  Controlled Time: 03/28/2006 08:55,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/28/2006 09:00
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Engine area, running gear, wheel area,  Heat Source: Heat, spark from friction,  Item First Ignited: Tire
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Trailer - camping, collapsible,  Make: Other Make,  Year: 2005,  License Plate: E985584 LA,  VIN No: 285652
Location: Alamo Street, Refugio, TX 78377
Fire Department: Refugio VFD, TX 78377,  ID: TT403,  Incident #: 600059
Incident Type: Gasoline or other flammable liquid spill (flash point below 100 degrees F at standard temperature and pressure (Class I)).
Alarm Time: 04/01/2006 09:56,  Arrival Time: 04/01/2006 09:59,  Controlled Time: 04/01/2006 10:14,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/01/2006 10:15
Action taken: Hazardous materials spill control and confinement. Includes confining or diking hazardous materials.
Location: Alamo Street, Refugio, TX 78377
Fire Department: Refugio VFD, TX 78377,  ID: TT403,  Incident #: 600060
Incident Type: Gasoline or other flammable liquid spill (flash point below 100 degrees F at standard temperature and pressure (Class I)).
Alarm Time: 04/02/2006 09:35,  Arrival Time: 04/02/2006 09:37,  Controlled Time: 04/02/2006 09:39,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/02/2006 09:40
Action taken: Canceled en route.
Location: Unspecified, Refugio, TX 78377
Fire Department: Refugio VFD, TX 78377,  ID: TT403,  Incident #: 600061
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: 04/03/2006 18:16,  Arrival Time: 04/03/2006 18:24,  Controlled Time: 04/03/2006 18:49,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/03/2006 18:50
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: Unspecified, Refugio, TX 78377
Fire Department: Refugio VFD, TX 78377,  ID: TT403,  Incident #: 600063
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: 04/06/2006 16:20,  Arrival Time: 04/06/2006 16:28,  Controlled Time: 04/06/2006 18:19,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/06/2006 18:20
Action taken: Provide manpower. Includes providing manpower to assist rescue/ambulance units lift patients or providing manpower to assist police.
Location: James, Refugio, TX 78377
Fire Department: Refugio VFD, TX 78377,  ID: TT403,  Incident #: 600065
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: 04/10/2006 17:01,  Arrival Time: 04/10/2006 17:04,  Controlled Time: 04/10/2006 18:09,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/10/2006 18:10
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Engine area, running gear, wheel area
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Ford,  Model: XLT RANGER,  Year: 1993,  License Plate: 3DFW43 TX,  VIN No: 1FTCR10A3PPA03994
Location: Unspecified, Refugio, TX 78377
Fire Department: Refugio VFD, TX 78377,  ID: TT403,  Incident #: 600067
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: 04/10/2006 20:57,  Arrival Time: 04/10/2006 21:02,  Controlled Time: 04/10/2006 23:23,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/10/2006 23:24
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Area Type: Urban -wildland interface area,  Wildland Fire Cause: Open/outdoor fire,  Ignition Factors: Misuse of material or product, other,  Heat Source: Hot ember or ash,  Equipment Involved In Ignition: Grill, hibachi, barbecue,  Buildings Involved: 1,  NFDRS Fuel Model at Origin: A: Annual Grasses.,  Person Responsible for Fire: Identified person caused fire,  Gender: Male,  Age: 55.00
Total Acres Burned: 2
Location: Alamo Street, Refugio, TX 78377
Fire Department: Refugio VFD, TX 78377,  ID: TT403,  Incident #: 600070
Incident Type: Cooking fire involving the contents of a cooking vessel without fire extension beyond the vessel.
Alarm Time: 04/19/2006 03:00,  Arrival Time: 04/19/2006 03:05,  Controlled Time: 04/19/2006 03:21,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/19/2006 03:22
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Unspecified, Refugio, TX 78377
Fire Department: Refugio VFD, TX 78377,  ID: TT403,  Incident #: 600071
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: 04/19/2006 11:00,  Arrival Time: 04/19/2006 11:03,  Controlled Time: 04/19/2006 11:14,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/19/2006 11:15
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Area Type: Rural/urban or suburban
Total Acres Burned: 2
Location: Unspecified, Refugio, TX 78377
Fire Department: Refugio VFD, TX 78377,  ID: TT403,  Incident #: 600074
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: 04/29/2006 15:32,  Arrival Time: 04/29/2006 15:50,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/29/2006 20:00
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Area Type: Rural, including farms >50 acres,  Ignition Factors: Electrical failure, malfunction, other,  Heat Source: Arcing,  Equipment Involved In Ignition: Electric meter, meter box,  NFDRS Fuel Model at Origin: A: Annual Grasses.,  Person Responsible for Fire: Fire not caused by person
Total Acres Burned: 1000
Location: Alamo Street, Refugio, TX 78377
Fire Department: Refugio VFD, TX 78377,  ID: TT403,  Incident #: 600076
Incident Type: Gasoline or other flammable liquid spill (flash point below 100 degrees F at standard temperature and pressure (Class I)).
Alarm Time: 05/07/2006 14:55,  Arrival Time: 05/07/2006 14:59,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/07/2006 15:15
Action taken: Hazardous materials spill control and confinement. Includes confining or diking hazardous materials.
Location: Unspecified, Refugio, TX 78377
Fire Department: Refugio VFD, TX 78377,  ID: TT403,  Incident #: 600082
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: 05/17/2006 17:40,  Arrival Time: 05/17/2006 18:00,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/17/2006 18:35
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: Engine area, running gear, wheel area,  Heat Source: Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition, but did not itself burn,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Chevrolet,  Year: 1997,  License Plate: 7BTD42 TX,  VIN No: 2GCEC19K5K1130175
Location: Unspecified, Refugio, TX 78377
Fire Department: Refugio VFD, TX 78377,  ID: TT403,  Incident #: 600082
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: 05/17/2006 17:40,  Arrival Time: 05/17/2006 18:02,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/17/2006 18:35
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Area Type: Rural, including farms >50 acres,  Wildland Fire Cause: Equipment,  Heat Source: Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
Total Acres Burned: 2
Location: Unspecified, Refugio, TX 78377
Fire Department: Refugio VFD, TX 78377,  ID: TT403,  Incident #: 600084
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: 05/23/2006 16:35,  Arrival Time: 05/23/2006 16:47,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/23/2006 17:40
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: James, Refugio, TX 78377
Fire Department: Refugio VFD, TX 78377,  ID: TT403,  Incident #: 600087
Incident Type: Gas leak (natural gas or LPG). Excludes gas odors with no source found.
Alarm Time: 05/29/2006 11:10,  Arrival Time: 05/29/2006 11:25,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/29/2006 11:40
Action taken: Hazardous materials spill control and confinement. Includes confining or diking hazardous materials.
Location: Alamo, Refugio, TX 78377
Fire Department: Refugio VFD, TX 78377,  ID: TT403,  Incident #: 600100
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: 06/13/2006 11:15,  Arrival Time: 06/13/2006 11:20,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/13/2006 11:40
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
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: Unintentional
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Pontiac,  License Plate: 756DPS TX,  VIN No: 1G2N615M6SM567645
Location: Unspecified, Refugio, TX 78377
Fire Department: Refugio VFD, TX 78377,  ID: TT403,  Incident #: 600104
Incident Type: Brush or brush-and-grass mixture fire. Includes ground fuels lying on or immediately above the ground such as duff, roots, dead leaves, fine dead wood, and downed logs.
Alarm Time: 06/17/2006 15:30,  Arrival Time: 06/17/2006 15:48,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/17/2006 15:59
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Area Type: Rural/urban or suburban
Total Acres Burned: 2
Location: Collins Road, Refugio, TX 78377
Fire Department: Refugio VFD, TX 78377,  ID: TT403,  Incident #: 600102
Incident Type: Brush or brush-and-grass mixture fire. Includes ground fuels lying on or immediately above the ground such as duff, roots, dead leaves, fine dead wood, and downed logs.
Alarm Time: 06/24/2006 15:00,  Arrival Time: 06/24/2006 15:10,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/24/2006 15:45
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Area Type: Rural, including farms >50 acres,  Wildland Fire Cause: Misuse of fire,  Ignition Factors: Outside/open fire for warming or cooking,  Heat Source: Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
Total Acres Burned: 2
Location: Alamo Street, Refugio, TX 78377
Fire Department: Refugio VFD, TX 78377,  ID: TT403,  Incident #: 600108
Incident Type: Gasoline or other flammable liquid spill (flash point below 100 degrees F at standard temperature and pressure (Class I)).
Alarm Time: 06/28/2006 02:40,  Arrival Time: 06/28/2006 02:45,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/28/2006 04:15
Action taken: Hazardous materials leak control and containment. Includes actions taken to keep a material within its container.
Released From: Outside of structure,  Population Density: Urban Center - Densely populated,  Area Affected: 10 Square Miles,  Cause of Release: Unintentional release,  Disposition: Released to private agency,  Actions Taken: Remove hazard or hazardous materials,  ,  ,  Factors Contributing To Release: Operational deficiency, other
Location: Vance Street, Refugio, TX 78377
Fire Department: Refugio VFD, TX 78377,  ID: TT403,  Incident #: 600111
Incident Type: Fire
Alarm Time: 06/29/2006 19:01,  Arrival Time: 06/29/2006 19:06,  Controlled Time: 06/29/2006 19:26,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/29/2006 20:25
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Laundry area, wash house (laundry),  Heat Source: Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment,  Item First Ignited: Box, carton, bag, basket, barrel
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
  • Heat source too close to combustibles.
  • Unattended or unsupervised person
  • Delayed detection of fire
Equipment Involved: Clothes dryer,  Brand: COMACO THRISTY FIFTY,  Model: 208 STRIPLE 1021,  Serial No: 69B5140110,  Power: Natural gas or other lighter than air gas,  Portability: Stationary
Location: Unspecified, Refugio, TX 78377
Fire Department: Refugio VFD, TX 78377,  ID: TT403,  Incident #: 600114
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: 07/05/2006 01:41,  Arrival Time: 07/05/2006 01:47,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/05/2006 02:30
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Engine area, running gear, wheel area
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Age was a factor)
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Oldsmobile,  Year: 1984,  License Plate: J03YTT TX,  VIN No: 1961003881461054
Location: Depot Street, Refugio, TX 78377
Fire Department: Refugio VFD, TX 78377,  ID: TT403,  Incident #: 600124
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: 07/21/2006 16:34,  Arrival Time: 07/21/2006 16:38,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/21/2006 16:48
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Engine area, running gear, wheel area
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Chevrolet,  Model: CSA 4000A,  Year: 1995,  License Plate: V22CKN TX,  VIN No: 1G1LD55M45SY24875
Location: Unspecified, Refugio, TX 78377
Fire Department: Refugio VFD, TX 78377,  ID: TT403,  Incident #: 600125
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: 07/25/2006 15:33,  Arrival Time: 07/25/2006 15:38,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/25/2006 16:01
Action taken: Actions taken, other.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Engine area, running gear, wheel area,  Heat Source: Molten, hot material
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Operational deficiency, other)
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Trailer - semi, designed for freight,  Make: Other Make,  License Plate: Z92552 TX
Location: Unspecified, Refugio, TX 78377
Fire Department: Refugio VFD, TX 78377,  ID: TT403,  Incident #: 600130
Incident Type: Fire
Alarm Time: 08/03/2006 15:00,  Arrival Time: 08/03/2006 15:35,  Controlled Time: 08/03/2006 17:25,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/03/2006 17:30
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: Swift Street 320 , Refugio, TX 78377
Fire Department: Refugio VFD, TX 78377,  ID: TT403,  Incident #: 600131
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 08/04/2006 17:18,  Arrival Time: 08/04/2006 17:26,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/04/2006 17:53
Property Loss: $3000,  Contents Loss: $1000
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
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 (Unattended or unsupervised person)
Equipment Involved: Range with or without oven, cooking surface,  Brand: NUMERO DE SEAR,  Model: YF31576556,  Year: 2003,  Serial No: 79061751104,  Power: Electrical line voltage (>= 50 volts),  Portability: Portable
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 2 Above,  Length: 40,  Width: 20,  Stories with Damage: 1 Minor
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Power: Hardwire Only,  Operation: Operated,  Effectiveness: Alerted Occupants
Location: Unspecified, Refugio, TX 78377
Fire Department: Refugio VFD, TX 78377,  ID: TT403,  Incident #: 600133
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: 08/16/2006 12:19,  Arrival Time: 08/16/2006 12:24,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/16/2006 13:00
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Area Type: Rural/urban or suburban
Total Acres Burned: 2
Location: Unspecified, Refugio, TX 78377
Fire Department: Refugio VFD, TX 78377,  ID: TT403,  Incident #: 600136
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: 08/20/2006 16:04,  Arrival Time: 08/20/2006 16:11,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/20/2006 16:24
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Area Type: Rural/urban or suburban
Total Acres Burned: 1
Location: Unspecified, Refugio, TX 78377
Fire Department: Refugio VFD, TX 78377,  ID: TT403,  Incident #: 600138
Incident Type: Road freight or transport vehicle fire. Includes commercial freight hauling vehicles and contractor vans or trucks. Examples are moving trucks, plumber vans, and delivery trucks.
Alarm Time: 08/22/2006 06:35,  Arrival Time: 08/22/2006 06:50,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/22/2006 08:30
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Engine area, running gear, wheel area,  Heat Source: Hot or smoldering object, other,  Item First Ignited: Tire
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Mobile Property Involved: Not involved in ignition, but burned
Location: Unspecified, Refugio, TX 78377
Fire Department: Refugio VFD, TX 78377,  ID: TT403,  Incident #: 600145
Incident Type: Brush or brush-and-grass mixture fire. Includes ground fuels lying on or immediately above the ground such as duff, roots, dead leaves, fine dead wood, and downed logs.
Alarm Time: 09/02/2006 16:00,  Arrival Time: 09/02/2006 16:15,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/02/2006 17:30
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Area Type: Urban -wildland interface area
Total Acres Burned: 5
Location: Fairground Street, Refugio, TX 78377
Fire Department: Refugio VFD, TX 78377,  ID: TT403,  Incident #: 600148
Incident Type: Outside rubbish fire, other.
Alarm Time: 09/07/2006 17:42,  Arrival Time: 09/07/2006 17:48,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/07/2006 18:25
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Construction/renovation area,  Heat Source: Sunlight
Cause of Ignition: Act of nature
  • Abandoned or discarded materials or products
  • Natural condition, other
Location: Fairground Street, Refugio, TX 78377
Fire Department: Refugio VFD, TX 78377,  ID: TT403,  Incident #: 600148
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 09/07/2006 17:42,  Arrival Time: 09/07/2006 17:48,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/07/2006 18:25
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Structural area, other,  Heat Source: Sunlight,  Item First Ignited: Structural component or finish, other, (Exposure fire)
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 2 Above,  Length: 60,  Width: 40,  Stories with Damage: 1 Minor
Location: Unspecified, Refugio, TX 78377
Fire Department: Refugio VFD, TX 78377,  ID: TT403,  Incident #: 600153
Incident Type: Natural vegetation fire, other.
Alarm Time: 09/16/2006 10:30,  Arrival Time: 09/16/2006 10:48,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/16/2006 11:30
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Cargo/trunk area - all vehicles,  Heat Source: Radiated heat from another fire,  Item First Ignited: Tire
Cause of Ignition: Act of nature (Worn out)
Location: Alamo Street, Refugio, TX 78377
Fire Department: Refugio VFD, TX 78377,  ID: TT403,  Incident #: 600169
Incident Type: Gasoline or other flammable liquid spill (flash point below 100 degrees F at standard temperature and pressure (Class I)).
Alarm Time: 10/12/2006 20:05,  Arrival Time: 10/12/2006 20:10,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/12/2006 21:00
Action taken: Remove hazard. Includes neutralizing a hazardous condition.
Location: Unspecified, Refugio, TX 78377
Fire Department: Refugio VFD, TX 78377,  ID: TT403,  Incident #: 600176
Incident Type: Gas leak (natural gas or LPG). Excludes gas odors with no source found.
Alarm Time: 10/31/2006 00:43,  Arrival Time: 10/31/2006 15:48,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/31/2006 17:20
Action taken: Hazardous condition, other.
Location: Hwy 774 & 77 St, Refugio, TX 78377
Fire Department: Refugio VFD, TX 78377,  ID: TT403,  Incident #: 600181
Incident Type: Gasoline or other flammable liquid spill (flash point below 100 degrees F at standard temperature and pressure (Class I)).
Alarm Time: 11/14/2006 18:01,  Arrival Time: 11/14/2006 18:07,  Controlled Time: 11/14/2006 18:59,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/14/2006 19:00
Action taken: Remove hazard. Includes neutralizing a hazardous condition.
Location: Unspecified, Refugio, TX 78377
Fire Department: Refugio VFD, TX 78377,  ID: TT403,  Incident #: 600182
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 13:55,  Arrival Time: 11/15/2006 14:09,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/15/2006 16:15
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Area Type: Rural, including farms >50 acres
Total Acres Burned: 4
Location: Unspecified, Refugio, TX 78377
Fire Department: Refugio VFD, TX 78377,  ID: TT403,  Incident #: 600184
Incident Type: Gasoline or other flammable liquid spill (flash point below 100 degrees F at standard temperature and pressure (Class I)).
Alarm Time: 11/18/2006 13:30,  Arrival Time: 11/18/2006 13:33,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/18/2006 13:40
Action taken: Remove hazard. Includes neutralizing a hazardous condition.
Location: Unspecified, Refugio, TX 78377
Fire Department: Refugio VFD, TX 78377,  ID: TT403,  Incident #: 600185
Incident Type: Gasoline or other flammable liquid spill (flash point below 100 degrees F at standard temperature and pressure (Class I)).
Alarm Time: 11/19/2006 19:50,  Arrival Time: 11/19/2006 19:53,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/19/2006 20:00
Action taken: Remove hazard. Includes neutralizing a hazardous condition.
Location: Unspecified, Refugio, TX 78377
Fire Department: Refugio VFD, TX 78377,  ID: TT403,  Incident #: 600186
Incident Type: Gasoline or other flammable liquid spill (flash point below 100 degrees F at standard temperature and pressure (Class I)).
Alarm Time: 11/21/2006 15:13,  Arrival Time: 11/21/2006 15:25,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/21/2006 15:55
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Actions taken, other.
Released From: Outside of structure,  Population Density: Rural - Scattered small communities and farms,  Area Affected: 50 Square Feet,  Cause of Release: Unintentional release,  Disposition: Released to state agency,  Factors Contributing To Release: Inadequate control of hazardous materials
Location: Unspecified, Refugio, TX 78377
Fire Department: Refugio VFD, TX 78377,  ID: TT403,  Incident #: 600186
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: 11/21/2006 15:13,  Arrival Time: 11/21/2006 15:25,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/21/2006 15:55
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Area Type: Rural, including farms >50 acres,  Ignition Factors: Flammable liquid used to kindle fire,  NFDRS Fuel Model at Origin: A: Annual Grasses.,  Person Responsible for Fire: Identified person caused fire,  Gender: Male,  Age: 6
Total Acres Burned: 5
Location: Unspecified, Refugio, TX 78377
Fire Department: Refugio VFD, TX 78377,  ID: TT403,  Incident #: 600187
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: 11/25/2006 10:02,  Arrival Time: 11/25/2006 10:14,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/25/2006 11:15
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Area Type: Rural, including farms >50 acres
Total Acres Burned: 2
Location: Unspecified, Refugio, TX 78377
Fire Department: Refugio VFD, TX 78377,  ID: TT403,  Incident #: 600193
Incident Type: Brush or brush-and-grass mixture fire. Includes ground fuels lying on or immediately above the ground such as duff, roots, dead leaves, fine dead wood, and downed logs.
Alarm Time: 12/03/2006 13:25,  Arrival Time: 12/03/2006 13:48,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/03/2006 17:56
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Area Type: Rural, including farms >50 acres
Total Acres Burned: 2
Location: Alamo Street, Refugio, TX 78377
Fire Department: Refugio VFD, TX 78377,  ID: TT403,  Incident #: 600196
Incident Type: Fire
Alarm Time: 12/11/2006 13:27,  Arrival Time: 12/11/2006 13:30,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/11/2006 13:50
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: Oak 774 Street, Refugio, TX 78377
Fire Department: Refugio VFD, TX 78377,  ID: TT403,  Incident #: 600198
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: 12/17/2006 16:53,  Arrival Time: 12/17/2006 16:59,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/17/2006 17:30
Action taken: Provide equipment, where equipment is used by another agency.
Location: Bailey Street, Refugio, TX 78377
Fire Department: Refugio VFD, TX 78377,  ID: TT403,  Incident #: 600204
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 12/23/2006 07:50,  Arrival Time: 12/23/2006 07:57,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/23/2006 08:30
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Attic: vacant, crawl space above top story, cupola,  Heat Source: Arcing,  Item First Ignited: Structural member or framing
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
  • Short circuit arc from defective, worn insulation
  • Delayed detection of fire
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above,  Length: 40,  Width: 50,  Stories with Damage: 1 Minor
Location: Unspecified, Refugio, TX 78377
Fire Department: Refugio VFD, TX 78377,  ID: TT403,  Incident #: 600205
Incident Type: Authorized controlled burning. Includes fires that are agricultural in nature and managed by the property owner. Excludes unauthorized controlled burning and prescribed fires.
Alarm Time: 12/26/2006 13:40,  Arrival Time: 12/26/2006 14:00,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/26/2006 14:30
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.

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