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2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 43
  • Hazardous Condition: 15

Incident types - Sterling

Incident types - Michigan

Location: M-76, Sterling, MI 48659
Fire Department: Sterling Area FD, 5878 Sterling PO Box 168, Sterling, MI 48659,  Phone: (989) 654-2444,  ID: 00601,  Incident #: 6-021
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: 01/20/2006 23:12,  Arrival Time: 01/20/2006 23:24,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/21/2006 00:04
Property Loss: $25000
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
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Mazda,  Model: RX 8
Location: Maple Ridge Road, Sterling, MI 48659
Fire Department: Sterling Area FD, 5878 Sterling PO Box 168, Sterling, MI 48659,  Phone: (989) 654-2444,  ID: 00601,  Incident #: 6-022
Incident Type: Power line down. Excludes people trapped by downed power lines.
Alarm Time: 01/21/2006 03:43,  Arrival Time: 01/21/2006 04:18,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/21/2006 04:30
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: State Street, Sterling, MI 48659
Fire Department: Sterling Area FD, 5878 Sterling PO Box 168, Sterling, MI 48659,  Phone: (989) 654-2444,  ID: 00601,  Incident #: 35
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 02/09/2006 16:44,  Arrival Time: 02/09/2006 16:49,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/09/2006 17:17
Property Loss: $1000
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: Ceiling & floor assembly, crawl space b/t stories,  Heat Source: Hot or smoldering object, other,  Item First Ignited: Magazine, newspaper, writing paper
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
  • Heat source too close to combustibles.
  • Unattended or unsupervised person
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above,  Square Feet: 48,  Stories with Damage: 1 Minor
Location: Cherrry Street, Sterling, MI 48659
Fire Department: Sterling Area FD, 5878 Sterling PO Box 168, Sterling, MI 48659,  Phone: (989) 654-2444,  ID: 00601,  Incident #: 6-047
Incident Type: Power line down. Excludes people trapped by downed power lines.
Alarm Time: 02/16/2006 18:00,  Arrival Time: 02/16/2006 18:05,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/16/2006 18:05
Actions taken:
  • Remove hazard. Includes neutralizing a hazardous condition.
  • Refer to proper authority. Includes turnover of incidents to other authorities or agencies such as the police.
Location: Spencer Road, Sterling, MI 48659
Fire Department: Sterling Area FD, 5878 Sterling PO Box 168, Sterling, MI 48659,  Phone: (989) 654-2444,  ID: 00601,  Incident #: 6-052
Incident Type: Overheated motor or wiring.
Alarm Time: 02/16/2006 19:24,  Arrival Time: 02/16/2006 19:41,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/16/2006 19:50
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Ellison Road, Sterling, MI 48659
Fire Department: Sterling Area FD, 5878 Sterling PO Box 168, Sterling, MI 48659,  Phone: (989) 654-2444,  ID: 00601,  Incident #: 6-060
Incident Type: Arcing, shorted electrical equipment.
Alarm Time: 02/16/2006 20:55,  Arrival Time: 02/16/2006 21:05,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/16/2006 21:35
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: Brennan Road, Sterling, MI 48659
Fire Department: Sterling Area FD, 5878 Sterling PO Box 168, Sterling, MI 48659,  Phone: (989) 654-2444,  ID: 00601,  Incident #: 6-067
Incident Type: Power line down. Excludes people trapped by downed power lines.
Alarm Time: 02/16/2006 21:21,  Arrival Time: 02/16/2006 21:46,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/16/2006 23:11
Actions taken:
  • Evacuate area. Removal of civilians from an area determined to be hazardous.
  • Refer to proper authority. Includes turnover of incidents to other authorities or agencies such as the police.
Location: Lucas Road, Sterling, MI 48659
Fire Department: Sterling Area FD, 5878 Sterling PO Box 168, Sterling, MI 48659,  Phone: (989) 654-2444,  ID: 00601,  Incident #: 6-111
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: 03/01/2006 18:43,  Arrival Time: 03/01/2006 18:55,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/01/2006 19:42
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: 5
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Intentional
Location: I-75 Expressway, Sterling, MI 48659
Fire Department: Sterling Area FD, 5878 Sterling PO Box 168, Sterling, MI 48659,  Phone: (989) 654-2444,  ID: 00601,  Incident #: 6-115
Incident Type: Gasoline or other flammable liquid spill (flash point below 100 degrees F at standard temperature and pressure (Class I)).
Alarm Time: 03/03/2006 02:14,  Arrival Time: 03/03/2006 02:30,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/03/2006 04:00
Actions taken:
  • Hazardous materials leak control and containment. Includes actions taken to keep a material within its container.
  • Establish safe area. Includes isolating the area affected by denying entry to unprotected persons and establishing hazard control zones (hot, warm, cold).
  • Refer to proper authority. Includes turnover of incidents to other authorities or agencies such as the police.
Location: Sterling Road, Sterling, MI 48659
Fire Department: Sterling Area FD, 5878 Sterling PO Box 168, Sterling, MI 48659,  Phone: (989) 654-2444,  ID: 00601,  Incident #: 6-127
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 03/15/2006 00:35,  Arrival Time: 03/15/2006 00:41,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/15/2006 05:19
Property Loss: $60000,  Contents Loss: $5000
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Acres Burned #: < 1
  • High wind
  • Flammable liquid or gas spilled
  • Roof collapse
  • Floor collapse
  • Flammable/combustible liquid hazard
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 2 Above, 1 Below,  Length: 57,  Width: 48,  Stories with Damage: 3 Extreme
Location: Maple Ridge Road, Sterling, MI 48659
Fire Department: Sterling Area FD, 5878 Sterling PO Box 168, Sterling, MI 48659,  Phone: (989) 654-2444,  ID: 00601,  Incident #: 6-128
Incident Type: Power line down. Excludes people trapped by downed power lines.
Alarm Time: 03/15/2006 08:32,  Arrival Time: 03/15/2006 08:44,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/15/2006 08:46
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: Sterling Road, Sterling, MI 48659
Fire Department: Sterling Area FD, 5878 Sterling PO Box 168, Sterling, MI 48659,  Phone: (989) 654-2444,  ID: 00601,  Incident #: 6-129
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 03/15/2006 09:35,  Arrival Time: 03/15/2006 09:50,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/15/2006 10:34
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Roof surface: exterior,  Heat Source: Hot ember or ash,  Item First Ignited: Structural member or framing
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Rekindle)
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 2 Above, 1 Below,  Square Feet: 2400
Location: M-76, Sterling, MI 48659
Fire Department: Sterling Area FD, 5878 Sterling PO Box 168, Sterling, MI 48659,  Phone: (989) 654-2444,  ID: 00601,  Incident #: 6-130
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: 03/16/2006 11:48,  Arrival Time: 03/16/2006 12:02,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/16/2006 12:22
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: 2
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass, (High wind)
Location: Dobler Road, Sterling, MI 48659
Fire Department: Sterling Area FD, 5878 Sterling PO Box 168, Sterling, MI 48659,  Phone: (989) 654-2444,  ID: 00601,  Incident #: 6-133
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: 03/19/2006 17:21,  Arrival Time: 03/19/2006 17:40,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/19/2006 18:26
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: 5
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Hot ember or ash,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
  • High wind
  • Unattended or unsupervised person
Location: Main Street, Sterling, MI 48659
Fire Department: Sterling Area FD, 5878 Sterling PO Box 168, Sterling, MI 48659,  Phone: (989) 654-2444,  ID: 00601,  Incident #: 6-136
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 03/19/2006 20:59,  Arrival Time: 03/19/2006 21:14,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/19/2006 23:53
Property Loss: $80000,  Contents Loss: $30000
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Item First Ignited: Interior wall covering excluding drapes, etc.
Cause of Ignition: Cause under investigation
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 2 Above, 1 Below,  Length: 80,  Width: 50,  Stories with Damage: 3 Extreme
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Operation: Operated,  Effectiveness: No occupants
Location: M-76, Sterling, MI 48659
Fire Department: Sterling Area FD, 5878 Sterling PO Box 168, Sterling, MI 48659,  Phone: (989) 654-2444,  ID: 00601,  Incident #: 6-138
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: 03/20/2006 15:17,  Arrival Time: 03/20/2006 15:30,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/20/2006 15:47
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Railroad right of way: on or near,  Heat Source: Heat, spark from friction,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Location: Bernard Road, Sterling, MI 48659
Fire Department: Sterling Area FD, 5878 Sterling PO Box 168, Sterling, MI 48659,  Phone: (989) 654-2444,  ID: 00601,  Incident #: 6-143
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: 03/21/2006 14:44,  Arrival Time: 03/21/2006 15:02,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/21/2006 15:54
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Hot ember or ash,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
  • High wind
  • Outside/open fire for debris or waste disposal
Location: Stewart Road, Sterling, MI 48659
Fire Department: Sterling Area FD, 5878 Sterling PO Box 168, Sterling, MI 48659,  Phone: (989) 654-2444,  ID: 00601,  Incident #: 6-146
Incident Type: Chimney or flue fire originating in and confined to a chimney or flue.
Alarm Time: 03/25/2006 22:26,  Arrival Time: 03/25/2006 22:33,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/26/2006 00:43
Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: bourgeouis Road, Sterling, MI 48659
Fire Department: Sterling Area FD, 5878 Sterling PO Box 168, Sterling, MI 48659,  Phone: (989) 654-2444,  ID: 00601,  Incident #: 6-153
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: 03/27/2006 16:47,  Arrival Time: 03/27/2006 17:08,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/27/2006 18:12
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: 15
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Flame/torch used for lighting,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Intentional (High wind)
Location: Reed, Sterling, MI 48659
Fire Department: Sterling Area FD, 5878 Sterling PO Box 168, Sterling, MI 48659,  Phone: (989) 654-2444,  ID: 00601,  Incident #: 6-174
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: 04/10/2006 19:46,  Arrival Time: 04/10/2006 20:06,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/10/2006 21:32
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: 2
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Match,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Intentional (Agriculture or land management burns)
Location: I-75 Expressway, Sterling, MI 48659
Fire Department: Sterling Area FD, 5878 Sterling PO Box 168, Sterling, MI 48659,  Phone: (989) 654-2444,  ID: 00601,  Incident #: 6-179
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: 04/11/2006 22:03,  Arrival Time: 04/11/2006 22:13,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/11/2006 22:26
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Highway, parking lot, street: on or near,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Location: Townline Road, Sterling, MI 48659
Fire Department: Sterling Area FD, 5878 Sterling PO Box 168, Sterling, MI 48659,  Phone: (989) 654-2444,  ID: 00601,  Incident #: 6-185
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: 04/17/2006 21:23,  Arrival Time: 04/17/2006 21:44,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/17/2006 21:51
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Match,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Intentional
Location: Kocot Road, Sterling, MI 48659
Fire Department: Sterling Area FD, 5878 Sterling PO Box 168, Sterling, MI 48659,  Phone: (989) 654-2444,  ID: 00601,  Incident #: 6-195
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: 04/29/2006 17:46,  Arrival Time: 04/29/2006 17:56,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/29/2006 19:03
Property Loss: $2000,  Contents Loss: $500
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Wildland, woods,  Heat Source: Hot ember or ash,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
  • Fire spread or control, other
  • Unattended or unsupervised person
Location: Dobler Road, Sterling, MI 48659
Fire Department: Sterling Area FD, 5878 Sterling PO Box 168, Sterling, MI 48659,  Phone: (989) 654-2444,  ID: 00601,  Incident #: 6-204
Incident Type: Gas leak (natural gas or LPG). Excludes gas odors with no source found.
Alarm Time: 05/02/2006 16:31,  Arrival Time: 05/02/2006 16:38,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/02/2006 17:22
Action taken: Hazardous materials leak control and containment. Includes actions taken to keep a material within its container.
Location: Unspecified, Sterling, MI 48659
Fire Department: Sterling Area FD, 5878 Sterling PO Box 168, Sterling, MI 48659,  Phone: (989) 654-2444,  ID: 00601,  Incident #: 6-210
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: 05/04/2006 13:44,  Arrival Time: 05/04/2006 13:58,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/04/2006 20:55
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: 9
Area of Origin: Wildland, woods,  Heat Source: Hot ember or ash,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source (Automatic control failure)
Location: Lagrant Road, Sterling, MI 48659
Fire Department: Sterling Area FD, 5878 Sterling PO Box 168, Sterling, MI 48659,  Phone: (989) 654-2444,  ID: 00601,  Incident #: 6-215
Incident Type: Outside rubbish, trash, or waste fire. Excludes outside rubbish fires in a container or receptacle.
Alarm Time: 05/08/2006 21:50,  Arrival Time: 05/08/2006 22:10,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/08/2006 22:28
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: Sterling Road, Sterling, MI 48659
Fire Department: Sterling Area FD, 5878 Sterling PO Box 168, Sterling, MI 48659,  Phone: (989) 654-2444,  ID: 00601,  Incident #: 6-216
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: 05/09/2006 19:13,  Arrival Time: 05/09/2006 19:31,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/09/2006 21:47
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: 5
Area of Origin: Wildland, woods,  Item First Ignited: Heavy vegetation - not crop, including trees
Location: Kocot Road, Sterling, MI 48659
Fire Department: Sterling Area FD, 5878 Sterling PO Box 168, Sterling, MI 48659,  Phone: (989) 654-2444,  ID: 00601,  Incident #: 6-219
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: 05/12/2006 13:16,  Arrival Time: 05/12/2006 13:30,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/12/2006 14:12
Property Loss: $1000,  Contents Loss: $500
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Highway, parking lot, street: on or near,  Item First Ignited: Electrical wire, cable insulation
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Buick,  Model: Century,  Year: 1991,  License Plate: ZWY 607 MI,  VIN No: unreadable
Location: Klein Road, Sterling, MI 48659
Fire Department: Sterling Area FD, 5878 Sterling PO Box 168, Sterling, MI 48659,  Phone: (989) 654-2444,  ID: 00601,  Incident #: 6-230
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: 05/20/2006 14:50,  Arrival Time: 05/20/2006 15:02,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/20/2006 15:13
Property Loss: $800
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Engine area, running gear, wheel area
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Home, garden vehicle,  Make: White
Location: Gaslight Trail, Sterling, MI 48659
Fire Department: Sterling Area FD, 5878 Sterling PO Box 168, Sterling, MI 48659,  Phone: (989) 654-2444,  ID: 00601,  Incident #: 6-231
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: 05/20/2006 14:50,  Arrival Time: 05/20/2006 15:02,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/20/2006 15:13
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Molten, hot material,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Cutting, welding too close to combustible)
Location: M-76, Sterling, MI 48659
Fire Department: Sterling Area FD, 5878 Sterling PO Box 168, Sterling, MI 48659,  Phone: (989) 654-2444,  ID: 00601,  Incident #: 6-233
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: 05/22/2006 23:15,  Arrival Time: 05/22/2006 23:23,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/23/2006 00:14
Property Loss: $8000,  Contents Loss: $500
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Engine area, running gear, wheel area,  Heat Source: Heat from powered equipment, other,  Item First Ignited: Flammable liquid/gas - in/from engine or burner
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
  • Collision, knock down, run over, turn over
  • Possibly impaired by alcohol or drugs
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger road vehicle, other,  Make: Ford,  Model: F 250,  License Plate: 0422 JN MI
Location: Sterling Road, Sterling, MI 48659
Fire Department: Sterling Area FD, 5878 Sterling PO Box 168, Sterling, MI 48659,  Phone: (989) 654-2444,  ID: 00601,  Incident #: 6-255
Incident Type: Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other.
Alarm Time: 06/11/2006 16:08,  Arrival Time: 06/11/2006 16:21,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/11/2006 16:38
Property Loss: $50
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: Tire
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source (Worn out)
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Home, garden vehicle,  Make: White
Location: Melita Road, Sterling, MI 48659
Fire Department: Sterling Area FD, 5878 Sterling PO Box 168, Sterling, MI 48659,  Phone: (989) 654-2444,  ID: 00601,  Incident #: 6-264
Incident Type: Power line down. Excludes people trapped by downed power lines.
Alarm Time: 06/18/2006 12:15,  Arrival Time: 06/18/2006 12:35,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/18/2006 12:39
Action taken: Refer to proper authority. Includes turnover of incidents to other authorities or agencies such as the police.
Location: Moores Junction Road, Sterling, MI 48659
Fire Department: Sterling Area FD, 5878 Sterling PO Box 168, Sterling, MI 48659,  Phone: (989) 654-2444,  ID: 00601,  Incident #: 6-271
Incident Type: Power line down. Excludes people trapped by downed power lines.
Alarm Time: 06/28/2006 13:14,  Arrival Time: 06/28/2006 13:26,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/28/2006 16:35
Actions taken:
  • Control traffic. Includes setting up barricades and directing traffic.
  • Notify other agencies. Includes notifications of utility companies, property owners, and the like.
Location: Marilyn Road, Sterling, MI 48659
Fire Department: Sterling Area FD, 5878 Sterling PO Box 168, Sterling, MI 48659,  Phone: (989) 654-2444,  ID: 00601,  Incident #: 6-281
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 07/04/2006 14:27,  Arrival Time: 07/04/2006 14:44,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/04/2006 15:32
Property Loss: $200,  Contents Loss: $30
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Bathroom, checkroom, lavatory, locker room,  Heat Source: Hot ember or ash,  Item First Ignited: Linen
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
  • Misuse of material or product, other
  • Unattended or unsupervised person
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above,  Length: 80,  Width: 26
Location: Deep River Road, Sterling, MI 48659
Fire Department: Sterling Area FD, 5878 Sterling PO Box 168, Sterling, MI 48659,  Phone: (989) 654-2444,  ID: 00601,  Incident #: 6-288
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 07/09/2006 20:41,  Arrival Time: 07/09/2006 20:54,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/09/2006 21:42
Property Loss: $5000,  Contents Loss: $500
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Attic: vacant, crawl space above top story, cupola,  Heat Source: Lightning,  Item First Ignited: Insulation within structural area
Cause of Ignition: Act of nature (Storm)
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 2 Above, 1 Below,  Length: 70,  Width: 50,  Stories with Damage: 1 Minor
Location: Saunders Road, Sterling, MI 48659
Fire Department: Sterling Area FD, 5878 Sterling PO Box 168, Sterling, MI 48659,  Phone: (989) 654-2444,  ID: 00601,  Incident #: 6-289
Incident Type: Outside rubbish, trash, or waste fire. Excludes outside rubbish fires in a container or receptacle.
Alarm Time: 07/10/2006 17:56,  Arrival Time: 07/10/2006 18:14,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/10/2006 19:04
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Refer to proper authority. Includes turnover of incidents to other authorities or agencies such as the police.
Location: M/76, Sterling, MI 48659
Fire Department: Sterling Area FD, 5878 Sterling PO Box 168, Sterling, MI 48659,  Phone: (989) 654-2444,  ID: 00601,  Incident #: 6-297
Incident Type: Power line down. Excludes people trapped by downed power lines.
Alarm Time: 07/17/2006 19:00,  Arrival Time: 07/17/2006 19:49,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/17/2006 19:49
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Lagrant, Sterling, MI 48659
Fire Department: Sterling Area FD, 5878 Sterling PO Box 168, Sterling, MI 48659,  Phone: (989) 654-2444,  ID: 00601,  Incident #: 6-305
Incident Type: Power line down. Excludes people trapped by downed power lines.
Alarm Time: 07/17/2006 23:22,  Arrival Time: 07/17/2006 23:35,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/17/2006 23:48
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: Kocot, Sterling, MI 48659
Fire Department: Sterling Area FD, 5878 Sterling PO Box 168, Sterling, MI 48659,  Phone: (989) 654-2444,  ID: 00601,  Incident #: 6312
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: 07/22/2006 16:31,  Arrival Time: 07/22/2006 16:40,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/22/2006 16:59
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Hot ember or ash,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Location: Melita Road, Sterling, MI 48659
Fire Department: Sterling Area FD, 5878 Sterling PO Box 168, Sterling, MI 48659,  Phone: (989) 654-2444,  ID: 00601,  Incident #: 6-323
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 07/28/2006 19:27,  Arrival Time: 07/28/2006 19:35,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/28/2006 20:02
Property Loss: $3000,  Contents Loss: $500
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Vehicle storage area,  Heat Source: Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment,  Item First Ignited: Liquids, piping, filters, other
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
  • Equipment unattended
  • Unattended or unsupervised person
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above,  Length: 24,  Width: 20,  Stories with Damage: 1 Minor
Location: Reed Road, Sterling, MI 48659
Fire Department: Sterling Area FD, 5878 Sterling PO Box 168, Sterling, MI 48659,  Phone: (989) 654-2444,  ID: 00601,  Incident #: 6-328
Incident Type: Cultivated grain or crop fire. Includes fires involving corn, wheat, soybeans, rice, and other plants before harvest.
Alarm Time: 07/31/2006 15:51,  Arrival Time: 07/31/2006 16:07,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/31/2006 18:11
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: 20
Area of Origin: Engine area, running gear, wheel area,  Heat Source: Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment,  Item First Ignited: Agricultural crop, including fruits and vegetables
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source (Mechanical failure, malfunction, other)
Location: Gaslight Trail, Sterling, MI 48659
Fire Department: Sterling Area FD, 5878 Sterling PO Box 168, Sterling, MI 48659,  Phone: (989) 654-2444,  ID: 00601,  Incident #: 6-334
Incident Type: Carbon monoxide incident. Excludes incidents with nothing found.
Alarm Time: 08/08/2006 12:15,  Arrival Time: 08/08/2006 12:27,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/08/2006 12:57
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: State Street, Sterling, MI 48659
Fire Department: Sterling Area FD, 5878 Sterling PO Box 168, Sterling, MI 48659,  Phone: (989) 654-2444,  ID: 00601,  Incident #: 6-335
Incident Type: Power line down. Excludes people trapped by downed power lines.
Alarm Time: 08/09/2006 10:16,  Arrival Time: 08/09/2006 10:31,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/09/2006 10:42
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: I-75 Expressway, Sterling, MI 48659
Fire Department: Sterling Area FD, 5878 Sterling PO Box 168, Sterling, MI 48659,  Phone: (989) 654-2444,  ID: 00601,  Incident #: 6-339
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 08/11/2006 02:17,  Arrival Time: 08/11/2006 02:35,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/11/2006 03:23
Property Loss: $50000,  Contents Loss: $1000
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: Vacant and unsecured,  Stories: 2 Above, 1 Below,  Length: 36,  Width: 24,  Stories with Damage: 2 Extreme
Location: Husak, Sterling, MI 48659
Fire Department: Sterling Area FD, 5878 Sterling PO Box 168, Sterling, MI 48659,  Phone: (989) 654-2444,  ID: 00601,  Incident #: 6-340
Incident Type: Cultivated grain or crop fire. Includes fires involving corn, wheat, soybeans, rice, and other plants before harvest.
Alarm Time: 08/11/2006 15:12,  Arrival Time: 08/11/2006 15:27,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/11/2006 16:39
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: 20
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Item First Ignited: Agricultural crop, including fruits and vegetables
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Location: School, Sterling, MI 48659
Fire Department: Sterling Area FD, 5878 Sterling PO Box 168, Sterling, MI 48659,  Phone: (989) 654-2444,  ID: 00601,  Incident #: 6-366
Incident Type: Outside rubbish, trash, or waste fire. Excludes outside rubbish fires in a container or receptacle.
Alarm Time: 08/29/2006 19:05,  Arrival Time: 08/29/2006 19:17,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/29/2006 19:31
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Main Street, Sterling, MI 48659
Fire Department: Sterling Area FD, 5878 Sterling PO Box 168, Sterling, MI 48659,  Phone: (989) 654-2444,  ID: 00601,  Incident #: 6-374
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 09/11/2006 23:18,  Arrival Time: 09/11/2006 23:31,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/12/2006 02:00
Property Loss: $50000,  Contents Loss: $2000
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Cooking area, kitchen
Cause of Ignition: Cause under investigation
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: Vacant and secured,  Stories: 2 Above, 1 Below,  Length: 66,  Width: 54,  Stories with Damage: 1 Significant, 1 Heavy
Location: Main Street, Sterling, MI 48659
Fire Department: Sterling Area FD, 5878 Sterling PO Box 168, Sterling, MI 48659,  Phone: (989) 654-2444,  ID: 00601,  Incident #: 6-375
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 09/12/2006 07:17,  Arrival Time: 09/12/2006 07:36,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/12/2006 08:07
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Cooking area, kitchen
Cause of Ignition: Cause under investigation (Rekindle)
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: Vacant and secured,  Stories: 2 Above, 1 Below,  Length: 66,  Width: 54
Location: Berry Road, Sterling, MI 48659
Fire Department: Sterling Area FD, 5878 Sterling PO Box 168, Sterling, MI 48659,  Phone: (989) 654-2444,  ID: 00601,  Incident #: 6-378
Incident Type: Outside rubbish, trash, or waste fire. Excludes outside rubbish fires in a container or receptacle.
Alarm Time: 09/13/2006 20:06,  Arrival Time: 09/13/2006 20:22,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/13/2006 20:33
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Jeanette Drive, Sterling, MI 48659
Fire Department: Sterling Area FD, 5878 Sterling PO Box 168, Sterling, MI 48659,  Phone: (989) 654-2444,  ID: 00601,  Incident #: 6-382
Incident Type: Outside rubbish, trash, or waste fire. Excludes outside rubbish fires in a container or receptacle.
Alarm Time: 09/21/2006 15:38,  Arrival Time: 09/21/2006 15:46,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/21/2006 16:25
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: Deep River Road, Sterling, MI 48659
Fire Department: Sterling Area FD, 5878 Sterling PO Box 168, Sterling, MI 48659,  Phone: (989) 654-2444,  ID: 00601,  Incident #: 6-394
Incident Type: Fire
Alarm Time: 10/03/2006 19:07,  Arrival Time: 10/03/2006 19:10,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/03/2006 19:41
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: Gavord Road, Sterling, MI 48659
Fire Department: Sterling Area FD, 5878 Sterling PO Box 168, Sterling, MI 48659,  Phone: (989) 654-2444,  ID: 00601,  Incident #: 6-442
Incident Type: Outside rubbish, trash, or waste fire. Excludes outside rubbish fires in a container or receptacle.
Alarm Time: 11/18/2006 16:50,  Arrival Time: 11/18/2006 16:59,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/18/2006 17:14
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Dobler Road, Sterling, MI 48659
Fire Department: Sterling Area FD, 5878 Sterling PO Box 168, Sterling, MI 48659,  Phone: (989) 654-2444,  ID: 00601,  Incident #: 6-443
Incident Type: Camper or recreational vehicle (RV) fire, not self-propelled. Includes trailers.
Alarm Time: 11/19/2006 18:37,  Arrival Time: 11/19/2006 18:55,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/19/2006 19:41
Property Loss: $2000
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Vehicle area, other,  Heat Source: Cigarette lighter,  Item First Ignited: Flammable liquid/gas - in/from final container
Cause of Ignition: Intentional
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Trailer - travel, designed to be towed,  Make: Other Make
Location: Nine Mile Road, Sterling, MI 48659
Fire Department: Sterling Area FD, 5878 Sterling PO Box 168, Sterling, MI 48659,  Phone: (989) 654-2444,  ID: 00601,  Incident #: 6-466
Incident Type: Gasoline or other flammable liquid spill (flash point below 100 degrees F at standard temperature and pressure (Class I)).
Alarm Time: 12/12/2006 16:59,  Arrival Time: 12/12/2006 17:17,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/12/2006 17:20
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Dobler Road, Sterling, MI 48659
Fire Department: Sterling Area FD, 5878 Sterling PO Box 168, Sterling, MI 48659,  Phone: (989) 654-2444,  ID: 00601,  Incident #: 6-473
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 12/27/2006 04:30,  Arrival Time: 12/27/2006 04:49,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/27/2006 11:28
Property Loss: $50000,  Contents Loss: $30000
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.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Lumber, sawn wood
Area of Origin: Processing/manufacturing area, workroom
Cause of Ignition: Cause under investigation
Structure Type: Open structure
Location: Dobler Road, Sterling, MI 48659
Fire Department: Sterling Area FD, 5878 Sterling PO Box 168, Sterling, MI 48659,  Phone: (989) 654-2444,  ID: 00601,  Incident #: 6-474
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 12/27/2006 18:25,  Arrival Time: 12/27/2006 18:39,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/27/2006 19:14
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Lumber, sawn wood
Area of Origin: Processing/manufacturing area, workroom,  Heat Source: Hot ember or ash,  Item First Ignited: Conveyor belt, drive belt, V-belt
Cause of Ignition: Cause under investigation (Rekindle)
Structure Type: Open structure
Location: Demura Road, Sterling, MI 48659
Fire Department: Gibson Township FD, 2642 Grim, Bentley, MI 48613,  Phone: (517) 846-6817,  ID: 00905,  Incident #: 36
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: 07/17/2006 19:41,  Arrival Time: 07/17/2006 19:50,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/17/2006 20:30
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: 2
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Lightning,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Act of nature
  • Storm
  • Drought or low fuel moisture

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