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Topeka: Fire Incidents in 2006, Kansas (KS)

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2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 1304
  • Hazardous Condition: 366
  • Service Call: 61
  • Good Intent Call: 103

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

Incident types - Topeka

Incident types - Kansas



Location: Indian Creek Rd Road, Topeka, KS 66617
Fire Department: Hoyt Fire Department, Jackson, KS 66440,  ID: JA406,  Incident #: 2006169,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: V
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 08/09/2006 06:09,  Arrival Time: 08/09/2006 06:09,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/09/2006 08:06
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: Calhoun Bluff Road, Topeka, KS 66604
Fire Department: Kaw Twp Fire Department, Jefferson, KS 66429,  ID: JF411,  Incident #: 62,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 08/19/2006 01:24,  Arrival Time: 08/19/2006 01:43,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/19/2006 02:38
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: 27th Street, Topeka, KS 66614
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 1,  Station: F12
Incident Type: Trash or rubbish fire in a structure, with no flame damage to structure or its contents.
Alarm Time: 01/01/2006 00:20,  Arrival Time: 01/01/2006 00:38,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/01/2006 00:38
Property Value: $1000,  Property Loss: $250
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Outside area, other,  Item First Ignited: Rubbish, trash, or waste
Location: Huntoon Street, Topeka, KS 66604
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 2,  Station: F07
Incident Type: Outside rubbish fire, other.
Alarm Time: 01/01/2006 00:20,  Arrival Time: 01/01/2006 00:24,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/01/2006 00:30
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Outside area, other
Cause of Ignition: Intentional (Unattended or unsupervised person)
Location: Westview Avenue, Topeka, KS 66611
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 50,  Station: F10
Incident Type: Carbon monoxide incident. Excludes incidents with nothing found.
Alarm Time: 01/02/2006 10:47,  Arrival Time: 01/02/2006 10:52,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/02/2006 11:11
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
  • Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.
Location: Tyler Street, Topeka, KS 66603
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 57,  Station: F04
Incident Type: Trash or rubbish fire in a structure, with no flame damage to structure or its contents.
Alarm Time: 01/02/2006 13:13,  Arrival Time: 01/02/2006 13:18,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/02/2006 13:23
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Outside area, other,  Item First Ignited: Rubbish, trash, or waste
Cause of Ignition: Intentional
  • Outside/open fire for debris or waste disposal
  • Unattended or unsupervised person
Location: Topeka Boulevard, Topeka, KS 66608
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 58,  Station: F01
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: 01/02/2006 14:02,  Arrival Time: 01/02/2006 14:05,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/02/2006 14:12
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Outside area, other,  Heat Source: Hot ember or ash,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Abandoned or discarded materials or products)
Location: Mcalister Avenue, Topeka, KS 66611
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 65,  Station: F07
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 01/02/2006 17:17,  Arrival Time: 01/02/2006 17:22,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/03/2006 00:44
Property Value: $130000,  Property Loss: $65000,  Contents Value: $8000,  Contents Loss: $8000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Cooking area, kitchen, (Unattended or unsupervised person)
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above, 1 Below,  Square Feet: 2600
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Power: Battery Only,  Operation: Operated,  Effectiveness: Occupants failed to respond
Location: 6th Avenue, Topeka, KS 66603
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 111,  Station: F04
Incident Type: Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire. Includes waste material from manufacturing or other production processes.
Alarm Time: 01/03/2006 21:20,  Arrival Time: 01/03/2006 21:25,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/03/2006 21:36
Property Value: $1000,  Property Loss: $400
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste,  Item First Ignited: Rubbish, trash, or waste, (Unattended or unsupervised person)
Location: 6th Avenue, Topeka, KS 66603
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 112,  Station: F03
Incident Type: Trash or rubbish fire in a structure, with no flame damage to structure or its contents.
Alarm Time: 01/03/2006 22:00,  Arrival Time: 01/03/2006 22:04,  Controlled Time: 01/03/2006 22:08,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/03/2006 22:41
Property Value: $1500,  Property Loss: $100
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste,  Heat Source: Match,  Item First Ignited: Floor covering or rug/carpet/mat
Cause of Ignition: Intentional
  • Outside/open fire for debris or waste disposal
  • Unattended or unsupervised person
Location: Kansas Avenue, Topeka, KS 66607
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 150,  Station: F03
Incident Type: Hazardous condition (no fire), other.
Alarm Time: 01/04/2006 15:50,  Arrival Time: 01/04/2006 16:00,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/04/2006 17:56
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: Ohio Avenue, Topeka, KS 66605
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 151,  Station: F09
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 01/04/2006 16:09,  Arrival Time: 01/04/2006 16:15,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/04/2006 16:29
Property Value: $35700,  Contents Value: $10000,  Contents Loss: $400
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Cooking area, kitchen,  Heat Source: Heat from other open flame or smoking materials,  Item First Ignited: Cooking materials, including edible materials
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Failure to clean)
Equipment Involved: Range with or without oven, cooking surface,  Brand: WHIRLPOOL,  Model: SF302BSARO,  Serial No: FWD1966423,  Power: Natural gas or other lighter than air gas,  Portability: Stationary
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above,  Square Feet: 1000,  Stories with Damage: 1 Minor
Location: Fillmore Street AP2 , Topeka, KS 66604
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 153,  Station: F04
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 01/04/2006 17:03,  Arrival Time: 01/04/2006 17:08,  Controlled Time: 01/04/2006 17:18,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/04/2006 18:43
Property Value: $45000,  Property Loss: $300,  Contents Value: $22500
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Conduit, pipe, utility, or ventilation shaft,  Heat Source: Cigarette,  Item First Ignited: Structural member or framing
Cause of Ignition: Cause under investigation (Abandoned or discarded materials or products)
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 2 Above, 1 Below,  Square Feet: 3300,  Stories with Damage: 1 Minor
Location: Curtis Street, Topeka, KS 66608
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 155,  Station: F01
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: 01/04/2006 17:37,  Arrival Time: 01/04/2006 17:43,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/04/2006 17:49
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Outside area, other,  Heat Source: Match,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Intentional (Unattended or unsupervised person)
Location: Mareta Circle, Topeka, KS 66605
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 174,  Station: F09
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 01/05/2006 07:38,  Arrival Time: 01/05/2006 07:44,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/05/2006 08:40
Property Value: $50000,  Property Loss: $700
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Corridor, mall,  Heat Source: Heat from undetermined smoking material
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
  • Abandoned or discarded materials or products
  • Asleep
  • Possibly impaired by alcohol or drugs
  • Possibly mentally disabled
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above,  Square Feet: 700
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Power: Hardwire Only,  Operation: Operated,  Effectiveness: Alerted Occupants
Location: Eveningside Drive, Topeka, KS 66614
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 221,  Station: F08
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 01/06/2006 13:23,  Arrival Time: 01/06/2006 13:27,  Controlled Time: 01/06/2006 13:41,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/06/2006 14:02
Property Value: $87200,  Property Loss: $100,  Contents Value: $1000,  Contents Loss: $100
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Personal & home products, other
Area of Origin: Bathroom, checkroom, lavatory, locker room,  Heat Source: Heat from powered equipment, other,  Item First Ignited: Interior ceiling cover or finish
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source (Electrical failure, malfunction, other)
Equipment Involved: Personal or household equipment, other,  Brand: NA,  Model: NA,  Serial No: NA,  Power: Electrical, other,  Portability: Stationary
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above, 1 Below,  Length: 30,  Width: 30,  Stories with Damage: 1 Minor
Location: 14th Street, Topeka, KS 66604
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 225,  Station: F12
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: 01/06/2006 13:46,  Arrival Time: 01/06/2006 13:53,  Controlled Time: 01/06/2006 13:54,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/06/2006 13:59
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Fire control or extinguishment, other.
Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Agriculture, other
Area of Origin: Outside area, other,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Location: 34th Street, Topeka, KS 66605
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 231,  Station: F10
Incident Type: Outside rubbish fire, other.
Alarm Time: 01/06/2006 16:41,  Arrival Time: 01/06/2006 16:47,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/06/2006 17:03
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Wildland, woods,  Heat Source: Match
Cause of Ignition: Intentional (Abandoned or discarded materials or products)
Location: 11th Court, Topeka, KS 66605
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 232,  Station: F02
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: 01/06/2006 17:25,  Arrival Time: 01/06/2006 17:30,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/06/2006 17:49
Property Value: $1625,  Property Loss: $500
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Highway, parking lot, street: on or near,  Heat Source: Arcing,  Item First Ignited: Electrical wire, cable insulation
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Plymouth,  Model: Voyager,  Year: 1990,  VIN No: 1P4FH54R7LX312283
Location: Jackson Street, Topeka, KS 66608
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 255,  Station: F01
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: 01/07/2006 12:38,  Arrival Time: 01/07/2006 12:44,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/07/2006 12:53
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace,  Item First Ignited: Organic materials, other
Cause of Ignition: Intentional (Outside/open fire for debris or waste disposal)
Location: Eden Court, Topeka, KS 66604
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 259,  Station: F07
Incident Type: Unauthorized burning. Includes fires that are under control and not endangering property.
Alarm Time: 01/07/2006 14:10,  Arrival Time: 01/07/2006 14:15,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/07/2006 14:19
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Assistance, other.
Location: Franklin Avenue AP 106 , Topeka, KS 66606
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 261,  Station: F04
Incident Type: Outside rubbish, trash, or waste fire. Excludes outside rubbish fires in a container or receptacle.
Alarm Time: 01/07/2006 14:25,  Arrival Time: 01/07/2006 14:29,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/07/2006 15:37
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Corridor, mall,  Item First Ignited: Magazine, newspaper, writing paper
Cause of Ignition: Cause under investigation (Unattended or unsupervised person)
Location: Seabrook Avenue, Topeka, KS 66614
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 267,  Station: F08
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: 01/07/2006 18:27,  Arrival Time: 01/07/2006 18:32,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/07/2006 18:35
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Outside area, other,  Heat Source: Match,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Intentional
Location: 29th Street AP24 , Topeka, KS 66614
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 295,  Station: F08
Incident Type: Cooking fire involving the contents of a cooking vessel without fire extension beyond the vessel.
Alarm Time: 01/08/2006 13:27,  Arrival Time: 01/08/2006 13:30,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/08/2006 14:01
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Cooking area, kitchen,  Item First Ignited: Cooking materials, including edible materials
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
  • Failure to clean
  • Possibly impaired by alcohol or drugs
  • Physically disabled
  • Information incomplete or incorrect
Equipment Involved: Range with or without oven, cooking surface,  Brand: NA,  Model: NA,  Serial No: NA,  Power: Electrical, other,  Portability: Stationary
Location: 21st Street, Topeka, KS 66604
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 296,  Station: F12
Incident Type: Power line down. Excludes people trapped by downed power lines.
Alarm Time: 01/08/2006 13:47,  Arrival Time: 01/08/2006 13:52,  Controlled Time: 01/08/2006 13:53,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/08/2006 14:29
Property Loss: $200
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Establish safe area. Includes isolating the area affected by denying entry to unprotected persons and establishing hazard control zones (hot, warm, cold).
  • Control traffic. Includes setting up barricades and directing traffic.
Location: 37th Street BLK , Topeka, KS 66611
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 300,  Station: F10
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: 01/08/2006 14:46,  Arrival Time: 01/08/2006 14:49,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/08/2006 14:54
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1, (Unattended or unsupervised person)
Location: College Avenue, Topeka, KS 66604
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 314,  Station: F04
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 01/09/2006 00:32,  Arrival Time: 01/09/2006 00:37,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/09/2006 05:28
Fire Service Injuries: 1,  Property Value: $10000,  Property Loss: $10000,  Contents Value: $5000,  Contents Loss: $5000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Incident command. Includes providing support to incident command activities.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Motor vehicles & parts, other
Area of Origin: Wall assembly,  Item First Ignited: Structural member or framing
Cause of Ignition: Cause under investigation
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Stories: 1 Above,  Square Feet: 400,  Stories with Damage: 1 Extreme
Mobile Property Involved: Not involved in ignition, but burned
Fire Fighter Casualty:  Age: 34,  Gender: Male,  Responses: 3,  Usual Assignment: Suppression, included are hazmat, rescue, & IC,  Physical Condition: Rested,  Severity: Report only, including exposure,  Activity: Laying hose,  Cause: Struck or assaulted by person/animal/object,  Where: At scene, outside,  Injured: Hand and fingers,  Object Involved: Coupling,  Specific Location: Outside at grade,  Vehicle Type: Suppression vehicle
Location: College Avenue, Topeka, KS 66604
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 314,  Station: F04
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 01/09/2006 00:32,  Arrival Time: 01/09/2006 00:37,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/09/2006 05:28
Property Value: $10000,  Property Loss: $750
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Wall surface: exterior,  Heat Source: Heat spread from another fire, other,  Item First Ignited: Exterior wall covering or finish, (Exposure fire)
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Stories: 1 Above,  Square Feet: 400,  Stories with Damage: 1 Minor
Location: College Avenue, Topeka, KS 66604
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 314,  Station: F05
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 01/09/2006 00:32,  Arrival Time: 01/09/2006 00:37,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/09/2006 05:28
Property Value: $15000,  Property Loss: $15000,  Contents Value: $5000,  Contents Loss: $5000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Motor vehicles & parts, other
Area of Origin: Wall surface: exterior,  Heat Source: Heat spread from another fire, other,  Item First Ignited: Exterior wall covering or finish, (Exposure fire)
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Stories: 1 Above,  Square Feet: 600,  Stories with Damage: 1 Extreme
Location: Lafayette Street, Topeka, KS 66607
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 318,  Station: F03
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 01/09/2006 02:06,  Arrival Time: 01/09/2006 02:11,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/09/2006 05:06
Property Loss: $5000,  Contents Loss: $10000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Flammable gas, other
Item First Ignited: Soft goods, wearing apparel, other
Cause of Ignition: Intentional
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Combination smoke - heat,  Operation: Operated,  Effectiveness: No occupants
Location: Kansas Avenue, Topeka, KS 66612
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 343,  Station: F05
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: 01/09/2006 17:21,  Arrival Time: 01/09/2006 17:24,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/09/2006 17:42
Property Value: $2500,  Property Loss: $2500,  Contents Value: $100
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Engine area, running gear, wheel area,  Heat Source: Backfire from internal combustion engine
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source (Backfire)
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Ford,  Model: Thunderbird,  Year: 1994,  License Plate: 516258 KS,  VIN No: 1FALP62W9RH186509
Location: Illinois Avenue HALF , Topeka, KS 66605
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 375,  Station: F09
Incident Type: Carbon monoxide incident. Excludes incidents with nothing found.
Alarm Time: 01/10/2006 11:20,  Arrival Time: 01/10/2006 11:24,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/10/2006 11:48
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Emergency medical services, other.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Burlingame Road, Topeka, KS 66611
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 411,  Station: F10
Incident Type: Fire in structure, other than in a building.
Alarm Time: 01/11/2006 09:27,  Arrival Time: 01/11/2006 09:30,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/11/2006 09:50
Property Value: $65000,  Property Loss: $250,  Contents Value: $15000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Bathroom, checkroom, lavatory, locker room,  Heat Source: Heat from powered equipment, other,  Item First Ignited: Appliance housing or casing
Cause of Ignition: Intentional (Electrical failure, malfunction, other)
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above,  Square Feet: 1100
Location: Kirklawn Avenue, Topeka, KS 66611
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 418,  Station: F10
Incident Type: Cooking fire involving the contents of a cooking vessel without fire extension beyond the vessel.
Alarm Time: 01/11/2006 13:03,  Arrival Time: 01/11/2006 13:06,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/11/2006 13:16
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Cooking area, kitchen,  Heat Source: Heat from powered equipment, other
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Location: Central Park Avenue, Topeka, KS 66611
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 426,  Station: F05
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 15:52,  Arrival Time: 01/11/2006 15:58,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/11/2006 16:34
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Flame/torch used for lighting
Cause of Ignition: Intentional
Location: 25th Street, Topeka, KS 66605
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 427,  Station: F09
Incident Type: Outside rubbish fire, other.
Alarm Time: 01/11/2006 16:15,  Arrival Time: 01/11/2006 16:20,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/11/2006 16:29
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Cause of Ignition: Intentional (Unattended or unsupervised person)
Location: Leland Street, Topeka, KS 66606
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 429,  Station: F03
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 01/11/2006 16:43,  Arrival Time: 01/11/2006 16:48,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/11/2006 19:25
Property Value: $9500,  Property Loss: $8500,  Contents Loss: $7000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.
  • Search for lost or missing person. Includes animals.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Heating room or area, water heater area,  Heat Source: Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment,  Item First Ignited: Wearing apparel not on a person
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, 1 Below,  Square Feet: 1200
Location: 15th Court, Topeka, KS 66604
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 432,  Station: F08
Incident Type: Special outside fire, other.
Alarm Time: 01/11/2006 17:32,  Arrival Time: 01/11/2006 17:37,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/11/2006 17:40
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Outside area, other,  Item First Ignited: Pyrotechnics, explosives
Cause of Ignition: Intentional (Age was a factor)
Location: Long Street, Topeka, KS 66607
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 453,  Station: F02
Incident Type: Unauthorized burning. Includes fires that are under control and not endangering property.
Alarm Time: 01/12/2006 08:06,  Arrival Time: 01/12/2006 08:14,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/12/2006 08:26
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Fire control or extinguishment, other.
Location: Long Street, Topeka, KS 66607
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 469,  Station: F02
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: 01/12/2006 14:37,  Arrival Time: 01/12/2006 14:41,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/12/2006 14:55
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: Twilight Court AP 108 , Topeka, KS 66614
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 490,  Station: F10
Incident Type: Heat from short circuit (wiring), defective or worn insulation.
Alarm Time: 01/12/2006 21:07,  Arrival Time: 01/12/2006 21:13,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/12/2006 21:23
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Incident command. Includes providing support to incident command activities.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Fremont Street, Topeka, KS 66605
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 497,  Station: F09
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 01/13/2006 04:48,  Arrival Time: 01/13/2006 04:55,  Controlled Time: 01/13/2006 05:11,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/13/2006 06:09
Property Value: $21500,  Property Loss: $5000,  Contents Value: $10000,  Contents Loss: $4000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
  • Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Bedroom - < 5 persons,  Heat Source: Arcing,  Item First Ignited: Structural member or framing
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Unspecified short-circuit arc)
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above,  Square Feet: 1168,  Stories with Damage: 1 Significant
Location: Topeka Boulevard, Topeka, KS 66611
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 503,  Station: F10
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: 01/13/2006 10:40,  Arrival Time: 01/13/2006 10:44,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/13/2006 10:54
Property Loss: $500,  Contents Loss: $500
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Engine area, running gear, wheel area
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Cadillac,  Model: Sedan DeVille (Do not use,  Year: 1989,  License Plate: SNVVA555 KS,  VIN No: 1G6CD515XK4236307
Location: 38th Terrace, Topeka, KS 66614
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 504,  Station: F10
Incident Type: Special outside fire, other.
Alarm Time: 01/13/2006 11:01,  Arrival Time: 01/13/2006 11:09,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/13/2006 11:24
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Raw materials, other
Area of Origin: Outside area, other,  Heat Source: Hot or smoldering object, other
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Unattended or unsupervised person)
Location: Wanamaker Road, Topeka, KS 66615
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 523,  Station: F12
Incident Type: Trash or rubbish fire in a structure, with no flame damage to structure or its contents.
Alarm Time: 01/13/2006 19:04,  Arrival Time: 01/13/2006 19:06,  Controlled Time: 01/13/2006 19:07,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/13/2006 19:39
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste,  Heat Source: Cigarette
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Misuse of material or product, other)
Location: California Avenue, Topeka, KS 66605
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 526,  Station: F09
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 01/13/2006 20:28,  Arrival Time: 01/13/2006 20:32,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/13/2006 21:21
Property Loss: $100
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Wall surface: exterior,  Item First Ignited: Exterior wall covering or finish
Cause of Ignition: Intentional
  • Flammable liquid used to kindle fire
  • Multiple persons involved
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above,  Square Feet: 1100,  Stories with Damage: 1 Minor
Location: Wanamaker Road, Topeka, KS 66615
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 530,  Station: F12
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: 01/13/2006 22:52,  Arrival Time: 01/13/2006 22:58,  Controlled Time: 01/13/2006 22:59,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/13/2006 23:02
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Fire control or extinguishment, other.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Highway, parking lot, street: on or near,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Location: Clay Street, Topeka, KS 66608
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 534,  Station: F11
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 01/14/2006 02:18,  Arrival Time: 01/14/2006 02:22,  Controlled Time: 01/14/2006 02:25,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/14/2006 03:15
Property Value: $18000,  Property Loss: $5000,  Contents Value: $4000,  Contents Loss: $2500
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Incident command. Includes providing support to incident command activities.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Bedroom - < 5 persons,  Heat Source: Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment,  Item First Ignited: Bedding
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
  • Heat source too close to combustibles.
  • Asleep
Equipment Involved: Heating, ventilating & air conditioning, other,  Brand: UNKNOWN,  Power: Electrical line voltage (>= 50 volts),  Portability: Portable
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above,  Square Feet: 625,  Stories with Damage: 1 Minor
Location: Maryland Avenue, Topeka, KS 66607
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 544,  Station: F05
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 01/14/2006 06:18,  Arrival Time: 01/14/2006 06:23,  Controlled Time: 01/14/2006 07:15,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/14/2006 10:23
Property Value: $38000,  Property Loss: $30000,  Contents Value: $20000,  Contents Loss: $20000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge,  Heat Source: Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment,  Item First Ignited: Structural member or framing
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
  • Unattended or unsupervised person
  • Delayed detection of fire
Equipment Involved: Furnace, local heating unit, built-in,  Brand: UNKNOWN,  Power: Natural gas or other lighter than air gas,  Portability: Stationary
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 2 Above,  Square Feet: 1388,  Stories with Damage: 2 Extreme
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Power: Battery Only,  Operation: Operated,  Effectiveness: No occupants
Location: Jewell Avenue, Topeka, KS 66604
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 575,  Station: F05
Incident Type: Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire. Includes waste material from manufacturing or other production processes.
Alarm Time: 01/15/2006 01:04,  Arrival Time: 01/15/2006 01:09,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/15/2006 01:15
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Outside area, other
Location: Fillmore Street, Topeka, KS 66604
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 578,  Station: F04
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 01/15/2006 02:33,  Arrival Time: 01/15/2006 02:35,  Controlled Time: 01/15/2006 02:47,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/15/2006 04:10
Civilian Injuries: 1,  Property Value: $172200,  Property Loss: $5000,  Contents Value: $5000,  Contents Loss: $2000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace,  Item First Ignited: Rubbish, trash, or waste
Cause of Ignition: Cause under investigation
  • Asleep
  • Unattended or unsupervised person
  • Multiple persons involved
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above,  Length: 30,  Width: 30,  Stories with Damage: 1 Minor
Civilian Casualty:  Age: 59,  Gender: Male,  Affiliation: Civilian,  Severity: Minor,  Activity: Returning to vicinity of fire before control,  Location: Not in area of origin and not involved,  Cause: Exposed to fire products,  Symptom: Smoke inhalation,  Injured: Internal,  Factors Contributing: Re-entered building, Asleep, Unattended or unsupervised person
Location: Fillmore Street, Topeka, KS 66604
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 578,  Station: F04
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 01/15/2006 02:33,  Arrival Time: 01/15/2006 02:35,  Controlled Time: 01/15/2006 02:44,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/15/2006 04:10
Property Value: $172200,  Property Loss: $4000,  Contents Value: $100000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
  • Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace,  Heat Source: Radiated heat from another fire,  Item First Ignited: Exterior trim, including doors, (Exposure fire)
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 3 Above, 1 Below,  Square Feet: 5000,  Stories with Damage: 1 Minor
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Power: Hardwire with battery,  Operation: Fire too small to operate
Location: Lower Silver Lake Road, Topeka, KS 66618
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 592,  Station: F11
Incident Type: Natural vegetation fire, other.
Alarm Time: 01/15/2006 14:09,  Arrival Time: 01/15/2006 14:13,  Controlled Time: 01/15/2006 14:17,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/15/2006 14:56
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: 1
Area of Origin: Railroad right of way: on or near,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Location: Spring Creek Drive, Topeka, KS 66610
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 611,  Station: F08
Incident Type: Outside rubbish fire, other.
Alarm Time: 01/15/2006 23:03,  Arrival Time: 01/15/2006 23:13,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/15/2006 23:16
Property Loss: $50
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
Cause of Ignition: Intentional (Unattended or unsupervised person)
Location: Spring Hill Drive, Topeka, KS 66610
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 613,  Station: F08
Incident Type: Outside rubbish, trash, or waste fire. Excludes outside rubbish fires in a container or receptacle.
Alarm Time: 01/15/2006 23:17,  Arrival Time: 01/15/2006 23:17,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/15/2006 23:35
Property Loss: $50
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Vehicle area, other
Cause of Ignition: Intentional
Location: 35th Street, Topeka, KS 66614
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 616,  Station: F08
Incident Type: Trash or rubbish fire in a structure, with no flame damage to structure or its contents.
Alarm Time: 01/16/2006 02:06,  Arrival Time: 01/16/2006 02:15,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/16/2006 02:49
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Outside area, other
  • Asleep
  • Unattended or unsupervised person
Location: Lincolnshire Road, Topeka, KS 66614
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 618,  Station: F12
Incident Type: Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire. Includes waste material from manufacturing or other production processes.
Alarm Time: 01/16/2006 02:19,  Arrival Time: 01/16/2006 02:24,  Controlled Time: 01/16/2006 02:25,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/16/2006 02:41
Property Value: $50,  Property Loss: $50
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Trash, not recyclable
Area of Origin: Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
Cause of Ignition: Intentional (Playing with heat source)
Location: Lincolnshire Road, Topeka, KS 66614
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 619,  Station: F12
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 02:41,  Arrival Time: 01/16/2006 02:41,  Controlled Time: 01/16/2006 02:41,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/16/2006 02:41
Property Value: $50,  Property Loss: $10
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Wood, other
Area of Origin: Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
Cause of Ignition: Intentional (Playing with heat source)
Location: Starlite Circle, Topeka, KS 66608
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 623,  Station: F11
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 01/16/2006 04:25,  Arrival Time: 01/16/2006 04:30,  Controlled Time: 01/16/2006 04:33,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/16/2006 06:01
Property Value: $3000,  Property Loss: $3000,  Contents Value: $3000,  Contents Loss: $3000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Incident command. Includes providing support to incident command activities.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Structural area, other,  Item First Ignited: Structural member or framing
Cause of Ignition: Cause under investigation
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Stories: 1 Above,  Square Feet: 144,  Stories with Damage: 1 Extreme
Location: Starlite Circle, Topeka, KS 66608
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 623,  Station: F11
Incident Type: Fire in mobile home used as a fixed residence. Includes mobile homes when not in transit and used as a structure for residential purposes; and manufactured homes built on a permanent chassis.
Alarm Time: 01/16/2006 04:25,  Arrival Time: 01/16/2006 04:25,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/16/2006 06:01
Property Value: $25000,  Property Loss: $1000,  Contents Value: $12500
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Incident command. Includes providing support to incident command activities.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Wall surface: exterior,  Heat Source: Radiated heat from another fire,  Item First Ignited: Structural component or finish, other, (Exposure fire)
Structure Type: Fixed portable or mobile structure,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above,  Square Feet: 1000,  Stories with Damage: 1 Minor
Location: 8th Avenue AP 16 , Topeka, KS 66603
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 633,  Station: F03
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 01/16/2006 10:19,  Arrival Time: 01/16/2006 10:23,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/16/2006 12:28
Property Loss: $10000,  Contents Loss: $5000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
  • Search for lost or missing person. Includes animals.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Heat Source: Candle,  Item First Ignited: Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
  • Heat source too close to combustibles.
  • Asleep
  • Unattended or unsupervised person
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 3 Above, 3 Below,  Square Feet: 10000
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Power: Hardwire Only
Location: Starlite Circle, Topeka, KS 66608
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 644,  Station: F11
Incident Type: Fire in structure, other than in a building.
Alarm Time: 01/16/2006 16:55,  Arrival Time: 01/16/2006 17:00,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/16/2006 17:18
Property Value: $500,  Contents Value: $500
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Clothes
Area of Origin: Storage area, other,  Heat Source: Hot ember or ash,  Item First Ignited: Wearing apparel not on a person
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Rekindle)
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: Vacant and unsecured,  Stories: 1 Above,  Square Feet: 144
Location: Sunset Road, Topeka, KS 66614
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 651,  Station: F08
Incident Type: Cultivated orchard or vineyard fire.
Alarm Time: 01/16/2006 19:16,  Arrival Time: 01/16/2006 19:19,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/16/2006 19:21
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Trees, plants, flowers
Heat Source: Hot ember or ash,  Item First Ignited: Heavy vegetation - not crop, including trees
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
  • Outside/open fire for warming or cooking
  • Unattended or unsupervised person
  • Unusual vegetation fuel loading
Location: 34th Street, Topeka, KS 66605
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 653,  Station: F10
Incident Type: Outside rubbish, trash, or waste fire. Excludes outside rubbish fires in a container or receptacle.
Alarm Time: 01/16/2006 20:01,  Arrival Time: 01/16/2006 20:08,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/16/2006 20:14
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Outside area, other,  Item First Ignited: Rubbish, trash, or waste
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Unattended or unsupervised person)
Location: Gage Boulevard, Topeka, KS 66614
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 662,  Station: F08
Incident Type: Gasoline or other flammable liquid spill (flash point below 100 degrees F at standard temperature and pressure (Class I)).
Alarm Time: 01/17/2006 00:16,  Arrival Time: 01/17/2006 00:21,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/17/2006 00:31
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Identification, analysis of hazardous materials.
  • Remove hazard. Includes neutralizing a hazardous condition.
Released From: Outside of structure,  Population Density: Suburban - Predominantly single family residential,  Area Affected: 10 Square Feet,  Cause of Release: Unintentional release,  Disposition: Completed by fire service only,  Actions Taken: Identify, analyze hazardous materials,  Remove hazard or hazardous materials,  ,  Factors Contributing To Release: Other part failure, leak, or break,  ,  ,  Mitigating Factors: Released into sewer system
Location: 29th Street, Topeka, KS 66605
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 694,  Station: F09
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: 01/17/2006 20:57,  Arrival Time: 01/17/2006 21:01,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/17/2006 21:24
Property Loss: $2000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Mobile Property Involved: Not involved in ignition, but burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Chevrolet,  Model: Citation,  Year: 1989,  License Plate: WUY590 ,  VIN No: 1G1AX68X5B6278938
Location: Gage Boulevard, Topeka, KS 66611
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 698,  Station: F08
Incident Type: Gasoline or other flammable liquid spill (flash point below 100 degrees F at standard temperature and pressure (Class I)).
Alarm Time: 01/17/2006 22:47,  Arrival Time: 01/17/2006 22:52,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/17/2006 22:59
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Remove hazardous materials.
Disposition: Completed by fire service only
Location: Jackson Street, Topeka, KS 66612
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 705,  Station: F05
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 01/18/2006 08:31,  Arrival Time: 01/18/2006 08:36,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/18/2006 11:31
Property Loss: $20000,  Contents Loss: $12000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Bedroom - 5+ persons,  Heat Source: Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment,  Item First Ignited: Linen
Cause of Ignition: Cause under investigation
  • Equipment unattended
  • Unattended or unsupervised person
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 2 Above, 1 Below,  Square Feet: 1100
Location: 17th Street, Topeka, KS 66604
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 719,  Station: F08
Incident Type: Outside rubbish, trash, or waste fire. Excludes outside rubbish fires in a container or receptacle.
Alarm Time: 01/18/2006 17:01,  Arrival Time: 01/18/2006 17:06,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/18/2006 17:09
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Outside area, other,  Heat Source: Match,  Item First Ignited: Rubbish, trash, or waste
Cause of Ignition: Intentional (Outside/open fire for debris or waste disposal)
Location: Topeka Boulevard, Topeka, KS 66612
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 720,  Station: F04
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: 01/18/2006 17:05,  Arrival Time: 01/18/2006 17:08,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/18/2006 17:10
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Location: 25th Street LT 23 , Topeka, KS 66605
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 728,  Station: F05
Incident Type: Special outside fire, other.
Alarm Time: 01/18/2006 22:06,  Arrival Time: 01/18/2006 22:10,  Controlled Time: 01/18/2006 22:12,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/18/2006 22:13
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Clothes
Item First Ignited: Wearing apparel not on a person
Cause of Ignition: Intentional (Unattended or unsupervised person)
Location: 34th Street, Topeka, KS 66605
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 740,  Station: F10
Incident Type: Outside rubbish, trash, or waste fire. Excludes outside rubbish fires in a container or receptacle.
Alarm Time: 01/19/2006 07:01,  Arrival Time: 01/19/2006 07:07,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/19/2006 08:03
Property Value: $13000,  Property Loss: $200
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Incident command. Includes providing support to incident command activities.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Trash, not recyclable
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Item First Ignited: Rubbish, trash, or waste
Cause of Ignition: Cause under investigation
  • Abandoned or discarded materials or products
  • Unattended or unsupervised person
Location: 35th Terrace, Topeka, KS 66611
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 748,  Station: F10
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: 01/19/2006 11:42,  Arrival Time: 01/19/2006 11:51,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/19/2006 11:54
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: Grattan Street, Topeka, KS 66616
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 756,  Station: F06
Incident Type: Outside rubbish, trash, or waste fire. Excludes outside rubbish fires in a container or receptacle.
Alarm Time: 01/19/2006 16:40,  Arrival Time: 01/19/2006 16:43,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/19/2006 17:02
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Personal & home products, other
Location: Leland Street, Topeka, KS 66607
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 758,  Station: F03
Incident Type: Outside rubbish, trash, or waste fire. Excludes outside rubbish fires in a container or receptacle.
Alarm Time: 01/19/2006 17:06,  Arrival Time: 01/19/2006 17:11,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/19/2006 17:28
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Open area - outside
Cause of Ignition: Intentional (Unattended or unsupervised person)
Location: Gage Boulevard, Topeka, KS 66614
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 767,  Station: F08
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 01/19/2006 19:33,  Arrival Time: 01/19/2006 19:39,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/19/2006 20:46
Property Loss: $5000,  Contents Loss: $1000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Insulation
Area of Origin: Attic: vacant, crawl space above top story, cupola,  Item First Ignited: Insulation within structural area
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Short circuit arc from defective, worn insulation)
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above,  Square Feet: 750,  Stories with Damage: 1 Minor
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Operation: Fire too small to operate
Location: Terra Drive, Topeka, KS 66609
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 769,  Station: F10
Incident Type: Outside rubbish fire, other.
Alarm Time: 01/19/2006 21:13,  Arrival Time: 01/19/2006 21:20,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/19/2006 21:47
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Notify other agencies. Includes notifications of utility companies, property owners, and the like.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Trash, not recyclable
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Match
Cause of Ignition: Intentional
Location: 22nd Street, Topeka, KS 66605
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 786,  Station: F09
Incident Type: Outside rubbish fire, other.
Alarm Time: 01/20/2006 11:00,  Arrival Time: 01/20/2006 11:06,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/20/2006 11:20
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Wildland, woods
Cause of Ignition: Intentional (Unattended or unsupervised person)
Location: 10th Avenue, Topeka, KS 66603
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 791,  Station: F04
Incident Type: Power line down. Excludes people trapped by downed power lines.
Alarm Time: 01/20/2006 11:55,  Arrival Time: 01/20/2006 11:58,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/20/2006 12:25
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Standby.
Location: 6th Avenue, Topeka, KS 66607
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 799,  Station: F04
Incident Type: Hazardous condition (no fire), other.
Alarm Time: 01/20/2006 17:07,  Arrival Time: 01/20/2006 17:12,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/20/2006 17:20
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Remove hazard. Includes neutralizing a hazardous condition.
Location: 8th Avenue, Topeka, KS 66606
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 811,  Station: F04
Incident Type: Arcing, shorted electrical equipment.
Alarm Time: 01/20/2006 21:16,  Arrival Time: 01/20/2006 21:21,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/20/2006 21:47
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: Kingsrow Road, Topeka, KS 66614
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 849,  Station: F12
Incident Type: Special outside fire, other.
Alarm Time: 01/22/2006 01:23,  Arrival Time: 01/22/2006 01:29,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/22/2006 02:26
Property Value: $20000,  Property Loss: $10000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Outside area, other
Cause of Ignition: Cause under investigation (Unattended or unsupervised person)
Location: 33rd Street, Topeka, KS 66605
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 929,  Station: F09
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 01/23/2006 22:05,  Arrival Time: 01/23/2006 22:10,  Controlled Time: 01/23/2006 22:42,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/23/2006 23:09
Property Value: $126000,  Property Loss: $10000,  Contents Value: $30000,  Contents Loss: $2500
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge,  Heat Source: Hot or smoldering object, other,  Item First Ignited: Structural member or framing
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Construction deficiency)
Equipment Involved: Fireplace, masonry,  Brand: MASONARY CONST,  Year: 1978,  Power: Wood, paper,  Portability: Stationary
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 2 Above, 1 Below,  Square Feet: 1812,  Stories with Damage: 1 Minor
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Power: Hardwire with battery,  Operation: Operated,  Effectiveness: Alerted Occupants
Location: Jewell Avenue, Topeka, KS 66606
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 940,  Station: F04
Incident Type: Power line down. Excludes people trapped by downed power lines.
Alarm Time: 01/24/2006 09:56,  Arrival Time: 01/24/2006 10:04,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/24/2006 10:22
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: 22nd Street BLK , Topeka, KS 66605
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 945,  Station: F05
Incident Type: Unauthorized burning. Includes fires that are under control and not endangering property.
Alarm Time: 01/24/2006 11:50,  Arrival Time: 01/24/2006 11:56,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/24/2006 12:04
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: Tyler Street, Topeka, KS 66603
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 950,  Station: F06
Incident Type: Unauthorized burning. Includes fires that are under control and not endangering property.
Alarm Time: 01/24/2006 14:17,  Arrival Time: 01/24/2006 14:21,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/24/2006 14:29
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: Medford Avenue, Topeka, KS 66606
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 969,  Station: F07
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 01/25/2006 08:13,  Arrival Time: 01/25/2006 08:19,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/25/2006 09:23
Property Loss: $10000,  Contents Loss: $1000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Attic: vacant, crawl space above top story, cupola,  Heat Source: Arcing,  Item First Ignited: Electrical wire, cable insulation
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
  • Unspecified short-circuit arc
  • Asleep
  • Unattended or unsupervised person
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above, 1 Below,  Square Feet: 965
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Power: Battery Only
Location: 13th Street, Topeka, KS 66604
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 982,  Station: F05
Incident Type: Power line down. Excludes people trapped by downed power lines.
Alarm Time: 01/25/2006 17:23,  Arrival Time: 01/25/2006 17:27,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/25/2006 18:10
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
  • Establish safe area. Includes isolating the area affected by denying entry to unprotected persons and establishing hazard control zones (hot, warm, cold).
Location: Gage Boulevard AP 102 , Topeka, KS 66614
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 986,  Station: F10
Incident Type: Outside rubbish fire, other.
Alarm Time: 01/25/2006 19:35,  Arrival Time: 01/25/2006 19:40,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/25/2006 19:52
Property Value: $500000,  Contents Value: $100000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Exterior balcony, unenclosed porch,  Heat Source: Cigarette,  Item First Ignited: Rubbish, trash, or waste
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
  • Abandoned or discarded materials or products
  • Improper container or storage
  • Unattended or unsupervised person
Location: 2nd Street, Topeka, KS 66607
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 1002,  Station: F02
Incident Type: Unauthorized burning. Includes fires that are under control and not endangering property.
Alarm Time: 01/26/2006 11:50,  Arrival Time: 01/26/2006 11:50,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/26/2006 12:09
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Grant Street, Topeka, KS 66608
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 1007,  Station: F11
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: 01/26/2006 13:27,  Arrival Time: 01/26/2006 13:27,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/26/2006 13:54
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Intentional (Unattended or unsupervised person)
Location: Lane Street, Topeka, KS 66608
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 1008,  Station: F11
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: 01/26/2006 16:10,  Arrival Time: 01/26/2006 16:15,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/26/2006 16:33
Property Value: $1000,  Property Loss: $100
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Vehicle area, other,  Heat Source: Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment,  Item First Ignited: Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Heat source too close to combustibles.)
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Ford,  Model: Galaxie,  Year: 1966,  VIN No: 6P52X176599
Location: 29th Street, Topeka, KS 66614
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 1012,  Station: F08
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: 01/26/2006 17:02,  Arrival Time: 01/26/2006 17:07,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/26/2006 17:13
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Outside area, other,  Heat Source: Cigarette,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Abandoned or discarded materials or products)
Location: Wanamaker Road, Topeka, KS 66615
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 1018,  Station: F12
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: 01/26/2006 19:07,  Arrival Time: 01/26/2006 19:13,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/26/2006 19:21
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Outside area, other,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Unattended or unsupervised person)
Location: 43rd Terrace, Topeka, KS 66609
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 1027,  Station: F09
Incident Type: Carbon monoxide incident. Excludes incidents with nothing found.
Alarm Time: 01/27/2006 00:16,  Arrival Time: 01/27/2006 00:25,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/27/2006 00:53
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Actions taken, other.
Location: Jewell Avenue, Topeka, KS 66621
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 1056,  Station: F05
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: 01/27/2006 14:56,  Arrival Time: 01/27/2006 15:01,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/27/2006 15:28
Property Value: $4000,  Property Loss: $4000,  Contents Value: $200
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Engine area, running gear, wheel area,  Item First Ignited: Electrical wire, cable insulation
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Chrysler,  Year: 2000,  License Plate: SFV365 KS,  VIN No: 403AU52N9SE148915
Location: Tyler Street, Topeka, KS 66612
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 1061,  Station: F04
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 01/27/2006 18:16,  Arrival Time: 01/27/2006 18:19,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/27/2006 18:25
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Exterior stairway, ramp, or fire escape,  Item First Ignited: Structural member or framing, (Unattended or unsupervised person)
Location: Garfield Avenue, Topeka, KS 66604
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 1075,  Station: F07
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 01/27/2006 23:01,  Arrival Time: 01/27/2006 23:06,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/28/2006 02:15
Property Value: $60000,  Property Loss: $40000,  Contents Value: $7000,  Contents Loss: $7000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Closet,  Item First Ignited: Structural member or framing, (Unattended or unsupervised person)
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 2 Above, 1 Below,  Square Feet: 2800
Location: Indiana Avenue, Topeka, KS 66609
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 1082,  Station: F09
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: 01/28/2006 01:52,  Arrival Time: 01/28/2006 01:57,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/28/2006 02:03
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1, (Unattended or unsupervised person)
Location: Harrison Street, Topeka, KS 66612
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 1083,  Station: F05
Incident Type: Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire. Includes waste material from manufacturing or other production processes.
Alarm Time: 01/28/2006 03:03,  Arrival Time: 01/28/2006 03:07,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/28/2006 03:20
Property Value: $1000,  Property Loss: $500
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Trash, not recyclable
Area of Origin: Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
Location: 3rd Street, Topeka, KS 66607
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 1099,  Station: F03
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: 01/28/2006 16:16,  Arrival Time: 01/28/2006 16:19,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/28/2006 16:30
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Engine area, running gear, wheel area
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition, but did not itself burn,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Honda,  Model: Accord,  Year: 1992,  License Plate: SAZ 792 SN KS,  VIN No: IHGCB767XNA054963
Location: 34th Street, Topeka, KS 66605
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 1139,  Station: F10
Incident Type: Outside rubbish, trash, or waste fire. Excludes outside rubbish fires in a container or receptacle.
Alarm Time: 01/29/2006 18:46,  Arrival Time: 01/29/2006 18:52,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/29/2006 18:57
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Outside area, other,  Item First Ignited: Rubbish, trash, or waste, (Unattended or unsupervised person)
Location: 25th Street, Topeka, KS 66605
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 1141,  Station: F09
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: 01/29/2006 19:04,  Arrival Time: 01/29/2006 19:08,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/29/2006 19:26
Property Value: $2500,  Property Loss: $2500,  Contents Value: $200,  Contents Loss: $200
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Honda,  Model: Accord,  Year: 1991,  License Plate: WUX573 KS,  VIN No: 1HGLB7067MA115854
Location: Heights Road, Topeka, KS 66609
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 1146,  Station: F10
Incident Type: Outside rubbish fire, other.
Alarm Time: 01/29/2006 23:41,  Arrival Time: 01/29/2006 23:48,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/30/2006 00:07
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Outside area, other,  Item First Ignited: Electrical wire, cable insulation
Cause of Ignition: Intentional
Location: Regency Parkway DR , Topeka, KS 66614
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 1173,  Station: F08
Incident Type: Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire. Includes waste material from manufacturing or other production processes.
Alarm Time: 01/30/2006 20:19,  Arrival Time: 01/30/2006 20:24,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/30/2006 20:36
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste,  Heat Source: Hot ember or ash,  Item First Ignited: Rubbish, trash, or waste
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Location: Monroe Street, Topeka, KS 66608
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 1174,  Station: F01
Incident Type: Toxic chemical condition, other.
Alarm Time: 01/30/2006 22:21,  Arrival Time: 01/30/2006 22:32,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/31/2006 01:56
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.
Location: Clay Street, Topeka, KS 66606
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 1182,  Station: F04
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 01/31/2006 09:32,  Arrival Time: 01/31/2006 09:37,  Controlled Time: 01/31/2006 09:47,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/31/2006 10:28
Property Value: $25000,  Property Loss: $500
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Bedroom - < 5 persons,  Item First Ignited: Wearing apparel not on a person
Cause of Ignition: Cause under investigation
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: Vacant and unsecured,  Stories: 2 Above, 1 Below,  Square Feet: 1920,  Stories with Damage: 1 Minor
Location: 7th Street, Topeka, KS 66606
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 1186,  Station: F04
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 01/31/2006 12:49,  Arrival Time: 01/31/2006 12:54,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/31/2006 14:49
Property Value: $65000,  Property Loss: $10000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Incident command. Includes providing support to incident command activities.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Bedroom - < 5 persons
Cause of Ignition: Cause under investigation
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: Vacant and unsecured,  Stories: 3 Above,  Square Feet: 5760,  Stories with Damage: 2 Significant
Location: Central Park Avenue, Topeka, KS 66604
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 1202,  Station: F05
Incident Type: Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire. Includes waste material from manufacturing or other production processes.
Alarm Time: 01/31/2006 19:56,  Arrival Time: 01/31/2006 20:05,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/31/2006 20:42
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Outside area, other, (Unattended or unsupervised person)
Location: Van Buren Street, Topeka, KS 66612
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 1221,  Station: F05
Incident Type: Cultivated trees or nursery stock fire. Includes fires involving Christmas tree farms and plants under cultivation for transport off-site for ornamental use.
Alarm Time: 02/01/2006 10:27,  Arrival Time: 02/01/2006 10:33,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/01/2006 10:59
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Match,  Item First Ignited: Heavy vegetation - not crop, including trees
Cause of Ignition: Intentional (Outside/open fire for debris or waste disposal)
Location: Fillmore Street, Topeka, KS 66604
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 1232,  Station: F04
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: 02/01/2006 13:40,  Arrival Time: 02/01/2006 13:45,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/01/2006 14:00
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Match,  Item First Ignited: Heavy vegetation - not crop, including trees
Cause of Ignition: Intentional (Outside/open fire for debris or waste disposal)
Location: Lewis Street, Topeka, KS 66608
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 1276,  Station: F11
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: 02/02/2006 13:10,  Arrival Time: 02/02/2006 13:14,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/02/2006 13:27
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Railroad right of way: on or near,  Item First Ignited: Organic materials, other
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Unattended or unsupervised person)
Location: 37th Street, Topeka, KS 66610
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 1282,  Station: F10
Incident Type: Outside rubbish fire, other.
Alarm Time: 02/02/2006 16:20,  Arrival Time: 02/02/2006 16:20,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/02/2006 16:22
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Match,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Intentional (Outside/open fire for debris or waste disposal)
Location: Randolph Avenue APT B , Topeka, KS 66614
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 1304,  Station: F10
Incident Type: Overheated motor or wiring.
Alarm Time: 02/03/2006 06:02,  Arrival Time: 02/03/2006 06:08,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/03/2006 06:16
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: Topeka Boulevard, Topeka, KS 66612
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 1310,  Station: F05
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: 02/03/2006 09:39,  Arrival Time: 02/03/2006 09:45,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/03/2006 10:12
Property Value: $15000,  Property Loss: $5000,  Contents Value: $20,  Contents Loss: $20
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Cargo/trunk area - all vehicles,  Item First Ignited: Box, carton, bag, basket, barrel
Mobile Property Involved: Not involved in ignition, but burned
Location: Indian Trail Street, Topeka, KS 66614
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 1317,  Station: F08
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 02/03/2006 13:24,  Arrival Time: 02/03/2006 13:28,  Controlled Time: 02/03/2006 13:29,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/03/2006 14:22
Property Value: $50000,  Property Loss: $2500,  Contents Value: $5000,  Contents Loss: $500
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Laundry area, wash house (laundry),  Heat Source: Hot ember or ash,  Item First Ignited: Rubbish, trash, or waste
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
  • Abandoned or discarded materials or products
  • Improper container or storage
  • Unattended or unsupervised person
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 2 Above,  Square Feet: 1000,  Stories with Damage: 1 Significant
Location: Clay Street, Topeka, KS 66604
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 1329,  Station: F05
Incident Type: Trash or rubbish fire in a structure, with no flame damage to structure or its contents.
Alarm Time: 02/03/2006 19:43,  Arrival Time: 02/03/2006 19:48,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/03/2006 19:54
Property Loss: $100
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste, (Unattended or unsupervised person)
Location: Tyler Street 332 , Topeka, KS 66606
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 1344,  Station: F04
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 02/04/2006 04:31,  Arrival Time: 02/04/2006 04:34,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/04/2006 04:48
Contents Loss: $100
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Wall assembly,  Heat Source: Arcing,  Item First Ignited: Mattress, pillow
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
  • Electrical failure, malfunction, other
  • Unattended or unsupervised person
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 3 Above,  Square Feet: 6000
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Combination smoke - heat,  Power: Hardwire Only
Location: Gilmore Court, Topeka, KS 66607
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 1351,  Station: F02
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: 02/04/2006 11:35,  Arrival Time: 02/04/2006 11:41,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/04/2006 11:58
Property Loss: $500
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Operator/passenger area of transportation equip., (Unattended or unsupervised person)
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Cadillac,  Model: Sedan DeVille (Do not use,  Year: 1991,  VIN No: 1G6CD53B1N4240382
Location: Swygart Street, Topeka, KS 66607
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 1365,  Station: F03
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: 02/04/2006 18:02,  Arrival Time: 02/04/2006 18:04,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/04/2006 18:12
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Highway, parking lot, street: on or near,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Location: Kansas Avenue, Topeka, KS 66608
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 1378,  Station: F03
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 02/04/2006 23:45,  Arrival Time: 02/04/2006 23:50,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/05/2006 00:20
Property Value: $56000,  Property Loss: $50,  Contents Value: $2000
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.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Wall surface: exterior,  Item First Ignited: Exterior wall covering or finish
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: Idle, not routinely used,  Stories: 2 Above,  Square Feet: 10000,  Stories with Damage: 1 Minor
Location: Sanneman Drive, Topeka, KS 66609
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 1390,  Station: F10
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 02/05/2006 12:34,  Arrival Time: 02/05/2006 12:40,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/05/2006 16:16
Property Value: $55000,  Property Loss: $35000,  Contents Value: $20000,  Contents Loss: $15000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Laundry area, wash house (laundry),  Item First Ignited: Structural member or framing
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above,  Square Feet: 1000
Location: Topeka Boulevard, Topeka, KS 66608
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 1394,  Station: F03
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: 02/05/2006 14:59,  Arrival Time: 02/05/2006 15:07,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/05/2006 15:43
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
  • Hazardous materials spill control and confinement. Includes confining or diking hazardous materials.
Location: 10th Avenue, Topeka, KS 66606
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 1404,  Station: F04
Incident Type: Hazardous condition (no fire), other.
Alarm Time: 02/05/2006 19:40,  Arrival Time: 02/05/2006 19:46,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/05/2006 19:50
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: Lane Street, Topeka, KS 66612
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 1413,  Station: F05
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 02/05/2006 23:43,  Arrival Time: 02/05/2006 23:48,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/06/2006 02:39
Property Value: $35000,  Property Loss: $25000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge
Cause of Ignition: Cause under investigation (Unattended or unsupervised person)
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: Vacant and unsecured,  Stories: 2 Above, 1 Below,  Square Feet: 3000
Location: Polk Street, Topeka, KS 66603
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 1414,  Station: F03
Incident Type: Outside rubbish, trash, or waste fire. Excludes outside rubbish fires in a container or receptacle.
Alarm Time: 02/05/2006 23:46,  Arrival Time: 02/05/2006 23:50,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/06/2006 00:04
Property Value: $1000,  Property Loss: $400
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Highway, parking lot, street: on or near,  Item First Ignited: Rubbish, trash, or waste
Location: Polk Street, Topeka, KS 66603
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 1415,  Station: F04
Incident Type: Outside rubbish, trash, or waste fire. Excludes outside rubbish fires in a container or receptacle.
Alarm Time: 02/06/2006 00:57,  Arrival Time: 02/06/2006 01:02,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/06/2006 01:14
Property Value: $1000,  Property Loss: $400
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Trash, not recyclable
Area of Origin: Highway, parking lot, street: on or near,  Item First Ignited: Rubbish, trash, or waste
Location: 21st Street, Topeka, KS 66605
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 1418,  Station: F05
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: 02/06/2006 05:43,  Arrival Time: 02/06/2006 05:48,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/06/2006 06:07
Property Value: $5000,  Property Loss: $5000,  Contents Value: $100,  Contents Loss: $100
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Engine area, running gear, wheel area,  Heat Source: Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Jeep,  Year: 1990,  License Plate: SYC046 KS,  VIN No: 2J4FY29T5LJ541043
Location: Kirklawn Avenue, Topeka, KS 66609
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 1432,  Station: F10
Incident Type: Cooking fire involving the contents of a cooking vessel without fire extension beyond the vessel.
Alarm Time: 02/06/2006 15:24,  Arrival Time: 02/06/2006 15:29,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/06/2006 15:40
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Incident command. Includes providing support to incident command activities.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Fat/cooking grease, including lard & animal fat
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
Location: Oakley Avenue BLK , Topeka, KS 66606
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 1438,  Station: F07
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: 02/06/2006 17:09,  Arrival Time: 02/06/2006 17:19,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/06/2006 17:38
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
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 (Outside/open fire for warming or cooking)
Location: 14th Street, Topeka, KS 66607
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 1479,  Station: F05
Incident Type: Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire. Includes waste material from manufacturing or other production processes.
Alarm Time: 02/07/2006 17:39,  Arrival Time: 02/07/2006 17:43,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/07/2006 17:47
Property Value: $50,  Property Loss: $50
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Location: Sardou Avenue, Topeka, KS 66616
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 1483,  Station: F06
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: 02/07/2006 23:44,  Arrival Time: 02/07/2006 23:48,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/08/2006 00:33
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Assistance, other.
Location: Polk Street AP 36 , Topeka, KS 66603
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 1487,  Station: F04
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 02/08/2006 03:20,  Arrival Time: 02/08/2006 03:25,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/08/2006 03:41
Civilian Injuries: 1,  Property Loss: $250,  Contents Loss: $50
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Cooking area, kitchen,  Heat Source: Heat from powered equipment, other,  Item First Ignited: Cooking materials, including edible materials
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Misuse of material or product, other)
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 3 Above, 1 Below,  Length: 50,  Width: 1220
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke
Civilian Casualty:  Age: 48,  Gender: Male,  Affiliation: Civilian,  Severity: Severe,  Cause: Exposed to fire products,  Factors Contributing: Clothing burned, not while escaping
Location: Belle Avenue, Topeka, KS 66604
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 1491,  Station: F07
Incident Type: Special outside fire, other.
Alarm Time: 02/08/2006 09:31,  Arrival Time: 02/08/2006 09:37,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/08/2006 09:58
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Plastics
Item First Ignited: Electrical wire, cable insulation
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source
Equipment Involved: Heating, ventilating & air conditioning, other,  Brand: UNKNOWN,  Power: Electrical line voltage (>= 50 volts),  Portability: Portable
Location: Jefferson Street, Topeka, KS 66608
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 1508,  Station: F01
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: 02/08/2006 21:40,  Arrival Time: 02/08/2006 21:56,  Controlled Time: 02/08/2006 22:30,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/09/2006 03:11
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Hazardous Material Released: Diesel fuel or fuel oil, vehicle fuel tank or portable storage container less than 55 gallons.
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).
Released From: Outside of structure,  Population Density: Suburban - Predominantly single family residential,  Area Affected: 1000 Square Feet,  Cause of Release: Intentional,  Disposition: Released to private agency,  Actions Taken: Hazmat leak control and containment,  Isolate area & establish hazard control zones,  Notify other agencies,  Factors Contributing To Release: Improper startup, shutdown procedures
Location: 6th Avenue, Topeka, KS 66606
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 1521,  Station: F04
Incident Type: Electrical wiring/equipment problem, other.
Alarm Time: 02/09/2006 11:40,  Arrival Time: 02/09/2006 11:43,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/09/2006 12:04
Property Value: $300,  Property Loss: $75
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: Gage Boulevard, Topeka, KS 66614
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 1528,  Station: F08
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: 02/09/2006 14:30,  Arrival Time: 02/09/2006 14:37,  Controlled Time: 02/09/2006 15:38,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/09/2006 18:01
Fire Service Injuries: 1
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Contain fire (wildland).
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Provide information to the public or media.
Acres Burned #: 40,  On Site Materials: Trees, plants, flowers
Area of Origin: Open area - outside, (Urban-Wildland Interface Area)
Fire Fighter Casualty:  Age: 43,  Gender: Male,  Responses: 8,  Usual Assignment: Suppression, included are hazmat, rescue, & IC,  Severity: Lost time injury, severe,  Activity: Other incident scene activity, other,  Where: At scene, outside,  Injured: Foot and toes
Equipment Failures:  Manufacturer: 00,  Serial Number: 00
Location: Clay Street, Topeka, KS 66604
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 1531,  Station: F04
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 02/09/2006 15:37,  Arrival Time: 02/09/2006 15:42,  Controlled Time: 02/09/2006 16:02,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/10/2006 01:40
Property Value: $22500,  Property Loss: $10000,  Contents Value: $15000,  Contents Loss: $2000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
  • Hazardous condition, other.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Personal & home products, other ,
  • Illegal and clandestine drug operation
  • Locked or jammed doors
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 2 Above,  Length: 30,  Width: 30,  Stories with Damage: 1 Minor, 1 Significant
Location: Gage Boulevard, Topeka, KS 66604
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 1538,  Station: F07
Incident Type: Cooking fire involving the contents of a cooking vessel without fire extension beyond the vessel.
Alarm Time: 02/09/2006 17:47,  Arrival Time: 02/09/2006 17:51,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/09/2006 19:50
Property Loss: $1000,  Contents Loss: $1000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
  • Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Fat/cooking grease, including lard & animal fat
Area of Origin: Cooking area, kitchen,  Heat Source: Heat from other open flame or smoking materials,  Item First Ignited: Cooking materials, including edible materials
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Heat source too close to combustibles.)
Location: Twilight Court AP 203 , Topeka, KS 66614
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 1550,  Station: F10
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 02/09/2006 21:57,  Arrival Time: 02/09/2006 22:02,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/09/2006 22:33
Property Value: $100000,  Property Loss: $400
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.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Exterior stairway, ramp, or fire escape,  Heat Source: Cigarette,  Item First Ignited: Box, carton, bag, basket, barrel
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
  • Improper container or storage
  • Abandoned or discarded materials or products
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 2 Above,  Length: 300,  Width: 50,  Stories with Damage: 1 Minor
Location: Polk Street, Topeka, KS 66612
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 1553,  Station: F05
Incident Type: Cooking fire involving the contents of a cooking vessel without fire extension beyond the vessel.
Alarm Time: 02/09/2006 23:48,  Arrival Time: 02/09/2006 23:53,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/10/2006 00:23
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Item First Ignited: Cooking materials, including edible materials
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Location: 21st Street, Topeka, KS 66607
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 1603,  Station: F05
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: 02/11/2006 00:34,  Arrival Time: 02/11/2006 00:43,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/11/2006 01:04
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Wildland, woods
Cause of Ignition: Intentional
  • Playing with heat source
  • Multiple persons involved
Location: Story Street, Topeka, KS 66606
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 1625,  Station: F04
Incident Type: Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire. Includes waste material from manufacturing or other production processes.
Alarm Time: 02/11/2006 16:56,  Arrival Time: 02/11/2006 17:01,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/11/2006 17:11
Property Value: $85
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Item First Ignited: Rubbish, trash, or waste
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Abandoned or discarded materials or products)
Location: Monroe Street, Topeka, KS 66605
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 1633,  Station: F05
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 02/11/2006 22:04,  Arrival Time: 02/11/2006 22:10,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/12/2006 00:23
Property Value: $1500,  Property Loss: $1500,  Contents Value: $500,  Contents Loss: $500
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Vacant structural area
Location: Vesper Avenue, Topeka, KS 66606
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 1655,  Station: F04
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: 02/12/2006 15:13,  Arrival Time: 02/12/2006 15:18,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/12/2006 15:32
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Buildings Involved #: 2,  Acres Burned #: 1
Area of Origin: Outside area, other,  Item First Ignited: Organic materials, other
Cause of Ignition: Act of nature (Unattended or unsupervised person)
Location: Vesper Avenue, Topeka, KS 66606
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 1655,  Station: F04
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: 02/12/2006 15:13,  Arrival Time: 02/12/2006 15:18,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/12/2006 15:32
Property Loss: $500
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Outside area, other,  Item First Ignited: Organic materials, other, (Exposure fire)
Location: Broadmoor Avenue, Topeka, KS 66606
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 1672,  Station: F04
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: 02/12/2006 21:27,  Arrival Time: 02/12/2006 21:31,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/12/2006 21:41
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Outside area, other,  Heat Source: Hot or smoldering object, other,  Item First Ignited: Organic materials, other
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Unattended or unsupervised person)
Location: 33rd Street, Topeka, KS 66605
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 1674,  Station: F09
Incident Type: Carbon monoxide incident. Excludes incidents with nothing found.
Alarm Time: 02/13/2006 00:21,  Arrival Time: 02/13/2006 00:30,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/13/2006 00:48
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Actions taken, other.
Location: Twilight Court APT 205 , Topeka, KS 66614
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 1691,  Station: F10
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: 02/13/2006 16:03,  Arrival Time: 02/13/2006 16:09,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/13/2006 16:37
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: 1
Area of Origin: Outside area, other
Location: 6th Avenue, Topeka, KS 66604
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 1692,  Station: F07
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: 02/13/2006 16:10,  Arrival Time: 02/13/2006 16:16,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/13/2006 16:51
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Cause of Ignition: Intentional (Misuse of material or product, other)
Location: Boswell Avenue, Topeka, KS 66604
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 1697,  Station: F07
Incident Type: Outside rubbish, trash, or waste fire. Excludes outside rubbish fires in a container or receptacle.
Alarm Time: 02/13/2006 19:35,  Arrival Time: 02/13/2006 19:39,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/13/2006 19:49
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Heat Source: Hot ember or ash,  Item First Ignited: Rubbish, trash, or waste
Cause of Ignition: Intentional (Improper container or storage)
Location: Brook Lawn Terrace, Topeka, KS 66610
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 1720,  Station: F10
Incident Type: Outside rubbish, trash, or waste fire. Excludes outside rubbish fires in a container or receptacle.
Alarm Time: 02/14/2006 09:17,  Arrival Time: 02/14/2006 09:20,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/14/2006 09:32
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Trash, not recyclable
Area of Origin: Outside area, other,  Item First Ignited: Rubbish, trash, or waste
Cause of Ignition: Intentional (Outside/open fire for debris or waste disposal)
Location: Massachusetts Avenue, Topeka, KS 66607
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 1729,  Station: F05
Incident Type: Outside rubbish, trash, or waste fire. Excludes outside rubbish fires in a container or receptacle.
Alarm Time: 02/14/2006 17:43,  Arrival Time: 02/14/2006 17:49,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/14/2006 17:57
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace
Cause of Ignition: Intentional
Location: Central Park Avenue, Topeka, KS 66604
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 1730,  Station: F05
Incident Type: Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire. Includes waste material from manufacturing or other production processes.
Alarm Time: 02/14/2006 17:58,  Arrival Time: 02/14/2006 18:01,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/14/2006 18:15
Property Value: $1000,  Property Loss: $500
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace,  Item First Ignited: Rubbish, trash, or waste
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Location: Central Park Avenue, Topeka, KS 66604
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 1730,  Station: F05
Incident Type: Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire. Includes waste material from manufacturing or other production processes.
Alarm Time: 02/14/2006 17:58,  Arrival Time: 02/14/2006 18:01,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/14/2006 18:15
Property Value: $200,  Property Loss: $200
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Outside area, other,  Heat Source: Hot ember or ash,  Item First Ignited: Fence, pole, (Exposure fire)
Location: Arter Avenue, Topeka, KS 66616
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 1733,  Station: F06
Incident Type: Carbon monoxide incident. Excludes incidents with nothing found.
Alarm Time: 02/14/2006 20:15,  Arrival Time: 02/14/2006 20:21,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/14/2006 20:38
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: Clay Street, Topeka, KS 66608
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 1735,  Station: F11
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: 02/14/2006 20:33,  Arrival Time: 02/14/2006 20:40,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/14/2006 21:02
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Outside area, other,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Intentional (Outside/open fire for debris or waste disposal)
Location: 39th Court, Topeka, KS 66614
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 1753,  Station: F08
Incident Type: Unauthorized burning. Includes fires that are under control and not endangering property.
Alarm Time: 02/15/2006 10:40,  Arrival Time: 02/15/2006 10:51,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/15/2006 10:55
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: Caledon Street, Topeka, KS 66611
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 1770,  Station: F10
Incident Type: Unauthorized burning. Includes fires that are under control and not endangering property.
Alarm Time: 02/15/2006 16:14,  Arrival Time: 02/15/2006 16:18,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/15/2006 16:28
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: Fillmore Street, Topeka, KS 66604
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 1772,  Station: F04
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 02/15/2006 16:25,  Arrival Time: 02/15/2006 16:28,  Controlled Time: 02/15/2006 17:09,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/15/2006 21:03
Property Value: $30200,  Property Loss: $20000,  Contents Value: $3000,  Contents Loss: $3000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Search for lost or missing person. Includes animals.
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.
Buildings Involved #: 2,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Bedroom - < 5 persons,  Item First Ignited: Bedding
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
  • Unattended or unsupervised person
  • Multiple persons involved
  • Balloon construction
  • Difficult to ventilate
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 2 Above,  Length: 40,  Width: 50,  Stories with Damage: 1 Heavy
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Power: Battery Only
Location: Fillmore Street, Topeka, KS 66604
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 1772,  Station: F04
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 02/15/2006 16:25,  Arrival Time: 02/15/2006 16:28,  Controlled Time: 02/15/2006 17:09,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/15/2006 21:03
Property Value: $47100,  Property Loss: $1000,  Contents Value: $20000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Wall assembly,  Heat Source: Radiated heat from another fire,  Item First Ignited: Exterior wall covering or finish, (Exposure fire)
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 2 Above, 1 Below,  Length: 20,  Width: 50,  Stories with Damage: 1 Minor
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Power: Hardwire Only,  Operation: Fire too small to operate
Location: Leland Street, Topeka, KS 66607
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 1781,  Station: F03
Incident Type: Outside rubbish fire, other.
Alarm Time: 02/15/2006 22:14,  Arrival Time: 02/15/2006 22:20,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/15/2006 22:28
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Location: Fillmore Street, Topeka, KS 66606
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 1783,  Station: F04
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 02/16/2006 01:39,  Arrival Time: 02/16/2006 01:42,  Controlled Time: 02/16/2006 01:42,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/16/2006 02:02
Property Value: $34200,  Property Loss: $300,  Contents Value: $5000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
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
Area of Origin: Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace,  Heat Source: Incendiary device,  Item First Ignited: Exterior wall covering or finish
Cause of Ignition: Intentional
  • Flammable liquid used to kindle fire
  • Asleep
  • Unattended or unsupervised person
  • Multiple persons involved
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 2 Above, 1 Below,  Length: 20,  Width: 40,  Stories with Damage: 1 Minor
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Power: Battery Only,  Operation: Fire too small to operate
Location: 21st Street, Topeka, KS 66612
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 1799,  Station: F05
Incident Type: Outside rubbish, trash, or waste fire. Excludes outside rubbish fires in a container or receptacle.
Alarm Time: 02/16/2006 11:44,  Arrival Time: 02/16/2006 11:46,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/16/2006 11:54
Property Value: $26200,  Property Loss: $100
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Exterior balcony, unenclosed porch,  Heat Source: Hot ember or ash,  Item First Ignited: Box, carton, bag, basket, barrel
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
  • Misuse of material or product, other
  • Unattended or unsupervised person
Location: Winfield Avenue, Topeka, KS 66616
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 1802,  Station: F06
Incident Type: Chimney or flue fire originating in and confined to a chimney or flue.
Alarm Time: 02/16/2006 13:45,  Arrival Time: 02/16/2006 13:50,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/16/2006 14:02
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.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Location: Pinecrest Drive, Topeka, KS 66605
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 1836,  Station: F09
Incident Type: Carbon monoxide incident. Excludes incidents with nothing found.
Alarm Time: 02/17/2006 12:51,  Arrival Time: 02/17/2006 12:51,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/17/2006 13:50
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Hazardous materials detection, monitoring, sampling, and analysis using a variety of detection instruments.
  • Notify other agencies. Includes notifications of utility companies, property owners, and the like.
  • Incident command. Includes providing support to incident command activities.
Location: Lincoln Street, Topeka, KS 66606
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 1853,  Station: F04
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 02/17/2006 19:28,  Arrival Time: 02/17/2006 19:31,  Controlled Time: 02/17/2006 19:41,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/17/2006 20:11
Property Value: $3000,  Property Loss: $1000,  Contents Value: $500,  Contents Loss: $100
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Cooking area, kitchen,  Heat Source: Arcing,  Item First Ignited: Structural member or framing
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Unspecified short-circuit arc)
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: Under major renovation,  Stories: 2 Above, 1 Below,  Square Feet: 966,  Stories with Damage: 1 Minor
Location: Wayne Avenue AP 17 , Topeka, KS 66611
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 1855,  Station: F10
Incident Type: Chimney or flue fire originating in and confined to a chimney or flue.
Alarm Time: 02/17/2006 19:45,  Arrival Time: 02/17/2006 19:51,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/17/2006 20:06
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
  • Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Structural area, other,  Heat Source: Hot ember or ash
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Failure to clean)
Location: 29th Street, Topeka, KS 66605
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 1886,  Station: F09
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: 02/18/2006 14:09,  Arrival Time: 02/18/2006 14:12,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/18/2006 14:23
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Outside area, other
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source (Short circuit arc from defective, worn insulation)
Location: 29th Street, Topeka, KS 66614
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 1903,  Station: F08
Incident Type: Outside rubbish, trash, or waste fire. Excludes outside rubbish fires in a container or receptacle.
Alarm Time: 02/19/2006 02:36,  Arrival Time: 02/19/2006 02:44,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/19/2006 02:51
Property Value: $400,  Property Loss: $400
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Outside area, other,  Item First Ignited: Rubbish, trash, or waste
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Location: Fillmore Street, Topeka, KS 66611
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 1913,  Station: F10
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 02/19/2006 13:15,  Arrival Time: 02/19/2006 13:20,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/19/2006 14:31
Fire Service Injuries: 1,  Property Value: $7500,  Property Loss: $2500,  Contents Value: $1000,  Contents Loss: $1000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
  • Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge,  Heat Source: Hot ember or ash,  Item First Ignited: Cabinetry (including built-in)
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source (Design/Manufacture/Installation Deficiency, other)
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above,  Square Feet: 1000
Fire Fighter Casualty:  Age: 26,  Gender: Male,  Responses: 1,  Usual Assignment: Suppression, included are hazmat, rescue, & IC,  Physical Condition: Rested,  Severity: First aid only,  Activity: Extinguishing fire/neutralizing incident, other,  Cause: Contact with object (firefighter moved into/onto),  Where: At scene, outside,  Injured: Hand and fingers,  Relation to Structure: Outside of structure
Location: 40th Street, Topeka, KS 66609
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 1920,  Station: F10
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 02/19/2006 17:19,  Arrival Time: 02/19/2006 17:26,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/19/2006 19:35
Property Value: $50000,  Property Loss: $5000,  Contents Value: $2000,  Contents Loss: $1000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
  • Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Substructure area or space, crawl space,  Heat Source: Heat from powered equipment, other,  Item First Ignited: Flammable liquid/gas - in/from final container
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Flammable liquid or gas spilled)
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above, 1 Below,  Square Feet: 960
Location: 75 Highway BLK , Topeka, KS 66618
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 1921,  Station: F11
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: 02/19/2006 17:35,  Arrival Time: 02/19/2006 17:40,  Controlled Time: 02/19/2006 17:55,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/19/2006 18:06
Property Value: $18000,  Property Loss: $500,  Contents Value: $300
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Engine area, running gear, wheel area,  Heat Source: Heat, spark from friction
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source
  • Automatic control failure
  • Leak or break
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: General use truck, dump truck, fire apparatus,  Make: Freightliner,  Year: 1989,  VIN No: IFUYDSYB5KH365148
Location: Michigan Avenue, Topeka, KS 66616
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 1922,  Station: F06
Incident Type: Outside rubbish fire, other.
Alarm Time: 02/19/2006 18:04,  Arrival Time: 02/19/2006 18:11,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/19/2006 18:19
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Wood, other
Area of Origin: Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace,  Item First Ignited: Chips, including wood chips
Cause of Ignition: Intentional (Multiple persons involved)
Location: Belmont Avenue, Topeka, KS 66616
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 1951,  Station: F06
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 02/20/2006 12:33,  Arrival Time: 02/20/2006 12:37,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/20/2006 13:29
Property Value: $1500,  Property Loss: $1500,  Contents Value: $1000,  Contents Loss: $1000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Wall surface: exterior,  Heat Source: Hot ember or ash,  Item First Ignited: Exterior wall covering or finish
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Abandoned or discarded materials or products)
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Stories: 1 Above,  Square Feet: 64,  Stories with Damage: 1 Heavy
Location: Maryland Avenue, Topeka, KS 66605
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 1956,  Station: F05
Incident Type: Special outside fire, other.
Alarm Time: 02/20/2006 12:49,  Arrival Time: 02/20/2006 12:55,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/20/2006 13:17
Contents Loss: $200
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Item First Ignited: Electrical wire, cable insulation, (Unattended or unsupervised person)
Equipment Involved: Clothes dryer,  Brand: MONTGOMERY WARD,  Model: UAN7335-87A,  Serial No: 48K11240,  Power: Electrical line voltage (>= 50 volts),  Portability: Portable
Location: Madison Street, Topeka, KS 66607
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 1972,  Station: F03
Incident Type: Cooking fire involving the contents of a cooking vessel without fire extension beyond the vessel.
Alarm Time: 02/20/2006 17:14,  Arrival Time: 02/20/2006 17:18,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/20/2006 17:32
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Cooking area, kitchen,  Heat Source: Heat from powered equipment, other,  Item First Ignited: Cooking materials, including edible materials
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
  • Equipment unattended
  • Possibly impaired by alcohol or drugs
  • Physically disabled
Equipment Involved: Range with or without oven, cooking surface,  Brand: NNN,  Power: Electrical, other,  Portability: Stationary
Location: Truman Avenue, Topeka, KS 66605
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 1976,  Station: F10
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 02/20/2006 17:33,  Arrival Time: 02/20/2006 17:38,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/20/2006 20:49
Property Value: $75500,  Property Loss: $75500,  Contents Value: $40000,  Contents Loss: $40000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Exterior balcony, unenclosed porch
Cause of Ignition: Cause under investigation (Multiple persons involved)
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above, 1 Below,  Square Feet: 960,  Stories with Damage: 1 Extreme
Location: Truman Avenue, Topeka, KS 66619
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 1985,  Station: F10
Incident Type: Outside rubbish fire, other.
Alarm Time: 02/20/2006 23:05,  Arrival Time: 02/20/2006 23:11,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/20/2006 23:18
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Paper products, other
Heat Source: Hot or smoldering object, other
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Unattended or unsupervised person)
Location: Clay Street, Topeka, KS 66605
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 1987,  Station: F05
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: 02/21/2006 00:23,  Arrival Time: 02/21/2006 00:29,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/21/2006 01:32
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
Cause of Ignition: Cause under investigation (Unattended or unsupervised person)
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Honda,  Model: Accord,  Year: 1989,  License Plate: VHH976 KS,  VIN No: JHMCA5649KC094302
Location: 22nd Pk AP 1 , Topeka, KS 66614
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 1990,  Station: F08
Incident Type: Cooking fire involving the contents of a cooking vessel without fire extension beyond the vessel.
Alarm Time: 02/21/2006 06:34,  Arrival Time: 02/21/2006 06:38,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/21/2006 07:00
Property Value: $400000,  Property Loss: $50,  Contents Value: $80000,  Contents Loss: $20
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Cooking area, kitchen,  Heat Source: Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment,  Item First Ignited: Household utensils
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
  • Equipment not being operated properly
  • Asleep
  • Unattended or unsupervised person
Equipment Involved: Range with or without oven, cooking surface,  Brand: DID NOT GET,  Power: Electrical line voltage (>= 50 volts),  Portability: Stationary
Location: 42nd Terrace, Topeka, KS 66610
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 2026,  Station: F10
Incident Type: Outside rubbish, trash, or waste fire. Excludes outside rubbish fires in a container or receptacle.
Alarm Time: 02/22/2006 09:56,  Arrival Time: 02/22/2006 10:04,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/22/2006 10:19
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Outside area, other
Cause of Ignition: Intentional
Location: Brookside Drive, Topeka, KS 66607
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 2040,  Station: F02
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: 02/22/2006 15:21,  Arrival Time: 02/22/2006 15:24,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/22/2006 15:38
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Outside area, other,  Heat Source: Cigarette lighter,  Item First Ignited: Box, carton, bag, basket, barrel
Cause of Ignition: Intentional (Playing with heat source)
Location: Topeka Boulevard, Topeka, KS 66611
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 2114,  Station: F10
Incident Type: Gasoline or other flammable liquid spill (flash point below 100 degrees F at standard temperature and pressure (Class I)).
Alarm Time: 02/24/2006 10:05,  Arrival Time: 02/24/2006 10:10,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/24/2006 11:02
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Incident command. Includes providing support to incident command activities.
  • Hazardous materials leak control and containment. Includes actions taken to keep a material within its container.
Area Affected: 200 Square Feet,  Cause of Release: Container or containment failure,  Disposition: Completed by fire service only,  Actions Taken: Hazmat leak control and containment,  ,  ,  Factors Contributing To Release: Lack of maintenance, worn out
Location: Harrison Street, Topeka, KS 66612
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 2125,  Station: F04
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: 02/24/2006 15:22,  Arrival Time: 02/24/2006 15:25,  Controlled Time: 02/24/2006 15:32,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/24/2006 15:47
Property Value: $1000000,  Contents Value: $500000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Incident command. Includes providing support to incident command activities.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace, (Unattended or unsupervised person)
Location: Arter Avenue, Topeka, KS 66616
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 2136,  Station: F06
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: 02/24/2006 19:05,  Arrival Time: 02/24/2006 19:11,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/24/2006 19:18
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass, (Unattended or unsupervised person)
Location: Pinecrest Drive, Topeka, KS 66605
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 2138,  Station: F09
Incident Type: Special outside fire, other.
Alarm Time: 02/24/2006 19:22,  Arrival Time: 02/24/2006 19:29,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/24/2006 19:36
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Clothes
Area of Origin: Highway, parking lot, street: on or near,  Heat Source: Match,  Item First Ignited: Luggage
Cause of Ignition: Intentional (Multiple persons involved)
Location: Oakley Avenue, Topeka, KS 66614
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 2142,  Station: F10
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: 02/24/2006 22:47,  Arrival Time: 02/24/2006 22:53,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/24/2006 22:57
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Incident command. Includes providing support to incident command activities.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Highway, parking lot, street: on or near,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Location: Gordon Street, Topeka, KS 66608
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 2143,  Station: F01
Incident Type: Outside rubbish fire, other.
Alarm Time: 02/24/2006 22:50,  Arrival Time: 02/24/2006 22:55,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/24/2006 23:02
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Cause of Ignition: Intentional
Location: Munson Avenue, Topeka, KS 66604
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 2146,  Station: F07
Incident Type: Fire in structure, other than in a building.
Alarm Time: 02/24/2006 23:44,  Arrival Time: 02/24/2006 23:49,  Controlled Time: 02/24/2006 23:57,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/25/2006 00:08
Property Value: $80400,  Property Loss: $1000,  Contents Value: $2500
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Wood, other
Area of Origin: Wall surface: exterior,  Heat Source: Hot ember or ash,  Item First Ignited: Dust, fiber, lint, including sawdust and excelsior
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
  • Improper container or storage
  • Abandoned or discarded materials or products
  • Asleep
  • Unattended or unsupervised person
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: Under construction,  Stories: 1 Above, 1 Below,  Length: 10,  Width: 12,  Stories with Damage: 1 Minor
Location: Wilson Avenue, Topeka, KS 66616
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 2149,  Station: F06
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 02/25/2006 03:01,  Arrival Time: 02/25/2006 03:05,  Controlled Time: 02/25/2006 03:26,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/25/2006 04:07
Fire Service Injuries: 1,  Property Value: $45400,  Property Loss: $750,  Contents Value: $10000,  Contents Loss: $1000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Search for lost or missing person. Includes animals.
  • 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: Mattress, pillow
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
  • Abandoned or discarded materials or products
  • Abandoned or discarded materials or products
  • Asleep
  • Multiple persons involved
  • Age was a factor
  • Difficult to ventilate
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above, 1 Below,  Length: 20,  Width: 50,  Stories with Damage: 1 Minor
Fire Fighter Casualty:  Age: 47,  Gender: Male,  Responses: 1,  Usual Assignment: Suppression, included are hazmat, rescue, & IC,  Physical Condition: Rested,  Severity: Report only, including exposure,  Activity: Getting off fire department vehicle,  Cause: Struck or assaulted by person/animal/object,  Where: At scene, outside,  Injured: Leg-upper,  Factor Contributing: Vehicle collided with non-vehicular object,  Relation to Structure: Outside of structure,  Object Involved: FD Vehicle/apparatus,  Specific Location: Outside at grade,  Vehicle Type: Other fire department vehicle
Location: Emerson Street, Topeka, KS 66605
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 2152,  Station: F09
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: 02/25/2006 03:37,  Arrival Time: 02/25/2006 03:44,  Controlled Time: 02/25/2006 04:08,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/25/2006 06:26
Property Value: $25000,  Property Loss: $20000,  Contents Value: $12500,  Contents Loss: $10000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
Cause of Ignition: Intentional
  • Flammable liquid used to kindle fire
  • Delays, other
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger road vehicle, other,  Make: Chevrolet,  Model: 1/2 Ton Pick up,  Year: 1970

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