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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: Topeka Boulevard, Topeka, KS 66611
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 4282,  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: 04/16/2006 10:11,  Arrival Time: 04/16/2006 10:15,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/16/2006 10:35
Property Value: $1000,  Property Loss: $200
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Motor oil
Area of Origin: Engine area, running gear, wheel area
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Buick,  Year: 1988,  License Plate: UNL675 KS,  VIN No: 4G4HP54C4JH508714
Location: 35th Terrace, Topeka, KS 66605
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 4301,  Station: F10
Incident Type: Outside rubbish fire, other.
Alarm Time: 04/16/2006 18:37,  Arrival Time: 04/16/2006 18:50,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/16/2006 18:58
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
Item First Ignited: Rubbish, trash, or waste
Cause of Ignition: Intentional (Outside/open fire for debris or waste disposal)
Location: Harrison Street, Topeka, KS 66606
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 4311,  Station: F03
Incident Type: Threat to burn. Includes verbal threats and persons threatening to set themselves on fire. Excludes an attempted burning.
Alarm Time: 04/16/2006 23:28,  Arrival Time: 04/16/2006 23:33,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/17/2006 00:03
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: 33rd Terrace, Topeka, KS 66614
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 4312,  Station: F10
Incident Type: Natural vegetation fire, other.
Alarm Time: 04/17/2006 02:24,  Arrival Time: 04/17/2006 02:31,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/17/2006 03:05
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Trees, plants, flowers
Location: 12th Terrace, Topeka, KS 66604
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 4320,  Station: F07
Incident Type: Outside stationary compactor or compacted trash fire. Includes fires where the only material burning is rubbish.
Alarm Time: 04/17/2006 08:23,  Arrival Time: 04/17/2006 08:28,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/17/2006 10:26
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
Location: 61st Street, Topeka, KS 66619
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 4334,  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: 04/17/2006 18:02,  Arrival Time: 04/17/2006 18:02,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/18/2006 01:47
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Control fire (wildland).
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Intentional (Agriculture or land management burns)
Location: Saline Street, Topeka, KS 66618
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 4341,  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: 04/17/2006 22:06,  Arrival Time: 04/17/2006 22:11,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/17/2006 22:20
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: Heavy vegetation - not crop, including trees
  • Outside/open fire for debris or waste disposal
  • Unattended or unsupervised person
Location: Laurent Street, Topeka, KS 66608
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 4367,  Station: F01
Incident Type: Trash or rubbish fire in a structure, with no flame damage to structure or its contents.
Alarm Time: 04/18/2006 14:49,  Arrival Time: 04/18/2006 14:49,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/18/2006 14:50
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Rubber
Area of Origin: Outside area, other,  Item First Ignited: Flammable liquid/gas - uncontained
Cause of Ignition: Intentional
  • Flammable liquid used to kindle fire
  • Flammable liquid used to kindle fire
Equipment Involved: Woodburning kit,  Brand: X,  Model: X,  Serial No: X,  Portability: Stationary
Location: Washburn Avenue, Topeka, KS 66604
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 4378,  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: 04/18/2006 17:57,  Arrival Time: 04/18/2006 18:02,  Controlled Time: 04/18/2006 18:03,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/18/2006 18:08
Property Loss: $500
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,  Heat Source: Arcing,  Item First Ignited: Electrical wire, cable insulation
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source (Electrical failure, malfunction, other)
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Chevrolet,  Model: Impala,  Year: 1976,  VIN No: 1N47U6J115076
Location: 12th Terrace APT 6 , Topeka, KS 66604
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 4398,  Station: F07
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 04/19/2006 05:52,  Arrival Time: 04/19/2006 05:57,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/19/2006 07:28
Fire Service Injuries: 1,  Property Loss: $30000,  Contents Loss: $10000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Search and rescue, other.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Food, other
Area of Origin: Cooking area, kitchen,  Heat Source: Heat from powered equipment, other,  Item First Ignited: Cabinetry (including built-in)
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
  • Accidentally turned on, not turned off
  • Asleep
  • Unattended or unsupervised person
  • Age was a factor
Equipment Involved: Microwave oven,  Brand: MICROWAVE,  Model: UNK,  Serial No: UNK,  Power: Electrical, other,  Portability: Portable
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 2 Above,  Length: 75,  Width: 75,  Stories with Damage: 1 Significant
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Power: Battery Only,  Operation: Operated,  Effectiveness: Alerted Occupants
Fire Fighter Casualty:  Age: 45,  Gender: Male,  Responses: 1,  Usual Assignment: Suppression, included are hazmat, rescue, & IC,  Severity: Treated by physician, not a lost-time injury,  Taken To: Hospital,  Activity: Moving/lifting patient with carrying device,  Cause: Overexertion/strain,  Where: At scene, in structure,  Injured: Elbow,  Relation to Structure: Inside/On Structure,  Object Involved: Person, other,  Specific Location: On fire escape or outside stairway
Location: Rodgers Street, Topeka, KS 66607
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 4403,  Station: F02
Incident Type: Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire. Includes waste material from manufacturing or other production processes.
Alarm Time: 04/19/2006 10:02,  Arrival Time: 04/19/2006 10:06,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/19/2006 10:09
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Timber
Heat Source: Match,  Item First Ignited: Chips, including wood chips
Cause of Ignition: Intentional (Outside/open fire for debris or waste disposal)
Location: I70 Highway, Topeka, KS 66607
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 4410,  Station: F05
Incident Type: Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other.
Alarm Time: 04/19/2006 11:50,  Arrival Time: 04/19/2006 11:56,  Controlled Time: 04/19/2006 12:01,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/19/2006 12:22
Property Value: $8500,  Property Loss: $8500,  Contents Value: $750,  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,  Heat Source: Heat, spark from friction,  Item First Ignited: Flammable liquid/gas - in/from engine or burner
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
  • Leak or break
  • Multiple persons involved
  • Blocked or obstructed roadway
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: GMC (General Motors),  Model: GMC Trucks (ALL),  Year: 2006,  License Plate: NA KS,  VIN No: 1GTEK19R4TE505764
Location: 5th Street, Topeka, KS 66603
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 4418,  Station: F03
Incident Type: Brush or brush-and-grass mixture fire. Includes ground fuels lying on or immediately above the ground such as duff, roots, dead leaves, fine dead wood, and downed logs.
Alarm Time: 04/19/2006 14:18,  Arrival Time: 04/19/2006 14:21,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/19/2006 14:25
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 66606
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 4425,  Station: F01
Incident Type: Gasoline or other flammable liquid spill (flash point below 100 degrees F at standard temperature and pressure (Class I)).
Alarm Time: 04/19/2006 17:17,  Arrival Time: 04/19/2006 17:21,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/19/2006 17:37
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Hazardous materials leak control and containment. Includes actions taken to keep a material within its container.
Disposition: Completed by fire service only
Location: Wilson Avenue, Topeka, KS 66616
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 4426,  Station: F06
Incident Type: Brush or brush-and-grass mixture fire. Includes ground fuels lying on or immediately above the ground such as duff, roots, dead leaves, fine dead wood, and downed logs.
Alarm Time: 04/19/2006 17:25,  Arrival Time: 04/19/2006 17:28,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/19/2006 17:38
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Outside area, other,  Heat Source: Cigarette lighter,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Intentional
  • Playing with heat source
  • Age was a factor
Location: Sanneman Drive, Topeka, KS 66609
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 4439,  Station: F10
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 04/20/2006 04:02,  Arrival Time: 04/20/2006 04:10,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/20/2006 07:13
Property Value: $70000,  Property Loss: $15000,  Contents Value: $20000,  Contents Loss: $5000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
  • Establish safe area. Includes isolating the area affected by denying entry to unprotected persons and establishing hazard control zones (hot, warm, cold).
Buildings Involved #: 1,  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: Failure of equipment or heat source (Unspecified short-circuit arc)
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above,  Square Feet: 800
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Power: Battery Only
Location: Topeka Boulevard, Topeka, KS 66611
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 4443,  Station: F05
Incident Type: Grass fire. Includes fire confined to area characterized by grass ground cover, with little or no involvement of other ground fuels.
Alarm Time: 04/20/2006 08:32,  Arrival Time: 04/20/2006 08:37,  Controlled Time: 04/20/2006 08:37,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/20/2006 08:43
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: Cigarette,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Intentional
  • Abandoned or discarded materials or products
  • Unattended or unsupervised person
Location: Burnett Road, Topeka, KS 66614
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 4449,  Station: F08
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 04/20/2006 12:47,  Arrival Time: 04/20/2006 12:51,  Controlled Time: 04/20/2006 13:04,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/20/2006 13:06
Property Value: $80000,  Property Loss: $300,  Contents Value: $10000
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: Lumber, sawn wood
Area of Origin: Vehicle storage area,  Heat Source: Heat, spark from friction,  Item First Ignited: Dust, fiber, lint, including sawdust and excelsior
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Cutting, welding too close to combustible)
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above,  Square Feet: 300,  Stories with Damage: 1 Minor
Location: Gage Boulevard, Topeka, KS 66604
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 4480,  Station: F07
Incident Type: Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire. Includes waste material from manufacturing or other production processes.
Alarm Time: 04/21/2006 05:22,  Arrival Time: 04/21/2006 05:27,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/21/2006 05:34
Property Value: $500,  Contents Value: $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
Location: Cambridge Avenue, Topeka, KS 66610
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 4484,  Station: F10
Incident Type: Prescribed fire. Includes fires ignited by management actions to meet specific objectives and have a written, approved prescribed fire plan prior to ignition. Excludes authorized controlled burning.
Alarm Time: 04/21/2006 08:12,  Arrival Time: 04/21/2006 08:19,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/21/2006 08:38
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: 1st Street, Topeka, KS 66607
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 4491,  Station: F03
Incident Type: Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire. Includes waste material from manufacturing or other production processes.
Alarm Time: 04/21/2006 12:33,  Arrival Time: 04/21/2006 12:36,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/21/2006 14:49
Property Value: $130000,  Property Loss: $300
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Cargo/trunk area - all vehicles
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Significant fuel load from man-made condition.)
Mobile Property Involved: Not involved in ignition, but burned,  Type: Garbage, waste, refuse truck,  Make: Mack,  Year: 2001,  License Plate: TCG969 KS,  VIN No: 1M2K195CX1MO17407
Location: 24 Highway, Topeka, KS 66608
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 4520,  Station: F01
Incident Type: Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire. Includes waste material from manufacturing or other production processes.
Alarm Time: 04/22/2006 08:01,  Arrival Time: 04/22/2006 08:07,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/22/2006 10:16
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,  Heat Source: Hot or smoldering object, other,  Item First Ignited: Rubbish, trash, or waste
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Location: Topeka Boulevard, Topeka, KS 66612
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 4523,  Station: F03
Incident Type: Gasoline or other flammable liquid spill (flash point below 100 degrees F at standard temperature and pressure (Class I)).
Alarm Time: 04/22/2006 09:20,  Arrival Time: 04/22/2006 09:26,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/22/2006 09:59
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Hazardous Material Released: Gasoline, vehicle fuel tank or portable container. Includes leaks or releases from equipment tanks where the release is less than 55 gallons.
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.
Released From: Outside of structure,  Population Density: Urban Center - Densely populated,  Area Affected: 10 Square Feet,  Cause of Release: Unintentional release,  Disposition: Released to property owner or manager,  Actions Taken: Investigate,  Identify, analyze hazardous materials,  Hazmat spill control and confinement,  Factors Contributing To Release: Automatic control failure,  Inadequate control of hazardous materials
Location: 21st Street, Topeka, KS 66604
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 4525,  Station: F07
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 04/22/2006 10:23,  Arrival Time: 04/22/2006 10:28,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/22/2006 11:35
Property Value: $44000,  Property Loss: $3000,  Contents Value: $25000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Laundry area, wash house (laundry),  Heat Source: Arcing,  Item First Ignited: Exterior wall covering or finish
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 2 Above, 1 Below,  Square Feet: 1000
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Power: Battery Only,  Operation: Fire too small to operate
Location: Golden Avenue, Topeka, KS 66609
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 4526,  Station: F02
Incident Type: Forest, woods, or wildland fire. Includes fires involving vegetative fuels, other than prescribed fire, that occur in an area in which development is essentially nonexistent, except for roads, railroads, power lines, and the like.
Alarm Time: 04/22/2006 10:51,  Arrival Time: 04/22/2006 10:57,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/22/2006 11:18
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Outside area, other,  Heat Source: Heat from undetermined smoking material,  Item First Ignited: Rubbish, trash, or waste
Cause of Ignition: Intentional (Multiple persons involved)
Location: 45th Street, Topeka, KS 66605
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 4528,  Station: F10
Incident Type: Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other.
Alarm Time: 04/22/2006 11:01,  Arrival Time: 04/22/2006 11:06,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/22/2006 11:16
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: Fuel tank, fuel line
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source
  • Leak or break
  • Multiple persons involved
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition, but did not itself burn,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Ford
Location: Topeka Boulevard, Topeka, KS 66611
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 4569,  Station: F10
Incident Type: Arcing, shorted electrical equipment.
Alarm Time: 04/23/2006 18:49,  Arrival Time: 04/23/2006 18:53,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/23/2006 19:23
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.
Location: Wanamaker Road, Topeka, KS 66615
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 4571,  Station: F12
Incident Type: Electrical wiring/equipment problem, other.
Alarm Time: 04/23/2006 19:04,  Arrival Time: 04/23/2006 19:09,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/23/2006 19:31
Property Loss: $5000,  Contents Loss: $5000
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: Virginia Avenue BLK , Topeka, KS 66605
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 4573,  Station: F09
Incident Type: Natural vegetation fire, other.
Alarm Time: 04/23/2006 20:05,  Arrival Time: 04/23/2006 20:10,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/23/2006 20:50
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Standby.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Outside area, other,  Heat Source: Heat from powered equipment, other,  Item First Ignited: Organic materials, other
Cause of Ignition: Act of nature (High wind)
Equipment Involved: Electrical power (utility) line,  Brand: WESTAR,  Power: Electrical line voltage (>= 50 volts),  Portability: Stationary
Location: Pennsylvania Avenue, Topeka, KS 66605
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 4578,  Station: F09
Incident Type: Power line down. Excludes people trapped by downed power lines.
Alarm Time: 04/24/2006 01:16,  Arrival Time: 04/24/2006 01:24,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/24/2006 01:30
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Standby.
Location: Topeka Boulevard, Topeka, KS 66609
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 4581,  Station: F10
Incident Type: Fire in a motor home, camper, or recreational vehicle when used as a structure. Includes motor homes when not in transit and used as a structure for residential purposes.
Alarm Time: 04/24/2006 05:33,  Arrival Time: 04/24/2006 05:39,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/24/2006 07:36
Property Value: $1200,  Property Loss: $1200,  Contents Value: $200,  Contents Loss: $200
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Notify other agencies. Includes notifications of utility companies, property owners, and the like.
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1, (Unattended or unsupervised person)
Structure Type: Fixed portable or mobile structure,  Length: 12,  Width: 20
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Motor home, camper, bookmobile.,  Make: Chevrolet
Location: Fairlawn Road, Topeka, KS 66607
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 4585,  Station: F07
Incident Type: Gasoline or other flammable liquid spill (flash point below 100 degrees F at standard temperature and pressure (Class I)).
Alarm Time: 04/24/2006 10:03,  Arrival Time: 04/24/2006 10:09,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/24/2006 10:35
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Hazardous materials spill control and confinement. Includes confining or diking hazardous materials.
Released From: Outside of structure,  Population Density: Urban Center - Densely populated,  Cause of Release: Unintentional release,  Disposition: Completed by fire service only,  Factors Contributing To Release: Improper startup, shutdown procedures
Location: 2nd Street, Topeka, KS 66607
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 4605,  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: 04/24/2006 17:22,  Arrival Time: 04/24/2006 17:26,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/24/2006 17:37
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Open area - outside
Location: 36th Terrace, Topeka, KS 66614
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 4625,  Station: F08
Incident Type: Hazardous condition (no fire), other.
Alarm Time: 04/25/2006 08:04,  Arrival Time: 04/25/2006 08:13,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/25/2006 08:22
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: Taylor Street, Topeka, KS 66612
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 4651,  Station: F04
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: 04/26/2006 11:56,  Arrival Time: 04/26/2006 12:01,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/26/2006 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: Topeka Boulevard, Topeka, KS 66609
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 4664,  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: 04/26/2006 13:51,  Arrival Time: 04/26/2006 14:02,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/26/2006 14:13
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Hazardous Material Released: Gasoline, vehicle fuel tank or portable container. Includes leaks or releases from equipment tanks where the release is less than 55 gallons.
Action taken: Remove hazard. Includes neutralizing a hazardous condition.
Cause of Release: Unintentional release,  Disposition: Completed by fire service only
Location: Liberty Street, Topeka, KS 66607
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 4688,  Station: F03
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 04/27/2006 01:31,  Arrival Time: 04/27/2006 01:36,  Controlled Time: 04/27/2006 01:45,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/27/2006 03:03
Property Value: $29570,  Property Loss: $2000,  Contents Value: $27570,  Contents Loss: $500
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Lumber, sawn wood
Area of Origin: Corridor, mall,  Heat Source: Arcing
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source
  • Asleep
  • Multiple persons involved
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above,  Length: 25,  Width: 28,  Stories with Damage: 1 Minor
Location: Burlingame Road, Topeka, KS 66610
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 4689,  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: 04/27/2006 03:30,  Arrival Time: 04/27/2006 03:34,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/27/2006 05:25
Property Value: $4000,  Property Loss: $4000,  Contents Value: $50,  Contents Loss: $50
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: Intentional
Mobile Property Involved: Not involved in ignition, but burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Pontiac,  Model: Grand Prix,  Year: 1998,  License Plate: WKS888 KS,  VIN No: 162EP12KOWF207542
Location: 24 Highway, Topeka, KS 66608
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 4698,  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: 04/27/2006 08:55,  Arrival Time: 04/27/2006 09:00,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/27/2006 09:12
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Remove hazard. Includes neutralizing a hazardous condition.
Cause of Release: Unintentional release,  Disposition: Completed by fire service only,  Factors Contributing To Release: Manual control failure
Location: Kansas Avenue, Topeka, KS 66608
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 4708,  Station: F01
Incident Type: Unauthorized burning. Includes fires that are under control and not endangering property.
Alarm Time: 04/27/2006 12:42,  Arrival Time: 04/27/2006 12:46,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/27/2006 12:52
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: 10th Avenue, Topeka, KS 66604
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 4712,  Station: F07
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: 04/27/2006 13:46,  Arrival Time: 04/27/2006 13:52,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/27/2006 14:05
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: 10th Avenue, Topeka, KS 66604
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 4716,  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: 04/27/2006 15:11,  Arrival Time: 04/27/2006 15:18,  Controlled Time: 04/27/2006 16:18,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/27/2006 17:02
Property Value: $10000
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: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
  • Outside/open fire for debris or waste disposal
  • Unattended or unsupervised person
Location: 33rd Street, Topeka, KS 66614
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 4718,  Station: F08
Incident Type: Special outside fire, other.
Alarm Time: 04/27/2006 15:34,  Arrival Time: 04/27/2006 15:39,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/27/2006 15:55
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: Gasoline, diesel fuel
Area of Origin: Outside area, other,  Item First Ignited: Magazine, newspaper, writing paper
Cause of Ignition: Intentional
  • Flammable liquid or gas spilled
  • Multiple persons involved
  • Age was a factor
Location: Burgess Avenue, Topeka, KS 66608
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 4726,  Station: F01
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: 04/27/2006 19:14,  Arrival Time: 04/27/2006 19:20,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/27/2006 19:24
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: 21st Street, Topeka, KS 66614
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 4757,  Station: F05
Incident Type: Outside rubbish fire, other.
Alarm Time: 04/28/2006 16:59,  Arrival Time: 04/28/2006 17:01,  Controlled Time: 04/28/2006 17:06,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/28/2006 17:08
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Outside area, other
Location: Franklin Avenue AP 214 , Topeka, KS 66606
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 4786,  Station: F04
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 04/29/2006 12:54,  Arrival Time: 04/29/2006 12:59,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/29/2006 13:28
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.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Cooking area, kitchen,  Item First Ignited: Cooking materials, including edible materials
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
  • Misuse of material or product, other
  • Unattended or unsupervised person
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 3 Above,  Length: 100,  Width: 40
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Power: Battery Only,  Operation: Operated,  Effectiveness: Alerted Occupants
Location: 4th Street, Topeka, KS 66603
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 4787,  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: 04/29/2006 13:37,  Arrival Time: 04/29/2006 13:39,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/29/2006 13:50
Property Value: $500,  Property Loss: $5
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Manage prescribed fire (wildland).
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Engine area, running gear, wheel area,  Heat Source: Heat from powered equipment, other,  Item First Ignited: Flammable liquid/gas - in/from engine or burner
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source (Mechanical failure, malfunction, other)
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Chevrolet,  Model: 1/2 Ton Pick up,  Year: 1984,  License Plate: 639474 KS,  VIN No: 1GCDC14H4FJ108834
Location: Chauncey Court, Topeka, KS 66614
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 4790,  Station: F12
Incident Type: Cooking fire involving the contents of a cooking vessel without fire extension beyond the vessel.
Alarm Time: 04/29/2006 14:36,  Arrival Time: 04/29/2006 14:45,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/29/2006 14:59
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.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Cooking area, kitchen,  Heat Source: Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
  • Equipment unattended
  • Asleep
  • Unattended or unsupervised person
Location: Fairlawn Road, Topeka, KS 66614
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 4817,  Station: F08
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 04/30/2006 06:26,  Arrival Time: 04/30/2006 06:29,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/30/2006 12:00
Fire Service Injuries: 1,  Property Loss: $50000,  Contents Loss: $20000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Wood, other
Area of Origin: Entrance way, lobby
Cause of Ignition: Intentional
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above,  Length: 100,  Width: 60,  Stories with Damage: 1 Minor
Fire Fighter Casualty:  Age: 43,  Gender: Male,  Responses: 7,  Usual Assignment: Suppression, included are hazmat, rescue, & IC,  Severity: Report only, including exposure,  Activity: Handling charged hose lines,  Where: At scene, in structure,  Injured: Hand and fingers,  Relation to Structure: Inside/On Structure
Location: Wanamaker Road, Topeka, KS 66615
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 4826,  Station: F12
Incident Type: Combustible and flammable gas or liquid spills or leaks, other. Chemical release, reaction, or toxic condition
Alarm Time: 04/30/2006 15:20,  Arrival Time: 04/30/2006 15:27,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/30/2006 15:30
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Fires, rescues, and hazardous conditions, other.
Location: 34th Street BLD 10 , Topeka, KS 66614
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 4831,  Station: F08
Incident Type: Outside rubbish, trash, or waste fire. Excludes outside rubbish fires in a container or receptacle.
Alarm Time: 04/30/2006 17:43,  Arrival Time: 04/30/2006 17:47,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/30/2006 18:01
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
Location: Fairlawn Road, Topeka, KS 66604
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 4837,  Station: F07
Incident Type: Electrical wiring/equipment problem, other.
Alarm Time: 04/30/2006 19:27,  Arrival Time: 04/30/2006 19:41,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/30/2006 22:43
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: 10th Avenue, Topeka, KS 66607
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 4839,  Station: F03
Incident Type: Outside rubbish, trash, or waste fire. Excludes outside rubbish fires in a container or receptacle.
Alarm Time: 04/30/2006 20:14,  Arrival Time: 04/30/2006 20:19,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/30/2006 20:27
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
Location: Commanche Road, Topeka, KS 66614
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 4844,  Station: F08
Incident Type: Overheated motor or wiring.
Alarm Time: 04/30/2006 22:31,  Arrival Time: 04/30/2006 22:37,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/30/2006 23:21
Property Loss: $1000,  Contents Loss: $500
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Actions taken, other.
  • Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: Jackson Street AP 513 , Topeka, KS 66612
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 4850,  Station: F04
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 05/01/2006 05:10,  Arrival Time: 05/01/2006 05:14,  Controlled Time: 05/01/2006 05:15,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/01/2006 05:27
Contents Loss: $100
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Bedroom - < 5 persons,  Heat Source: Cigarette,  Item First Ignited: Mattress, pillow
Cause of Ignition: Intentional
  • Asleep
  • Physically disabled
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 8 Above, 1 Below,  Square Feet: 10000
Detector Presence: Detectors Present
Location: Jackson Street, Topeka, KS 66612
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 4851,  Station: F04
Incident Type: Outside rubbish fire, other.
Alarm Time: 05/01/2006 06:19,  Arrival Time: 05/01/2006 06:24,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/01/2006 06:27
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
  • Rekindle
  • 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 #: 4869,  Station: F01
Incident Type: Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire. Includes waste material from manufacturing or other production processes.
Alarm Time: 05/01/2006 14:48,  Arrival Time: 05/01/2006 14:53,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/01/2006 15:07
Property Value: $1500,  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: Outside area, other,  Item First Ignited: Rubbish, trash, or waste
Mobile Property Involved: Not involved in ignition, but burned
Location: Twilight Drive AP 207 , Topeka, KS 66614
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 4870,  Station: F10
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 05/01/2006 15:21,  Arrival Time: 05/01/2006 15:26,  Controlled Time: 05/01/2006 15:35,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/01/2006 16:14
Property Value: $835110,  Contents Value: $835110,  Contents Loss: $1000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Cooking area, kitchen,  Item First Ignited: Cooking materials, including edible materials
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Equipment unattended)
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 2 Above,  Length: 120,  Width: 45
Location: I70 Highway, Topeka, KS 66606
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 4891,  Station: F07
Incident Type: Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other.
Alarm Time: 05/02/2006 10:59,  Arrival Time: 05/02/2006 11:10,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/02/2006 11:38
Property Loss: $5000
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: Freight road transport vehicle, other,  Make: Chevrolet,  Year: 1998,  VIN No: 1J509383
Location: Wayne Avenue, Topeka, KS 66604
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 4896,  Station: F07
Incident Type: Cooking fire involving the contents of a cooking vessel without fire extension beyond the vessel.
Alarm Time: 05/02/2006 14:20,  Arrival Time: 05/02/2006 14:24,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/02/2006 14:26
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
  • Equipment unattended
  • Unattended or unsupervised person
Location: Lane Street, Topeka, KS 66604
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 4901,  Station: F05
Incident Type: Outside rubbish fire, other.
Alarm Time: 05/02/2006 18:54,  Arrival Time: 05/02/2006 18:58,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/02/2006 19:02
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: Organic materials, other, (Unattended or unsupervised person)
Location: Mulvane Street AP 2 , Topeka, KS 66604
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 4905,  Station: F04
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 05/02/2006 20:20,  Arrival Time: 05/02/2006 20:22,  Controlled Time: 05/02/2006 20:33,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/02/2006 22:00
Property Loss: $40000,  Contents Loss: $15000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 2
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: Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge,  Heat Source: Candle,  Item First Ignited: Bedding
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Heat source too close to combustibles.)
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 2 Above, 1 Below,  Length: 80,  Width: 140,  Stories with Damage: 1 Minor
Location: 6th Avenue, Topeka, KS 66607
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 4909,  Station: F04
Incident Type: Special outside fire, other.
Alarm Time: 05/02/2006 22:26,  Arrival Time: 05/02/2006 22:31,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/02/2006 22:38
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: Explosive, fireworks, other
Location: State Street, Topeka, KS 66616
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 5010,  Station: F06
Incident Type: Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire. Includes waste material from manufacturing or other production processes.
Alarm Time: 05/05/2006 15:22,  Arrival Time: 05/05/2006 15:26,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/05/2006 15:35
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: Magazine, newspaper, writing paper, (Unattended or unsupervised person)
Location: Lane Street, Topeka, KS 66606
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 5015,  Station: F04
Incident Type: Trash or rubbish fire in a structure, with no flame damage to structure or its contents.
Alarm Time: 05/05/2006 17:18,  Arrival Time: 05/05/2006 17:24,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/05/2006 17:35
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,  Heat Source: Match,  Item First Ignited: Rubbish, trash, or waste
Cause of Ignition: Intentional
Location: Randolph Avenue, Topeka, KS 66604
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 5025,  Station: F07
Incident Type: Outside rubbish fire, other.
Alarm Time: 05/06/2006 01:25,  Arrival Time: 05/06/2006 01:32,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/06/2006 01:42
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
Location: Fillmore Street, Topeka, KS 66608
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 5081,  Station: F11
Incident Type: Trash or rubbish fire in a structure, with no flame damage to structure or its contents.
Alarm Time: 05/07/2006 16:10,  Arrival Time: 05/07/2006 16:16,  Controlled Time: 05/07/2006 16:21,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/07/2006 16:28
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Lumber, sawn wood
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Match
Cause of Ignition: Intentional (Outside/open fire for warming or cooking)
Location: Massachusetts Avenue, Topeka, KS 66609
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 5096,  Station: F09
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 05/08/2006 03:17,  Arrival Time: 05/08/2006 03:24,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/08/2006 10:45
Property Value: $70000,  Property Loss: $30000
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.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Heating room or area, water heater area, (Unattended or unsupervised person)
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: Vacant and secured,  Stories: 1 Above,  Square Feet: 820
Location: Clay Street, Topeka, KS 66608
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 5099,  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: 05/08/2006 04:53,  Arrival Time: 05/08/2006 04:58,  Controlled Time: 05/08/2006 05:24,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/08/2006 06:22
Property Value: $200,  Property Loss: $100
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Motor vehicles & parts, other
Area of Origin: Storage area, other,  Heat Source: Incendiary device
Cause of Ignition: Intentional
  • Misuse of material or product, other
  • Secured area
  • Significant/unusual fuel load from contents
  • Accelerant used
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Make: Other Make
Location: Clay Street, Topeka, KS 66608
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 5099,  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: 05/08/2006 04:53,  Arrival Time: 05/08/2006 04:58,  Controlled Time: 05/08/2006 05:24,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/08/2006 06:22
Property Loss: $100
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Motor vehicles & parts, other
Area of Origin: Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.,  Heat Source: Radiated heat from another fire,  Item First Ignited: Tire
  • Exposure fire
  • Accelerant used
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Other Make
Location: Clay Street, Topeka, KS 66608
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 5099,  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: 05/08/2006 04:53,  Arrival Time: 05/08/2006 04:58,  Controlled Time: 05/08/2006 05:24,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/08/2006 06:22
Property Value: $100,  Property Loss: $100
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Motor vehicles & parts, other
Area of Origin: Vehicle area, other,  Heat Source: Conducted heat from another fire
  • Exposure fire
  • Accelerant used
Mobile Property Involved: Not involved in ignition, but burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Other Make
Location: Polk Street, Topeka, KS 66612
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 5125,  Station: F05
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 05/08/2006 16:09,  Arrival Time: 05/08/2006 16:13,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/08/2006 17:30
Property Value: $5000,  Property Loss: $5000,  Contents Value: $2000,  Contents Loss: $2000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Motor vehicles & parts, other
Area of Origin: Vehicle storage area,  Item First Ignited: Flammable liquid/gas - uncontained
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Flammable liquid or gas spilled)
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Stories: 1 Above,  Square Feet: 150,  Stories with Damage: 1 Heavy
Mobile Property Involved: Not involved in ignition, but burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Porsche,  Model: 928
Location: Polk Street, Topeka, KS 66611
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 5125,  Station: F05
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 05/08/2006 16:10,  Arrival Time: 05/08/2006 16:10,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/08/2006 17:19
Property Value: $1000,  Property Loss: $1000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Motor vehicles & parts, other
Area of Origin: Vehicle storage area,  Item First Ignited: Flammable liquid/gas - uncontained, (Exposure fire)
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Stories: 1 Above,  Square Feet: 150,  Stories with Damage: 1 Heavy
Mobile Property Involved: Not involved in ignition, but burned
Location: Cambridge Avenue, Topeka, KS 66614
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 5126,  Station: F10
Incident Type: Natural vegetation fire, other.
Alarm Time: 05/08/2006 16:14,  Arrival Time: 05/08/2006 16:18,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/08/2006 16:34
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Heat Source: Heat from powered equipment, other
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Equipment Involved: Lawn mower,  Brand: WALKER,  Power: Gasoline,  Portability: Portable
Location: Topeka Boulevard, Topeka, KS 66608
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 5174,  Station: F11
Incident Type: Gasoline or other flammable liquid spill (flash point below 100 degrees F at standard temperature and pressure (Class I)).
Alarm Time: 05/09/2006 21:42,  Arrival Time: 05/09/2006 21:49,  Controlled Time: 05/09/2006 21:51,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/09/2006 21:55
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Remove hazard. Includes neutralizing a hazardous condition.
Released From: Outside of structure,  Population Density: Urban Center - Densely populated,  Cause of Release: Unintentional release,  Disposition: Completed by fire service only,  Actions Taken: Remove hazard or hazardous materials,  ,  ,  Factors Contributing To Release: Mechanical failure, malfunction, other
Location: Fillmore Street, Topeka, KS 66604
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 5192,  Station: F04
Incident Type: Fire
Alarm Time: 05/10/2006 17:36,  Arrival Time: 05/10/2006 17:40,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/10/2006 18:04
Property Value: $400,  Property Loss: $400
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Laundry area, wash house (laundry),  Heat Source: Heat from powered equipment, other,  Item First Ignited: Appliance housing or casing
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source
Equipment Involved: Clothes dryer,  Brand: SEARS,  Model: KENMORE/80 SER.,  Serial No: MJ1323652,  Power: Electrical line voltage (>= 50 volts),  Portability: Stationary
Location: Rice Road, Topeka, KS 66607
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 5208,  Station: F02
Incident Type: Cooking fire involving the contents of a cooking vessel without fire extension beyond the vessel.
Alarm Time: 05/11/2006 04:25,  Arrival Time: 05/11/2006 04:29,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/11/2006 04:41
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
Equipment Involved: Dishwasher,  Brand: UNKNOWN,  Power: Electrical, other,  Portability: Stationary
Location: Lincoln Street, Topeka, KS 66606
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 5223,  Station: F04
Incident Type: Overheated motor or wiring.
Alarm Time: 05/11/2006 11:36,  Arrival Time: 05/11/2006 11:39,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/11/2006 11:53
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: 17th Street, Topeka, KS 66604
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 5244,  Station: F05
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 05/11/2006 20:39,  Arrival Time: 05/11/2006 20:42,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/11/2006 22:07
Property Value: $70000,  Property Loss: $10000,  Contents Value: $12000,  Contents Loss: $500
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: Substructure area or space, crawl space,  Heat Source: Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment,  Item First Ignited: Appliance housing or casing
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
  • Equipment unattended
  • Unattended or unsupervised person
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 2 Above, 1 Below,  Length: 30,  Width: 30
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Power: Battery Only,  Operation: Failed to Operate,  Failure Reason: Battery missing or disconnected
Location: 10th Avenue, Topeka, KS 66604
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 5262,  Station: F07
Incident Type: Grass fire. Includes fire confined to area characterized by grass ground cover, with little or no involvement of other ground fuels.
Alarm Time: 05/12/2006 15:12,  Arrival Time: 05/12/2006 15:18,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/12/2006 16:02
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: Cause under investigation
Location: Sena Drive, Topeka, KS 66607
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 5263,  Station: F07
Incident Type: Grass fire. Includes fire confined to area characterized by grass ground cover, with little or no involvement of other ground fuels.
Alarm Time: 05/12/2006 15:15,  Arrival Time: 05/12/2006 15:16,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/12/2006 15:16
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Cause of Ignition: Cause under investigation
Location: Rochester Road BLK , Topeka, KS 66617
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 5266,  Station: F11
Incident Type: Combustible and flammable gas or liquid spills or leaks, other. Chemical release, reaction, or toxic condition
Alarm Time: 05/12/2006 16:06,  Arrival Time: 05/12/2006 16:12,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/12/2006 16:35
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Hazardous materials leak control and containment. Includes actions taken to keep a material within its container.
Location: 6th Avenue, Topeka, KS 66607
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 5277,  Station: F02
Incident Type: Natural vegetation fire, other.
Alarm Time: 05/12/2006 21:37,  Arrival Time: 05/12/2006 21:43,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/12/2006 21:51
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
Location: Jefferson Street, Topeka, KS 66612
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 5286,  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: 05/13/2006 01:53,  Arrival Time: 05/13/2006 01:59,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/13/2006 03:21
Property Loss: $4000
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
  • Asleep
  • Unattended or unsupervised person
Mobile Property Involved: Not involved in ignition, but burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Ford,  Model: F-150,  Year: 1997,  License Plate: WUZ647 KS,  VIN No: 2FTEX08LXVCA20885
Location: Franklin Avenue, Topeka, KS 66606
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 5308,  Station: F04
Incident Type: Cooking fire involving the contents of a cooking vessel without fire extension beyond the vessel.
Alarm Time: 05/13/2006 16:40,  Arrival Time: 05/13/2006 16:45,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/13/2006 17:02
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Action taken: Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Cooking area, kitchen,  Heat Source: Hot or smoldering object, other
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
  • Equipment unattended
  • Unattended or unsupervised person
Location: Burnett Road, Topeka, KS 66614
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 5317,  Station: F08
Incident Type: Outside gas or vapor combustion explosion without sustained fire.
Alarm Time: 05/13/2006 22:00,  Arrival Time: 05/13/2006 22:06,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/13/2006 22:11
Civilian Injuries: 1,  Property Value: $30000,  Contents Value: $200
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: Gasoline, diesel fuel
Area of Origin: Cargo/trunk area - all vehicles,  Heat Source: Cigarette lighter,  Item First Ignited: Flammable liquid/gas - uncontained
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
  • Improper container or storage
  • Misuse of material or product, other
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition, but did not itself burn,  Make: Chevrolet
Civilian Casualty:  Age: 53,  Gender: Male,  Affiliation: Civilian,  Severity: Minor,  Activity: Unable to act,  Location: In area of origin and involved,  Cause: Exposed to fire products,  Injured: Upper extremities
Location: 12th Street, Topeka, KS 66612
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 5320,  Station: F05
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: 05/14/2006 01:21,  Arrival Time: 05/14/2006 01:27,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/14/2006 01:34
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Remove hazard. Includes neutralizing a hazardous condition.
Location: Monroe Street, Topeka, KS 66608
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 5331,  Station: F01
Incident Type: Unauthorized burning. Includes fires that are under control and not endangering property.
Alarm Time: 05/14/2006 09:23,  Arrival Time: 05/14/2006 09:26,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/14/2006 09:34
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: 10th Avenue, Topeka, KS 66604
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 5340,  Station: F07
Incident Type: Grass fire. Includes fire confined to area characterized by grass ground cover, with little or no involvement of other ground fuels.
Alarm Time: 05/14/2006 17:23,  Arrival Time: 05/14/2006 17:30,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/14/2006 17:35
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
Heat Source: Match
Cause of Ignition: Intentional
Location: 46th Street, Topeka, KS 66617
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 5373,  Station: F11
Incident Type: Chemical spill or leak. Includes unstable, reactive, explosive material.
Alarm Time: 05/15/2006 11:27,  Arrival Time: 05/15/2006 12:09,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/15/2006 13:46
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Identification, analysis of hazardous materials.
  • Hazardous materials detection, monitoring, sampling, and analysis using a variety of detection instruments.
  • Remove hazard. Includes neutralizing a hazardous condition.
Released From: Inside/On Structure,  Population Density: Rural - Scattered small communities and farms,  Area Affected: 500 Square Feet,  Area Evacuated: 1000 Square Feet,  Buildings Evacuated: 1,  Cause of Release: Unintentional release,  Equipment Involved: Swimming pool equipment,  Disposition: Completed with fire service present,  Actions Taken: Hazmat detection, monitoring, sampling, & analysis,  Investigate,  ,  Factors Contributing To Release: Automatic control failure,  Equipment unattended
Location: Kansas Avenue, Topeka, KS 66608
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 5385,  Station: F01
Incident Type: Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire. Includes waste material from manufacturing or other production processes.
Alarm Time: 05/15/2006 17:23,  Arrival Time: 05/15/2006 17:28,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/15/2006 17:33
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: Cigarette,  Item First Ignited: Rubbish, trash, or waste
Cause of Ignition: Intentional
  • Abandoned or discarded materials or products
  • Unattended or unsupervised person
Location: 17th Street, Topeka, KS 66604
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 5387,  Station: F08
Incident Type: Electrical wiring/equipment problem, other.
Alarm Time: 05/15/2006 18:25,  Arrival Time: 05/15/2006 18:32,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/15/2006 18:38
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: 25th Street, Topeka, KS 66608
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 5391,  Station: F11
Incident Type: Hazardous condition (no fire), other.
Alarm Time: 05/15/2006 22:13,  Arrival Time: 05/15/2006 22:21,  Controlled Time: 05/15/2006 22:22,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/15/2006 22:24
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: Knox Avenue, Topeka, KS 66606
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 5402,  Station: F04
Incident Type: Gas leak (natural gas or LPG). Excludes gas odors with no source found.
Alarm Time: 05/16/2006 09:50,  Arrival Time: 05/16/2006 09:56,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/16/2006 11:33
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.
  • Incident command. Includes providing support to incident command activities.
  • Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.
Released From: Outside of structure,  Population Density: Urban Center - Densely populated,  Area Affected: 2 Blocks,  Area Evacuated: 1 Blocks,  People Evacuated: 2,  Buildings Evacuated: 2,  Cause of Release: Unintentional release,  Disposition: Released to local agency,  Actions Taken: Isolate area & establish hazard control zones,  Provide apparatus,  Standby,  Mitigating Factors: Released into sewer system
Location: Prairie Road, Topeka, KS 66614
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 5419,  Station: F08
Incident Type: Toxic chemical condition, other.
Alarm Time: 05/16/2006 20:36,  Arrival Time: 05/16/2006 20:39,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/17/2006 01:10
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Identification, analysis of hazardous materials.
Location: I470 Highway, Topeka, KS 66610
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 5446,  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: 05/17/2006 13:12,  Arrival Time: 05/17/2006 13:16,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/17/2006 13:40
Property Value: $3000,  Property Loss: $3000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Motor vehicles & parts, other
Area of Origin: Engine area, running gear, wheel area
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Dodge,  Year: 1998,  License Plate: 148-KNS CO,  VIN No: 2B3HD46R1WH183080
Location: Clay Street, Topeka, KS 66606
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 5468,  Station: F04
Incident Type: Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire. Includes waste material from manufacturing or other production processes.
Alarm Time: 05/17/2006 21:33,  Arrival Time: 05/17/2006 21:38,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/17/2006 21:54
Property Value: $800,  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
Location: 21st Street, Topeka, KS 66614
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 5478,  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: 05/18/2006 04:44,  Arrival Time: 05/18/2006 04:48,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/18/2006 05:01
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: Unintentional (Unspecified short-circuit arc)
Location: 1st Street, Topeka, KS 66606
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 5492,  Station: F04
Incident Type: Outside rubbish fire, other.
Alarm Time: 05/18/2006 12:59,  Arrival Time: 05/18/2006 13:10,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/18/2006 13:18
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: Highway, parking lot, street: on or near,  Heat Source: Cigarette,  Item First Ignited: Rubbish, trash, or waste
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
  • Abandoned or discarded materials or products
  • Unattended or unsupervised person
Location: Brookfield Circle, Topeka, KS 66614
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 5503,  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: 05/18/2006 17:12,  Arrival Time: 05/18/2006 17:18,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/18/2006 17:33
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,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Intentional
Location: 29th Street, Topeka, KS 66611
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 5530,  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: 05/19/2006 15:13,  Arrival Time: 05/19/2006 15:17,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/19/2006 15:33
Property Value: $800,  Property Loss: $800
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Dodge,  Model: Daytona,  Year: 1987,  VIN No: 1B3BA64E8HG127839
Location: Twilight Drive, Topeka, KS 66610
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 5540,  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: 05/19/2006 19:10,  Arrival Time: 05/19/2006 19:15,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/19/2006 19:24
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: Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Dodge,  Model: Dodge Trucks (All),  VIN No: 1B7HF16Z0XS199031
Location: Lyman Road LT 53 , Topeka, KS 66608
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 5544,  Station: F11
Incident Type: Combustible and flammable gas or liquid spills or leaks, other. Chemical release, reaction, or toxic condition
Alarm Time: 05/19/2006 20:31,  Arrival Time: 05/19/2006 20:36,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/19/2006 20:48
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.
Location: Lewis Street, Topeka, KS 66608
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 5555,  Station: F11
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: 05/20/2006 01:08,  Arrival Time: 05/20/2006 01:15,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/20/2006 01:29
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.
Location: Eugene Street, Topeka, KS 66608
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 5594,  Station: F01
Incident Type: Cooking fire involving the contents of a cooking vessel without fire extension beyond the vessel.
Alarm Time: 05/21/2006 00:13,  Arrival Time: 05/21/2006 00:18,  Controlled Time: 05/21/2006 00:31,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/21/2006 00:35
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.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace,  Heat Source: Match,  Item First Ignited: Heavy vegetation - not crop, including trees
Cause of Ignition: Intentional
  • Outside/open fire for debris or waste disposal
  • Unattended or unsupervised person
Location: Polk Street, Topeka, KS 66612
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 5595,  Station: F05
Incident Type: Trash or rubbish fire in a structure, with no flame damage to structure or its contents.
Alarm Time: 05/21/2006 00:54,  Arrival Time: 05/21/2006 00:59,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/21/2006 01:03
Property Loss: $100
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Location: 21st Street, Topeka, KS 66605
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 5597,  Station: F05
Incident Type: Special outside fire, other.
Alarm Time: 05/21/2006 01:38,  Arrival Time: 05/21/2006 01:41,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/21/2006 01:46
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: 21st Street, Topeka, KS 66614
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 5598,  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: 05/21/2006 01:39,  Arrival Time: 05/21/2006 01:45,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/21/2006 01:47
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.
Cause of Release: Unintentional release,  Disposition: Completed by fire service only,  Factors Contributing To Release: Failure to use ordinary care
Location: 20th Terrace, Topeka, KS 66614
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 5601,  Station: F08
Incident Type: Passenger vehicle fire. Includes any motorized passenger vehicle, other than a motor home (e.g., pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles, buses).
Alarm Time: 05/21/2006 04:51,  Arrival Time: 05/21/2006 04:54,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/21/2006 06:10
Property Loss: $2000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
Cause of Ignition: Cause under investigation (Unattended or unsupervised person)
Mobile Property Involved: Not involved in ignition, but burned
Location: Washburn Avenue, Topeka, KS 66611
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 5636,  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: 05/22/2006 00:31,  Arrival Time: 05/22/2006 00:36,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/22/2006 00:55
Property Loss: $2500
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Exterior, exposed surface,  Item First Ignited: Rubbish, trash, or waste
  • Asleep
  • Unattended or unsupervised person
Mobile Property Involved: Not involved in ignition, but burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Buick,  Model: Roadmaster,  Year: 1996,  License Plate: XDH771 KS,  VIN No: IG4BT52P8RR402831
Location: Madison Street, Topeka, KS 66612
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 5641,  Station: F05
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 05/22/2006 05:30,  Arrival Time: 05/22/2006 05:36,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/22/2006 09:33
Fire Service Injuries: 1,  Property Value: $14800,  Property Loss: $10000
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.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Exterior, exposed surface,  Item First Ignited: Exterior wall covering or finish
Cause of Ignition: Cause under investigation (Unattended or unsupervised person)
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: Idle, not routinely used,  Stories: 2 Above,  Square Feet: 900
Fire Fighter Casualty:  Age: 48,  Gender: Male,  Responses: 3,  Usual Assignment: Suppression, included are hazmat, rescue, & IC,  Physical Condition: Rested,  Severity: Report only, including exposure,  Activity: Overhaul,  Cause: Overexertion/strain,  Where: At scene, in structure,  Injured: Back, except spine,  Relation to Structure: Inside/On Structure,  Object Involved: Property and structure contents,  Specific Location: In structure, excluding attic, roof, or wall
Location: Plass Avenue, Topeka, KS 66604
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 5667,  Station: F07
Incident Type: Outside rubbish, trash, or waste fire. Excludes outside rubbish fires in a container or receptacle.
Alarm Time: 05/22/2006 16:46,  Arrival Time: 05/22/2006 16:50,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/22/2006 17:07
Property Value: $25
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: Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Location: Jewell Avenue, Topeka, KS 66604
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 5671,  Station: F04
Incident Type: Unauthorized burning. Includes fires that are under control and not endangering property.
Alarm Time: 05/22/2006 19:29,  Arrival Time: 05/22/2006 19:34,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/22/2006 19:36
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: 20th Street, Topeka, KS 66607
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 5686,  Station: F05
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 05/23/2006 06:59,  Arrival Time: 05/23/2006 07:11,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/23/2006 08:35
Property Loss: $200
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: Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge,  Item First Ignited: Floor covering or rug/carpet/mat
Cause of Ignition: Cause under investigation (Unattended or unsupervised person)
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: Vacant and unsecured,  Stories: 1 Above, 1 Below,  Length: 24,  Width: 40,  Stories with Damage: 1 Minor
Location: Cambridge Avenue, Topeka, KS 66614
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 5697,  Station: F10
Incident Type: Outside rubbish fire, other.
Alarm Time: 05/23/2006 15:38,  Arrival Time: 05/23/2006 15:46,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/23/2006 16:19
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
Heat Source: Hot ember or ash
Cause of Ignition: Intentional (Unattended or unsupervised person)
Location: 6th Avenue, Topeka, KS 66606
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 5732,  Station: F07
Incident Type: Hazardous condition (no fire), other.
Alarm Time: 05/24/2006 11:43,  Arrival Time: 05/24/2006 11:48,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/24/2006 12:24
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Hazardous Material Released: Household/office solvent or chemical spill. Includes spills of mineral spirits, acetone, and turpentine. Cleanup only.
Actions taken:
  • Hazardous materials leak control and containment. Includes actions taken to keep a material within its container.
  • Remove hazard. Includes neutralizing a hazardous condition.
Location: Republican Avenue, Topeka, KS 66606
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 5742,  Station: F02
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 05/24/2006 14:59,  Arrival Time: 05/24/2006 15:04,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/24/2006 17:58
Property Value: $12800,  Property Loss: $12800,  Contents Value: $100,  Contents Loss: $100
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Search for lost or missing person. Includes animals.
  • Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Cause of Ignition: Cause under investigation (Unattended or unsupervised person)
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: Vacant and unsecured,  Stories: 1 Above,  Square Feet: 672
Location: Parkview Street, Topeka, KS 66660
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 5760,  Station: F07
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 05/25/2006 01:16,  Arrival Time: 05/25/2006 01:22,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/25/2006 02:53
Property Value: $5000,  Property Loss: $2000,  Contents Value: $1000,  Contents Loss: $500
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Vehicle storage area
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: Vacant and secured,  Stories: 1 Above,  Length: 20,  Width: 30
Location: Parkview Street, Topeka, KS 66606
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 5765,  Station: F07
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 05/25/2006 02:10,  Arrival Time: 05/25/2006 02:10,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/25/2006 03:06
Property Value: $5000,  Property Loss: $3000,  Contents Value: $200,  Contents Loss: $100
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Vehicle storage area, (Unattended or unsupervised person)
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: Vacant and secured,  Stories: 1 Below,  Length: 20,  Width: 30
Location: Fillmore Street AP 2B , Topeka, KS 66603
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 5766,  Station: F04
Incident Type: Passenger vehicle fire. Includes any motorized passenger vehicle, other than a motor home (e.g., pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles, buses).
Alarm Time: 05/25/2006 06:18,  Arrival Time: 05/25/2006 06:22,  Controlled Time: 05/25/2006 06:25,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/25/2006 06:51
Property Value: $500,  Property Loss: $500
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Engine area, running gear, wheel area,  Heat Source: Arcing,  Item First Ignited: Electrical wire, cable insulation
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source
  • Arc, spark from operating equipment
  • Unspecified short-circuit arc
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Ford,  Model: Fairmont,  Year: 1976,  License Plate: 45823 KS,  VIN No: 8K92T239649
Location: Ohio Avenue, Topeka, KS 66605
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 5780,  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: 05/25/2006 11:39,  Arrival Time: 05/25/2006 11:44,  Controlled Time: 05/25/2006 12:00,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/25/2006 12:05
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Outside area, other,  Heat Source: Arcing,  Item First Ignited: Heavy vegetation - not crop, including trees
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Unspecified short-circuit arc)
Equipment Involved: Electrical distribution, power transfer, other,  Brand: WESTAR,  Power: Electrical, other,  Portability: Stationary
Location: Monroe Street, Topeka, KS 66605
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 5804,  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: 05/25/2006 18:51,  Arrival Time: 05/25/2006 18:57,  Controlled Time: 05/25/2006 19:02,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/25/2006 19:34
Property Value: $4000,  Property Loss: $4000
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: Engine area, running gear, wheel area
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Mechanical failure, malfunction, other)
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: BMW,  Year: 1985,  License Plate: VOB 991 KS,  VIN No: WBADK730269651584
Location: Jefferson Street, Topeka, KS 66608
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 5816,  Station: F01
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 05/25/2006 23:11,  Arrival Time: 05/25/2006 23:14,  Controlled Time: 05/25/2006 23:27,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/26/2006 00:50
Property Value: $12400,  Property Loss: $1500
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Wall assembly,  Item First Ignited: Exterior wall covering or finish, (Unattended or unsupervised person)
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: Vacant and unsecured,  Stories: 1 Above,  Square Feet: 900,  Stories with Damage: 1 Minor
Location: Wear Avenue, Topeka, KS 66607
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 5856,  Station: F02
Incident Type: Brush or brush-and-grass mixture fire. Includes ground fuels lying on or immediately above the ground such as duff, roots, dead leaves, fine dead wood, and downed logs.
Alarm Time: 05/26/2006 20:49,  Arrival Time: 05/26/2006 20:57,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/26/2006 21:06
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Timber
Area of Origin: Outside area, other
Cause of Ignition: Intentional
Location: Eveningside Drive AP 20 , Topeka, KS 66610
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 5859,  Station: F08
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 05/26/2006 21:05,  Arrival Time: 05/26/2006 21:13,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/26/2006 22:42
Property Value: $665501,  Property Loss: $10000,  Contents Value: $1000,  Contents Loss: $500
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Bedroom - 5+ persons,  Heat Source: Cigarette,  Item First Ignited: Mattress, pillow
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Unattended or unsupervised person)
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 3 Above, 1 Below,  Square Feet: 20000
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke
Location: Central Avenue, Topeka, KS 66608
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 5860,  Station: F01
Incident Type: Passenger vehicle fire. Includes any motorized passenger vehicle, other than a motor home (e.g., pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles, buses).
Alarm Time: 05/26/2006 21:35,  Arrival Time: 05/26/2006 21:41,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/26/2006 22:16
Property Loss: $6000,  Contents Loss: $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
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Ford,  Model: F-150,  Year: 1996,  License Plate: WNS 053 KS,  VIN No: 1FTEX15N2TKA13532
Location: Topeka Boulevard, Topeka, KS 66409
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 5867,  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: 05/26/2006 22:48,  Arrival Time: 05/26/2006 23:00,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/26/2006 23:15
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: Gary Ormsby Drive, Topeka, KS 66409
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 5870,  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: 05/26/2006 23:49,  Arrival Time: 05/27/2006 00:08,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/27/2006 00:08
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: 33rd Street, Topeka, KS 66605
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 5884,  Station: F09
Incident Type: Outside rubbish, trash, or waste fire. Excludes outside rubbish fires in a container or receptacle.
Alarm Time: 05/27/2006 10:00,  Arrival Time: 05/27/2006 10:05,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/27/2006 10:13
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
  • Asleep
  • Unattended or unsupervised person
Location: 16th Street, Topeka, KS 66604
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 5925,  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: 05/28/2006 00:31,  Arrival Time: 05/28/2006 00:36,  Controlled Time: 05/28/2006 00:45,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/28/2006 04:38
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Engine area, running gear, wheel area,  Heat Source: Cigarette lighter,  Item First Ignited: Flammable liquid/gas - in/from final container
Cause of Ignition: Cause under investigation (Flammable liquid used to kindle fire)
Mobile Property Involved: Not involved in ignition, but burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Chevrolet,  Model: Impala,  Year: 2001,  License Plate: SN WKS 497 KS,  VIN No: 2G1WFS2E419246094
Location: Winter Street, Topeka, KS 66606
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 5936,  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: 05/28/2006 08:03,  Arrival Time: 05/28/2006 08:10,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/28/2006 08:45
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: Sawdust, wood chips
Area of Origin: Outside area, other,  Heat Source: Chemical reaction,  Item First Ignited: Heavy vegetation - not crop, including trees
Cause of Ignition: Act of nature (Natural condition, other)
Location: Winter Street, Topeka, KS 66608
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 5942,  Station: F04
Incident Type: Special outside fire, other.
Alarm Time: 05/28/2006 13:39,  Arrival Time: 05/28/2006 13:39,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/28/2006 20:27
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Manage prescribed fire (wildland).
Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Timber
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Chemical reaction,  Item First Ignited: Organic materials, other
Cause of Ignition: Act of nature (Natural condition, other)
Location: 33rd Street, Topeka, KS 66614
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 5946,  Station: F08
Incident Type: Power line down. Excludes people trapped by downed power lines.
Alarm Time: 05/28/2006 16:04,  Arrival Time: 05/28/2006 16:08,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/28/2006 16:27
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: Mariposa Place, Topeka, KS 66614
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 5949,  Station: F08
Incident Type: Trash or rubbish fire in a structure, with no flame damage to structure or its contents.
Alarm Time: 05/28/2006 16:59,  Arrival Time: 05/28/2006 17:04,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/28/2006 17:24
Property Value: $180000,  Property 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: Rubbish, trash, or waste
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
  • Improper container or storage
  • Unattended or unsupervised person
Location: Tyler Street APT 7A , Topeka, KS 66603
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 5957,  Station: F04
Incident Type: Fire in structure, other than in a building.
Alarm Time: 05/28/2006 21:20,  Arrival Time: 05/28/2006 21:23,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/28/2006 21:45
Property Value: $300,  Property Loss: $100
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Exterior balcony, unenclosed porch,  Heat Source: Heat from other open flame or smoking materials,  Item First Ignited: Structural member or framing
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
  • Abandoned or discarded materials or products
  • Unattended or unsupervised person
Structure Type: Open structure,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 2 Above, 1 Below,  Length: 5,  Width: 3,  Stories with Damage: 1 Minor
Location: Twiss Avenue, Topeka, KS 66616
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 5978,  Station: F06
Incident Type: Carbon monoxide incident. Excludes incidents with nothing found.
Alarm Time: 05/29/2006 12:30,  Arrival Time: 05/29/2006 12:35,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/29/2006 12:45
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Amhurst Road, Topeka, KS 66614
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 5985,  Station: F08
Incident Type: Arcing, shorted electrical equipment.
Alarm Time: 05/29/2006 14:35,  Arrival Time: 05/29/2006 14:40,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/29/2006 14:52
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: 49th Street, Topeka, KS 66609
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 5990,  Station: F10
Incident Type: Electrical wiring/equipment problem, other.
Alarm Time: 05/29/2006 18:34,  Arrival Time: 05/29/2006 18:43,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/29/2006 19:11
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Incident command. Includes providing support to incident command activities.
  • Notify other agencies. Includes notifications of utility companies, property owners, and the like.
Location: Van Buren Street AP 2 , Topeka, KS 66608
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 6000,  Station: F01
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 05/30/2006 02:12,  Arrival Time: 05/30/2006 02:16,  Controlled Time: 05/30/2006 02:34,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/30/2006 03:40
Property Value: $10000,  Property Loss: $1500,  Contents Value: $15000,  Contents Loss: $1000
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.
  • 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
  • Short circuit arc from defective, worn insulation
  • Asleep
  • Multiple persons involved
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 2 Above, 1 Below,  Length: 25,  Width: 75,  Stories with Damage: 1 Minor
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Power: Battery Only,  Operation: Fire too small to operate
Location: Van Buren Street BLK , Topeka, KS 66604
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 6031,  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: 05/30/2006 23:28,  Arrival Time: 05/30/2006 23:33,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/31/2006 01:40
Property Loss: $12000
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
  • Asleep
  • Unattended or unsupervised person
Mobile Property Involved: Not involved in ignition, but burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Toyota,  Model: Tacoma,  Year: 2005,  License Plate: WOG237 KS,  VIN No: 5TEUU42N55Z089903
Location: Madison Street, Topeka, KS 66607
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 6040,  Station: F05
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 05/31/2006 05:33,  Arrival Time: 05/31/2006 05:39,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/31/2006 10:08
Property Loss: $13900
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Wall assembly,  Item First Ignited: Interior wall covering excluding drapes, etc.
Cause of Ignition: Intentional
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: Idle, not routinely used,  Stories: 1 Above, 1 Below,  Square Feet: 1000
Location: 23rd Street, Topeka, KS 66605
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 6058,  Station: F09
Incident Type: Incinerator overload or malfunction, but flames cause no damage outside the incinerator.
Alarm Time: 05/31/2006 13:54,  Arrival Time: 05/31/2006 13:59,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/31/2006 14:11
Property Value: $14000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Action taken: Actions taken, other.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Cooking area, kitchen,  Heat Source: Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment,  Item First Ignited: Cooking materials, including edible materials
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
  • Equipment unattended
  • Accidentally turned on, not turned off
  • Unattended or unsupervised person
Location: Stutley Road BLK , Topeka, KS 66614
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 6071,  Station: F12
Incident Type: Special outside fire, other.
Alarm Time: 05/31/2006 20:55,  Arrival Time: 05/31/2006 21:00,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/31/2006 21:03
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: Flammable liquid/gas in container or pipe
Location: 33rd Street, Topeka, KS 66611
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 6072,  Station: F10
Incident Type: Brush or brush-and-grass mixture fire. Includes ground fuels lying on or immediately above the ground such as duff, roots, dead leaves, fine dead wood, and downed logs.
Alarm Time: 05/31/2006 21:14,  Arrival Time: 05/31/2006 21:19,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/31/2006 21:25
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Wood, other
Area of Origin: Outside area, other,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Intentional (Outside/open fire for warming or cooking)
Location: 37th Terrace, Topeka, KS 66609
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 6077,  Station: F10
Incident Type: Brush or brush-and-grass mixture fire. Includes ground fuels lying on or immediately above the ground such as duff, roots, dead leaves, fine dead wood, and downed logs.
Alarm Time: 06/01/2006 00:02,  Arrival Time: 06/01/2006 00:08,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/01/2006 00:12
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
Location: Seward Avenue, Topeka, KS 66616
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 6102,  Station: F06
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 06/01/2006 15:42,  Arrival Time: 06/01/2006 15:47,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/01/2006 17:20
Property Value: $40000,  Property Loss: $20000,  Contents Value: $35000,  Contents Loss: $20000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Search and rescue, other.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
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
  • Unattended or unsupervised person
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above, 1 Below,  Length: 40,  Width: 24
Location: Jackson Street, Topeka, KS 66608
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 6134,  Station: F01
Incident Type: Passenger vehicle fire. Includes any motorized passenger vehicle, other than a motor home (e.g., pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles, buses).
Alarm Time: 06/02/2006 13:28,  Arrival Time: 06/02/2006 13:31,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/02/2006 13:46
Property Loss: $200,  Contents Loss: $100
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Cargo/trunk area - all vehicles,  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: Pontiac,  Model: Grand AM,  Year: 1986,  License Plate: VHK449 KS,  VIN No: 1G2NV51U0HC706079
Location: 15th Street, Topeka, KS 66607
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 6135,  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: 06/02/2006 14:02,  Arrival Time: 06/02/2006 14:08,  Controlled Time: 06/02/2006 15:34,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/02/2006 15:35
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Timber
Area of Origin: Outside area, other,  Heat Source: Match,  Item First Ignited: Heavy vegetation - not crop, including trees
Cause of Ignition: Intentional
  • Outside/open fire for debris or waste disposal
  • Unattended or unsupervised person
Location: 15th Street, Topeka, KS 66611
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 6136,  Station: F05
Incident Type: Prescribed fire. Includes fires ignited by management actions to meet specific objectives and have a written, approved prescribed fire plan prior to ignition. Excludes authorized controlled burning.
Alarm Time: 06/02/2006 14:05,  Arrival Time: 06/02/2006 14:10,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/02/2006 14:10
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Canceled en route.
Location: Madison Street, Topeka, KS 66612
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 6143,  Station: F05
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: 06/02/2006 15:44,  Arrival Time: 06/02/2006 15:47,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/02/2006 16:17
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 5
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: 24th Street, Topeka, KS 66611
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 6145,  Station: F09
Incident Type: Outside rubbish, trash, or waste fire. Excludes outside rubbish fires in a container or receptacle.
Alarm Time: 06/02/2006 16:37,  Arrival Time: 06/02/2006 16:43,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/02/2006 16:49
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
Cause of Ignition: Intentional (Unattended or unsupervised person)
Location: Fillmore Street, Topeka, KS 66606
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 6161,  Station: F04
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 06/02/2006 21:38,  Arrival Time: 06/02/2006 21:41,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/02/2006 23:40
Property Loss: $300
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Interior stairway or ramp
  • Unattended or unsupervised person
  • Multiple persons involved
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 2 Above, 2 Below,  Square Feet: 1500
Location: Tyler Street, Topeka, KS 66612
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 6162,  Station: F05
Incident Type: Outside rubbish fire, other.
Alarm Time: 06/02/2006 21:49,  Arrival Time: 06/02/2006 21:53,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/02/2006 22:29
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: Intentional
  • Asleep
  • Possibly impaired by alcohol or drugs
  • Unattended or unsupervised person
  • Possibly mentally disabled
  • Physically disabled
  • Multiple persons involved
Location: Liberty Street, Topeka, KS 66607
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 6175,  Station: F03
Incident Type: Gas leak (natural gas or LPG). Excludes gas odors with no source found.
Alarm Time: 06/03/2006 06:58,  Arrival Time: 06/03/2006 07:02,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/03/2006 07:13
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.
  • Remove hazard. Includes neutralizing a hazardous condition.
Released From: Inside/On Structure,  Population Density: Urban Center - Densely populated,  Cause of Release: Unintentional release,  Disposition: Released to property owner or manager,  Actions Taken: Investigate,  Remove hazard or hazardous materials,  ,  Factors Contributing To Release: Other part failure, leak, or break
Location: Minnesota Avenue, Topeka, KS 66611
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 6222,  Station: F09
Incident Type: Outside rubbish fire, other.
Alarm Time: 06/04/2006 13:53,  Arrival Time: 06/04/2006 14:00,  Controlled Time: 06/04/2006 14:26,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/04/2006 14:53
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
Cause of Ignition: Intentional
  • Possibly impaired by alcohol or drugs
  • Possibly mentally disabled
Location: Illinois Avenue, Topeka, KS 66611
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 6224,  Station: F09
Incident Type: Hazardous condition (no fire), other.
Alarm Time: 06/04/2006 15:11,  Arrival Time: 06/04/2006 15:17,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/04/2006 15:32
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.
  • Remove hazard. Includes neutralizing a hazardous condition.
Location: 25th Street, Topeka, KS 66614
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 6320,  Station: F08
Incident Type: Power line down. Excludes people trapped by downed power lines.
Alarm Time: 06/07/2006 06:38,  Arrival Time: 06/07/2006 06:41,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/07/2006 07:01
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.
  • Standby.
Location: 29th Street, Topeka, KS 66615
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 6324,  Station: F12
Incident Type: Outside gas or vapor combustion explosion without sustained fire.
Alarm Time: 06/07/2006 09:19,  Arrival Time: 06/07/2006 09:23,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/07/2006 10:29
Property Loss: $10000,  Contents Loss: $5000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Rescue, remove from harm. Excludes vehicle extrication.
  • Establish safe area. Includes isolating the area affected by denying entry to unprotected persons and establishing hazard control zones (hot, warm, cold).
Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Gasoline, diesel fuel
Area of Origin: Separate operator/control area of transportation,  Heat Source: Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment,  Item First Ignited: Flammable liquid/gas - in/from final container
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
  • Flammable liquid or gas spilled
  • Arc, spark from operating equipment
Location: Van Buren Street, Topeka, KS 66603
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 6333,  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: 06/07/2006 13:14,  Arrival Time: 06/07/2006 13:17,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/07/2006 13:38
Property Value: $5000,  Property Loss: $2500
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
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source (Mechanical failure, malfunction, other)
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Plymouth,  Model: Breeze,  Year: 1999,  License Plate: UWM013 KS,  VIN No: 1P3EJ46X5XN628728
Location: 6th Avenue, Topeka, KS 66606
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 6353,  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: 06/07/2006 21:15,  Arrival Time: 06/07/2006 21:18,  Controlled Time: 06/07/2006 21:20,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/07/2006 21:32
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: Outside area, other,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Location: Seward Avenue, Topeka, KS 66608
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 6374,  Station: F06
Incident Type: Cooking fire involving the contents of a cooking vessel without fire extension beyond the vessel.
Alarm Time: 06/08/2006 11:28,  Arrival Time: 06/08/2006 11:32,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/08/2006 11:59
Property Loss: $500,  Contents Loss: $350
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Actions taken, other.
Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Food, other
Item First Ignited: Cooking materials, including edible materials
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
  • Equipment unattended
  • Unattended or unsupervised person
  • Multiple persons involved
Equipment Involved: Range with or without oven, cooking surface,  Brand: KENMORE,  Power: Electrical, other,  Portability: Stationary
Location: Gage Boulevard AP 502 , Topeka, KS 66606
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 6390,  Station: F07
Incident Type: Cooking fire involving the contents of a cooking vessel without fire extension beyond the vessel.
Alarm Time: 06/08/2006 18:02,  Arrival Time: 06/08/2006 18:08,  Controlled Time: 06/08/2006 18:12,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/08/2006 18:53
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.
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)
Equipment Involved: Range with or without oven, cooking surface,  Brand: UNKNOWN,  Power: Electrical line voltage (>= 50 volts),  Portability: Stationary
Location: Pinecrest Drive, Topeka, KS 66610
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 6394,  Station: F09
Incident Type: Outside mailbox fire. Includes dropoff boxes for delivery services.
Alarm Time: 06/08/2006 19:17,  Arrival Time: 06/08/2006 19:22,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/08/2006 19:33
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
Location: Gordon Street, Topeka, KS 66608
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 6405,  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: 06/09/2006 00:18,  Arrival Time: 06/09/2006 00:24,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/09/2006 00:58
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
Location: I470 Highway, Topeka, KS 66604
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 6414,  Station: F08
Incident Type: Hazardous condition (no fire), other.
Alarm Time: 06/09/2006 08:55,  Arrival Time: 06/09/2006 09:06,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/09/2006 09:29
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Remove hazard. Includes neutralizing a hazardous condition.
Location: 2nd Street, Topeka, KS 66607
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 6427,  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: 06/09/2006 14:04,  Arrival Time: 06/09/2006 14:10,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/09/2006 14:35
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Open area - outside
Location: Glick Road, Topeka, KS 66615
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 6428,  Station: F12
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 06/09/2006 12:02,  Arrival Time: 06/09/2006 14:37,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/09/2006 16:29
Property Value: $161800,  Property Loss: $161800,  Contents Value: $80900,  Contents Loss: $80900
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Provide manpower. Includes providing manpower to assist rescue/ambulance units lift patients or providing manpower to assist police.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Cooking area, kitchen,  Heat Source: Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment,  Item First Ignited: Cooking materials, including edible materials
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
  • Equipment unattended
  • Equipment unattended
  • Unattended or unsupervised person
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 2 Above, 1 Below,  Square Feet: 2000
Location: 17th Street, Topeka, KS 66612
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 6444,  Station: F05
Incident Type: Heat from short circuit (wiring), defective or worn insulation.
Alarm Time: 06/10/2006 00:50,  Arrival Time: 06/10/2006 00:53,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/10/2006 01:13
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.
Location: Buchanan Street, Topeka, KS 66604
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 6473,  Station: F04
Incident Type: Unauthorized burning. Includes fires that are under control and not endangering property.
Alarm Time: 06/10/2006 22:47,  Arrival Time: 06/10/2006 22:51,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/10/2006 23:08
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: Fillmore Street AP A , Topeka, KS 66604
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 6484,  Station: F05
Incident Type: Fire in structure, other than in a building.
Alarm Time: 06/11/2006 09:33,  Arrival Time: 06/11/2006 09:37,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/11/2006 10:15
Property Value: $48700,  Property Loss: $2500,  Contents Value: $2000,  Contents Loss: $500
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,  Heat Source: Incendiary device,  Item First Ignited: Soft goods, wearing apparel, other
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
  • Playing with heat source
  • Asleep
  • Unattended or unsupervised person
  • Age was a factor
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 2 Above, 1 Below,  Square Feet: 2600
Location: 17th Street, Topeka, KS 66604
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 6530,  Station: F05
Incident Type: Gasoline or other flammable liquid spill (flash point below 100 degrees F at standard temperature and pressure (Class I)).
Alarm Time: 06/12/2006 17:00,  Arrival Time: 06/12/2006 17:07,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/12/2006 17:14
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Hazardous Material Released: Gasoline, vehicle fuel tank or portable container. Includes leaks or releases from equipment tanks where the release is less than 55 gallons.
Actions taken:
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
  • Hazardous condition, other.
Population Density: Urban Center - Densely populated,  Cause of Release: Unintentional release,  Disposition: Completed by fire service only,  Actions Taken: Remove hazard or hazardous materials,  ,  ,  Factors Contributing To Release: Automatic control failure
Location: Harrison Street, Topeka, KS 66603
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 6543,  Station: F03
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 06/12/2006 21:43,  Arrival Time: 06/12/2006 21:46,  Controlled Time: 06/12/2006 21:54,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/12/2006 22:29
Property Value: $1386360,  Property Loss: $500,  Contents Value: $100000,  Contents Loss: $100
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: Corridor, mall,  Heat Source: Cigarette lighter,  Item First Ignited: Linen
Cause of Ignition: Intentional (Misuse of material or product, other)
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 8 Above, 1 Below,  Square Feet: 168000,  Stories with Damage: 1 Minor
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Power: Hardwire Only,  Operation: Operated,  Effectiveness: Alerted Occupants
Location: Plass Avenue, Topeka, KS 66604
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 6555,  Station: F04
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 06/13/2006 09:01,  Arrival Time: 06/13/2006 09:05,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/13/2006 13:23
Property Value: $16500,  Property Loss: $16500,  Contents Loss: $5000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Search for lost or missing person. Includes animals.
  • Forcible entry, performed by fire service. Includes support to law enforcement.
Acres Burned #: < 1
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: 1300
Location: Lincoln Street, Topeka, KS 66604
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 6574,  Station: F05
Incident Type: Cooking fire involving the contents of a cooking vessel without fire extension beyond the vessel.
Alarm Time: 06/13/2006 16:21,  Arrival Time: 06/13/2006 16:25,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/13/2006 16:36
Contents Loss: $100
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Cooking area, kitchen,  Heat Source: Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment,  Item First Ignited: Cooking materials, including edible materials
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
  • Equipment not being operated properly
  • Unattended or unsupervised person
Location: Southbrook Court, Topeka, KS 66610
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 6580,  Station: F08
Incident Type: Cooking fire involving the contents of a cooking vessel without fire extension beyond the vessel.
Alarm Time: 06/13/2006 18:19,  Arrival Time: 06/13/2006 18:24,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/13/2006 18:58
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: Food, other
Area of Origin: Cooking area, kitchen,  Heat Source: Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment,  Item First Ignited: Cooking materials, including edible materials
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
  • Failure to clean
  • Multiple persons involved
Location: Clay Street, Topeka, KS 66603
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 6581,  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: 06/13/2006 18:58,  Arrival Time: 06/13/2006 19:03,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/13/2006 19:08
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
Location: 37th Terrace, Topeka, KS 66609
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 6584,  Station: F10
Incident Type: Brush or brush-and-grass mixture fire. Includes ground fuels lying on or immediately above the ground such as duff, roots, dead leaves, fine dead wood, and downed logs.
Alarm Time: 06/13/2006 20:00,  Arrival Time: 06/13/2006 20:04,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/13/2006 20:10
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Raw materials, other
Location: 18th Street, Topeka, KS 66604
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 6602,  Station: F07
Incident Type: Cooking fire involving the contents of a cooking vessel without fire extension beyond the vessel.
Alarm Time: 06/14/2006 13:10,  Arrival Time: 06/14/2006 13:14,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/14/2006 13:27
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: Cooking area, kitchen,  Heat Source: Heat from powered equipment, other,  Item First Ignited: Cooking materials, including edible materials
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Unattended or unsupervised person)
Location: 12th Street, Topeka, KS 66604
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 6603,  Station: F05
Incident Type: Outside rubbish, trash, or waste fire. Excludes outside rubbish fires in a container or receptacle.
Alarm Time: 06/14/2006 13:18,  Arrival Time: 06/14/2006 13:23,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/14/2006 13:27
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
Heat Source: Hot ember or ash,  Item First Ignited: Organic materials, other
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Unattended or unsupervised person)
Location: 12th Street, Topeka, KS 66604
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 6605,  Station: F05
Incident Type: Outside rubbish, trash, or waste fire. Excludes outside rubbish fires in a container or receptacle.
Alarm Time: 06/14/2006 13:28,  Arrival Time: 06/14/2006 13:31,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/14/2006 13:36
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
Heat Source: Hot ember or ash,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
  • Outside/open fire for debris or waste disposal
  • Unattended or unsupervised person
Location: Meriden Road, Topeka, KS 66617
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 6606,  Station: F10
Incident Type: Electrical wiring/equipment problem, other.
Alarm Time: 06/14/2006 14:12,  Arrival Time: 06/14/2006 14:23,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/14/2006 14:51
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Incident command. Includes providing support to incident command activities.
  • 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.
Location: 22nd Terrace AP 3 , Topeka, KS 66614
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 6611,  Station: F08
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 06/14/2006 15:17,  Arrival Time: 06/14/2006 15:21,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/14/2006 15:40
Property Loss: $1000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Heat Source: Hot or smoldering object, other,  Item First Ignited: Structural member or framing
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
  • Abandoned or discarded materials or products
  • Unattended or unsupervised person
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 2 Above,  Square Feet: 75,  Stories with Damage: 1 Minor
Location: 27th Street, Topeka, KS 66614
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 6615,  Station: F12
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 06/14/2006 16:35,  Arrival Time: 06/14/2006 16:40,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/14/2006 17:38
Property Loss: $5000,  Contents Loss: $300
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Wood, other
Area of Origin: Exterior stairway, ramp, or fire escape,  Item First Ignited: Chips, including wood chips, (Unattended or unsupervised person)
Structure Type: Open structure,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 2 Above,  Length: 75,  Width: 50,  Stories with Damage: 2 Minor
Location: 15th Street, Topeka, KS 66604
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 6622,  Station: F07
Incident Type: Breakdown of light ballast.
Alarm Time: 06/14/2006 17:50,  Arrival Time: 06/14/2006 17:56,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/14/2006 18:15
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: 24th Street, Topeka, KS 66611
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 6661,  Station: F05
Incident Type: Power line down. Excludes people trapped by downed power lines.
Alarm Time: 06/15/2006 12:38,  Arrival Time: 06/15/2006 12:43,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/15/2006 13:11
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Assistance, other.
Location: Adams Street, Topeka, KS 66605
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 6668,  Station: F09
Incident Type: Power line down. Excludes people trapped by downed power lines.
Alarm Time: 06/15/2006 14:27,  Arrival Time: 06/15/2006 14:33,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/15/2006 14:39
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Establish safe area. Includes isolating the area affected by denying entry to unprotected persons and establishing hazard control zones (hot, warm, cold).
Location: Kansas Avenue, Topeka, KS 66612
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 6674,  Station: F03
Incident Type: Natural vegetation fire, other.
Alarm Time: 06/15/2006 15:58,  Arrival Time: 06/15/2006 16:03,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/15/2006 16:07
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: Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Unattended or unsupervised person)
Location: Wanamaker Road, Topeka, KS 66604
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 6684,  Station: F12
Incident Type: Passenger vehicle fire. Includes any motorized passenger vehicle, other than a motor home (e.g., pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles, buses).
Alarm Time: 06/15/2006 21:38,  Arrival Time: 06/15/2006 21:44,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/15/2006 22:06
Property Loss: $500
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,  Item First Ignited: Electrical wire, cable insulation
Mobile Property Involved: Not involved in ignition, but burned,  Make: Ford,  Model: Thunderbird,  Year: 1994,  License Plate: SDA 833 KS,  VIN No: 1FAPP624XPH16221
Location: Sage Street, Topeka, KS 66605
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 6685,  Station: F09
Incident Type: Breakdown of light ballast.
Alarm Time: 06/15/2006 22:12,  Arrival Time: 06/15/2006 22:18,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/15/2006 22:33
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Remove hazard. Includes neutralizing a hazardous condition.
Location: Polk Street, Topeka, KS 66608
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 6692,  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: 06/16/2006 02:38,  Arrival Time: 06/16/2006 02:43,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/16/2006 04:58
Property Value: $20000,  Property Loss: $20000,  Contents Value: $8000,  Contents Loss: $8000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge
Cause of Ignition: Cause under investigation
  • Asleep
  • Multiple persons involved
Structure Type: Fixed portable or mobile structure,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above,  Square Feet: 1440,  Stories with Damage: 1 Extreme
Location: Winter Street, Topeka, KS 66606
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 6706,  Station: F04
Incident Type: Natural vegetation fire, other.
Alarm Time: 06/16/2006 12:03,  Arrival Time: 06/16/2006 12:03,  Controlled Time: 06/16/2006 19:00,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/16/2006 19:35
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: 4,  On Site Materials: Sawdust, wood chips
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Chemical, natural heat source, other,  Item First Ignited: Heavy vegetation - not crop, including trees
Cause of Ignition: Act of nature
  • Natural condition, other
  • Unattended or unsupervised person
Location: Wanamaker Road, Topeka, KS 66614
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 6707,  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: 06/16/2006 12:15,  Arrival Time: 06/16/2006 12:21,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/16/2006 12:25
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: Unintentional
Location: Wayne Avenue, Topeka, KS 66604
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 6715,  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: 06/16/2006 15:49,  Arrival Time: 06/16/2006 15:53,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/16/2006 16:28
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.
  • Standby.
Acres Burned #: 1,  On Site Materials: Trees, plants, flowers
Area of Origin: Outside area, other,  Heat Source: Arcing,  Item First Ignited: Heavy vegetation - not crop, including trees
Cause of Ignition: Act of nature
  • Short circuit arc from defective, worn insulation
  • Natural condition, other
Location: Madison Street, Topeka, KS 66608
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 6720,  Station: F01
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 06/16/2006 18:30,  Arrival Time: 06/16/2006 18:33,  Controlled Time: 06/16/2006 18:42,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/16/2006 19:47
Fire Service Injuries: 1,  Property Value: $55000,  Property Loss: $2500
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.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Attic: vacant, crawl space above top story, cupola,  Item First Ignited: Floor covering or rug/carpet/mat
Cause of Ignition: Cause under investigation (Unattended or unsupervised person)
Structure Type: Open structure,  Status: Vacant and unsecured,  Stories: 1 Above,  Length: 15,  Width: 20,  Stories with Damage: 1 Minor
Fire Fighter Casualty:  Age: 44,  Gender: Male,  Responses: 1,  Usual Assignment: Suppression, included are hazmat, rescue, & IC,  Physical Condition: Rested,  Severity: First aid only,  Activity: Handling charged hose lines,  Cause: Exposure to hazard,  Where: At scene, in structure,  Injured: Head, other,  Factor Contributing: Fire development, other,  Relation to Structure: Inside/On Structure,  Specific Location: In attic or other confined structural space
Location: 21st Street, Topeka, KS 66605
Fire Department: Topeka Fire Department, Topeka, KS 66607,  Phone: (785) 368-4000,  ID: SN101,  Incident #: 6731,  Station: F09
Incident Type: Cooking fire involving the contents of a cooking vessel without fire extension beyond the vessel.
Alarm Time: 06/16/2006 23:33,  Arrival Time: 06/16/2006 23:38,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/16/2006 23:52
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Incident command. Includes providing support to incident command activities.
  • Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Cooking area, kitchen,  Heat Source: Heat from powered equipment, other
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional

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