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Townsend: Fire Incidents in 2006, Montana (MT)Back to: Townsend, MT, Montana, Montana forum, All US cities. 2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
Incident types - Townsend Incident types - Montana Location: Walnut Street, Townsend, MT 59644
Fire Department: Townsend City, Townsend, MT 59644, Phone: (406) 266-5535, ID: 43001, Incident #: 1601, Station: 6 Incident Type: Cooking fire involving the contents of a cooking vessel without fire extension beyond the vessel. Alarm Time: 01/22/2006 19:33, Arrival Time: 01/22/2006 19:47, Controlled Time: 01/22/2006 19:55, Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/22/2006 20:00 Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1 Action taken: Salvage and overhaul. Acres Burned #: < 1 Area of Origin: Cooking area, kitchen, Heat Source: Heat from powered equipment, other, Item First Ignited: Appliance housing or casing Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source (Mechanical failure, malfunction, other) Equipment Involved: Microwave oven, Brand: General Electric, Serial No: JHP756 003AD, Power: Electrical line voltage (>= 50 volts), Portability: Stationary Location: Broadway Street, Townsend, MT 59644
Fire Department: Townsend City, Townsend, MT 59644, Phone: (406) 266-5535, ID: 43001, Incident #: 2605, Station: 6 Incident Type: Chimney or flue fire originating in and confined to a chimney or flue. Alarm Time: 02/16/2006 17:50, Arrival Time: 02/16/2006 17:56, Controlled Time: 02/16/2006 18:05, Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/16/2006 18:19 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: 2 nd Street, Townsend, MT 59644
Fire Department: Townsend City, Townsend, MT 59644, Phone: (406) 266-5535, ID: 43001, Incident #: 6607, Station: 6 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: 06/11/2006 19:35, Arrival Time: 06/11/2006 19:41, Controlled Time: 06/11/2006 20:00, Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/11/2006 20:05 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: Cedar Street, Townsend, MT 59644
Fire Department: Townsend City, Townsend, MT 59644, Phone: (406) 266-5535, ID: 43001, Incident #: 6608, Station: 6 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: 06/12/2006 16:16, Arrival Time: 06/12/2006 16:20, Controlled Time: 06/12/2006 16:28, Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/12/2006 16:31 Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1 Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel. Acres Burned #: < 1, On Site Materials: Autos, trucks, buses, recreational vehicles 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: Chevrolet, Model: Blazer, VIN No: CKL146Z114182 Location: Front Street, Townsend, MT 59644
Fire Department: Townsend City, Townsend, MT 59644, Phone: (406) 266-5535, ID: 43001, Incident #: 6609, Station: 6 Incident Type: Fuel burner/boiler, delayed ignition or malfunction, where flames cause no damage outside the fire box. Alarm Time: 06/21/2006 10:40, Arrival Time: 06/21/2006 10:46, Controlled Time: 06/21/2006 10:48, Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/21/2006 10:50 Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1 Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes. Location: Broadway Street, Townsend, MT 59644
Fire Department: Townsend City, Townsend, MT 59644, Phone: (406) 266-5535, ID: 43001, Incident #: 8615, Station: 6 Incident Type: Heat from short circuit (wiring), defective or worn insulation. Alarm Time: 08/16/2006 10:40, Arrival Time: 08/16/2006 10:46, Controlled Time: 08/16/2006 10:50, Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/16/2006 11:05 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: Jackfarm La, Townsend, MT 59644
Fire Department: Townsend City, Townsend, MT 59644, Phone: (406) 266-5535, ID: 43001, Incident #: 9618, Station: 6 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: 09/01/2006 09:40, Arrival Time: 09/01/2006 10:00, Controlled Time: 09/01/2006 10:10, Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/01/2006 10:20 Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1 Actions taken:
Total Acres Burned: 0.1, Tax Paying: 100 % Location: Centerville Road, Townsend, MT 59644
Fire Department: Townsend, 130 S Cedar, Townsend, MT 59644, Phone: (406) 266-5535, Fax: (406) 266-4042, ID: 43011, Incident #: 101, Station: 1 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: 01/18/2006 22:08, Arrival Time: 01/18/2006 22:10, Controlled Time: 01/18/2006 23:30, Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/19/2006 00:20 Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1 Action taken: Extrication or disentangling of a person. Excludes body recovery. Location: Carson Lane, Townsend, MT 59644
Fire Department: Townsend, 130 S Cedar, Townsend, MT 59644, Phone: (406) 266-5535, Fax: (406) 266-4042, ID: 43011, Incident #: 2102, Station: 1 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: 02/20/2006 21:01, Arrival Time: 02/20/2006 21:13, Controlled Time: 02/20/2006 22:00, Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/20/2006 22:10 Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1, Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes. Buildings Involved #: 1, Acres Burned #: < 1 Area of Origin: Duct: hvac, cable, exhaust, heating, or AC, Heat Source: Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment, Item First Ignited: Pipe, duct, conduit or hose Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Short circuit arc from defective, worn insulation) Equipment Involved: Furnace, local heating unit, built-in, Brand: Coleman, Model: 2806-8-20, Power: Electrical line voltage (>= 50 volts), Portability: Stationary Structure Type: Enclosed building, Status: In normal use, Stories: 1 Above, Square Feet: 1440 Detector Presence: Detectors Present, Type: Smoke, Power: Battery Only, Operation: Operated, Effectiveness: Alerted Occupants Location: Cedar Street, Townsend, MT 59644
Fire Department: Townsend, 130 S Cedar, Townsend, MT 59644, Phone: (406) 266-5535, Fax: (406) 266-4042, ID: 43011, Incident #: 3105, Station: 1 Incident Type: Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire. Includes waste material from manufacturing or other production processes. Alarm Time: 03/19/2006 16:43, Arrival Time: 03/19/2006 16:51, Controlled Time: 03/19/2006 17:13, Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/19/2006 17:25 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 ember or ash, Item First Ignited: Rubbish, trash, or waste Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Abandoned or discarded materials or products) Location: Cedar Street, Townsend, MT 59644
Fire Department: Townsend, 130 S Cedar, Townsend, MT 59644, Phone: (406) 266-5535, Fax: (406) 266-4042, ID: 43011, Incident #: 3107, Station: 1 Incident Type: Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire. Includes waste material from manufacturing or other production processes. Alarm Time: 03/29/2006 10:15, Arrival Time: 03/29/2006 10:20, Controlled Time: 03/29/2006 10:40, Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/29/2006 10:45 Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1 Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel. Acres Burned #: < 1, On Site Materials: Trash, not recyclable Area of Origin: Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Abandoned or discarded materials or products) Location: Canton La, Townsend, MT 59644
Fire Department: Townsend, 130 S Cedar, Townsend, MT 59644, Phone: (406) 266-5535, Fax: (406) 266-4042, ID: 43011, Incident #: 3108, Station: 1 Incident Type: Off-road vehicle or heavy equipment fire. Includes dirt bikes, specialty off-road vehicles, earth-moving equipment (bulldozers), and farm equipment. Alarm Time: 03/31/2006 14:20, Arrival Time: 03/31/2006 14:28, Controlled Time: 03/31/2006 14:49, Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/31/2006 16:15 Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1 Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel. Acres Burned #: < 1, On Site Materials: Sawdust, wood chips Heat Source: Heat from powered equipment, other Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source (Mechanical failure, malfunction, other) Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned, Type: Loader - industrial, fork lift, tow motor, stacker, Make: Triumph, Model: 72.31, Year: 1972 Location: Hwy 287, Townsend, MT 59644
Fire Department: Townsend, 130 S Cedar, Townsend, MT 59644, Phone: (406) 266-5535, Fax: (406) 266-4042, ID: 43011, Incident #: 4109, Station: 1 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: 04/02/2006 17:30, Arrival Time: 04/02/2006 17:40, Controlled Time: 04/02/2006 19:00, Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/02/2006 19:10 Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1 Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel. Area Type: Rural, including farms >50 acres, Latitude: 46.36, Longitude: 111.6 , Wildland Fire Cause: Debris, vegetation burn, Ignition Factors: High wind, Human Factors: Physically restrained, Heat Source: Flame/torch used for lighting, Weather Type: Clear, less than 1/10 cloud cover, Wind Direction: Shifting winds, Wind Speed: 5 mph, Air Temperature: 52 F, Fire Danger Rating: Low fire danger, Property Management Ownership: Tax paying, NFDRS Fuel Model at Origin: A: Annual Grasses., Relative Position on Slope: Mid Slope, Area Type: East, Person Responsible for Fire: Identified person caused fire, Gender: Male, Age: 48.00, Activity of Person: Management activities Crops burned: Grass, Total Acres Burned: 0.1, Tax Paying: 100 % Location: Hwy 287, Townsend, MT 59644
Fire Department: Townsend, 130 S Cedar, Townsend, MT 59644, Phone: (406) 266-5535, Fax: (406) 266-4042, ID: 43011, Incident #: 4110, Station: 1 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: 04/15/2006 15:10, Arrival Time: 04/15/2006 15:18, Controlled Time: 04/15/2006 16:30, Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/15/2006 17:00 Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1 Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel. Area Type: Rural, including farms >50 acres, Latitude: 46.28, Longitude: 111.5 , Wildland Fire Cause: Debris, vegetation burn, Ignition Factors: High wind, Human Factors: Physically restrained, Heat Source: Flame/torch used for lighting, Weather Type: Clear, less than 1/10 cloud cover, Wind Direction: Southwest, Wind Speed: 5 mph, Air Temperature: 67 F, Fire Danger Rating: Low fire danger, Property Management Ownership: Tax paying, NFDRS Fuel Model at Origin: A: Annual Grasses., Person Responsible for Fire: Identified person caused fire, Gender: Male, Age: 55.00, Activity of Person: Management activities Crops burned: grass, Total Acres Burned: 0.3, Tax Paying: 100 % Location: Mill Road, Townsend, MT 59644
Fire Department: Townsend, 130 S Cedar, Townsend, MT 59644, Phone: (406) 266-5535, Fax: (406) 266-4042, ID: 43011, Incident #: 4111, Station: 1 Incident Type: Fire in structure, other than in a building. Alarm Time: 04/26/2006 05:35, Arrival Time: 04/26/2006 05:47, Controlled Time: 04/26/2006 06:30, Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/26/2006 07:00 Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1 Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel. Acres Burned #: < 1, On Site Materials: Sawdust, wood chips Area of Origin: Shipping/receiving area, Heat Source: Heat from powered equipment, other, Item First Ignited: Bulk storage Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source
Location: Hwy 287, Townsend, MT 59644
Fire Department: Townsend, 130 S Cedar, Townsend, MT 59644, Phone: (406) 266-5535, Fax: (406) 266-4042, ID: 43011, Incident #: 5112, Station: 1 Incident Type: Building fire Alarm Time: 05/01/2006 17:33, Arrival Time: 05/01/2006 17:46, Controlled Time: 05/01/2006 18:37, Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/01/2006 18:48 Alarms transmitted for the incident: 3, Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes Actions taken:
Area of Origin: Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge, Heat Source: Arcing, Item First Ignited: Floor covering or rug/carpet/mat Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source (Short circuit arc from defective, worn insulation) Structure Type: Enclosed building, Status: In normal use, Stories: 1 Above, Square Feet: 1400, Stories with Damage: 1 Heavy Detector Presence: Detectors Present, Type: Smoke, Power: Hardwire with battery, Operation: Operated, Effectiveness: No occupants Location: Cedar Street, Townsend, MT 59644
Fire Department: Townsend, 130 S Cedar, Townsend, MT 59644, Phone: (406) 266-5535, Fax: (406) 266-4042, ID: 43011, Incident #: 5114, Station: 1 Incident Type: Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire. Includes waste material from manufacturing or other production processes. Alarm Time: 05/22/2006 13:00, Arrival Time: 05/22/2006 13:07, Controlled Time: 05/22/2006 13:25, Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/22/2006 13:30 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: Sandhill La, Townsend, MT 59644
Fire Department: Townsend, 130 S Cedar, Townsend, MT 59644, Phone: (406) 266-5535, Fax: (406) 266-4042, ID: 43011, Incident #: 5115, Station: 1 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: 05/25/2006 17:18, Arrival Time: 05/25/2006 17:28, Controlled Time: 05/25/2006 18:50, Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/25/2006 18:56 Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1 Actions taken:
Total Acres Burned: 10, Tax Paying: 100 % Location: Hwy 287 Mile Marker, Townsend, MT 59644
Fire Department: Townsend, 130 S Cedar, Townsend, MT 59644, Phone: (406) 266-5535, Fax: (406) 266-4042, ID: 43011, Incident #: 6116, Station: 1 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: 06/08/2006 22:37, Arrival Time: 06/08/2006 22:44, Controlled Time: 06/08/2006 23:00, Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/08/2006 23:55 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: Lower Deep Creek Road, Townsend, MT 59644
Fire Department: Townsend, 130 S Cedar, Townsend, MT 59644, Phone: (406) 266-5535, Fax: (406) 266-4042, ID: 43011, Incident #: 7118, Station: 1 Incident Type: Grass fire. Includes fire confined to area characterized by grass ground cover, with little or no involvement of other ground fuels. Alarm Time: 07/05/2006 08:20, Arrival Time: 07/05/2006 08:35, Controlled Time: 07/05/2006 08:45, Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/05/2006 08:55 Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1 Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel. Area Type: Rural, including farms >50 acres, Latitude: 46.3, Longitude: 111.5 , Wildland Fire Cause: Equipment, Ignition Factors: Short circuit arc from mechanical damage, Heat Source: Arcing Total Acres Burned: 0.1 Location: Hwy 287 Mile Marker, Townsend, MT 59644
Fire Department: Townsend, 130 S Cedar, Townsend, MT 59644, Phone: (406) 266-5535, Fax: (406) 266-4042, ID: 43011, Incident #: 7122, Station: 1 Incident Type: Grass fire. Includes fire confined to area characterized by grass ground cover, with little or no involvement of other ground fuels. Alarm Time: 07/17/2006 12:30, Arrival Time: 07/17/2006 12:40, Controlled Time: 07/17/2006 12:45, Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/17/2006 12:55 Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1 Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel. Area Type: Rural, including farms >50 acres, Latitude: 46.34, Longitude: 111.5 , Ignition Factors: Natural condition, other, Weather Type: Clear, less than 1/10 cloud cover, Air Temperature: 92 F, Fire Danger Rating: High fire danger Total Acres Burned: 0.1 Location: Hwy 284 mile marker, Townsend, MT 59644
Fire Department: Townsend, 130 S Cedar, Townsend, MT 59644, Phone: (406) 266-5535, Fax: (406) 266-4042, ID: 43011, Incident #: 7123, Station: 1 Incident Type: Grass fire. Includes fire confined to area characterized by grass ground cover, with little or no involvement of other ground fuels. Alarm Time: 07/30/2006 00:35, Arrival Time: 07/30/2006 01:00, Controlled Time: 07/30/2006 01:40, Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/30/2006 01:45 Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1 Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel. Area Type: Rural, including farms >50 acres, Latitude: 46.39, Longitude: 111.5 , Ignition Factors: Natural condition, other, Weather Type: Clear, less than 1/10 cloud cover, Wind Direction: North, Wind Speed: 5 mph, Air Temperature: 80 F, Fire Danger Rating: High fire danger Total Acres Burned: 0.1 Location: Hwy 287, Townsend, MT 59644
Fire Department: Townsend, 130 S Cedar, Townsend, MT 59644, Phone: (406) 266-5535, Fax: (406) 266-4042, ID: 43011, Incident #: 8124, Station: 1 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: 08/04/2006 17:20, Arrival Time: 08/04/2006 17:30, Controlled Time: 08/04/2006 17:45, Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/04/2006 18:55 Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1 Actions taken:
Location: Hwy 287 Mile Marker, Townsend, MT 59644
Fire Department: Townsend, 130 S Cedar, Townsend, MT 59644, Phone: (406) 266-5535, Fax: (406) 266-4042, ID: 43011, Incident #: 8125, Station: 1 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: 08/08/2006 14:29, Arrival Time: 08/08/2006 14:42, Controlled Time: 08/08/2006 14:50, Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/08/2006 15:35 Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1 Actions taken:
Location: Unspecified, Townsend, MT 59644
Fire Department: Townsend, 130 S Cedar, Townsend, MT 59644, Phone: (406) 266-5535, Fax: (406) 266-4042, ID: 43011, Incident #: 8126, Station: 1 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: 08/17/2006 08:20, Arrival Time: 08/17/2006 09:00, Controlled Time: 08/17/2006 09:30, Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/17/2006 10:10 Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1 Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel. Area Type: Rural, including farms >50 acres, Latitude: 46.31, Longitude: 111.6 , Wildland Fire Cause: Natural source, Ignition Factors: Storm, Heat Source: Lightning, Weather Type: Clear, less than 1/10 cloud cover, Wind Direction: South, Wind Speed: 2 mph, Air Temperature: 75 F, Fire Danger Rating: Moderate fire danger, Property Management Ownership: Tax paying, NFDRS Fuel Model at Origin: B: Mature brush [6 ft.+], Person Responsible for Fire: Fire not caused by person Total Acres Burned: 0.1, Tax Paying: 100 % Location: Hwy 284 mile marker, Townsend, MT 59644
Fire Department: Townsend, 130 S Cedar, Townsend, MT 59644, Phone: (406) 266-5535, Fax: (406) 266-4042, ID: 43011, Incident #: 8127, Station: 1 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: 08/25/2006 17:25, Arrival Time: 08/25/2006 17:40, Controlled Time: 08/25/2006 17:50, Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/25/2006 17:55 Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1 Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel. Area Type: Rural, including farms >50 acres, Latitude: 46.33, Longitude: 111.5 , Ignition Factors: Natural condition, other, Weather Type: Clear, less than 1/10 cloud cover, Wind Direction: Northwest, Wind Speed: 5 mph, Air Temperature: 75 F, Fire Danger Rating: High fire danger, Property Management Ownership: Tax paying, NFDRS Fuel Model at Origin: A: Annual Grasses., Person Responsible for Fire: Fire not caused by person Total Acres Burned: 0.1, Tax Paying: 100 % Location: Hwy 12, Townsend, MT 59644
Fire Department: Townsend, 130 S Cedar, Townsend, MT 59644, Phone: (406) 266-5535, Fax: (406) 266-4042, ID: 43011, Incident #: 8128, Station: 1 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: 08/29/2006 07:35, Arrival Time: 08/29/2006 07:43, Controlled Time: 08/29/2006 08:10, Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/29/2006 08:15 Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1 Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel. Area Type: Rural, including farms >50 acres, Latitude: 46.32, Longitude: 111.5 , Ignition Factors: High wind, Heat Source: Arcing, Weather Type: Clear, less than 1/10 cloud cover, Wind Direction: Shifting winds, Wind Speed: 3 mph, Air Temperature: 70 F, Fire Danger Rating: High fire danger, Property Management Ownership: Tax paying, NFDRS Fuel Model at Origin: A: Annual Grasses., Person Responsible for Fire: Fire not caused by person Total Acres Burned: 1, Tax Paying: 100 % Location: Unspecified, Townsend, MT 59644
Fire Department: Townsend, 130 S Cedar, Townsend, MT 59644, Phone: (406) 266-5535, Fax: (406) 266-4042, ID: 43011, Incident #: 9129, Station: 1 Incident Type: Fire in structure, other than in a building. Alarm Time: 09/08/2006 21:00, Arrival Time: 09/08/2006 21:10, Controlled Time: 09/08/2006 21:50, Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/08/2006 22:00 Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1 Actions taken:
Area of Origin: Equipment or service area, other, Heat Source: Arcing, Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source (Unspecified short-circuit arc) Location: Hwy 287 Mile Marker, Townsend, MT 59644
Fire Department: Townsend, 130 S Cedar, Townsend, MT 59644, Phone: (406) 266-5535, Fax: (406) 266-4042, ID: 43011, Incident #: 9130, Station: 1 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: 09/09/2006 09:40, Arrival Time: 09/09/2006 09:47, Controlled Time: 09/09/2006 09:50, Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/09/2006 10:14 Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1 Actions taken:
Location: Hwy 12, Townsend, MT 59644
Fire Department: Townsend, 130 S Cedar, Townsend, MT 59644, Phone: (406) 266-5535, Fax: (406) 266-4042, ID: 43011, Incident #: 9131, Station: 1 Incident Type: Brush or brush-and-grass mixture fire. Includes ground fuels lying on or immediately above the ground such as duff, roots, dead leaves, fine dead wood, and downed logs. Alarm Time: 09/26/2006 10:00, Arrival Time: 09/26/2006 10:13, Controlled Time: 09/26/2006 10:43, Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/26/2006 10:55 Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1 Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel. Area Type: Rural/urban or suburban, Latitude: 46.33, Longitude: 111.4 , Wildland Fire Cause: Debris, vegetation burn, Ignition Factors: High wind, Human Factors: Physically restrained, Heat Source: Flame/torch used for lighting, Weather Type: Clear, less than 1/10 cloud cover, Wind Direction: Northeast, Wind Speed: 5 mph, Air Temperature: 70 F, Relative Humidity: 30 %, Fire Danger Rating: High fire danger, Property Management Ownership: Tax paying, NFDRS Fuel Model at Origin: A: Annual Grasses., Relative Position on Slope: Lower Slope, Area Type: South, Person Responsible for Fire: Identified person caused fire, Gender: Male, Age: 5, Activity of Person: Management activities Total Acres Burned: 4, Tax Paying: 100 % Location: Unspecified, Townsend, MT 59644
Fire Department: Townsend, 130 S Cedar, Townsend, MT 59644, Phone: (406) 266-5535, Fax: (406) 266-4042, ID: 43011, Incident #: 10132, Station: 1 Incident Type: Outside storage fire on residential or commercial/industrial property, not rubbish. Includes recyclable materials at dropoff points. Alarm Time: 10/01/2006 13:15, Arrival Time: 10/01/2006 13:35, Controlled Time: 10/01/2006 15:20, Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/01/2006 15:30 Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1 Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel. Acres Burned #: 2 On Site Materials:
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Location: River Road, Townsend, MT 59644
Fire Department: Townsend, 130 S Cedar, Townsend, MT 59644, Phone: (406) 266-5535, Fax: (406) 266-4042, ID: 43011, Incident #: 10133, Station: 1 Incident Type: Construction or demolition landfill fire. Alarm Time: 10/14/2006 19:45, Arrival Time: 10/14/2006 20:00, Controlled Time: 10/14/2006 20:05, Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/14/2006 20:10 Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1 Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel. Acres Burned #: < 1, On Site Materials: Wood, other Area of Origin: Storage area, other, Heat Source: Flame/torch used for lighting, Item First Ignited: Heavy vegetation - not crop, including trees Cause of Ignition: Intentional
Location: Woodchuck Loop, Townsend, MT 59644
Fire Department: Townsend, 130 S Cedar, Townsend, MT 59644, Phone: (406) 266-5535, Fax: (406) 266-4042, ID: 43011, Incident #: 11134, Station: 1 Incident Type: Outside rubbish fire, other. Alarm Time: 11/04/2006 20:00, Arrival Time: 11/04/2006 20:15, Controlled Time: 11/04/2006 20:50, Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/04/2006 20:55 Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1 Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel. Acres Burned #: < 1, On Site Materials: Sawdust, wood chips Area of Origin: Open area - outside, Item First Ignited: Dust, fiber, lint, including sawdust and excelsior, (Significant fuel load from man-made condition.) Location: Springville La, Townsend, MT 59644
Fire Department: Townsend, 130 S Cedar, Townsend, MT 59644, Phone: (406) 266-5535, Fax: (406) 266-4042, ID: 43011, Incident #: 11135, Station: 1 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: 11/09/2006 16:05, Arrival Time: 11/09/2006 16:20, Controlled Time: 11/09/2006 16:30, Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/09/2006 16:40 Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1 Actions taken:
Area of Origin: Engine area, running gear, wheel area Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned, Type: Passenger car., Make: Ford, Model: Aerostar, Year: 1993, License Plate: 43-4520 MT Location: Hwy 12, Townsend, MT 59644
Fire Department: Townsend, 130 S Cedar, Townsend, MT 59644, Phone: (406) 266-5535, Fax: (406) 266-4042, ID: 43011, Incident #: 11136, Station: 1 Incident Type: Off-road vehicle or heavy equipment fire. Includes dirt bikes, specialty off-road vehicles, earth-moving equipment (bulldozers), and farm equipment. Alarm Time: 11/26/2006 09:40, Arrival Time: 11/26/2006 09:58, Controlled Time: 11/26/2006 09:58, Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/26/2006 10:30 Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1 Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes. Acres Burned #: < 1, On Site Materials: Motor vehicle parts, not including tires Area of Origin: Engine area, running gear, wheel area, Heat Source: Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source (Mechanical failure, malfunction, other) Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition, but did not itself burn, Type: Agricultural vehicle, baler, chopper (farm use), Make: Ford, Model: New Holland TN 755, Year: 2001, VIN No: 001177180 Location: Hwy 12 Mile Marker, Townsend, MT 59644
Fire Department: Townsend, 130 S Cedar, Townsend, MT 59644, Phone: (406) 266-5535, Fax: (406) 266-4042, ID: 43011, Incident #: 12136, Station: 1 Incident Type: Vehicle accident, general cleanup. Includes incidents where FD is dispatched after the accident to clear away debris. Excludes extrication from vehicle and flammable liquid spills. Alarm Time: 12/19/2006 16:30, Arrival Time: 12/19/2006 17:00, Controlled Time: 12/19/2006 17:30, Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/19/2006 18:15 Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1 Actions taken:
Location: Hwy 287 Mile Marker, Townsend, MT 59644
Fire Department: Winston, Winston, MT 59647, ID: 43013, Incident #: 8214, Station: 2 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: 08/19/2006 15:10, Arrival Time: 08/19/2006 15:30, Controlled Time: 08/19/2006 18:25, Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/19/2006 18:30 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: Highway 284, Townsend, MT 59644
Fire Department: Duck Creek, Townsend, MT 59644, ID: 43014, Incident #: 2501, Station: 5 Incident Type: Outside storage fire on residential or commercial/industrial property, not rubbish. Includes recyclable materials at dropoff points. Alarm Time: 02/11/2006 14:15, Arrival Time: 02/11/2006 14:25, Controlled Time: 02/11/2006 15:15, Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/11/2006 15:30 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: Storage area, other, Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (High wind) Location: Unspecified, Townsend, MT 59644
Fire Department: Duck Creek, Townsend, MT 59644, ID: 43014, Incident #: 2502, Station: 5 Incident Type: Grass fire. Includes fire confined to area characterized by grass ground cover, with little or no involvement of other ground fuels. Alarm Time: 02/25/2006 12:50, Arrival Time: 02/25/2006 13:00, Controlled Time: 02/25/2006 13:05, Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/25/2006 13:15 Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1 Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel. Area Type: Rural, including farms >50 acres, Latitude: 46.4, Longitude: 111.5 , Ignition Factors: Natural condition, other, Weather Type: Scattered clouds, 1/10 to 5/10 cloud cover, Air Temperature: 40 F, Fire Danger Rating: Low fire danger Crops burned: grass, Total Acres Burned: 0.1 Location: Duck Creek Road, Townsend, MT 59644
Fire Department: Duck Creek, Townsend, MT 59644, ID: 43014, Incident #: 3503, Station: 5 Incident Type: Brush or brush-and-grass mixture fire. Includes ground fuels lying on or immediately above the ground such as duff, roots, dead leaves, fine dead wood, and downed logs. Alarm Time: 03/16/2006 14:20, Arrival Time: 03/16/2006 14:30, Controlled Time: 03/16/2006 15:50, Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/16/2006 16:45 Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1 Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel. Area Type: Rural, including farms >50 acres, Latitude: 46.48, Longitude: 111.4 , Wildland Fire Cause: Debris, vegetation burn, Ignition Factors: High wind, Human Factors: Physically restrained, Heat Source: Flame/torch used for lighting, Weather Type: Clear, less than 1/10 cloud cover, Wind Direction: West, Wind Speed: 3 mph, Air Temperature: 51 F, Relative Humidity: 20 %, Fire Danger Rating: Moderate fire danger, Property Management Ownership: Tax paying, NFDRS Fuel Model at Origin: A: Annual Grasses., Person Responsible for Fire: Identified person caused fire, Gender: Male, Age: 7, Activity of Person: Construction/maintenance Crops burned: grass, Total Acres Burned: 1, Tax Paying: 100 % Location: Lower Duck Creek Road, Townsend, MT 59644
Fire Department: Duck Creek, Townsend, MT 59644, ID: 43014, Incident #: 8504, Station: 5 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: 08/19/2006 13:30, Arrival Time: 08/19/2006 13:40, Controlled Time: 08/19/2006 15:30, Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/19/2006 15:45 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: Confederate Gulch Road, Townsend, MT 59644
Fire Department: Duck Creek, Townsend, MT 59644, ID: 43014, Incident #: 11505, Station: 5 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: 11/12/2006 19:55, Arrival Time: 11/12/2006 20:34, Controlled Time: 11/12/2006 22:05, Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/12/2006 22:14 Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1 Actions taken:
Area of Origin: Wall surface: exterior, Heat Source: Hot ember or ash, Item First Ignited: Organic materials, other Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned, Type: Trailer - travel, designed to be towed, Make: Lexus, Model: Bunkhouse fifth wheel, Year: 2006 Discuss this city on our hugely popular Montana forum Back to: Townsend, MT, Montana, All US cities.
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