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Vidalia: Fire Incidents in 2006, Louisiana (LA)

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2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 33
  • Hazardous Condition: 18

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

Incident types - Vidalia

Incident types - Louisiana

Location: Carter Street, Vidalia, LA 71373
Fire Department: Vidalia Fire Department, 604 John Dale, Vidalia, LA 71373,  Fax: (318) 336-6264,  ID: 15025,  Incident #: 1,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Grass fire. Includes fire confined to area characterized by grass ground cover, with little or no involvement of other ground fuels.
Alarm Time: 01/03/2006 17:01,  Arrival Time: 01/03/2006 17:04,  Controlled Time: 01/03/2006 17:10,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/03/2006 17:42
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Outside area, other
Location: Wilson Street, Vidalia, LA 71373
Fire Department: Vidalia Fire Department, 604 John Dale, Vidalia, LA 71373,  Fax: (318) 336-6264,  ID: 15025,  Incident #: 2,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: B
Incident Type: Outside rubbish, trash, or waste fire. Excludes outside rubbish fires in a container or receptacle.
Alarm Time: 01/05/2006 23:12,  Arrival Time: 01/05/2006 23:12,  Controlled Time: 01/05/2006 23:15,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/05/2006 23:43
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: Carter Street, Vidalia, LA 71373
Fire Department: Vidalia Fire Department, 604 John Dale, Vidalia, LA 71373,  Fax: (318) 336-6264,  ID: 15025,  Incident #: 3,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: A
Incident Type: Oil or other combustible liquid spill (flash point at or above 100 degrees F at standard temperature and pressure (Class II or III)).
Alarm Time: 01/19/2006 16:10,  Arrival Time: 01/19/2006 16:13,  Controlled Time: 01/19/2006 16:22,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/19/2006 16:30
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes,  Hazardous Material Released: Motor oil from engine or portable container less than 55 gallons.
Actions taken:
  • Remove hazard. Includes neutralizing a hazardous condition.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Carter Street, Vidalia, LA 71373
Fire Department: Vidalia Fire Department, 604 John Dale, Vidalia, LA 71373,  Fax: (318) 336-6264,  ID: 15025,  Incident #: 4,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: B
Incident Type: Passenger vehicle fire. Includes any motorized passenger vehicle, other than a motor home (e.g., pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles, buses).
Alarm Time: 01/20/2006 13:18,  Arrival Time: 01/20/2006 13:24,  Controlled Time: 01/20/2006 13:24,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/20/2006 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
Area of Origin: Cargo/trunk area - all vehicles
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Mobile Property Involved: Not involved in ignition, but burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Ford,  Model: Ranger,  Year: 1994,  License Plate: V570690 LA,  VIN No: 1FTCR10A5RUB48832
Location: Concordia Avenue, Vidalia, LA 71373
Fire Department: Vidalia Fire Department, 604 John Dale, Vidalia, LA 71373,  Fax: (318) 336-6264,  ID: 15025,  Incident #: 5,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: A
Incident Type: Cooking fire involving the contents of a cooking vessel without fire extension beyond the vessel.
Alarm Time: 01/22/2006 23:07,  Arrival Time: 01/22/2006 23:12,  Controlled Time: 01/22/2006 23:15,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/22/2006 23:28
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Carter Street, Vidalia, LA 71373
Fire Department: Vidalia Fire Department, 604 John Dale, Vidalia, LA 71373,  Fax: (318) 336-6264,  ID: 15025,  Incident #: 6,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: A
Incident Type: Oil or other combustible liquid spill (flash point at or above 100 degrees F at standard temperature and pressure (Class II or III)).
Alarm Time: 01/25/2006 18:38,  Arrival Time: 01/25/2006 18:41,  Controlled Time: 01/25/2006 18:44,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/25/2006 18:49
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Hazardous Material Released: Diesel fuel or fuel oil, vehicle fuel tank or portable storage container less than 55 gallons.
Actions taken:
  • Hazardous materials spill control and confinement. Includes confining or diking hazardous materials.
  • Information, investigation, and enforcement, other.
Location: Dogwood Street, Vidalia, LA 71373
Fire Department: Vidalia Fire Department, 604 John Dale, Vidalia, LA 71373,  Fax: (318) 336-6264,  ID: 15025,  Incident #: 8,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: A
Incident Type: Cooking fire involving the contents of a cooking vessel without fire extension beyond the vessel.
Alarm Time: 01/31/2006 18:06,  Arrival Time: 01/31/2006 18:07,  Controlled Time: 01/31/2006 18:10,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/31/2006 18:21
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
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.
Location: Carter Street, Vidalia, LA 71373
Fire Department: Vidalia Fire Department, 604 John Dale, Vidalia, LA 71373,  Fax: (318) 336-6264,  ID: 15025,  Incident #: 9,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Cooking fire involving the contents of a cooking vessel without fire extension beyond the vessel.
Alarm Time: 02/02/2006 10:47,  Arrival Time: 02/02/2006 10:48,  Controlled Time: 02/02/2006 10:51,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/02/2006 10:59
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.
  • Provide manpower. Includes providing manpower to assist rescue/ambulance units lift patients or providing manpower to assist police.
Location: 84 Highway, Vidalia, LA 71373
Fire Department: Vidalia Fire Department, 604 John Dale, Vidalia, LA 71373,  Fax: (318) 336-6264,  ID: 15025,  Incident #: 11,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Road freight or transport vehicle fire. Includes commercial freight hauling vehicles and contractor vans or trucks. Examples are moving trucks, plumber vans, and delivery trucks.
Alarm Time: 02/08/2006 13:22,  Arrival Time: 02/08/2006 13:27,  Controlled Time: 02/08/2006 13:56,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/08/2006 14:03
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
  • Operate apparatus or vehicle.
Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Sawdust, wood chips
Area of Origin: Cargo/trunk area - all vehicles,  Heat Source: Hot or smoldering object, other,  Item First Ignited: Organic materials, other
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition, but did not itself burn,  Type: Trailer - semi, designed for freight,  Make: Freightliner,  Year: 2000,  License Plate: E841064 MS,  VIN No: 1FUPCSZB54LF68840
Location: Susan Circle, Vidalia, LA 71373
Fire Department: Vidalia Fire Department, 604 John Dale, Vidalia, LA 71373,  Fax: (318) 336-6264,  ID: 15025,  Incident #: 13,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: A
Incident Type: Natural vegetation fire, other.
Alarm Time: 03/09/2006 01:37,  Arrival Time: 03/09/2006 01:42,  Controlled Time: 03/09/2006 01:52,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/09/2006 03:45
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Provide light or electrical power.
  • Standby.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Wildland, woods,  Heat Source: Arcing,  Item First Ignited: Heavy vegetation - not crop, including trees
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Natural condition, other)
Location: Peach Street, Vidalia, LA 71373
Fire Department: Vidalia Fire Department, 604 John Dale, Vidalia, LA 71373,  Fax: (318) 336-6264,  ID: 15025,  Incident #: 15,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: B
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 03/12/2006 17:44,  Arrival Time: 03/12/2006 17:46,  Controlled Time: 03/12/2006 18:15,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/12/2006 18:59
Property Value: $10000,  Property Loss: $10000,  Contents Value: $40000,  Contents Loss: $40000
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 #: 2,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Roof surface: exterior,  Heat Source: Arcing,  Item First Ignited: Exterior roof covering or finish
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 2 Above,  Square Feet: 120,  Stories with Damage: 1 Minor, 2 Extreme
Location: Carter Street, Vidalia, LA 71373
Fire Department: Vidalia Fire Department, 604 John Dale, Vidalia, LA 71373,  Fax: (318) 336-6264,  ID: 15025,  Incident #: 16,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Overheated motor or wiring.
Alarm Time: 03/13/2006 21:54,  Arrival Time: 03/13/2006 21:55,  Controlled Time: 03/13/2006 22:21,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/13/2006 22:24
Property Value: $200,  Property Loss: $200,  Contents Value: $50,  Contents Loss: $50
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
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.
  • Provide apparatus.
Location: Elm Street, Vidalia, LA 71373
Fire Department: Vidalia Fire Department, 604 John Dale, Vidalia, LA 71373,  Fax: (318) 336-6264,  ID: 15025,  Incident #: 19,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: B
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: 03/21/2006 14:59,  Arrival Time: 03/21/2006 15:01,  Controlled Time: 03/21/2006 15:06,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/21/2006 15:36
Property Value: $10000,  Property Loss: $8000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Incident command. Includes providing support to incident command activities.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Chevrolet,  Model: C 1500 pickup truck,  Year: 2001,  License Plate: W350336 LA,  VIN No: 2gcec19wx11294233
Location: Carter Street, Vidalia, LA 71373
Fire Department: Vidalia Fire Department, 604 John Dale, Vidalia, LA 71373,  Fax: (318) 336-6264,  ID: 15025,  Incident #: 21,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: A
Incident Type: Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire. Includes waste material from manufacturing or other production processes.
Alarm Time: 03/26/2006 18:59,  Arrival Time: 03/26/2006 19:03,  Controlled Time: 03/26/2006 19:05,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/26/2006 19:09
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
Location: Myrtle Street, Vidalia, LA 71373
Fire Department: Vidalia Fire Department, 604 John Dale, Vidalia, LA 71373,  Fax: (318) 336-6264,  ID: 15025,  Incident #: 22,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: A
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: 03/26/2006 20:20,  Arrival Time: 03/26/2006 20:24,  Controlled Time: 03/26/2006 20:28,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/26/2006 20:47
Property Value: $7900,  Property Loss: $7900
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
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Pontiac,  Model: Granprix,  Year: 1999
Location: La. 131 Highway, Vidalia, LA 71373
Fire Department: Vidalia Fire Department, 604 John Dale, Vidalia, LA 71373,  Fax: (318) 336-6264,  ID: 15025,  Incident #: 24,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: B
Incident Type: Outside gas or vapor combustion explosion without sustained fire.
Alarm Time: 04/05/2006 15:00,  Arrival Time: 04/05/2006 15:05,  Controlled Time: 04/05/2006 17:10,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/05/2006 17:10
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Provide first aid and check for injuries. Medical evaluation of patient.
  • Provide manpower. Includes providing manpower to assist rescue/ambulance units lift patients or providing manpower to assist police.
  • Provide apparatus.
Location: Dandridge Street, Vidalia, LA 71373
Fire Department: Vidalia Fire Department, 604 John Dale, Vidalia, LA 71373,  Fax: (318) 336-6264,  ID: 15025,  Incident #: 26,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: A
Incident Type: Electrical wiring/equipment problem, other.
Alarm Time: 04/08/2006 06:08,  Arrival Time: 04/08/2006 06:10,  Controlled Time: 04/08/2006 06:13,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/08/2006 06:15
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.
  • Information, investigation, and enforcement, other.
Location: Unspecified, Vidalia, LA 71373
Fire Department: Vidalia Fire Department, 604 John Dale, Vidalia, LA 71373,  Fax: (318) 336-6264,  ID: 15025,  Incident #: 27,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: B
Incident Type: Chemical spill or leak. Includes unstable, reactive, explosive material.
Alarm Time: 04/17/2006 15:05,  Arrival Time: 04/17/2006 15:07,  Controlled Time: 04/17/2006 15:10,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/17/2006 15:24
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.
Action taken: Remove hazard. Includes neutralizing a hazardous condition.
Location: Wallace Circle, Vidalia, LA 71373
Fire Department: Vidalia Fire Department, 604 John Dale, Vidalia, LA 71373,  Fax: (318) 336-6264,  ID: 15025,  Incident #: 28,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: B
Incident Type: Outside rubbish, trash, or waste fire. Excludes outside rubbish fires in a container or receptacle.
Alarm Time: 04/20/2006 17:47,  Arrival Time: 04/20/2006 17:52,  Controlled Time: 04/20/2006 17:52,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/20/2006 18:03
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: Oak Street, Vidalia, LA 71373
Fire Department: Vidalia Fire Department, 604 John Dale, Vidalia, LA 71373,  Fax: (318) 336-6264,  ID: 15025,  Incident #: 30,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: A
Incident Type: Arcing, shorted electrical equipment.
Alarm Time: 04/26/2006 01:56,  Arrival Time: 04/26/2006 02:00,  Controlled Time: 04/26/2006 02:04,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/26/2006 02:07
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.
  • Provide apparatus.
  • Provide manpower. Includes providing manpower to assist rescue/ambulance units lift patients or providing manpower to assist police.
Location: Fruit of The Loom Drive, Vidalia, LA 71373
Fire Department: Vidalia Fire Department, 604 John Dale, Vidalia, LA 71373,  Fax: (318) 336-6264,  ID: 15025,  Incident #: 32,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: A
Incident Type: Natural vegetation fire, other.
Alarm Time: 04/26/2006 02:49,  Arrival Time: 04/26/2006 02:54,  Controlled Time: 04/26/2006 03:08,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/26/2006 03:11
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Standby.
  • Provide apparatus.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Area Type: Rural/urban or suburban,  Wildland Fire Cause: Natural source,  Ignition Factors: Natural condition, other,  Heat Source: Explosive, fireworks, other
Crops burned: tree,  Total Acres Burned: 1
Location: Hwy 131, Vidalia, LA 71373
Fire Department: Vidalia Fire Department, 604 John Dale, Vidalia, LA 71373,  Fax: (318) 336-6264,  ID: 15025,  Incident #: 33,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Electrical wiring/equipment problem, other.
Alarm Time: 04/27/2006 09:22,  Arrival Time: 04/27/2006 09:24,  Controlled Time: 04/27/2006 09:26,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/27/2006 09:52
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Provide apparatus.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
  • Standby.
Location: Carter Street, Vidalia, LA 71373
Fire Department: Vidalia Fire Department, 604 John Dale, Vidalia, LA 71373,  Fax: (318) 336-6264,  ID: 15025,  Incident #: 34,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: A
Incident Type: Cooking fire involving the contents of a cooking vessel without fire extension beyond the vessel.
Alarm Time: 04/28/2006 21:52,  Arrival Time: 04/28/2006 21:54,  Controlled Time: 04/28/2006 21:55,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/28/2006 22:10
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.
  • Shut down system. Includes shutting down water, gas, and fire alarm systems.
Location: Hickory Street, Vidalia, LA 71373
Fire Department: Vidalia Fire Department, 604 John Dale, Vidalia, LA 71373,  Fax: (318) 336-6264,  ID: 15025,  Incident #: 39,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: A
Incident Type: Arcing, shorted electrical equipment.
Alarm Time: 05/25/2006 10:33,  Arrival Time: 05/25/2006 10:35,  Controlled Time: 05/25/2006 10:37,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/25/2006 10:42
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Hwy 84 Highway, Vidalia, LA 71373
Fire Department: Vidalia Fire Department, 604 John Dale, Vidalia, LA 71373,  Fax: (318) 336-6264,  ID: 15025,  Incident #: 42,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: A
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: 05/31/2006 15:29,  Arrival Time: 05/31/2006 15:34,  Controlled Time: 05/31/2006 15:35,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/31/2006 15:43
Property Value: $1500,  Property Loss: $1500
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: Heat from powered equipment, other
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger road vehicle, other,  Make: GMC (General Motors),  Model: C 2500,  Year: 1976,  License Plate: 1518551 MS,  VIN No: TCL2465521578
Location: Carl Circle, Vidalia, LA 71373
Fire Department: Vidalia Fire Department, 604 John Dale, Vidalia, LA 71373,  Fax: (318) 336-6264,  ID: 15025,  Incident #: 43,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Arcing, shorted electrical equipment.
Alarm Time: 06/02/2006 12:14,  Arrival Time: 06/02/2006 12:18,  Controlled Time: 06/02/2006 12:20,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/02/2006 12:29
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Provide apparatus.
  • Provide manpower. Includes providing manpower to assist rescue/ambulance units lift patients or providing manpower to assist police.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Magnolia Street, Vidalia, LA 71373
Fire Department: Vidalia Fire Department, 604 John Dale, Vidalia, LA 71373,  Fax: (318) 336-6264,  ID: 15025,  Incident #: 45,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: B
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 06/10/2006 13:28,  Arrival Time: 06/10/2006 13:33,  Controlled Time: 06/10/2006 13:48,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/10/2006 14:21
Contents Value: $500,  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: Cooking area, kitchen,  Heat Source: Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment,  Item First Ignited: Cooking materials, including edible materials
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Fire spread or control, other)
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above,  Square Feet: 800,  Stories with Damage: 1 Minor
Location: Riverside Street, Vidalia, LA 71373
Fire Department: Vidalia Fire Department, 604 John Dale, Vidalia, LA 71373,  Fax: (318) 336-6264,  ID: 15025,  Incident #: 47,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: C
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: 06/11/2006 14:56,  Arrival Time: 06/11/2006 14:58,  Controlled Time: 06/11/2006 15:07,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/11/2006 15:09
Property Value: $3500,  Property Loss: $1200
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.
  • Provide apparatus.
  • Provide manpower. Includes providing manpower to assist rescue/ambulance units lift patients or providing manpower to assist police.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Engine area, running gear, wheel area,  Heat Source: Heat, spark from friction,  Item First Ignited: Tire
Cause of Ignition: Intentional (Worn out)
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition, but did not itself burn,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Mercury,  Model: Grand Marquis,  Year: 1987,  License Plate: OXG 065 LA,  VIN No: 2MEB74F3JX625045
Location: Stampley Street, Vidalia, LA 71373
Fire Department: Vidalia Fire Department, 604 John Dale, Vidalia, LA 71373,  Fax: (318) 336-6264,  ID: 15025,  Incident #: 49,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: B
Incident Type: Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire. Includes waste material from manufacturing or other production processes.
Alarm Time: 06/13/2006 22:55,  Arrival Time: 06/13/2006 22:58,  Controlled Time: 06/13/2006 23:00,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/13/2006 23:13
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Locust Street, Vidalia, LA 71373
Fire Department: Vidalia Fire Department, 604 John Dale, Vidalia, LA 71373,  Fax: (318) 336-6264,  ID: 15025,  Incident #: 50,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: A
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: 06/21/2006 07:50,  Arrival Time: 06/21/2006 07:53,  Controlled Time: 06/21/2006 07:58,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/21/2006 08:17
Property Value: $2000,  Property Loss: $1500
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
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger road vehicle, other,  Make: Ford,  Model: Crown Victoria,  Year: 1996,  License Plate: 145199 LA,  VIN No: 2FALP71W3TX216473
Location: Hwy 131, Vidalia, LA 71373
Fire Department: Vidalia Fire Department, 604 John Dale, Vidalia, LA 71373,  Fax: (318) 336-6264,  ID: 15025,  Incident #: 51,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: A
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: 06/21/2006 11:42,  Arrival Time: 06/21/2006 11:47,  Controlled Time: 06/21/2006 11:48,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/21/2006 11:49
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Open area - outside
Location: Elm Street, Vidalia, LA 71373
Fire Department: Vidalia Fire Department, 604 John Dale, Vidalia, LA 71373,  Fax: (318) 336-6264,  ID: 15025,  Incident #: 52,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: A
Incident Type: Special outside fire, other.
Alarm Time: 06/21/2006 14:58,  Arrival Time: 06/21/2006 15:03,  Controlled Time: 06/21/2006 15:05,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/21/2006 15:30
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: Arcing,  Item First Ignited: Animal living or dead
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Location: Carter Street, Vidalia, LA 71373
Fire Department: Vidalia Fire Department, 604 John Dale, Vidalia, LA 71373,  Fax: (318) 336-6264,  ID: 15025,  Incident #: 53,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Electrical wiring/equipment problem, other.
Alarm Time: 07/05/2006 07:17,  Arrival Time: 07/05/2006 07:19,  Controlled Time: 07/05/2006 07:19,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/05/2006 07:27
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: Carter Street, Vidalia, LA 71373
Fire Department: Vidalia Fire Department, 604 John Dale, Vidalia, LA 71373,  Fax: (318) 336-6264,  ID: 15025,  Incident #: 54,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: B
Incident Type: Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire. Includes waste material from manufacturing or other production processes.
Alarm Time: 07/17/2006 01:14,  Arrival Time: 07/17/2006 01:16,  Controlled Time: 07/17/2006 01:21,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/17/2006 01:36
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Fire control or extinguishment, other.
  • Information, investigation, and enforcement, other.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Location: Viking Street, Vidalia, LA 71373
Fire Department: Vidalia Fire Department, 604 John Dale, Vidalia, LA 71373,  Fax: (318) 336-6264,  ID: 15025,  Incident #: 55,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: A
Incident Type: Gas leak (natural gas or LPG). Excludes gas odors with no source found.
Alarm Time: 07/18/2006 10:43,  Arrival Time: 07/18/2006 10:49,  Controlled Time: 07/18/2006 10:52,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/18/2006 10:57
Hazardous Material Released: Natural gas, slow leak, no evacuation or HazMat actions taken.
Action taken: Standby.
Location: Oak Street, Vidalia, LA 71373
Fire Department: Vidalia Fire Department, 604 John Dale, Vidalia, LA 71373,  Fax: (318) 336-6264,  ID: 15025,  Incident #: 60,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: A
Incident Type: Electrical wiring/equipment problem, other.
Alarm Time: 08/14/2006 21:45,  Arrival Time: 08/14/2006 21:51,  Controlled Time: 08/14/2006 22:48,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/14/2006 22:48
Actions taken:
  • Standby.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Miranda Drive, Vidalia, LA 71373
Fire Department: Vidalia Fire Department, 604 John Dale, Vidalia, LA 71373,  Fax: (318) 336-6264,  ID: 15025,  Incident #: 62,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: A
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 09/25/2006 11:53,  Arrival Time: 09/25/2006 11:57,  Controlled Time: 09/25/2006 12:05,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/25/2006 12:41
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: Laundry area, wash house (laundry),  Heat Source: Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment,  Item First Ignited: Atomized liquid, vaporized liquid, aerosol.
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above,  Square Feet: 2800,  Stories with Damage: 1 Minor
Location: Carter Street, Vidalia, LA 71373
Fire Department: Vidalia Fire Department, 604 John Dale, Vidalia, LA 71373,  Fax: (318) 336-6264,  ID: 15025,  Incident #: 64,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Gasoline or other flammable liquid spill (flash point below 100 degrees F at standard temperature and pressure (Class I)).
Alarm Time: 10/06/2006 14:04,  Arrival Time: 10/06/2006 14:06,  Controlled Time: 10/06/2006 14:08,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/06/2006 15:30
Hazardous Material Released: Diesel fuel or fuel oil, vehicle fuel tank or portable storage container less than 55 gallons.
Action taken: Incident command. Includes providing support to incident command activities.
Location: Miranda Drive, Vidalia, LA 71373
Fire Department: Vidalia Fire Department, 604 John Dale, Vidalia, LA 71373,  Fax: (318) 336-6264,  ID: 15025,  Incident #: 65,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: A
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 10/07/2006 16:26,  Arrival Time: 10/07/2006 16:31,  Controlled Time: 10/07/2006 18:00,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/07/2006 19:14
Property Value: $100000,  Property Loss: $20000,  Contents Value: $15000,  Contents Loss: $5000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Ventilate. Includes nonhazardous odor removal and removal of smoke from nonhazardous materials-related fires.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Storage area, other,  Heat Source: Cigarette lighter,  Item First Ignited: Wearing apparel not on a person
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
  • Playing with heat source
  • Unattended or unsupervised person
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above,  Square Feet: 2000,  Stories with Damage: 1 Significant
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Power: Battery Only,  Operation: Failed to Operate
Location: Bill Johnson Drive, Vidalia, LA 71373
Fire Department: Vidalia Fire Department, 604 John Dale, Vidalia, LA 71373,  Fax: (318) 336-6264,  ID: 15025,  Incident #: 67,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Outside equipment fire. Includes outside trash compactors, outside HVAC units, and irrigation pumps.
Alarm Time: 10/12/2006 10:51,  Arrival Time: 10/12/2006 10:54,  Controlled Time: 10/12/2006 10:57,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/12/2006 11:08
Property Loss: $500
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.
  • Provide manpower. Includes providing manpower to assist rescue/ambulance units lift patients or providing manpower to assist police.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Equipment Involved: Lawn mower,  Brand: Craftsman,  Serial No: 1KHXS4902GP,  Power: Gas fuels, other,  Portability: Portable
Location: Wallace Circle, Vidalia, LA 71373
Fire Department: Vidalia Fire Department, 604 John Dale, Vidalia, LA 71373,  Fax: (318) 336-6264,  ID: 15025,  Incident #: 68,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Gas leak (natural gas or LPG). Excludes gas odors with no source found.
Alarm Time: 10/15/2006 12:49,  Arrival Time: 10/15/2006 12:52,  Controlled Time: 10/15/2006 12:53,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/15/2006 13:04
Hazardous Material Released: Natural gas, slow leak, no evacuation or HazMat actions taken.
Actions taken:
  • Information, investigation, and enforcement, other.
  • Shut down system. Includes shutting down water, gas, and fire alarm systems.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Carter Street, Vidalia, LA 71373
Fire Department: Vidalia Fire Department, 604 John Dale, Vidalia, LA 71373,  Fax: (318) 336-6264,  ID: 15025,  Incident #: 77,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: B
Incident Type: Gasoline or other flammable liquid spill (flash point below 100 degrees F at standard temperature and pressure (Class I)).
Alarm Time: 10/17/2006 14:37,  Arrival Time: 10/17/2006 14:40,  Controlled Time: 10/17/2006 15:08,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/17/2006 15:08
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Hazardous Material Released: Diesel fuel or fuel oil, vehicle fuel tank or portable storage container less than 55 gallons.
Actions taken:
  • Evacuate area. Removal of civilians from an area determined to be hazardous.
  • Hazardous materials leak control and containment. Includes actions taken to keep a material within its container.
  • Remove hazard. Includes neutralizing a hazardous condition.
Location: Spruce Street, Vidalia, LA 71373
Fire Department: Vidalia Fire Department, 604 John Dale, Vidalia, LA 71373,  Fax: (318) 336-6264,  ID: 15025,  Incident #: 69,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other.
Alarm Time: 11/03/2006 02:36,  Arrival Time: 11/03/2006 02:38,  Controlled Time: 11/03/2006 02:43,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/03/2006 03:20
Property Value: $5000,  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.
  • Provide water. Includes tanker shuttle operations and pumping in a relay or from a water source. Excludes normal fire suppression operations.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Engine area, running gear, wheel area
Cause of Ignition: Cause under investigation
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition, but did not itself burn,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Cadillac,  Model: Chevrolet,  Year: 1995,  License Plate: 123 BSW LA,  VIN No: 1G6KD52B6SU214272
Location: Dale's Alley, Vidalia, LA 71373
Fire Department: Vidalia Fire Department, 604 John Dale, Vidalia, LA 71373,  Fax: (318) 336-6264,  ID: 15025,  Incident #: 70,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: C
Incident Type: Gas leak (natural gas or LPG). Excludes gas odors with no source found.
Alarm Time: 11/06/2006 04:42,  Arrival Time: 11/06/2006 04:44,  Controlled Time: 11/06/2006 04:57,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/06/2006 05:02
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Hazardous Material Released: Natural gas, slow leak, no evacuation or HazMat actions taken.
Actions taken:
  • Identification, analysis of hazardous materials.
  • Establish safe area. Includes isolating the area affected by denying entry to unprotected persons and establishing hazard control zones (hot, warm, cold).
  • Standby.
Location: Spruce Street, Vidalia, LA 71373
Fire Department: Vidalia Fire Department, 604 John Dale, Vidalia, LA 71373,  Fax: (318) 336-6264,  ID: 15025,  Incident #: 74,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: B
Incident Type: Electrical wiring/equipment problem, other.
Alarm Time: 11/25/2006 08:50,  Arrival Time: 11/25/2006 08:51,  Controlled Time: 11/25/2006 08:59,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/25/2006 09:15
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: La. 131, Vidalia, LA 71373
Fire Department: Concordia Fire Dist 2, LA 71373,  ID: 15030,  Incident #: 21,  Station: CS,  Shift/Platoon: D
Incident Type: Outside gas or vapor combustion explosion without sustained fire.
Alarm Time: 04/05/2006 15:03,  Arrival Time: 04/05/2006 15:09,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/05/2006 20:01
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 2
Action taken: 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
Area of Origin: Construction/renovation area,  Heat Source: Radiated heat from another fire,  Item First Ignited: Flammable liquid/gas in container or pipe, (Exposure fire)
Mobile Property Involved: Not involved in ignition, but burned,  Type: Passenger road vehicle, other,  Make: Ford,  Model: F-150,  Year: 2000,  VIN No: 1FTRX17L5YNA15018
Location: North Grove Road, Vidalia, LA 71373
Fire Department: Concordia Fire Dist 2, LA 71373,  ID: 15030,  Incident #: 22,  Station: CS,  Shift/Platoon: N
Incident Type: Trash or rubbish fire in a structure, with no flame damage to structure or its contents.
Alarm Time: 04/05/2006 20:15,  Arrival Time: 04/05/2006 20:18,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/05/2006 20:28
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1,  Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: North Grove Road, Vidalia, LA 71373
Fire Department: Concordia Fire Dist 2, LA 71373,  ID: 15030,  Incident #: 27,  Station: CS,  Shift/Platoon: D
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 14:56,  Arrival Time: 04/27/2006 14:56,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/27/2006 14:59
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Intentional
Location: La. 131, Vidalia, LA 71373
Fire Department: Concordia Fire Dist 2, LA 71373,  ID: 15030,  Incident #: 28,  Station: CS,  Shift/Platoon: D
Incident Type: Road freight or transport vehicle fire. Includes commercial freight hauling vehicles and contractor vans or trucks. Examples are moving trucks, plumber vans, and delivery trucks.
Alarm Time: 05/14/2006 19:22,  Arrival Time: 05/14/2006 19:29,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/14/2006 19:30
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Engine area, running gear, wheel area,  Heat Source: Heat, spark from friction,  Item First Ignited: Tire
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source
  • Mechanical failure, malfunction, other
  • Age was a factor
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition, but did not itself burn,  Type: General use truck, dump truck, fire apparatus,  Make: International
Location: La. 131 Highway, Vidalia, LA 71373
Fire Department: Concordia Fire Dist 2, LA 71373,  ID: 15030,  Incident #: 36,  Station: CS,  Shift/Platoon: D
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: 07/27/2006 12:39,  Arrival Time: 07/27/2006 12:43,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/27/2006 13:03
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: Arcing
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source (Unspecified short-circuit arc)
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Off-road recreational vehicle,  Make: Honda
Location: Cottendale Court, Vidalia, LA 71373
Fire Department: Concordia Fire Dist 2, LA 71373,  ID: 15030,  Incident #: 47,  Station: CS,  Shift/Platoon: N
Incident Type: Arcing, shorted electrical equipment.
Alarm Time: 12/10/2006 22:52,  Arrival Time: 12/10/2006 23:01,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/10/2006 23:10
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.

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