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Walsenburg: Fire Incidents in 2006, Colorado (CO)

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2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 54
  • Hazardous Condition: 5
  • Service Call: 1

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

Incident types - Walsenburg

Incident types - Colorado

Location: County Road 313, Walsenburg, CO 81089
Fire Department: Huerfano County Fpd, 310 Main (P.O. Box 1204), Walsenburg, CO 81089,  Phone: (719) 738-1877,  Fax: (719) 738-3444,  ID: 05520,  Incident #: 6010601,  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: 03/01/2006 09:30,  Arrival Time: 03/01/2006 10:10,  Controlled Time: 03/01/2006 10:55,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/01/2006 11:03
Action taken: Salvage and overhaul.
Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Timber
Area of Origin: Open area - outside
Cause of Ignition: Intentional
,  Area Type: Rural, including farms >50 acres,  Range: 67,  Section: 35,  Subsection: NENE,  Meridian: UU,  Wildland Fire Cause: Open/outdoor fire,  Ignition Factors: Rekindle, Outside/open fire for debris or waste disposal,  Heat Source: Hot or smoldering object, other,  Wind Direction: Southwest,  Wind Speed: 15 mph,  Air Temperature: 45 F,  Relative Humidity: 16 %,  Fuel Moisture: 12,  Property Management Ownership: Tax paying,  NFDRS Fuel Model at Origin: I: Heavy slash, clear-cut conifers greater than 25,  Person Responsible for Fire: Identified person caused fire,  Gender: Male,  Age: 54.00,  Activity of Person: Management activities
Total Acres Burned: 5
Location: County Road 313, Walsenburg, CO 81089
Fire Department: Huerfano County Fpd, 310 Main (P.O. Box 1204), Walsenburg, CO 81089,  Phone: (719) 738-1877,  Fax: (719) 738-3444,  ID: 05520,  Incident #: 6010701,  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: 01/07/2006 07:00,  Arrival Time: 01/07/2006 07:00,  Controlled Time: 01/09/2006 15:00,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/09/2006 20:00
Actions taken:
  • Establish safe area. Includes isolating the area affected by denying entry to unprotected persons and establishing hazard control zones (hot, warm, cold).
  • Operate apparatus or vehicle.
  • Confine fire (wildland).
Area Type: Rural/urban or suburban,  Range: 67,  Section: 35,  Subsection: NENE,  Meridian: UU,  Wildland Fire Cause: Misuse of fire,  Ignition Factors: High wind, Agriculture or land management burns,  Heat Source: Heat spread from another fire, other,  Buildings Involved: 5,  Buildings Threatened: 45,  Property Management Ownership: Tax paying,  NFDRS Fuel Model at Origin: J: Medium slash, heavily thinned conifers (less th,  Person Responsible for Fire: Identified person caused fire,  Gender: Male,  Age: 54.00,  Activity of Person: Management activities
Total Acres Burned: 3500
Location: Mauricio Canyon Fire, Walsenburg, CO 81089
Fire Department: Huerfano County Fpd, 310 Main (P.O. Box 1204), Walsenburg, CO 81089,  Phone: (719) 738-1877,  Fax: (719) 738-3444,  ID: 05520,  Incident #: 6011801,  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: 01/18/2006 09:00,  Arrival Time: 01/18/2006 09:00,  Controlled Time: 01/18/2006 12:46,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/18/2006 13:00
Actions taken:
  • Identification, analysis of hazardous materials.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Area Type: Urban -wildland interface area,  Latitude: 37.42,  Longitude: 104.78 ,  Wildland Fire Cause: Misuse of fire,  Ignition Factors: High wind, Outside/open fire for debris or waste disposal,  Human Factors: Possibly impaired by alcohol,  Heat Source: Radiated heat from another fire,  Buildings Involved: 5,  Buildings Threatened: 200,  Person Responsible for Fire: Identified person caused fire,  Gender: Male,  Age: 54.00,  Activity of Person: Management activities
Total Acres Burned: 4500
Location: Highway 85-87, Walsenburg, CO 81089
Fire Department: Huerfano County Fpd, 310 Main (P.O. Box 1204), Walsenburg, CO 81089,  Phone: (719) 738-1877,  Fax: (719) 738-3444,  ID: 05520,  Incident #: 6020801
Incident Type: Hazardous condition (no fire), other.
Alarm Time: 02/08/2006 12:51,  Arrival Time: 02/08/2006 13:00,  Controlled Time: 02/08/2006 13:24,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/08/2006 13:28
Action taken: Hazardous materials spill control and confinement. Includes confining or diking hazardous materials.
Location: C.R.640, Walsenburg, CO 81089
Fire Department: Huerfano County Fpd, 310 Main (P.O. Box 1204), Walsenburg, CO 81089,  Phone: (719) 738-1877,  Fax: (719) 738-3444,  ID: 05520,  Incident #: 602111,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Outside rubbish, trash, or waste fire. Excludes outside rubbish fires in a container or receptacle.
Alarm Time: 02/11/2006 10:31,  Arrival Time: 02/11/2006 11:05,  Controlled Time: 02/11/2006 11:18,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/11/2006 11:25
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Outside area, other,  Heat Source: Match
Cause of Ignition: Intentional
Location: C.R. 230, Walsenburg, CO 81089
Fire Department: Huerfano County Fpd, 310 Main (P.O. Box 1204), Walsenburg, CO 81089,  Phone: (719) 738-1877,  Fax: (719) 738-3444,  ID: 05520,  Incident #: 6022401
Incident Type: Chemical hazard (no spill or leak). Includes the potential for spills or leaks.
Alarm Time: 02/24/2006 12:30,  Arrival Time: 02/24/2006 12:30,  Controlled Time: 02/24/2006 14:20,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/24/2006 14:20
Action taken: Decontaminate persons or equipment.
Location: East Elder Street, Walsenburg, CO 81089
Fire Department: Huerfano County Fpd, 310 Main (P.O. Box 1204), Walsenburg, CO 81089,  Phone: (719) 738-1877,  Fax: (719) 738-3444,  ID: 05520,  Incident #: 6022501,  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: 02/25/2006 14:30,  Arrival Time: 02/25/2006 14:36,  Controlled Time: 02/25/2006 15:12,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/25/2006 15:28
Actions taken:
  • Contain fire (wildland).
  • Confine fire (wildland).
  • Control fire (wildland).
Acres Burned #: 2
Area of Origin: Wildland, woods,  Heat Source: Chemical reaction,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Act of nature
  • Natural condition, other
  • Natural conditions, other
Location: C.R. 312, Walsenburg, CO 81089
Fire Department: Huerfano County Fpd, 310 Main (P.O. Box 1204), Walsenburg, CO 81089,  Phone: (719) 738-1877,  Fax: (719) 738-3444,  ID: 05520,  Incident #: 6010601,  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: 03/01/2006 09:30,  Arrival Time: 03/01/2006 10:10,  Controlled Time: 03/01/2006 10:55,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/01/2006 11:03
Action taken: Salvage and overhaul.
Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Timber
Area of Origin: Open area - outside
Cause of Ignition: Intentional
,  Area Type: Rural, including farms >50 acres,  Range: 67,  Section: 35,  Subsection: NENE,  Meridian: UU,  Wildland Fire Cause: Open/outdoor fire,  Ignition Factors: Rekindle, Outside/open fire for debris or waste disposal,  Heat Source: Hot or smoldering object, other,  Wind Direction: Southwest,  Wind Speed: 15 mph,  Air Temperature: 45 F,  Relative Humidity: 16 %,  Fuel Moisture: 12,  Property Management Ownership: Tax paying,  NFDRS Fuel Model at Origin: I: Heavy slash, clear-cut conifers greater than 25,  Person Responsible for Fire: Identified person caused fire,  Gender: Male,  Age: 54.00,  Activity of Person: Management activities
Total Acres Burned: 5
Location: 7th Street, Walsenburg, CO 81089
Fire Department: Huerfano County Fpd, 310 Main (P.O. Box 1204), Walsenburg, CO 81089,  Phone: (719) 738-1877,  Fax: (719) 738-3444,  ID: 05520,  Incident #: 6030701
Incident Type: Outside rubbish, trash, or waste fire. Excludes outside rubbish fires in a container or receptacle.
Alarm Time: 03/07/2006 12:57,  Arrival Time: 03/07/2006 13:05,  Controlled Time: 03/07/2006 13:05,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/07/2006 13:05
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: Containers, packing materials, other
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Item First Ignited: Rubbish, trash, or waste
Location: Elder Street, Walsenburg, CO 81089
Fire Department: Huerfano County Fpd, 310 Main (P.O. Box 1204), Walsenburg, CO 81089,  Phone: (719) 738-1877,  Fax: (719) 738-3444,  ID: 05520,  Incident #: 6030901
Incident Type: Natural vegetation fire, other.
Alarm Time: 03/09/2006 16:09,  Arrival Time: 03/09/2006 16:20,  Controlled Time: 03/09/2006 16:28,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/09/2006 16:28
Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Highway, parking lot, street: on or near,  Heat Source: Hot ember or ash,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
  • Abandoned or discarded materials or products
  • Drought or low fuel moisture
Location: Interstate 25 Highway, Walsenburg, CO 81089
Fire Department: Huerfano County Fpd, 310 Main (P.O. Box 1204), Walsenburg, CO 81089,  Phone: (719) 738-1877,  Fax: (719) 738-3444,  ID: 05520,  Incident #: 6031101
Incident Type: Grass fire. Includes fire confined to area characterized by grass ground cover, with little or no involvement of other ground fuels.
Alarm Time: 03/11/2006 16:09,  Arrival Time: 03/11/2006 16:32,  Controlled Time: 03/11/2006 16:40,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/11/2006 16:48
Actions taken:
  • Contain fire (wildland).
  • Confine fire (wildland).
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Area Type: Rural, including farms >50 acres,  Latitude: 37.82,  Longitude: 104.83
Total Acres Burned: 1
Location: Main Street, Walsenburg, CO 81089
Fire Department: Huerfano County Fpd, 310 Main (P.O. Box 1204), Walsenburg, CO 81089,  Phone: (719) 738-1877,  Fax: (719) 738-3444,  ID: 05520,  Incident #: 6130601
Incident Type: Fuel burner/boiler, delayed ignition or malfunction, where flames cause no damage outside the fire box.
Alarm Time: 03/14/2006 08:16,  Arrival Time: 03/14/2006 08:20,  Controlled Time: 03/14/2006 08:20,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/14/2006 08:23
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: Ray Sandoval Road, Walsenburg, CO 81089
Fire Department: Huerfano County Fpd, 310 Main (P.O. Box 1204), Walsenburg, CO 81089,  Phone: (719) 738-1877,  Fax: (719) 738-3444,  ID: 05520,  Incident #: 6033001
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: 03/30/2006 02:23,  Arrival Time: 03/30/2006 02:38,  Controlled Time: 03/30/2006 02:40,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/30/2006 02:48
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Area Type: Rural/urban or suburban,  Latitude: 37.63,  Longitude: 104.76 ,  Wildland Fire Cause: Debris, vegetation burn,  Ignition Factors: Rekindle,  Heat Source: Hot ember or ash,  Property Management Ownership: City, town, village or other locality,  Person Responsible for Fire: Identified person caused fire,  Gender: Male,  Age: 5,  Activity of Person: Construction/maintenance
Total Acres Burned: 0.1
Location: Highway 10, Walsenburg, CO 81089
Fire Department: Huerfano County Fpd, 310 Main (P.O. Box 1204), Walsenburg, CO 81089,  Phone: (719) 738-1877,  Fax: (719) 738-3444,  ID: 05520,  Incident #: 6040301
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: 04/03/2006 11:06,  Arrival Time: 04/03/2006 11:13,  Controlled Time: 04/03/2006 11:48,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/03/2006 11:53
Detector Alerted Occupants: Yes
Actions taken:
  • Contain fire (wildland).
  • Confine fire (wildland).
  • Control fire (wildland).
Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Agriculture, other
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Heat spread from another fire, other,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Intentional (Agriculture or land management burns)
Location: County Road 103, Walsenburg, CO 81089
Fire Department: Huerfano County Fpd, 310 Main (P.O. Box 1204), Walsenburg, CO 81089,  Phone: (719) 738-1877,  Fax: (719) 738-3444,  ID: 05520,  Incident #: 6041101,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Special outside fire, other.
Alarm Time: 04/11/2006 10:00,  Arrival Time: 04/11/2006 10:10,  Controlled Time: 04/11/2006 10:46,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/11/2006 11:52
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,  On Site Materials: Rail, other
Area of Origin: Railroad right of way: on or near,  Item First Ignited: Railroad ties
Location: County Road 521, Walsenburg, CO 81089
Fire Department: Huerfano County Fpd, 310 Main (P.O. Box 1204), Walsenburg, CO 81089,  Phone: (719) 738-1877,  Fax: (719) 738-3444,  ID: 05520,  Incident #: 6041102,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Gas leak (natural gas or LPG). Excludes gas odors with no source found.
Alarm Time: 04/11/2006 10:35,  Arrival Time: 04/11/2006 11:31,  Controlled Time: 04/11/2006 12:05,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/11/2006 12:11
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: Unspecified, Walsenburg, CO 81089
Fire Department: Huerfano County Fpd, 310 Main (P.O. Box 1204), Walsenburg, CO 81089,  Phone: (719) 738-1877,  Fax: (719) 738-3444,  ID: 05520,  Incident #: 6041201,  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: 04/12/2006 21:23,  Arrival Time: 04/12/2006 21:33,  Controlled Time: 04/12/2006 22:10,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/12/2006 22:22
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Area Type: Urban -wildland interface area,  Latitude: 36.64,  Longitude: 104.75 ,  Wildland Fire Cause: Misuse of fire,  Ignition Factors: Agriculture or land management burns,  Human Factors: Possibly impaired by alcohol
Crops burned: grass,  Total Acres Burned: 3
Location: Interstate 25 Highway, Walsenburg, CO 81089
Fire Department: Huerfano County Fpd, 310 Main (P.O. Box 1204), Walsenburg, CO 81089,  Phone: (719) 738-1877,  Fax: (719) 738-3444,  ID: 05520,  Incident #: 6041301
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: 04/13/2006 14:25,  Arrival Time: 04/13/2006 14:33,  Controlled Time: 04/13/2006 14:40,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/13/2006 14:45
Action taken: Control fire (wildland).
Area Type: Rural, including farms >50 acres,  Latitude: 37.86,  Longitude: 104.83 ,  Wildland Fire Cause: Equipment,  Heat Source: Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
Total Acres Burned: 0.8
Location: Lascar Road, Walsenburg, CO 81089
Fire Department: Huerfano County Fpd, 310 Main (P.O. Box 1204), Walsenburg, CO 81089,  Phone: (719) 738-1877,  Fax: (719) 738-3444,  ID: 05520,  Incident #: 6041601
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: 04/16/2006 12:41,  Arrival Time: 04/16/2006 13:07,  Controlled Time: 04/16/2006 14:02,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/16/2006 14:10
Actions taken:
  • Contain fire (wildland).
  • Confine fire (wildland).
  • Control fire (wildland).
Area Type: Rural, including farms >50 acres,  Latitude: 37.82,  Longitude: 104.75 ,  Wildland Fire Cause: Equipment,  Ignition Factors: Operational deficiency, other
Total Acres Burned: 1.5
Location: Unspecified, Walsenburg, CO 81089
Fire Department: Huerfano County Fpd, 310 Main (P.O. Box 1204), Walsenburg, CO 81089,  Phone: (719) 738-1877,  Fax: (719) 738-3444,  ID: 05520,  Incident #: 6042401
Incident Type: Unauthorized burning. Includes fires that are under control and not endangering property.
Alarm Time: 04/24/2006 17:37,  Arrival Time: 04/24/2006 18:18,  Controlled Time: 04/24/2006 18:40,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/24/2006 18:47
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: 9th Street, Walsenburg, CO 81089
Fire Department: Huerfano County Fpd, 310 Main (P.O. Box 1204), Walsenburg, CO 81089,  Phone: (719) 738-1877,  Fax: (719) 738-3444,  ID: 05520,  Incident #: 6050401
Incident Type: Fire in structure, other than in a building.
Alarm Time: 05/04/2006 22:07,  Arrival Time: 05/04/2006 22:16,  Controlled Time: 05/05/2006 01:30,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/05/2006 01:53
Property Value: $75000,  Property Loss: $10000,  Contents Value: $10000,  Contents Loss: $5000
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Acres Burned #: < 1
On Site Materials:
  • Personal & home products, other
  • Wood, other
  • Machinery, tools, other
Area of Origin: Vehicle storage area
  • Abandoned or discarded materials or products
  • Significant fuel load from man-made condition.
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: Vacant and unsecured,  Stories: 1 Above,  Square Feet: 1000,  Stories with Damage: 1 Minor
Location: County Road 312 Road, Walsenburg, CO 81089
Fire Department: Huerfano County Fpd, 310 Main (P.O. Box 1204), Walsenburg, CO 81089,  Phone: (719) 738-1877,  Fax: (719) 738-3444,  ID: 05520,  Incident #: 6052201
Incident Type: Forest, woods, or wildland fire. Includes fires involving vegetative fuels, other than prescribed fire, that occur in an area in which development is essentially nonexistent, except for roads, railroads, power lines, and the like.
Alarm Time: 05/22/2006 14:51,  Arrival Time: 05/22/2006 15:30,  Controlled Time: 05/22/2006 16:15,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/22/2006 16:27
Actions taken:
  • Contain fire (wildland).
  • Confine fire (wildland).
  • Control fire (wildland).
Area Type: Rural, including farms >50 acres,  Latitude: 37.43,  Longitude: 104.88 ,  Wildland Fire Cause: Natural source,  Ignition Factors: Natural condition, other,  Heat Source: Lightning,  Buildings Threatened: 1,  Property Management Ownership: Tax paying
Total Acres Burned: 0.1
Location: Interstate 25 Highway, Walsenburg, CO 81089
Fire Department: Huerfano County Fpd, 310 Main (P.O. Box 1204), Walsenburg, CO 81089,  Phone: (719) 738-1877,  Fax: (719) 738-3444,  ID: 05520,  Incident #: 6052202
Incident Type: Natural vegetation fire, other.
Alarm Time: 05/22/2006 15:10,  Arrival Time: 05/22/2006 15:26,  Controlled Time: 05/22/2006 15:45,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/22/2006 15:50
Actions taken:
  • Contain fire (wildland).
  • Confine fire (wildland).
  • Control fire (wildland).
Area Type: Rural, including farms >50 acres,  Latitude: 37.57,  Longitude: 104.73 ,  Wildland Fire Cause: Natural source,  Ignition Factors: Natural condition, other,  Heat Source: Lightning,  Property Management Ownership: State or province,  NFDRS Fuel Model at Origin: T: Sagebrush with grass
Total Acres Burned: 0.1
Location: Highway 10 Highway, Walsenburg, CO 81089
Fire Department: Huerfano County Fpd, 310 Main (P.O. Box 1204), Walsenburg, CO 81089,  Phone: (719) 738-1877,  Fax: (719) 738-3444,  ID: 05520,  Incident #: 6052203
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: 05/22/2006 15:24,  Arrival Time: 05/22/2006 16:30,  Controlled Time: 05/22/2006 18:55,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/22/2006 19:00
Actions taken:
  • Contain fire (wildland).
  • Confine fire (wildland).
  • Control fire (wildland).
Area Type: Rural, including farms >50 acres,  Latitude: 37.76,  Longitude: 104.44 ,  Wildland Fire Cause: Natural source,  Ignition Factors: Storm,  Heat Source: Lightning,  Property Management Ownership: Tax paying,  NFDRS Fuel Model at Origin: F: Intermountain west brush
Total Acres Burned: 60
Location: County Road 120, Walsenburg, CO 81089
Fire Department: Huerfano County Fpd, 310 Main (P.O. Box 1204), Walsenburg, CO 81089,  Phone: (719) 738-1877,  Fax: (719) 738-3444,  ID: 05520,  Incident #: 6052204
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: 05/22/2006 15:24,  Arrival Time: 05/22/2006 15:36,  Controlled Time: 05/22/2006 15:36,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/22/2006 15:36
Action taken: Canceled en route.
Area Type: Rural, including farms >50 acres,  Wildland Fire Cause: Natural source
Location: County Road 103, Walsenburg, CO 81089
Fire Department: Huerfano County Fpd, 310 Main (P.O. Box 1204), Walsenburg, CO 81089,  Phone: (719) 738-1877,  Fax: (719) 738-3444,  ID: 05520,  Incident #: 6052401
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: 05/24/2006 10:14,  Arrival Time: 05/24/2006 10:32,  Controlled Time: 05/24/2006 11:28,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 05/24/2006 11:28
Action taken: Canceled en route.
Area Type: Rural, including farms >50 acres,  Latitude: 37.78,  Longitude: 104.75
Location: 7th Street, Walsenburg, CO 81089
Fire Department: Huerfano County Fpd, 310 Main (P.O. Box 1204), Walsenburg, CO 81089,  Phone: (719) 738-1877,  Fax: (719) 738-3444,  ID: 05520,  Incident #: 6060101
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: 06/01/2006 20:15,  Arrival Time: 06/01/2006 20:23,  Controlled Time: 06/01/2006 20:23,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/01/2006 20:35
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Engine area, running gear, wheel area
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition, but did not itself burn,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Ford
Location: Unspecified, Walsenburg, CO 81089
Fire Department: Huerfano County Fpd, 310 Main (P.O. Box 1204), Walsenburg, CO 81089,  Phone: (719) 738-1877,  Fax: (719) 738-3444,  ID: 05520,  Incident #: 6060501
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: 06/05/2006 20:55,  Arrival Time: 06/05/2006 21:10,  Controlled Time: 06/05/2006 22:20,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/05/2006 22:20
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Area Type: Rural, including farms >50 acres,  Wildland Fire Cause: Natural source
Total Acres Burned: 1
Location: County Road 504, Walsenburg, CO 81089
Fire Department: Huerfano County Fpd, 310 Main (P.O. Box 1204), Walsenburg, CO 81089,  Phone: (719) 738-1877,  Fax: (719) 738-3444,  ID: 05520,  Incident #: 6060601
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: 06/06/2006 23:11,  Arrival Time: 06/06/2006 23:45,  Controlled Time: 06/07/2006 01:00,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/07/2006 01:05
Actions taken:
  • Contain fire (wildland).
  • Confine fire (wildland).
  • Control fire (wildland).
Area Type: Rural, including farms >50 acres,  Latitude: 37.62,  Longitude: 104.86 ,  Wildland Fire Cause: Natural source,  Ignition Factors: Natural condition, other,  Heat Source: Lightning,  Property Management Ownership: Tax paying
Total Acres Burned: 0.1
Location: Unspecified, Walsenburg, CO 81089
Fire Department: Huerfano County Fpd, 310 Main (P.O. Box 1204), Walsenburg, CO 81089,  Phone: (719) 738-1877,  Fax: (719) 738-3444,  ID: 05520,  Incident #: 6060701
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 14:55,  Arrival Time: 06/07/2006 15:22,  Controlled Time: 06/07/2006 16:20,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/07/2006 16:37
Actions taken:
  • Contain fire (wildland).
  • Confine fire (wildland).
  • Control fire (wildland).
Area Type: Rural, including farms >50 acres,  Latitude: 27.67,  Longitude: 104.9 ,  Wildland Fire Cause: Natural source,  Ignition Factors: Natural condition, other,  Heat Source: Lightning
Total Acres Burned: 0.2
Location: Interstate 25 Highway, Walsenburg, CO 81089
Fire Department: Huerfano County Fpd, 310 Main (P.O. Box 1204), Walsenburg, CO 81089,  Phone: (719) 738-1877,  Fax: (719) 738-3444,  ID: 05520,  Incident #: 6061201
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: 06/12/2006 19:20,  Arrival Time: 06/12/2006 19:30,  Controlled Time: 06/12/2006 21:15,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/12/2006 21:27
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Exterior, exposed surface,  Heat Source: Heat, spark from friction,  Item First Ignited: Tire
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Trailer - semi, designed for freight,  Make: Freightliner
Location: Lascar Road, Walsenburg, CO 81089
Fire Department: Huerfano County Fpd, 310 Main (P.O. Box 1204), Walsenburg, CO 81089,  Phone: (719) 738-1877,  Fax: (719) 738-3444,  ID: 05520,  Incident #: 6062301
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: 06/23/2006 17:29,  Arrival Time: 06/23/2006 18:08,  Controlled Time: 06/23/2006 18:45
Actions taken:
  • Contain fire (wildland).
  • Confine fire (wildland).
  • Control fire (wildland).
Area Type: Rural, including farms >50 acres,  Range: 86,  Section: 32,  Subsection: NWNW,  Meridian: UU,  Ignition Factors: Natural condition, other
Total Acres Burned: 10
Location: 2nd Street, Walsenburg, CO 81089
Fire Department: Huerfano County Fpd, 310 Main (P.O. Box 1204), Walsenburg, CO 81089,  Phone: (719) 738-1877,  Fax: (719) 738-3444,  ID: 05520,  Incident #: 6062401
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 06/24/2006 17:44,  Arrival Time: 06/24/2006 17:52,  Controlled Time: 06/24/2006 19:00,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/24/2006 19:17
Property Value: $10000,  Property Loss: $10000
Actions taken:
  • Secure property. Includes property conservation activities such as covering broken windows or holes in roofs.
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Buildings Involved #: 2,  Acres Burned #: < 1
  • Natural condition, other
  • Humidity low
  • Drought or low fuel moisture
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: Vacant and secured,  Stories: 1 Above,  Length: 20,  Width: 35,  Stories with Damage: 1 Heavy
Location: Interstate 25 Highway, Walsenburg, CO 81089
Fire Department: Huerfano County Fpd, 310 Main (P.O. Box 1204), Walsenburg, CO 81089,  Phone: (719) 738-1877,  Fax: (719) 738-3444,  ID: 05520,  Incident #: 6062501
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: 06/25/2006 18:33,  Arrival Time: 06/25/2006 19:03,  Controlled Time: 06/25/2006 19:03,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/25/2006 19:03
Action taken: Incident command. Includes providing support to incident command activities.
Area Type: Rural, including farms >50 acres,  Range: 86,  Section: 32,  Subsection: NWSW,  Meridian: UU
Location: 1000 Block Pennsylvania Avenue, Walsenburg, CO 81089
Fire Department: Huerfano County Fpd, 310 Main (P.O. Box 1204), Walsenburg, CO 81089,  Phone: (719) 738-1877,  Fax: (719) 738-3444,  ID: 05520,  Incident #: 6062801
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 06/28/2006 20:06,  Arrival Time: 06/28/2006 20:12,  Controlled Time: 06/28/2006 21:44,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/28/2006 21:51
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Structural area, other,  Heat Source: Match, (Age was a factor)
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: Vacant and unsecured,  Stories: 1 Above,  Length: 12,  Width: 12,  Stories with Damage: 1 Significant
Location: Highway 85/87 Highway, Walsenburg, CO 81089
Fire Department: Huerfano County Fpd, 310 Main (P.O. Box 1204), Walsenburg, CO 81089,  Phone: (719) 738-1877,  Fax: (719) 738-3444,  ID: 05520,  Incident #: 6062901
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 06/29/2006 17:32,  Arrival Time: 06/29/2006 17:41,  Controlled Time: 06/29/2006 19:25,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 06/29/2006 19:36
Property Value: $25000,  Property Loss: $25000,  Contents Value: $10000,  Contents Loss: $10000
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
On Site Materials:
  • Bedding
  • Clothes
  • Curtains, drapes
Area of Origin: Entrance way, lobby
Structure Type: Fixed portable or mobile structure,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above,  Length: 20,  Width: 12,  Stories with Damage: 1 Extreme
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Power: Battery Only,  Operation: Operated,  Effectiveness: No occupants
Location: Bennett Road, Walsenburg, CO 81089
Fire Department: Huerfano County Fpd, 310 Main (P.O. Box 1204), Walsenburg, CO 81089,  Phone: (719) 738-1877,  Fax: (719) 738-3444,  ID: 05520,  Incident #: 6070101
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: 07/01/2006 16:04,  Arrival Time: 07/01/2006 16:30,  Controlled Time: 07/01/2006 16:50,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/01/2006 16:57
Actions taken:
  • Salvage and overhaul.
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Area Type: Rural, including farms >50 acres,  Range: 76,  Section: 10,  Subsection: NWSW,  Meridian: UU,  Ignition Factors: Natural condition, other
Total Acres Burned: 2
Location: Highway 10 Highway, Walsenburg, CO 81089
Fire Department: Huerfano County Fpd, 310 Main (P.O. Box 1204), Walsenburg, CO 81089,  Phone: (719) 738-1877,  Fax: (719) 738-3444,  ID: 05520,  Incident #: 6070102
Incident Type: Natural vegetation fire, other.
Alarm Time: 07/01/2006 18:09,  Arrival Time: 07/01/2006 18:27,  Controlled Time: 07/01/2006 18:35,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/01/2006 18:37
Actions taken:
  • Contain fire (wildland).
  • Confine fire (wildland).
  • Control fire (wildland).
Area Type: Rural, including farms >50 acres,  Range: 86,  Section: 13,  Subsection: NENE,  Meridian: UU
Location: 7th Street, Walsenburg, CO 81089
Fire Department: Huerfano County Fpd, 310 Main (P.O. Box 1204), Walsenburg, CO 81089,  Phone: (719) 738-1877,  Fax: (719) 738-3444,  ID: 05520,  Incident #: 6070302
Incident Type: Arcing, shorted electrical equipment.
Alarm Time: 07/03/2006 17:25,  Arrival Time: 07/03/2006 17:32,  Controlled Time: 07/03/2006 17:52,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/03/2006 17:56
Actions taken:
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
  • Notify other agencies. Includes notifications of utility companies, property owners, and the like.
  • Secure property. Includes property conservation activities such as covering broken windows or holes in roofs.
Location: Interstate 25 Highway, Walsenburg, CO 81089
Fire Department: Huerfano County Fpd, 310 Main (P.O. Box 1204), Walsenburg, CO 81089,  Phone: (719) 738-1877,  Fax: (719) 738-3444,  ID: 05520,  Incident #: 6071001
Incident Type: Gasoline or other flammable liquid spill (flash point below 100 degrees F at standard temperature and pressure (Class I)).
Alarm Time: 07/10/2006 20:23,  Arrival Time: 07/10/2006 20:52,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/10/2006 21:32
Actions taken:
  • Identification, analysis of hazardous materials.
  • Hazardous materials spill control and confinement. Includes confining or diking hazardous materials.
  • Remove hazard. Includes neutralizing a hazardous condition.
Location: Riverside Drive, Walsenburg, CO 81089
Fire Department: Huerfano County Fpd, 310 Main (P.O. Box 1204), Walsenburg, CO 81089,  Phone: (719) 738-1877,  Fax: (719) 738-3444,  ID: 05520,  Incident #: 6071301
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 07/13/2006 20:50,  Arrival Time: 07/13/2006 21:00,  Controlled Time: 07/13/2006 21:05,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/13/2006 21:11
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Acres Burned #: < 1
On Site Materials:
  • Furniture
  • Lumber, sawn wood
  • Newspaper, magazines
Area of Origin: Exterior balcony, unenclosed porch,  Item First Ignited: Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats
Cause of Ignition: Intentional
  • Age was a factor
  • Multiple persons involved
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above,  Length: 12,  Width: 50
Location: Russell Street, Walsenburg, CO 81089
Fire Department: Huerfano County Fpd, 310 Main (P.O. Box 1204), Walsenburg, CO 81089,  Phone: (719) 738-1877,  Fax: (719) 738-3444,  ID: 05520,  Incident #: 6071501
Incident Type: Natural vegetation fire, other.
Alarm Time: 07/15/2006 13:33,  Arrival Time: 07/15/2006 13:40,  Controlled Time: 07/15/2006 14:05,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/15/2006 14:12
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Area Type: Urban, heavily populated areas,  Latitude: 37.62,  Longitude: 104.78 ,  Wildland Fire Cause: Equipment,  Ignition Factors: Short circuit arc from defective, worn insulation, Natural condition, other,  Heat Source: Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment,  Equipment Involved In Ignition: Electrical power (utility) line,  Property Management Ownership: Non-tax paying
Location: Walsen Avenue, Walsenburg, CO 81089
Fire Department: Huerfano County Fpd, 310 Main (P.O. Box 1204), Walsenburg, CO 81089,  Phone: (719) 738-1877,  Fax: (719) 738-3444,  ID: 05520,  Incident #: 6072101
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: 07/21/2006 22:36,  Arrival Time: 07/21/2006 22:40,  Controlled Time: 07/21/2006 23:10,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/21/2006 23:15
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,  Heat Source: Match,  Item First Ignited: Flammable liquid/gas in container or pipe
Cause of Ignition: Intentional
  • Flammable liquid used to kindle fire
  • Accelerant used
  • Secured area
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Ford
Location: Highway 85/87 Highway, Walsenburg, CO 81089
Fire Department: Huerfano County Fpd, 310 Main (P.O. Box 1204), Walsenburg, CO 81089,  Phone: (719) 738-1877,  Fax: (719) 738-3444,  ID: 05520,  Incident #: 6072401
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: 07/24/2006 09:15,  Arrival Time: 07/24/2006 09:22,  Controlled Time: 07/24/2006 09:28,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/24/2006 09:33
Actions taken:
  • Contain fire (wildland).
  • Confine fire (wildland).
  • Control fire (wildland).
Area Type: Rural/urban or suburban,  Latitude: 37.64,  Longitude: 104.79 ,  Ignition Factors: Natural condition, other,  Property Management Ownership: Tax paying
Total Acres Burned: 0.5
Location: County Road 348 Road, Walsenburg, CO 81089
Fire Department: Huerfano County Fpd, 310 Main (P.O. Box 1204), Walsenburg, CO 81089,  Phone: (719) 738-1877,  Fax: (719) 738-3444,  ID: 05520,  Incident #: 6072402
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: 07/25/2006 15:34,  Arrival Time: 07/25/2006 15:43,  Controlled Time: 07/25/2006 16:00,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/25/2006 16:08
Actions taken:
  • Contain fire (wildland).
  • Confine fire (wildland).
  • Control fire (wildland).
Area Type: Rural, including farms >50 acres,  Latitude: 37.6,  Longitude: 104.83 ,  Ignition Factors: Equipment not being operated properly,  Heat Source: Hot or smoldering object, other,  Property Management Ownership: Tax paying
Total Acres Burned: 0.5
Location: Interstate 25, Walsenburg, CO 81089
Fire Department: Huerfano County Fpd, 310 Main (P.O. Box 1204), Walsenburg, CO 81089,  Phone: (719) 738-1877,  Fax: (719) 738-3444,  ID: 05520,  Incident #: 6072801
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: 07/28/2006 10:14,  Arrival Time: 07/28/2006 10:34,  Controlled Time: 07/28/2006 10:50,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/28/2006 10:58
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
On Site Materials:
  • Motor vehicles & parts, other
  • Tires
Area of Origin: Cargo/trunk area - all vehicles,  Heat Source: Chemical reaction,  Item First Ignited: Tire
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Electrical failure, malfunction, other)
Equipment Involved: Battery,  Power: Batteries and low voltage (< 50 volts),  Portability: Stationary
Mobile Property Involved: Not involved in ignition, but burned
Location: Lascar Road, Walsenburg, CO 81089
Fire Department: Huerfano County Fpd, 310 Main (P.O. Box 1204), Walsenburg, CO 81089,  Phone: (719) 738-1877,  Fax: (719) 738-3444,  ID: 05520,  Incident #: 6083001
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: 08/30/2006 10:12,  Arrival Time: 08/30/2006 10:46,  Controlled Time: 08/30/2006 17:15,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/30/2006 17:17
Action taken: Standby.
Area Type: Rural, including farms >50 acres,  Range: 68,  Section: 36,  Subsection: SWNE,  Meridian: UU,  Ignition Factors: Natural condition, other
Total Acres Burned: 20
Location: Main Street, Walsenburg, CO 81089
Fire Department: Huerfano County Fpd, 310 Main (P.O. Box 1204), Walsenburg, CO 81089,  Phone: (719) 738-1877,  Fax: (719) 738-3444,  ID: 05520,  Incident #: 6090101
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: 09/01/2006 14:01,  Arrival Time: 09/01/2006 14:14,  Controlled Time: 09/01/2006 14:20,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/01/2006 14:29
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
  • Secure property. Includes property conservation activities such as covering broken windows or holes in roofs.
Acres Burned #: < 1,  On Site Materials: Lumber, sawn wood
Area of Origin: Operator/passenger area of transportation equip., (Poor or no access for fire department apparatus)
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: General use truck, dump truck, fire apparatus,  Make: Mack
Location: 6th Street, Walsenburg, CO 81089
Fire Department: Huerfano County Fpd, 310 Main (P.O. Box 1204), Walsenburg, CO 81089,  Phone: (719) 738-1877,  Fax: (719) 738-3444,  ID: 05520,  Incident #: 6090602
Incident Type: Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire. Includes waste material from manufacturing or other production processes.
Alarm Time: 09/06/2006 20:05,  Arrival Time: 09/06/2006 20:05,  Controlled Time: 09/06/2006 20:05,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/06/2006 20:05
Action taken: Canceled en route.
Location: Main Street, Walsenburg, CO 81089
Fire Department: Huerfano County Fpd, 310 Main (P.O. Box 1204), Walsenburg, CO 81089,  Phone: (719) 738-1877,  Fax: (719) 738-3444,  ID: 05520,  Incident #: 6100301
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: 10/03/2006 12:30,  Arrival Time: 10/03/2006 12:39,  Controlled Time: 10/03/2006 12:50,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/03/2006 12:53
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Toyota,  Model: Vanwagon,  VIN No: TT3YR26W9G5018241
Location: 9th Street, Walsenburg, CO 81089
Fire Department: Huerfano County Fpd, 310 Main (P.O. Box 1204), Walsenburg, CO 81089,  Phone: (719) 738-1877,  Fax: (719) 738-3444,  ID: 05520,  Incident #: 6102601
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: 10/26/2006 14:51,  Arrival Time: 10/26/2006 14:55,  Controlled Time: 10/26/2006 14:55,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/26/2006 15:18
Action taken: Standby.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Highway, parking lot, street: on or near,  Heat Source: Arcing,  Item First Ignited: Heavy vegetation - not crop, including trees
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Natural condition, other)
Equipment Involved: Electrical power (utility) line,  Power: Electrical line voltage (>= 50 volts),  Portability: Stationary
Location: Block Maple Street, Walsenburg, CO 81089
Fire Department: Huerfano County Fpd, 310 Main (P.O. Box 1204), Walsenburg, CO 81089,  Phone: (719) 738-1877,  Fax: (719) 738-3444,  ID: 05520,  Incident #: 6102602
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: 10/26/2006 16:32,  Arrival Time: 10/26/2006 16:44,  Controlled Time: 10/26/2006 16:46,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/26/2006 16:52
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,  Heat Source: Arcing,  Item First Ignited: Heavy vegetation - not crop, including trees
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Natural condition, other)
Equipment Involved: Electrical power (utility) line,  Power: Electrical line voltage (>= 50 volts),  Portability: Stationary
Location: 3rd Street, Walsenburg, CO 81089
Fire Department: Huerfano County Fpd, 310 Main (P.O. Box 1204), Walsenburg, CO 81089,  Phone: (719) 738-1877,  Fax: (719) 738-3444,  ID: 05520,  Incident #: 6111101
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: 11/11/2006 13:02,  Arrival Time: 11/11/2006 13:18,  Controlled Time: 11/11/2006 13:30,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/11/2006 13:30
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Confine fire (wildland).
  • Control fire (wildland).
Area Type: Urban, heavily populated areas,  Latitude: 37.63,  Longitude: 104.78 ,  Wildland Fire Cause: Incendiary,  Ignition Factors: Rekindle,  Heat Source: Hot ember or ash,  Property Management Ownership: Tax paying
Total Acres Burned: 1
Location: 11th Street, Walsenburg, CO 81089
Fire Department: Huerfano County Fpd, 310 Main (P.O. Box 1204), Walsenburg, CO 81089,  Phone: (719) 738-1877,  Fax: (719) 738-3444,  ID: 05520,  Incident #: 6111601
Incident Type: Outside rubbish, trash, or waste fire. Excludes outside rubbish fires in a container or receptacle.
Alarm Time: 11/18/2006 16:11,  Arrival Time: 11/18/2006 16:16,  Controlled Time: 11/18/2006 16:56,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/18/2006 17:00
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
On Site Materials:
  • Discarded material, other
  • Trash, not recyclable
Area of Origin: Vacant structural area,  Heat Source: Match
Cause of Ignition: Intentional (Outside/open fire for debris or waste disposal)
Location: 1oth Street, Walsenburg, CO 81089
Fire Department: Huerfano County Fpd, 310 Main (P.O. Box 1204), Walsenburg, CO 81089,  Phone: (719) 738-1877,  Fax: (719) 738-3444,  ID: 05520,  Incident #: 6120701
Incident Type: Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire. Includes waste material from manufacturing or other production processes.
Alarm Time: 12/07/2006 12:28,  Arrival Time: 12/07/2006 12:37,  Controlled Time: 12/07/2006 12:40,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/07/2006 12:43
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Match,  Item First Ignited: Rubbish, trash, or waste
Cause of Ignition: Intentional
Location: Grand Street, Walsenburg, CO 81089
Fire Department: Huerfano County Fpd, 310 Main (P.O. Box 1204), Walsenburg, CO 81089,  Phone: (719) 738-1877,  Fax: (719) 738-3444,  ID: 05520,  Incident #: 6121401
Incident Type: Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire. Includes waste material from manufacturing or other production processes.
Alarm Time: 12/14/2006 16:01,  Arrival Time: 12/14/2006 16:08,  Controlled Time: 12/14/2006 16:20,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/14/2006 16:29
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
Location: Cr310 Road, Walsenburg, CO 81089
Fire Department: La Veta Fpd, 111 S Main (P.O. Box 44) S, La Veta, CO 81055,  Phone: (719) 742-3656,  Fax: (719) 742-3656,  ID: 05530,  Incident #: 108061,  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: 01/08/2006 06:00,  Arrival Time: 01/08/2006 06:30,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/08/2006 18:30
Actions taken:
  • Provide manpower. Includes providing manpower to assist rescue/ambulance units lift patients or providing manpower to assist police.
  • Provide apparatus.
  • Provide water. Includes tanker shuttle operations and pumping in a relay or from a water source. Excludes normal fire suppression operations.
Area Type: Urban -wildland interface area,  Wildland Fire Cause: Debris, vegetation burn,  Ignition Factors: Rekindle, High wind,  Heat Source: Hot ember or ash,  Weather Type: Scattered clouds, 1/10 to 5/10 cloud cover,  Wind Direction: Southwest,  Wind Speed: 40 mph,  Air Temperature: 34 F,  Relative Humidity: 15 %,  Fuel Moisture: 15,  Fire Danger Rating: High fire danger,  Buildings Threatened: 45
Crops burned: hay,  Total Acres Burned: 4500
Location: County Road 340, Walsenburg, CO 81089
Fire Department: La Veta Fpd, 111 S Main (P.O. Box 44) S, La Veta, CO 81055,  Phone: (719) 742-3656,  Fax: (719) 742-3656,  ID: 05530,  Incident #: 319061,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Outside rubbish, trash, or waste fire. Excludes outside rubbish fires in a container or receptacle.
Alarm Time: 03/19/2006 16:26,  Arrival Time: 03/19/2006 17:02,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/19/2006 17:38
Action taken: Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Location: spring canyon ranch, Walsenburg, CO 81089
Fire Department: Spanish Peaks/Boncarbo Fpd, 130 W Main (P.O. Box 156), Aguilar, CO 81020,  Phone: (719) 941-4107,  Fax: (719) 941-4107,  ID: 07150,  Incident #: 6001,  Station: 2
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: 01/06/2006 14:00,  Arrival Time: 01/06/2006 16:30,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/06/2006 17:11
Action taken: Notify other agencies. Includes notifications of utility companies, property owners, and the like.
Location: spring canyon ranch, Walsenburg, CO 81089
Fire Department: Spanish Peaks/Boncarbo Fpd, 130 W Main (P.O. Box 156), Aguilar, CO 81020,  Phone: (719) 941-4107,  Fax: (719) 941-4107,  ID: 07150,  Incident #: 6002,  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: 01/07/2006 15:05,  Arrival Time: 01/07/2006 15:25,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/07/2006 17:15
Actions taken:
  • Canceled en route.
  • Standby.

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