West: Fire Incidents in 2006, Mississippi (MS)

Location: 3220, West, MS 39192
Fire Department: Central, 801 Fairground RD, Kosciusko, MS 39090,  Phone: (662) 289-9163,  Fax: (662) 289-0107,  ID: 04004,  Incident #: 147,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: C
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: 03/31/2006 11:38,  Arrival Time: 03/31/2006 12:01,  Controlled Time: 03/31/2006 12:55,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/31/2006 13:26
Actions taken:

• Incident command. Includes providing support to incident command activities.
• Control fire (wildland).
• Notify other agencies. Includes notifications of utility companies, property owners, and the like.

Area Type: Rural, including farms >50 acres,  Wildland Fire Cause: Debris, vegetation burn,  Heat Source: Hot ember or ash
Total Acres Burned: 7

Location: Hwy 440, West, MS 39192
Fire Department: Central, 801 Fairground RD, Kosciusko, MS 39090,  Phone: (662) 289-9163,  Fax: (662) 289-0107,  ID: 04004,  Incident #: 282,  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: 07/15/2006 21:58,  Arrival Time: 07/15/2006 22:11,  Controlled Time: 07/15/2006 22:18,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/15/2006 22:32
Actions taken:

• Incident command. Includes providing support to incident command activities.
• Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
• Standby.

Area Type: Urban -wildland interface area,  Wildland Fire Cause: Natural source,  Heat Source: Lightning
Total Acres Burned: 1

Location: Hwy 35, West, MS 39192
Fire Department: Central, 801 Fairground RD, Kosciusko, MS 39090,  Phone: (662) 289-9163,  Fax: (662) 289-0107,  ID: 04004,  Incident #: 425,  Station: 1,  Shift/Platoon: A
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 11/03/2006 07:16,  Arrival Time: 11/03/2006 07:28,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/03/2006 08:58
Property Value: $25000,  Property Loss: $2000,  Contents Value: $10000,  Contents Loss: $1000
Actions taken:

• Incident command. Includes providing support to incident command activities.
• Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
• Salvage and overhaul.

Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Attic: vacant, crawl space above top story, cupola,  Heat Source: Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment,  Item First Ignited: Structural member or framing
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above,  Square Feet: 1500

Location: Branch St Street, West, MS 39192
Fire Department: West VFD, MS ,  ID: 26008,  Incident #: 1
Incident Type: Electrical wiring/equipment problem, other.
Alarm Time: 01/27/2006 15:00,  Arrival Time: 01/27/2006 15:10,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/27/2006 15:45
Action taken: Extrication or disentangling of a person. Excludes body recovery.

Location: 14690 Emory Rd, West, MS 39192
Fire Department: West VFD, MS ,  ID: 26008,  Incident #: 8
Incident Type: Grass fire. Includes fire confined to area characterized by grass ground cover, with little or no involvement of other ground fuels.
Alarm Time: 08/13/2006 14:38,  Arrival Time: 08/13/2006 14:49,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/13/2006 15:00
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Open area - outside
Cause of Ignition: Intentional (Fire spread or control, other)

Location: 16930 Emory Rd, West, MS 39192
Fire Department: West VFD, MS ,  ID: 26008,  Incident #: 9
Incident Type: Fire in structure, other than in a building.
Alarm Time: 08/13/2006 21:06,  Arrival Time: 08/13/2006 21:13,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/13/2006 23:01
Property Loss: $15000,  Contents Loss: $5000
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Wall surface: exterior,  Heat Source: Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment,  Item First Ignited: Exterior wall covering or finish
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source (Arc, spark from operating equipment)
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above,  Length: 60,  Width: 24

Location: Emory Rd, West, MS 39192
Fire Department: West VFD, MS ,  ID: 26008,  Incident #: 11
Incident Type: Fire in mobile home used as a fixed residence. Includes mobile homes when not in transit and used as a structure for residential purposes; and manufactured homes built on a permanent chassis.
Alarm Time: 10/06/2006 02:22,  Arrival Time: 10/06/2006 02:47,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/06/2006 04:02
Property Loss: $30000,  Contents Loss: $15000
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Cooking area, kitchen,  Item First Ignited: Cabinetry (including built-in)
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Structure Type: Fixed portable or mobile structure,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above,  Length: 80,  Width: 16

Location: Brown St, West, MS 39192
Fire Department: West VFD, MS ,  ID: 26008,  Incident #: 13
Incident Type: Fire in structure, other than in a building.
Alarm Time: 10/22/2006 15:45,  Arrival Time: 10/22/2006 16:04,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/22/2006 17:23
Property Loss: $15000
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Storage room, area, tank, or bin
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source (Electrical failure, malfunction, other)
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above,  Square Feet: 1800

Location: Wade Green Rd, West, MS 39192
Fire Department: West VFD, MS ,  ID: 26008,  Incident #: 12
Incident Type: Fire in structure, other than in a building.
Alarm Time: 10/28/2006 07:08,  Arrival Time: 10/28/2006 07:34,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/28/2006 08:22
Property Loss: $5000
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above,  Length: 20,  Width: 40

Location: Emory Rd, West, MS 39192
Fire Department: West VFD, MS ,  ID: 26008,  Incident #: 14
Incident Type: Vehicle accident, general cleanup. Includes incidents where FD is dispatched after the accident to clear away debris. Excludes extrication from vehicle and flammable liquid spills.
Alarm Time: 11/05/2006 13:32,  Arrival Time: 11/05/2006 13:53,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/05/2006 15:45
Action taken: Standby.

Location: Andrew Circle, West, MS 39192
Fire Department: West VFD, MS ,  ID: 26008,  Incident #: 15
Incident Type: Chimney or flue fire originating in and confined to a chimney or flue.
Alarm Time: 11/20/2006 14:15,  Arrival Time: 11/20/2006 14:36,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/20/2006 15:00
Property Loss: $2000
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.

Location: Emory St, West, MS 39192
Fire Department: West VFD, MS ,  ID: 26008,  Incident #: 16
Incident Type: Fire in structure, other than in a building.
Alarm Time: 12/10/2006 09:43,  Arrival Time: 12/10/2006 09:57,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/10/2006 10:15
Action taken: Standby.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Closet
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above,  Square Feet: 2300

Location: Old Wheeling Rd, West, MS 39192
Fire Department: West VFD, MS ,  ID: 26008,  Incident #: 17
Incident Type: Fire in structure, other than in a building.
Alarm Time: 12/26/2006 02:03,  Arrival Time: 12/26/2006 02:25,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/26/2006 03:30
Contents Loss: $5000
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Attic: vacant, crawl space above top story, cupola
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Electrical failure, malfunction, other)
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 1 Above,  Square Feet: 1800