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Williamsburg: Fire Incidents in 2006, Iowa (IA)

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2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 31
  • Hazardous Condition: 5

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

Incident types - Williamsburg

Incident types - Iowa

Location: 280th Street, Williamsburg, IA 52361
Fire Department: Williamsburg Fire Dept., Iowa, IA 52361,  ID: 48011,  Incident #: 1,  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: 01/14/2006 14:17,  Arrival Time: 01/14/2006 14:29,  Controlled Time: 01/14/2006 14:38,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/14/2006 15:00
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: 15
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Match,  Item First Ignited: Rubbish, trash, or waste
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Outside/open fire for debris or waste disposal)
Location: M Avenue, Williamsburg, IA 52361
Fire Department: Williamsburg Fire Dept., Iowa, IA 52361,  ID: 48011,  Incident #: 3,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Incinerator overload or malfunction, but flames cause no damage outside the incinerator.
Alarm Time: 01/19/2006 18:11,  Arrival Time: 01/19/2006 18:19,  Controlled Time: 01/19/2006 18:30,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/19/2006 18:55
Contents Loss: $1200
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Location: Unspecified, Williamsburg, IA 52361
Fire Department: Williamsburg Fire Dept., Iowa, IA 52361,  ID: 48011,  Incident #: 4,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Passenger vehicle fire. Includes any motorized passenger vehicle, other than a motor home (e.g., pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles, buses).
Alarm Time: 01/23/2006 06:23,  Arrival Time: 01/23/2006 06:34,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/23/2006 07:32
Property Loss: $500
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Engine area, running gear, wheel area
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Plymouth,  Model: ACCLAIM,  Year: 1992,  VIN No: 1P3XA4637NF-22737
Location: Unspecified, Williamsburg, IA 52361
Fire Department: Williamsburg Fire Dept., Iowa, IA 52361,  ID: 48011,  Incident #: 5,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Construction or demolition landfill fire.
Alarm Time: 01/24/2006 10:10,  Arrival Time: 01/24/2006 10:13,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/24/2006 11:10
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Location: Unspecified, Williamsburg, IA 52361
Fire Department: Williamsburg Fire Dept., Iowa, IA 52361,  ID: 48011,  Incident #: 6,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Construction or demolition landfill fire.
Alarm Time: 01/26/2006 15:11,  Arrival Time: 01/26/2006 15:14,  Controlled Time: 01/26/2006 15:40,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/26/2006 16:46
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Location: Unspecified, Williamsburg, IA 52361
Fire Department: Williamsburg Fire Dept., Iowa, IA 52361,  ID: 48011,  Incident #: 7,  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: 01/27/2006 16:17,  Arrival Time: 01/27/2006 16:21,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 01/27/2006 17:00
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: 1
Area of Origin: Highway, parking lot, street: on or near,  Heat Source: Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source (Arc from faulty contact, broken conductor)
Location: Unspecified, Williamsburg, IA 52361
Fire Department: Williamsburg Fire Dept., Iowa, IA 52361,  ID: 48011,  Incident #: 8,  Station: 1
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: 02/05/2006 11:30,  Arrival Time: 02/05/2006 11:37,  Controlled Time: 02/05/2006 12:05,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/05/2006 13:15
Property Loss: $80000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Engine area, running gear, wheel area,  Heat Source: Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment,  Item First Ignited: Multiple items first ignited
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source (Mechanical failure, malfunction, other)
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: General use truck, dump truck, fire apparatus,  Make: Volvo,  Year: 2006,  License Plate: 78950 NE,  VIN No: 6N418534
Location: Short Street APT 2 , Williamsburg, IA 52361
Fire Department: Williamsburg Fire Dept., Iowa, IA 52361,  ID: 48011,  Incident #: 9,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Cooking fire involving the contents of a cooking vessel without fire extension beyond the vessel.
Alarm Time: 02/08/2006 10:30,  Arrival Time: 02/08/2006 10:33,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/08/2006 10:50
Contents Loss: $75
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: Cooking area, kitchen,  Heat Source: Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment,  Item First Ignited: Appliance housing or casing
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source (Worn out)
Equipment Involved: Range with or without oven, cooking surface,  Brand: FRIGIDAIRE,  Model: RG 35HF,  Power: Electrical, other,  Portability: Stationary
Location: 220th Street, Williamsburg, IA 52361
Fire Department: Williamsburg Fire Dept., Iowa, IA 52361,  ID: 48011,  Incident #: 15,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Passenger vehicle fire. Includes any motorized passenger vehicle, other than a motor home (e.g., pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles, buses).
Alarm Time: 02/25/2006 22:46,  Arrival Time: 02/25/2006 22:54,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 02/25/2006 23:26
Property Loss: $1000
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: Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment,  Item First Ignited: Multiple items first ignited
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source (Worn out)
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Chevrolet,  Model: CAMERO,  Year: 1982,  License Plate: 602 PRA IA
Location: 245th Street, Williamsburg, IA 52361
Fire Department: Williamsburg Fire Dept., Iowa, IA 52361,  ID: 48011,  Incident #: 19,  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: 03/04/2006 13:21,  Arrival Time: 03/04/2006 13:29,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/04/2006 13:45
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: 3
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Match,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Outside/open fire for debris or waste disposal)
Location: 210th Street, Williamsburg, IA 52361
Fire Department: Williamsburg Fire Dept., Iowa, IA 52361,  ID: 48011,  Incident #: 20,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Cultivated grain or crop fire. Includes fires involving corn, wheat, soybeans, rice, and other plants before harvest.
Alarm Time: 03/04/2006 14:44,  Arrival Time: 03/04/2006 14:53,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/04/2006 15:48
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: 4
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Flame/torch used for lighting,  Item First Ignited: Rubbish, trash, or waste
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Outside/open fire for debris or waste disposal)
Location: Unspecified, Williamsburg, IA 52361
Fire Department: Williamsburg Fire Dept., Iowa, IA 52361,  ID: 48011,  Incident #: 21,  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: 03/10/2006 22:36,  Arrival Time: 03/10/2006 22:40,  Controlled Time: 03/10/2006 22:46,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/10/2006 23:10
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Secure property. Includes property conservation activities such as covering broken windows or holes in roofs.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Highway, parking lot, street: on or near,  Heat Source: Arcing,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source
  • Arc, spark from operating equipment
  • Communications problem
  • Power lines down/arcing
Location: Unspecified, Williamsburg, IA 52361
Fire Department: Williamsburg Fire Dept., Iowa, IA 52361,  ID: 48011,  Incident #: 22,  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: 03/15/2006 13:44,  Arrival Time: 03/15/2006 13:47,  Controlled Time: 03/15/2006 13:50,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/15/2006 14:01
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Highway, parking lot, street: on or near,  Heat Source: Heat, spark from friction,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source (Worn out)
Location: 280th Street, Williamsburg, IA 52361
Fire Department: Williamsburg Fire Dept., Iowa, IA 52361,  ID: 48011,  Incident #: 25,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Outside equipment fire. Includes outside trash compactors, outside HVAC units, and irrigation pumps.
Alarm Time: 03/19/2006 19:16,  Arrival Time: 03/19/2006 19:22,  Controlled Time: 03/19/2006 19:40,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/19/2006 20:11
Property Loss: $3800
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.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Vehicle area, other,  Heat Source: Match,  Item First Ignited: Multiple items first ignited
Cause of Ignition: Intentional
  • Playing with heat source
  • Unattended or unsupervised person
  • Age was a factor
Location: Unspecified, Williamsburg, IA 52361
Fire Department: Williamsburg Fire Dept., Iowa, IA 52361,  ID: 48011,  Incident #: 28,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Vehicle accident, general cleanup. Includes incidents where FD is dispatched after the accident to clear away debris. Excludes extrication from vehicle and flammable liquid spills.
Alarm Time: 03/28/2006 09:14,  Arrival Time: 03/28/2006 09:23,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 03/28/2006 10:10
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Establish safe area. Includes isolating the area affected by denying entry to unprotected persons and establishing hazard control zones (hot, warm, cold).
Location: Unspecified, Williamsburg, IA 52361
Fire Department: Williamsburg Fire Dept., Iowa, IA 52361,  ID: 48011,  Incident #: 31,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Passenger vehicle fire. Includes any motorized passenger vehicle, other than a motor home (e.g., pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles, buses).
Alarm Time: 04/06/2006 15:36,  Arrival Time: 04/06/2006 15:45,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/06/2006 16:10
Property Loss: $1000
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: Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment,  Item First Ignited: Multiple items first ignited
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source (Worn out)
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Ford,  Model: TAURUS,  Year: 1995,  License Plate: 171 PAG IA,  VIN No: 1FALP52UXSC190900
Location: J Avenue, Williamsburg, IA 52361
Fire Department: Williamsburg Fire Dept., Iowa, IA 52361,  ID: 48011,  Incident #: 34,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Outside rubbish, trash, or waste fire. Excludes outside rubbish fires in a container or receptacle.
Alarm Time: 04/15/2006 20:17,  Arrival Time: 04/15/2006 20:27,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/15/2006 21:04
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Location: Pp Avenue, Williamsburg, IA 52361
Fire Department: Williamsburg Fire Dept., Iowa, IA 52361,  ID: 48011,  Incident #: 36,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 04/17/2006 20:45,  Arrival Time: 04/17/2006 20:55,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/17/2006 21:53
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Vacant structural area,  Heat Source: Flame/torch used for lighting,  Item First Ignited: Multiple items first ignited
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Outside/open fire for debris or waste disposal)
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: Idle, not routinely used,  Stories: 1 Above,  Square Feet: 800,  Stories with Damage: 1 Extreme
Location: L Avenue, Williamsburg, IA 52361
Fire Department: Williamsburg Fire Dept., Iowa, IA 52361,  ID: 48011,  Incident #: 37,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Cultivated grain or crop fire. Includes fires involving corn, wheat, soybeans, rice, and other plants before harvest.
Alarm Time: 04/20/2006 10:30,  Arrival Time: 04/20/2006 10:37,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 04/20/2006 10:54
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: 3
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Match,  Item First Ignited: Rubbish, trash, or waste
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Outside/open fire for debris or waste disposal)
Location: Unspecified, Williamsburg, IA 52361
Fire Department: Williamsburg Fire Dept., Iowa, IA 52361,  ID: 48011,  Incident #: 40,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Grass fire. Includes fire confined to area characterized by grass ground cover, with little or no involvement of other ground fuels.
Alarm Time: 07/04/2006 13:53,  Arrival Time: 07/04/2006 13:58,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/04/2006 14:04
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Highway, parking lot, street: on or near,  Heat Source: Cigarette,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Abandoned or discarded materials or products)
Location: Unspecified, Williamsburg, IA 52361
Fire Department: Williamsburg Fire Dept., Iowa, IA 52361,  ID: 48011,  Incident #: 41,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Grass fire. Includes fire confined to area characterized by grass ground cover, with little or no involvement of other ground fuels.
Alarm Time: 07/04/2006 15:18,  Arrival Time: 07/04/2006 15:21,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/04/2006 15:53
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: 2
Area of Origin: Highway, parking lot, street: on or near,  Heat Source: Cigarette,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
  • Abandoned or discarded materials or products
  • Delays, other
Location: Unspecified, Williamsburg, IA 52361
Fire Department: Williamsburg Fire Dept., Iowa, IA 52361,  ID: 48011,  Incident #: 42,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Grass fire. Includes fire confined to area characterized by grass ground cover, with little or no involvement of other ground fuels.
Alarm Time: 07/05/2006 13:04,  Arrival Time: 07/05/2006 13:10,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/05/2006 13:16
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Highway, parking lot, street: on or near,  Heat Source: Cigarette,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Abandoned or discarded materials or products)
Location: 250th Street, Williamsburg, IA 52361
Fire Department: Williamsburg Fire Dept., Iowa, IA 52361,  ID: 48011,  Incident #: 43,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Grass fire. Includes fire confined to area characterized by grass ground cover, with little or no involvement of other ground fuels.
Alarm Time: 07/05/2006 15:04,  Arrival Time: 07/05/2006 15:15,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/05/2006 15:24
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: 2
Area of Origin: Open area - outside,  Heat Source: Flame/torch used for lighting,  Item First Ignited: Rubbish, trash, or waste
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Outside/open fire for debris or waste disposal)
Location: Unspecified, Williamsburg, IA 52361
Fire Department: Williamsburg Fire Dept., Iowa, IA 52361,  ID: 48011,  Incident #: 44,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Hazardous condition (no fire), other.
Alarm Time: 07/09/2006 00:16,  Arrival Time: 07/09/2006 00:24,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/09/2006 00:35
Property Loss: $1200
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: Unspecified, Williamsburg, IA 52361
Fire Department: Williamsburg Fire Dept., Iowa, IA 52361,  ID: 48011,  Incident #: 45,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Passenger vehicle fire. Includes any motorized passenger vehicle, other than a motor home (e.g., pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles, buses).
Alarm Time: 07/16/2006 13:01,  Arrival Time: 07/16/2006 13:09,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/16/2006 13:30
Property Loss: $6500
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: Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment,  Item First Ignited: Multiple items first ignited
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source (Worn out)
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Toyota,  Model: CAMRY,  Year: 1999,  License Plate: DET 953 MN,  VIN No: 4T1BG22K9XU601257
Location: Elm Street, Williamsburg, IA 52361
Fire Department: Williamsburg Fire Dept., Iowa, IA 52361,  ID: 48011,  Incident #: 47,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Arcing, shorted electrical equipment.
Alarm Time: 07/27/2006 22:14,  Arrival Time: 07/27/2006 22:18,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 07/27/2006 23:15
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Establish safe area. Includes isolating the area affected by denying entry to unprotected persons and establishing hazard control zones (hot, warm, cold).
  • Standby.
Location: North, Williamsburg, IA 52361
Fire Department: Williamsburg Fire Dept., Iowa, IA 52361,  ID: 48011,  Incident #: 48,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Gas leak (natural gas or LPG). Excludes gas odors with no source found.
Alarm Time: 08/02/2006 14:31,  Arrival Time: 08/02/2006 14:36,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/02/2006 15:36
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Establish safe area. Includes isolating the area affected by denying entry to unprotected persons and establishing hazard control zones (hot, warm, cold).
  • Evacuate area. Removal of civilians from an area determined to be hazardous.
  • Standby.
Location: Highland Street, Williamsburg, IA 52361
Fire Department: Williamsburg Fire Dept., Iowa, IA 52361,  ID: 48011,  Incident #: 49,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other.
Alarm Time: 08/08/2006 22:51,  Arrival Time: 08/08/2006 22:55,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 08/08/2006 23:53
Property Loss: $33500
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
  • Assistance, other.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Separate operator/control area of transportation,  Heat Source: Arcing,  Item First Ignited: Multiple items first ignited
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source
  • Arc, spark from operating equipment
  • Asleep
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: General use truck, dump truck, fire apparatus,  Make: Ford,  Model: LIFELINE AMBULANCE,  VIN No: 1FDWF36F2XED59803
Location: Unspecified, Williamsburg, IA 52361
Fire Department: Williamsburg Fire Dept., Iowa, IA 52361,  ID: 48011,  Incident #: 50,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Passenger vehicle fire. Includes any motorized passenger vehicle, other than a motor home (e.g., pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles, buses).
Alarm Time: 09/03/2006 15:00,  Arrival Time: 09/03/2006 15:12,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/03/2006 15:21
Property Loss: $1500
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: Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment,  Item First Ignited: Conveyor belt, drive belt, V-belt
Cause of Ignition: Failure of equipment or heat source (Worn out)
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition and burned,  Type: Passenger car.,  Make: Jeep,  Model: CHEROKEE,  Year: 1986,  License Plate: 795 SIO IA
Location: North Street, Williamsburg, IA 52361
Fire Department: Williamsburg Fire Dept., Iowa, IA 52361,  ID: 48011,  Incident #: 52,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Cooking fire involving the contents of a cooking vessel without fire extension beyond the vessel.
Alarm Time: 09/25/2006 11:22,  Arrival Time: 09/25/2006 11:25,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 09/25/2006 11:40
Property Loss: $75
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: 230th Street, Williamsburg, IA 52361
Fire Department: Williamsburg Fire Dept., Iowa, IA 52361,  ID: 48011,  Incident #: 53,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 10/03/2006 15:31,  Arrival Time: 10/03/2006 15:37,  Controlled Time: 10/03/2006 16:25,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/03/2006 20:33
Property Loss: $95000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 2
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Structural area, other
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Temperature: high)
Structure Type: Enclosed building,  Status: In normal use,  Stories: 2 Above,  Square Feet: 4800,  Stories with Damage: 2 Extreme
Location: Unspecified, Williamsburg, IA 52361
Fire Department: Williamsburg Fire Dept., Iowa, IA 52361,  ID: 48011,  Incident #: 55,  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: 10/09/2006 19:32,  Arrival Time: 10/09/2006 19:40,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/09/2006 19:45
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Action taken: Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Highway, parking lot, street: on or near,  Heat Source: Cigarette,  Item First Ignited: Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional (Abandoned or discarded materials or products)
Location: South Avenue, Williamsburg, IA 52361
Fire Department: Williamsburg Fire Dept., Iowa, IA 52361,  ID: 48011,  Incident #: 56,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Building fire
Alarm Time: 10/11/2006 23:53,  Arrival Time: 10/12/2006 00:03,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/12/2006 04:11
Property Loss: $120000
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
  • Investigate. Includes investigations done on arrival to determine the situation and postincident investigations; and collecting incident information for incident reporting purposes.
Buildings Involved #: 1,  Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Vehicle storage area,  Heat Source: Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
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,  Square Feet: 3200,  Stories with Damage: 1 Heavy
Detector Presence: Detectors Present,  Type: Smoke,  Power: Battery Only,  Operation: Operated
Location: Unspecified, Williamsburg, IA 52361
Fire Department: Williamsburg Fire Dept., Iowa, IA 52361,  ID: 48011,  Incident #: 57,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Off-road vehicle or heavy equipment fire. Includes dirt bikes, specialty off-road vehicles, earth-moving equipment (bulldozers), and farm equipment.
Alarm Time: 10/13/2006 14:14,  Arrival Time: 10/13/2006 14:27,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 10/13/2006 15:06
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
Actions taken:
  • Extinguishment by fire service personnel.
  • Salvage and overhaul.
Acres Burned #: < 1
Area of Origin: Engine area, running gear, wheel area,  Heat Source: Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment,  Item First Ignited: Agricultural crop, including fruits and vegetables
Cause of Ignition: Unintentional
  • Leak or break
  • Trouble finding location
Mobile Property Involved: Involved in ignition, but did not itself burn,  Type: Agricultural vehicle, baler, chopper (farm use),  Make: Acura,  Model: 8820
Location: Q Avenue, Williamsburg, IA 52361
Fire Department: Williamsburg Fire Dept., Iowa, IA 52361,  ID: 48011,  Incident #: 58,  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: 11/09/2006 17:38,  Arrival Time: 11/09/2006 17:45,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 11/09/2006 17:56
Alarms transmitted for the incident: 1
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: Unintentional (Outside/open fire for debris or waste disposal)
Location: Tanger Drive, Williamsburg, IA 52361
Fire Department: Williamsburg Fire Dept., Iowa, IA 52361,  ID: 48011,  Incident #: 63,  Station: 1
Incident Type: Electrical wiring/equipment problem, other.
Alarm Time: 12/20/2006 14:12,  Arrival Time: 12/20/2006 14:19,  Last Unit Cleared Time: 12/20/2006 15:31
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.

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