Sunday, December 23, 2012

Structure Fire, Paradise

For Immediate Release

Paradise, Utah December 23, 2012 The Paradise Fire Department with automatic aid from Hyrum, Wellsville and the Cache County Fire District responded to a structure fire located at 1215 East 8412 South Paradise at approximately 4:17 AM.

The first arriving units found light smoke in the structure. Units were able to access the attic and extinguish a small fire. The fire had burned some insulation and burned through a truss. 

The cause of the fire was electrical. Damages are estimated at 5,000 dollars.

Troy Fredrickson

Fire Chief

Paradise Fire Department

(435) 770-6099

Jason Winn

Fire Marshal

Cache County Fire District

(435) 755-1674

Saturday, December 22, 2012

Structure Fire, Hyrum, 442 South Center St

For Immediate Release

Hyrum, Utah December 22, 2012 The Hyrum Fire Department with automatic aid from Paradise, Wellsville and the Cache County Fire District responded to a structure fire located at 442 South Center St in Hyrum at approximately 7:32 AM.

The first arriving units found smoke coming from around the outside of the chimney and the roof of the home. Units made an aggressive interior attack and found fire in the wall above the wood burning stove which extended to the second floor. Units were able to quickly extinguish the fire.

The cause of the fire is still under investigation at this time. Damages are estimated at 10,000 dollars.

Kevin Maughan

Fire Chief

Hyrum Fire Department

(435) 881-0562

Jason Winn

Fire Marshal

Cache County Fire District

(435 755-1674

House Fire, North Logan, 1910 N 1200 E

For immediate release:

At approximately 12:55PM, fire crews from North Logan, Logan and Smithfield responded to a house fire at 1910 N 1200 E in North Logan. The first crew entered the garage and extinguished a fire on the South wall and ceiling. The second crew entered the house and extinguished a fire on the second floor that had extended vertically through the wall and staircase.

Two individuals were home at the time and attempted to extinguish the fire with snow after calling 911. The resident confirmed a blanket was left on top of an electric radiator, causing it to overheat and start the fire.

No injuries were reported. Fire personnel remained on scene with investigators for approximately two hours. Damage to the property is estimated at $10,000 to $12,000. The fire was determined unintentional.


Contact:
Jason Killinen
Fire Marshal, North Logan FD
2005 N 1200 E
North Logan, UT 84321
435-755-5739 o
801-558-0760 c
jkillinen at northloganfire.net

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16:28 11/22/12 - Structure Fire 1215 East 2200 North, North Logan

For immediate release:

Fire personnel responded to a structure fire alarm @ 1215 East 2200 North, North Logan

Upon arrival, the command unit reported light smoke coming from the attic and chimney and sent two engine crews to check the attic space, where they found no smoke or fire. A truck company was ordered to the roof to breach the top of the chimney and surrounding roof and found there was fire near the base, within the wall space. The interior engine company then breached the base of the chimney and extinguished the fire.

The resident called 911 approximately an hour after starting a fire in the fireplace, when the home began to fill with smoke. The resident extinguished the fire, called for help and all residents vacated the home.

The cause is determined to be a compromise in the base of the fire-box/chimney and ruled unintentional. Damage is estimated at $10,000. There were no reported injuries.

Units responded from North Logan, Logan and Smithfield. The last unit cleared at 18:58.

Contact:

Jason Killinen
Fire Marshal, North Logan City
2005 North 1200 East
North Logan, UT
jkillinen@northloganfire.net
801 558 0760

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Electrical Problems Blamed for Smithfield Fire

SMITHFIELD, Utah – Officials determined that electrical problems were to blame for a fire early this morning (Nov. 9, 2012) that destroyed a shed and its food storage contents in Smithfield.

At approximately 2:40 a.m., firefighters from Smithfield, North Logan, Logan , Cache County Fire District and Cache County Ambulance were dispatched to a working structure fire  at 276 N. 200 West. Upon arrival, Smithfield fire officials found the building fully engulfed by fire. However, because of the relative size of the structure and its distance away from the neighboring homes, Logan and North Logan units were canceled en route.

Smithfield firefighters were on the scene nearly three hours extinguishing the blaze and opening parts of the approximately 20 by 30 foot shed to ensure that the fire did not extend any farther into the building or adjacent buildings.

There were no injuries. Investigators estimated the damaged caused by the fire at $45,000.

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Structure Fire

Logan, Utah – October 25, 2012 – The Logan Fire Department with automatic aid from North Logan, Smithfield and Cache County responded to a report of a structure fire at 653 East 800 North.  The fire was reported to the 911 dispatch center by one of the occupants of the building who had woke to find smoke filling the bedroom,at approx. 5:30 am.

 

Upon arrival the fire department found moderate amounts of smoke from the attic of the building.  The building contained two apartments and four tenants.  All the tenants had exited the building.  One person was medically evaluated and released on the scene.

A small amount of fire was found in the attic and was quickly extinguished by the fire department.  Fire damage was contained to the attic above one room with smoke damage throughout the building.  Damage is estimated at $25,000.00. 

The cause of the fire has been determined as accidental and originated in the electrical system of the building.  No exposures to other structures or injuries were reported.

Contact:

Craig Humphreys, Fire Marshal

Logan City Fire Department

76 East 200 North

Logan, Utah 84321

435-716-9515 Office
 
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Shop Fire

Smithfield, UT -- Shortly after 130 p.m. Thursday, firefighters from Smithfield, North Logan and Logan, as well as officers from the Cache County Fire District, responded to a structure fire between homes at 71 E. 490 North, Smithfield.

Upon arrival, firefighters found an approximately 40 by 40 foot shop building on fire. Smithfield Fire Chief Jay Downs said several neighbors were busy helping to save several items by moving them away from the fire.

The shop, several tools and two four-wheelers were heavily damaged. Fire officials estimated the cost of the damage at $70,000.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation by the State Fire Marshal's Office. It does not appear suspicious.

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Paradise Grass Fire Threatens Structures

Paradise, Utah October 7, 2012 The Paradise fire department with automatic aid from Hyrum, Wellsville, Mendon, Logan, North Logan, Smithfield, Newton and the Cache County fire district responded to a grass fire threatening structures located at 820 West 8200 South the call came in approximately 3:36 PM.

The first arriving units quickly extinguished a shed that was on fire and was able to cool down a 1000 gallon propane tank that had vented and caught fire. Units work rapidly to extinguish the two acre grass fire on steep terrain that was threatening a home.

Unattended burning was the cause of the fire. Damages estimated at 7,000 dollars. During the open burn this month fire officials would like to remind anyone who would like to burn needs to obtain a burn permit from there local fire department or the Cache County fire district.

Jason Winn

Fire Marshal

Cache County Fire District

(435) 755-1670

Grass Fire

Cache County, October 4, 2012 – The Newton Fire Department with assistance from Trenton Fire, Clarkston Fire and the Cache County Fire District responded to a grass fire in the area of 7000 N 4800 W, Cache County, at 4:53 PM.

Units responding were met by the property owner who had obtained a burn permit to clear off a small area of a stubble field but the fire had burned out of control prompting him to call for fire department assistance.

Brush trucks from the responding departments were able to contain the fire at just less than 6 acres. Once the fire was contained, crews continued to work the edges of the fire and other hot spots on the interior until the fire was declared out.

Contact:

Greg Fabricius
Asst. Chief
Newton Fire Department
(435) 757-3330 Mobile

Jason Winn
Fire Marshal
Cache County Fire District
(435) 755-1674 Office

News Release

September 7, 2012

Fire Restrictions to be lifted on BLM, State and Unincorporated Private Lands Statewide

Effective as of September 6, 2012 state fire managers have rescinded all 2012 fire closures on all BLM, state, and unincorporated private lands. Campfires and other normally permitted activities are now permitted. Cities and towns still have varying fire restrictions, so the public is advised to check with there local authorities. While the statewide fire restrictions on target shooting is rescinded, Cache County officials want to remind everyone that the conditions are still dry in Cache County. Officials urge everyone to be responsible, while having recreational fires and target shooting.

The Cache County Fire District will be opening the fall burn on October 1, 2012, for a one month period. Anyone wishing to burn yard waste must call and obtain a burn permit from the Cache County Fire District.

Jason Winn

Fire Marshal

Cache County Fire District

(435)755-1670

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Caffe Ibis Roasting Facility Fire

Logan, Utah – August 28, 2012, – The Logan Fire Department with automatic aid from North Logan, Smithfield and Cache County responded to a report of a structure fire at 710 West 200 North at the Caffé Ibis Roasting facility at 10:14 am. 

Upon arrival the fire department found a heavy amount of smoke from a large diameter vent through the roof.  After making contact with facility representatives it was determined that a fire had started in the chafe collector of a coffee roasting machine and spread to an exhaust afterburner. 

Firefighters used water to extinguisher the fire through the top of the exhaust vent and also in the bottom of the chafe collector.  Some disassembly of the venting system was needed to ensure the fire was fully extinguished.

Damage was estimated at $2000.00 in downtime to disassemble, clean and reassemble the 1950s era roasting machine.  No damage was done to the building and the business anticipates being back in production the next day. 

The cause of the fire has been determined as accidental and originated in the chafe collector of the system by the ignition of creosol type build in the exhaust system.  

No exposures to other structures or injuries were reported.

Contact:

Craig Humphreys, Fire Marshal

Logan City Fire Department

76 East 200 North

Logan, Utah 84321

435-716-9515 Office

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Logan Structure Fire

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Logan Structure Fire

Logan, Utah – August 21, 2012, – The Logan Fire Department with automatic aid from North Logan, Smithfield and Cache County responded to a report of a structure fire with smoke was coming from an attic of a home located at 354 East 500 North in Logan.  Emergency dispatchers received the call at 7:15 pm from a neighbor.

Upon arrival the fire department found smoke throughout the home and a small fire in the living room portion of the home.  The home was unoccupied at the time and was under renovation.  Firefighters extinguished the fire and checked for fire extension in the walls and upper floor of the building.  The home was approx. 100 years old with several layers of wall finishes and additions.  Fire damage was contained to the living room with smoke damage throughout the home. 

The cause of the fire has been determined as accidental and originated in the electrical system of the home.  No exposures to other structures or injuries were reported.

Contact:

Craig Humphreys, Fire Marshal

Logan City Fire Department

76 East 200 North

Logan, Utah 84321

435-716-9515 Office

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Benson Hay Fire

BENSON, Utah – Approximately 1,500 tons of hay were destroyed in a fire this morning at 3986 N. 2400 West, Benson.

Shortly before 1 a.m., firefighters from Smithfield, North Logan, Logan, Cache County Ambulance and the Cache County Fire District were paged to a grass fire endangering a structure. But when the first units arrived, they realized that the fire was in a haystack under a barn roof. A second alarm just after 1 a.m. included water trucks, called tenders, from Logan, Richmond, Trenton, Newton and Lewiston. The tenders traveled back and forth between the fire and a nearby hydrant to provide much needed water to battle the fire.

Firefighters doused the fire for six hours while farmhands using tractors attempted to salvage some hay and push burning hay a safe distance from the structure, where it continued to burn this morning.

Smithfield Fire Chief Jay Downs said it was sad to lose so much hay. But the barn was saved and there were no injuries.

“I have to thank the firefighters for doing a tremendous job this morning,” Downs said. “All the different departments worked well together.”

The cause of the fire is unknown at this time and remains under investigation.

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Kitchen Fire, North Logan

For immediate release

North Logan, UT 08/06/2012

At 1439 fire units were dispatched to 300 E 2500 N #36 for a working fire. Upon arrival, the duty officer found a small fire confined to the stove and surrounding area. A police officer had extinguished the fire with a fire extinguisher but the fire rekindled. The first arriving truck company was able to completely extinguish the fire with a water can extinguisher. A crosslay was pulled as a backup. Automatic aid units were allowed to go back into service upon extinguishment. The building department was contacted to assess the structure and assist the residents with utilities and occupancy.

The fire was determined to be unintentional in nature, caused by a candle left on the stove to melt. The glass container became hot and broke, which allowed the wax to ignite on the flame from the gas stove. A juvenile was asleep in the home, heard the popping noise from the broken glass and the tone from one working smoke detector. The boy then attempted to extinguish the fire and called 911 and left the residence when he was unable to extinguish it. No injuries were reported. Damage estimated at $2,500.

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Contact:
Jason Killinen
Fire Marshal
North Logan FD
435-755-5739

Cache County Fire Units Respond to Franklin County

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Cache County, Utah Aug 1, 2012 Units from Lewiston, Richmond, Trenton, Smithfield, North Logan and the Cache County Fire District responded to a grass fire located at MP 10 on SR 34 in Franklin County the call came in approximately 4:04 PM.

County fire units were able to help Franklin County units contain a large grass fire near the land fill after it had jumped SR 34. It took fire units three hours to contain the fire. The fire burned 250 acres.

The cause of the fire is still under investigation at this time.

Contact:

Jason Winn

Fire Marshal

Cache County Fire District

(435) 755-1674

Wildland Fire – Wheelon Canyon

Friday, July 27, 2012 at 12:16 AM

A series of thunderstorms moved across Cache Valley around midnight on Friday, July 27, igniting a fire southwest of Newton in the canyon where the Bear River flows into Box Elder County. The fire was burning on the steep face above the Wheelon area, southeast of Cutler Reservoir.

Logan City 911 Dispatch received multiple calls about this fire, as did Box Elder County. Fire units from Newton were paged as well as units from Fielding in Box Elder County. This fire was visible from Newton as units responded towards Cache Junction to find an access route to the fire.

A short time later another fire was reported on the south side of Little Mountain on the border of Newton and Trenton’s response area. Trenton, Smithfield, Lewiston and Richmond responded to the second fire; Clarkston was paged to assist Newton with the fire in Wheelon Canyon.

After attempting access from various routes, one unit from Newton was able to get near the Wheelon Fire and determined the best access would be further to the south. The owner of the property was contacted and responded to assist the additional brush units in gaining access to the fire from the south. The Box Elder County units from Fielding attempted access from the Box Elder side but were not able to find a route through the rough terrain to get close enough to assist.

The storm did produce a small amount of rain that may have aided in controlling the fire, but there were still a few spots of active flame as well as several trees that had burned. The hose line from Brush 50 and water from Brush 50 and Brush 10 was used to wet mop the entire burned area. The fire was approximately a quarter of an acre in size and was burning in light grass, sagebrush and juniper in the steep terrain near the top of the canyon.

4 engines with 11 firefighters worked to control the fire; Tender 50 and Tender 52 remained in staging at Cache Junction until it was determined the water on the brush engines would be sufficient to control and mop up the fire. A duty officer from Cache County Fire responded to assist on this fire as well as a CCFD officer to assist with the second fire on Little Mountain. Once the mop up was complete on the fire in Wheelon Canyon all units left the scene.

Contact for the Wheelon Canyon Fire:

Greg Fabricius
Assistant Chief
Newton Fire Department
435-757-3330 – Mobile

Grain Fire

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Amalga, Utah July 23, 2012 Smithfield fire department with automatic aid from Logan, North Logan and the Cache County Fire District, responded to a grain field fire at 1800 West and 5000 North at approximately 2:00 PM. 

The first arriving units reported fire rapidly moving through an uncut grain field. Fire units were able to access the field and quickly contain the fire. The fire burned approximately 14 acres.

The fire was started by a combine cutting grain in a field adjacent to the field that burned. The property damage is estimated at $3500.

Contact:

Jason Winn

Fire Marshal

Cache County Fire District

(435) 755-1674 Office  

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Providence City Fire Works Restrictions

Logan, Utah – July 19, 2012 – The Providence City Mayor and Council have changed the fireworks restrictions within Providence City.  Fireworks are prohibited east of 400 East and South of Canyon Road (600 South) only.

Thank you for your help with this change.

Contact:

Craig Humphreys, Fire Marshal

Logan City Fire Department

76 East 200 North

Logan, Utah 84321

435-716-9515 Office

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Grass Fire, North Logan

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For Immediate Release

North Logan, UT - July 16, 2012
At 12:59, units from North Logan were dispatched to a grass fire at 250 West 2500 North. While en-route, the duty officer was informed that fire was moving rapidly, had involved a piece of road construction machinery and was possibly endangering a structure. Based upon that information, additional resources were requested from Logan and Smithfield. With help from a construction site water truck and the additional resources, the grass fire was contained within approximately 20 minutes and involved about 2 acres. The machinery was overhauled within a few more minutes. Units remained on scene until 14:30 to complete mop-up and cold-trailing. Cause of the fire was unintentional, attributed to grinding/hot-work near the dry grass. No injuries were reported.




Contact:

Jason Killinen
Fire Marshal
North Logan Fire Dept.
801-558-0760

Smithfield Fire

Smithfield, UTAH -- Shortly before 1130 a.m. today, firefighters from Smithfield, North Logan, Logan and an officer from the Cache County Fire District responded to a working structure fire in Smithfield. Upon arrival, the two-story residential building was fully involved. A second alarm was called, with firefighters from Newton and Richmond responding. Firefighters from Wellsville were also called to help staff one of Logan's fire stations. The building was unoccupied and has been in the process of being remodeled for several years. The building was a total loss. There was also exterior damage to the homes east and west of the fire. There were no injuries. Firefighters battled the blaze for about one and a half hours. A representative from the State Fire Marshal's Office assisted with the investigation, which is continuing.

Millville Fire Contained

Press Release

For Immediate Release

Millville, Utah-July 4, 2012 As of 1800 hours the Millville fire is 100 percent contained.

Crews were anticipating containment yesterday, but after some fall out, crews stayed another day to contain the fire. Crews were able to contain all perimeters of the fire today, and were released.

The total burned acreage is 109 acres. 300 South is now open to all traffic. Forest Service crews will be monitoring the fire for the next couple of days to ensure the fire stays within the perimeter.

Contact:

Jason Winn
Fire Marshal
Cache County Fire District
435-881-5843

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Contact:

Jason Winn

435-881-5843                                                                           

Millville Fire Update July 3, 2012 8:30am

Logan, Utah- July 3, 2012 8:30 am

The Millville Fire is now 90% contained. 

Aggressive fire fighting efforts aided by less than predicted winds on Monday allowed the crews to nearly contain the fire.  Winds this morning has sparked a few remaining hot spots—all within the perimeter of the fire.

Currently on the fire are two 20-person handcrews, an engine, and one helicopter

The total burned acreage is 109 acres. 

The Millville Canyon road and also 3rd South between 4th and 6th East will remain closed through at least today, July 3, 2012 for firefighting efforts.

The Millville Fire began around 4pm on Sunday, July 1, 2012. The fire started from target shooting near the base of Millville Canyon. The fire began on Division of Wildlife Refuge land and spread onto National Forest land, burning on a steep hillside East of Millville, Utah. 

For Immediate Release

Contact:

Jason Winn

435-881-5843                                                                            

Millville Fire Update July 2, 2012 5:00pm

Logan, Utah- July 2, 2012 5:00 pm

The Millville Fire is currently listed as 50% contained and is estimated to be fully contained by 10 pm tonight. The fire has been more accurately mapped with total burned acreage at 109 acres. 

Fire fighting objectives are primarily to keep the fire East of the power lines on the Bonneville Shoreline trail in Millville, North of Millville Canyon and West of Baldy Mountain.

The Millville Canyon road and also 3rd South between 4th and 6th East will remain closed through tomorrow, July 3, 2012 for firefighting efforts.

The fire is burning in steep, rugged terrain. Firefighters are taking suppression actions where it can be done safely and effectively.

At least through tomorrow morning, one helicopter, 2 crews and one engine will continue to work on the fire.

No structures are currently threatened. The fire is burning within an area that burned in 2007.

The Millville Fire began around 4pm on Sunday, July 1, 2012. The fire started from target shooting near the base of Millville Canyon. The fire began on Division of Wildlife Refuge land and has spread into National Forest land, burning on a steep hillside East of Millville, Utah. 

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Contact:

Charity Parks

801-695-5226                                                                           

Millville Fire Update July 2, 2012 9:00am

Logan, Utah- July 3, 2012 9:00am

The Millville Fire began around 4pm on Sunday, July 1, 2012. The fire started from target shooting near the base of Millville Canyon. The fire is approximately 150 acres and burning on a steep hillside East of Millville, Utah.  The fire began on Division of Wildlife Refuge land and has spread into National Forest land.

The Millville Canyon road will be closed and also 3^rd South between 4^th and 6^th will be closed for firefighting efforts.

Currently 2 helicopters and about 50 firefighters and one water tender are fighting the fire. No structures are currently threatened. The fire is burning in an area that has an old fire scar.

Fire fighters are working to keep the fire East of the powerlines on the Bonneville Shoreline trail in Millville, North of Millville Canyon and West of Baldy Mountain.

The fire is transitioning from local county resources to Forest Service management and remains a unified firefighting effort.

The fire is burning in steep, rugged terrain. Firefighters are taking suppression actions where it can be done safely and effectively.

Millville Fire photos