Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Gas Leak, 100 North 100 West, Logan

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Logan, Utah – April 18, 2012 – The Logan Fire and Police Departments responded to a report of a gas line break at 100 North 100 West at approx. noon.  When emergency crews arrived they found gas leaking from a service line which had been severed by a company working with equipment to repair a sewer service line.  Buildings in the close vicinity were evacuated.  Logan Light and Power was called to assist with securing electricity to the buildings in the area and other utilities were secured to eliminate possible sources of ignition.  Fire crews used air monitors to measure the gas in the air.  Five buildings were affected including one building which contained 5 apartments. 

 Within about 45 minutes Questar personnel were able to stop the leak. The buildings were checked and cleared of gas, all utilities where returned to service and occupants were allowed to return. 

Contact:
Craig Humphreys, Fire Marshal
Logan City Fire Department
76 East 200 North
Logan, Utah 84321
435-716-9515 Office

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Thursday, April 12, 2012


Cove Electrical Fire

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Cove, Utah-April 12, 2012-The Lewiston fire department with automatic aid from Richmond, Smithfield, Trenton and the Cache County Fire District responded to a structure fire at 13480 North 2400 East in Cove. The call came in approximately 9:35 AM.

The home owner called 911 after noticing smoke coming from the electrical panel in the garage. The first arriving units found smoke and fire coming from behind the electrical panel. Firefighters were able to access the fire quickly and extinguish the fire with limited damage.

The cause of the fire appears to be an electrical short in the electrical wiring within the electrical panel.

Contact:

Jason Winn
Fire Marshal
Cache County Fire District
179 North Main
Logan, Utah
755-1674 Office  

Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Structure Fire 673 North 100 West, Logan


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Logan, Utah – April 11, 2012 – The Logan Fire Department with Automatic Aid departments responded to a report of a fire located at 673 North 100 West in Logan City.  The call came in at approx. noon  

A column of black smoke could be seen as fire units approached. Upon arrival the fire department found the rear of an attached garage fully involved in fire. It was determined that both persons living in the home were not home at the time.  The fire department was able to rescue two dogs. 

Firefighters had the fire under control in approx. 10.  Heavy fire damage was done to the garage and a vehicle in the garage.  The flames were confined to the garage, however heavy smoke damage was observed throughout the house.  No injuries to firefighters or citizens were reported. 

The cause of the fire has been determined as accidental and most probably caused by the disposal of charcoal brickets and ashes in a plastic garbage container.

Contact:
Craig Humphreys, Fire Marshal
Logan City Fire Department
76 East 200 North
Logan, Utah 84321
435-716-9515 Office

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Garage Fire

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Cache County Utah-April 11- The Smithfield fire department with automatic aid from North Logan, Logan, Newton, Trenton and the Cache County Fire District responded to a structure fire at 4703 West 7000 North in Cache County. The call came in approximately 7:32 AM.

The home owners heard an explosion in the garage and called 911. The first arriving units reported smoke coming from the garage. Fire crews were able to make an aggressive attack and contain the fire to the garage.

After investigating it appears a lawn mower was the cause of the fire. The property damage is estimated at $15,000.

Contact:

Jason Winn
Fire Marshal
Cache County Fire District
Logan, Utah 84321
755-1674 Office

Monday, April 9, 2012

Benson Grass Fire

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Benson, Utah-April 9- The Smithfield Fire Department with automatic aid form the Cache County Fire District responded to a grass fire at 4744 North 4700 West Benson. The call came in approximately 12:30 PM.

The first arriving units reported a grass fire that was out of control. The fire was started by an individual who obtained a burn permit but lost control due to heavy dry vegetation. The fire burned approximately 5 acres.

The Cache County Fire District cautions everyone the vegetation is extremely dry this year. Those who obtain burn permits must make sure they follow the rules. You must be 18 or older and be with the fire at all times. You must have a water source at all times. The fire must be out before dark. No burning of trash or construction material. Fires that become a nuisance will be put out. Please call 911 if you lose control of the fire.

Contact:
Jason Winn
Fire Marshal
Cache County Fire District
179 North Main
Logan, Utah 84321
755-1674 Office
Slide Ridge Honey Fire

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Mendon Utah-April 9- The Mendon Fire Department with automatic aid from Wellsville, Logan and the Cache County Fire District responded to a structure fire at 474 East 250 South Mendon. The call came in approximately 2:10 PM.

The first arriving unit reported light smoke coming from the structure. The owners of the business were able to contain the fire and put the fire out with a number of fire extinguishers.

The fire was caused by coconut oil being heated in a large pot. The owner received minor burns to his hands. The property damage is estimated at $5000.

Contact:

Jason Winn
Fire Marshal
Cache County Fire District
179 North Main
Logan, Utah 84321
435-755-1674 Office

Ray Olsen
Fire Chief
Mendon Fire
50 East 100 North
Mendon, Utah
757-4315