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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