Logan Structure Fire

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Structure Fire

Logan, Utah – October 24 2013 – The Logan Fire Department with automatic aid departments responded to a report of a structure fire in a multi-family dwelling located at 430 West 950 North, Logan. The fire was reported by the building’s occupants to 911 at 12:36 am.  The caller stated that he could see flames on the back of the building.   

Upon arrival the fire department found heavy amounts of fire on the back exterior wall.  The fire had extended up the exterior wall and into the attic area of the building. All occupants had evacuated the building with no injuries.  The occupants consisted of 4 families, 8 adults and 5 children.  Red Cross assistance was requested for the families.  

The building sustained significant damage to the rear and attic in all four apartments.  Damage is estimated at $200,000.00  No damage to other structures was reported.  The cause of the fire is under investigation. 

Contact:

Craig Humphreys, Deputy Chief

North Logan Fire Department

2005 North 1200 East

North Logan, Utah 84341

435-757-4841

North Logan Ricin Update 17:45

The samples taken from the basement residence returned positive for ricin. Given the methods used to process the castor beans and the negative samples recovered from the upstairs residence and the ventilation system, it was determined that the threat of contamination to the area outside of the basement is very low. The upstairs residents will be allowed to return this evening and the incident poses no danger to the neighboring houses.

Evidence is still being gathered from the basement. Once that operation is complete, the health department will work with the homeowner to mitigate any residual contamination. The patient remains in the hospital.


Jason Killinen
North Logan Fire Dept.
435-227-5431

North Logan Ricin Incident Update:


The 85th Civil Support Team is finishing up the sampling portion of the operation. The team has taken samples from all areas of the structure. The initial environmental survey shows no signs of ricin in the upper levels of the structure, the results of the basement samples will determine the next actions and the amount of time the investigation is expected to take. Units remain on scene in support of that effort.

During an interview with the patient earlier today, she indicated she got the idea to process ricin from an internet search, there is no reason to believe that the idea came from or is associated with a television show.


Jason Killinen
North Logan Fire Dept.
435-227-5431

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	North Logan FD CONTACT:    Jason Killinen Cell: (435) 227-5431

 

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Date:   10-3.2013     

                                                                                                                       

Ricin used in attempted suicide in North Logan

At approximately 10 pm, Cache County Dispatch Center received a call from an individual concerned that her cousin may be attempting suicide by ingesting castor beans. Resources responded to the residence indicated by the cousin at a basement apartment in North Logan, UT. During that time, the dispatch center was able to make contact with the patient, at the residence and the patient was transported to the hospital.

“Four residents living above this apartment were evacuated as a precaution. The is no risk for neighbors living near this residence.” Said Chief Hawkes, North Park Police Department. “ The scene had been secured and we are working with our partners locally and statewide to continue clean up of the residence.”

An undetermined number of castor beans were found at the scene. Castor beans are used to make the poison, ricin. Castor beans are processed throughout the world to make castor oil. Ricin is part of the waste “mash” produced when castor oil is made. 

Jason Killinen
Fire Marshal/PIO
North Logan FD
435-227-5431

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Mass Casualty Drill

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Mass Casualty Drill

Logan, Utah – September 29, 2013 – The Logan Fire Department would like to thank all those involved in the mass casualty drill held Saturday, September 28, 2013 at the Logan/Cache Airport.

The drill encompassed an 18 month process culminating in exercising several pre-determined plans to meet the needs of an airplane crash, a mass casualty event, transporting a large number of patients to treatment centers, and reconnecting students with family members.

We simulated 59 patients, 17 with critical injuries, 14 of moderate injuries, 9 with minor injuries and 19 deceased.  The drill involved over 200 people to fill the various roles of responders, evaluators, patients and support staff.

One of the vital lessons learned was the ability to use first responder resources from throughout the valley to assist in the transportation of patients to area hospitals in a mass casualty event.

Other pre-planned elements that were put into practice include the use of transit buses to transport several patients with minor injuries, the ability of Public Information Officers to communicate with the public and the media, USU was able to exercise their Student Services to reunite patients with families, and hospitals abilities to receive multiple patients.

Contact:

Craig Humphreys, Deputy Chief

North Logan Fire Department

2005 North 1200 East

North Logan, Utah 84341

435-757-4841

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Logan Structure Fire

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Structure Fire

Logan, Utah – September 23, 2013 – The Logan Fire Department with automatic aid departments responded to a report of a structure fire in a manufacturing building located at 1651 North 1000 West, Logan.  The fire was reported by the building’s fire alarm system and a 911 call from an employee at approximately 1:46 am Monday morning. 

Upon arrival the fire department found smoke throughout one of the manufacturing areas of the building.  The fire had been extinguished by the activation of two fire sprinklers.  All employees had evacuated the building prior to the fire department arrival.  One employee was transported to the hospital due to injuries sustained in a fall while evacuating.  

The fire originated in a machine involved in weather sealing parts.  Employees where purging lines as part of shutting down the operation when the fire occurred.  The machine had extensive damage.  Water caused additional damage to ceiling tiles and items on the floor.  Damage is estimated at $80,000.00.  No damage to other structures was reported.

Contact:

Craig Humphreys, Deputy Chief

North Logan Fire Department

2005 North 1200 East

North Logan, Utah 84341

435-757-4841

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North Cottonwood Fire

Hyrum , Utah – September 17, 2013

Fire units from Hyrum, Paradise, Wellsville, Mendon, North Logan, Logan, Smithfield and the Cache County Fire District responded to Black Smith Fork Canyon on a wildland fire. First arriving units reported flames moving up the mountain west of North Cottonwood. Heavy winds and dry fuel aided in the rapid spread of the fire.

Firefighters were able to contain the fire from moving any farther east and were able to stop the fire on the west from damaging camp trailers in the area.

Forest service units along with members of the Logan and the Bonneville hot shot crews arrived on scene to aid in the containment of the fire.

The fire burned roughly 80 acres the cause of the fire is still under investigation at this time.

Hand crews will be on scene today to mop up the hot spots and finish securing the line.

Black Smith Fork Canyon will remain open and will not affect the Top of Utah Marathon this weekend.

Fire Information:

Jason Winn

Fire Marshal

Cache County Fire District

(435) 755-1674