Incident Report – 12/31/1995 604 House St, Avoca, NE 68307
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Summary
On December 31, 1995, Avoca Rural Fire Department #5 responded to a fire incident at 604 House St, Avoca, NE 68307, a residential use, multifamily dwelling.
The alarm was received at 11:15 PM and 25 suppression personnel arrived at 11:16 PM. The time to arrive was 1 minute.
The following action was taken during the incident: extinguish.
As a result of the incident, there were 4 other fire injuries.
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Location
| Address | 604 House St, Avoca, NE 68307 |
| County | Cass County |
| State | NE |
| City | Avoca |
| Zip Code | 68307 |
| Mixed Use | Residential use |
| Property Use | Multifamily dwellings |
| Detector Alerted Occupants | Detector alerted occupants |
Timeline
Alarm received at
Arrived at
Alarm to arrival: 1 minute
Response
| Incident Type | Structure fire, other |
| Mutual Aid Given/Received | Mutual aid received |
Personnel
| Support Personnel | 25 |
| EMS Personnel | Unknown |
| Other Personnel | Unknown |
Fire Department
| Name | Avoca Rural Fire Department #5 |
| Department Type | Volunteer |
| Address | 211 Polar Avoca, NE 68307 |
| Phone | (402) 275-3345 |
Actions Taken
| First Action Taken | Extinguish |
Injuries/Deaths
| Fire Service Injuries | 0 |
| Other Fire Injuries | 4 |
| Fire Service Deaths | 0 |
| Other Fire Deaths | 0 |
Metadata
| Incident Key | NE_20002_123195_400095_00 |
| State | Nebraska |
| Fire Department ID | 20002 |
| Incident Date | 12/31/1995 |
| Incident Number | 400095 |
| Exposure Number | 00 |
| NFIRS Version | 4.1 |
| Priority Cause Code | Children Playing |
Legacy Fields
| Mutual Aid | Yes |
| Estimated Dollar Loss | 15,000 |
| Day of Week | Sunday |
| Time In Service | 20:00 |
| Zip Code | 68307 |
| Method of Alarm | Telephone tie-line to fire department |
| Type of Situation Found | Structure fire |
| Type Action Taken | Extinguishment |
| Number of Aerial Apparatus | 0 |
| Complex | Apartment complex |
| Fixed Property Use | 3 through 6 units |
| Mobile Property type | Mobile Property Type not applicable |
| Area of Fire Origin | Lounge area |
| Level of Fire Origin | Grade level to 9 feet above grade |
| Number of Stories | 1 |
| Equipment Involved in Ignition | No equipment involved |
| Form of Heat of Ignition | Lighter (flame type) |
| Type of Material Ignited | Felled but unsawn wood |
| Form of Material Ignited | Christmas tree |
| Ignition Factor | Children with, children playing |
| Construction Type | Unprotected wood frame not qualifying for 7 |
| Extent of Flame Damage | Confined to part of room or area of origin |
| Extent of Smoke Damage | Confined to structure or origin |
| Form of Material Generating Most Smoke | Christmas tree |
| Detector Performance | Detector(s) in the room or space of fire origin, and they operated |
| Sprinkler Performance | No equipment present in room or space of fire origin |
| Type of Material Generating Most Smoke | Felled but unsawn wood |
| Avenue of Smoke Travel | Opening in construction |
| Method of Extinguishment | Preconnected hose line(s) with water from hydrant, draft, standpipe |
| Property Damage Classification | 10,000-24,999 dollars |
| Occupancy Type | Single or double occupancy |
| Occupancy Code | APARTMENTS, TENEMENTS, FLATS |
Fire Report
Ignition
| Heat Source | Cigarette lighter |
| Item First Ignited | Christmas tree |
| Cause of Ignition | Unintentional |
| Factor Contributing To Ignition | Playing with heat source |
On-Site Materials
| On-Site Material | Wood, other |
Structure
| Number of Residential Units | 4 |
Number of Stories With Damage
| Story of Fire Origin | 14 |
Human Factors Contributing to Ignition
| Human Factor | Age was a factor |
Automatic Extinguishing System
| AES Presence | None Present |
Detector
| Detector Presence | Detectors Present |
| Detector Operation | Operated |
| Detector Effectiveness | Undetermined |
Mobile Property Involved
| Mobile Property Type | Motor home, camper, bookmobile |
Civilian Casualty Report
Injured Person
| Gender | Female |
| Age | 27 |
| Affiliation | Civilian |
Severity
| Severity | Death |
Cause of Injury
| Cause of Injury | Exposed to fire products |
Activity When Injured
| Activity When Injured | Unable to act |
Location
| General Location At Time of Injury | In building, but not in area of origin |
| Location At Time of Incident | Not in area of origin but involved |
Story
| Story At Start of Incident | 1 |
Disposition
| Disposition | Transported to emergency care facility |
Legacy Fields
| Birth Month | 07 |
| Birth Year | 68 |
| Time of Injury | 2310 |
| Sex | 2 |
| Casualty Type | Fire casualty |
| Severity | Injury |
| Affiliation | Civilian |
| Familiarity with Structure | 3 to 6 months |
| Location at Ignition | Fire casualty on same floor as origin of fire |
| Condition Before Injury | Impaired by drugs, alcohol |
| Condition Preventing Escape | Victim incapacitated prior to ignition |
| Activity at Time of Injury | Unable to act |
| Cause of Injury | Exposed to fire products. Included are flame, heat, smoke, and gas |
| Nature of Injury | Asphyxia/smoke only |
| Part of Body Injured | Internal. Included are respiratory system and heart |
| Disposition | Taken to hospital by fire department vehicle |
| Type Situation Found | Structure fire |
| Complex | Apartment complex |
| Fixed Property Use | 3 through 6 units |
| Mobile Property Type | Mobile Property Type not applicable |
| Area of Fire Origin | Lounge area |
| Equipment Involved in Ignition | No equipment involved |
| Form of Heat of Ignition | Lighter (flame type) |
| Type Material Ignited | Felled but unsawn wood |
| Form of Material Ignited | Christmas tree |
| Ignition Factor | Children with, children playing |
| Alarm Time | 2315 |
| Mutual Aid | 1 |
| Day of Week | 1 |
| Occupancy Type | Single or double occupancy |
| Occupancy Code | APARTMENTS, TENEMENTS, FLATS |
| Priority/Cause Grouping Code | Playing with Heat Source |
| Priority/Cause Code | Children Playing |
Civilian Casualty Report
Injured Person
| Gender | Female |
| Age | 3 |
| Affiliation | Civilian |
Severity
| Severity | Death |
Cause of Injury
| Cause of Injury | Exposed to fire products |
Activity When Injured
| Activity When Injured | Escaping |
Location
| General Location At Time of Injury | In area of origin |
| Location At Time of Incident | In area of origin and involved |
| Specific Location at Time of Injury | Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge |
Story
| Story At Start of Incident | 1 |
| Story When Injury Occurred | 1 |
Disposition
| Disposition | Transported to emergency care facility |
Legacy Fields
| Birth Month | 05 |
| Birth Year | 92 |
| Time of Injury | 2310 |
| Sex | 2 |
| Casualty Type | Fire casualty |
| Severity | Injury |
| Affiliation | Civilian |
| Familiarity with Structure | 3 to 6 months |
| Location at Ignition | Fire casualty intimately involved with ignition |
| Condition Before Injury | Awake, unimpaired |
| Condition Preventing Escape | Moved too slowly. Included are failures to follow correct (available) escape procedure |
| Activity at Time of Injury | Escaping |
| Cause of Injury | Exposed to fire products. Included are flame, heat, smoke, and gas |
| Nature of Injury | Asphyxia/smoke only |
| Part of Body Injured | Internal. Included are respiratory system and heart |
| Disposition | Taken to hospital by fire department vehicle |
| Type Situation Found | Structure fire |
| Complex | Apartment complex |
| Fixed Property Use | 3 through 6 units |
| Mobile Property Type | Mobile Property Type not applicable |
| Area of Fire Origin | Lounge area |
| Equipment Involved in Ignition | No equipment involved |
| Form of Heat of Ignition | Lighter (flame type) |
| Type Material Ignited | Felled but unsawn wood |
| Form of Material Ignited | Christmas tree |
| Ignition Factor | Children with, children playing |
| Alarm Time | 2315 |
| Mutual Aid | 1 |
| Day of Week | 1 |
| Occupancy Type | Single or double occupancy |
| Occupancy Code | APARTMENTS, TENEMENTS, FLATS |
| Priority/Cause Grouping Code | Playing with Heat Source |
| Priority/Cause Code | Children Playing |
Civilian Casualty Report
Injured Person
| Gender | Female |
| Age | 50 |
| Affiliation | Civilian |
Severity
| Severity | Death |
Cause of Injury
| Cause of Injury | Exposed to fire products |
Activity When Injured
| Activity When Injured | Unable to act |
Location
| General Location At Time of Injury | In building, but not in area of origin |
| Location At Time of Incident | Not in area of origin but involved |
Story
| Story At Start of Incident | 1 |
Disposition
| Disposition | Transported to emergency care facility |
Legacy Fields
| Birth Month | 11 |
| Birth Year | 45 |
| Time of Injury | 2310 |
| Sex | 2 |
| Casualty Type | Fire casualty |
| Severity | Injury |
| Affiliation | Civilian |
| Familiarity with Structure | 3 to 6 months |
| Location at Ignition | Fire casualty on same floor as origin of fire |
| Condition Before Injury | Impaired by drugs, alcohol |
| Condition Preventing Escape | Victim incapacitated prior to ignition |
| Activity at Time of Injury | Unable to act |
| Cause of Injury | Exposed to fire products. Included are flame, heat, smoke, and gas |
| Nature of Injury | Asphyxia/smoke only |
| Part of Body Injured | Internal. Included are respiratory system and heart |
| Disposition | Taken to hospital by fire department vehicle |
| Type Situation Found | Structure fire |
| Complex | Apartment complex |
| Fixed Property Use | 3 through 6 units |
| Mobile Property Type | Mobile Property Type not applicable |
| Area of Fire Origin | Lounge area |
| Equipment Involved in Ignition | No equipment involved |
| Form of Heat of Ignition | Lighter (flame type) |
| Type Material Ignited | Felled but unsawn wood |
| Form of Material Ignited | Christmas tree |
| Ignition Factor | Children with, children playing |
| Alarm Time | 2315 |
| Mutual Aid | 1 |
| Day of Week | 1 |
| Occupancy Type | Single or double occupancy |
| Occupancy Code | APARTMENTS, TENEMENTS, FLATS |
| Priority/Cause Grouping Code | Playing with Heat Source |
| Priority/Cause Code | Children Playing |
Civilian Casualty Report
Injured Person
| Gender | Male |
| Age | 32 |
| Affiliation | Civilian |
Severity
| Severity | Death |
Cause of Injury
| Cause of Injury | Exposed to fire products |
Activity When Injured
| Activity When Injured | Unable to act |
Location
| General Location At Time of Injury | In building, but not in area of origin |
| Location At Time of Incident | Not in area of origin but involved |
Story
| Story At Start of Incident | 1 |
Disposition
| Disposition | Transported to emergency care facility |
Legacy Fields
| Birth Month | 01 |
| Birth Year | 63 |
| Time of Injury | 2310 |
| Sex | 1 |
| Casualty Type | Fire casualty |
| Severity | Injury |
| Affiliation | Civilian |
| Familiarity with Structure | 3 to 6 months |
| Location at Ignition | Fire casualty on same floor as origin of fire |
| Condition Before Injury | Impaired by drugs, alcohol |
| Condition Preventing Escape | Victim incapacitated prior to ignition |
| Activity at Time of Injury | Unable to act |
| Cause of Injury | Exposed to fire products. Included are flame, heat, smoke, and gas |
| Nature of Injury | Burns and asphyxia/smoke |
| Part of Body Injured | Internal. Included are respiratory system and heart |
| Disposition | Taken to hospital by fire department vehicle |
| Type Situation Found | Structure fire |
| Complex | Apartment complex |
| Fixed Property Use | 3 through 6 units |
| Mobile Property Type | Mobile Property Type not applicable |
| Area of Fire Origin | Lounge area |
| Equipment Involved in Ignition | No equipment involved |
| Form of Heat of Ignition | Lighter (flame type) |
| Type Material Ignited | Felled but unsawn wood |
| Form of Material Ignited | Christmas tree |
| Ignition Factor | Children with, children playing |
| Alarm Time | 2315 |
| Mutual Aid | 1 |
| Day of Week | 1 |
| Occupancy Type | Single or double occupancy |
| Occupancy Code | APARTMENTS, TENEMENTS, FLATS |
| Priority/Cause Grouping Code | Playing with Heat Source |
| Priority/Cause Code | Children Playing |
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