Reports released for the week of December 30, 2012 – January 5, 2013 from the Brownwood Fire Department include 19 medical emergencies, 6 fire calls, 1 lift assist and 1 motor vehicle accident.
Reports of interest include:
Sunday, December 30
*11:18 AM – BFD was called to a fire in the 1500 block of Avenue E. Firefighters arrived to find a small rubbish fire at the bottom of a fence, which was then extinguished.
Monday, December 31
*4:19 PM – BFD responded to a two-vehicle accident in the 3800 block of US Hwy 377S. One patient was transported by Guardian
*8:13 PM – BFD was dispatched to a fire call in the 2700 block of Vine. Fire crews arrived on scene to find smoke in the area. The smoke smelled like BBQ; however, nothing found.
Wednesday, January 2
*12:21 PM – BFD was called to a fire in the 2000 block of 7th Street. Firefighters arrived on scene to find that a cooking fire, confined to container, had activated the alarm.
*6:37 PM – BFD was dispatched to a hazardous materials call in the 2400 block of Bonita Street for a possible gas leak. After investigation it was determined to be sewer gas. Atmos and utilities providers arrived on scene to investigate. No hazard was found.
Thursday, January 3
*1:40 AM – BFD was called to a fire in the 4700 block of River Oaks Drive regarding the smell of smoke in the attic. Fire crews arrived on scene to find smoke visible around the eaves of the structure. No fire was located, just smoldering insulation around the stove pipe. Firefighters ensured that no fire spread or further cause for smoke.
*12:47 PM – BFD was dispatched to a fire call in the 1200 block of Cottage regarding a structure fire. Firefighters arrived on scene to find that occupants of the residence had extinguished the fire. Firefighters ventilated the house and the fire marshal investigated the scene.
Friday, January 4
*9:51 AM – BFD responded to a fire call in the 1200 block of Center Avenue regarding an alarm activation. Firefighters investigated all floors and the alarm was reset. Oncor notified. A thermal imager was used to detect any hot spots.
