Reports released for the week of April 7-13, 2014 from the Brownwood Fire Department include 20 medical emergencies, 6 fire calls, 2 lift assist, 2 motor vehicle accidents and 1 hazardous materials call.
Reports of interest include:
Monday, April 7
*8:02 PM – BFD was called to a fire in the 2100 block of Avenue B. Firefighters arrived on scene to find a plastic dumpster on fire. The fire was extinguished by fire personnel.
Tuesday, April 8
*12:25 AM – BFD was dispatched to a fire call in the 300 block of Commerce. Fire crews responded to a dumpster fire behind Long John Silver’s. The fire was extinguished by fire personnel.
*11:09 AM – BFD was called to a fire in the 2000 block of 8th Street. Firefighters arrived on scene where the homeowner advised her house was smoky due to burned food. Firefighters set up a ventilation fan and cleared the house of smoke.
*10:00 PM – BFD was dispatched to a fire call in the 400 block of Milton Avenue. Fire crews arrived on scene to find a vehicle with steam coming from the engine. The call was determined to be a overheated car and busted radiator, there was no fire.*10:44 PM – BFD was called to a fire call in the 1400 block of Brady Avenue. Firefighters were dispatched for the smell of something burning. Nothing was found upon arrival.
Wednesday, April 9
*6:00 PM – BFD responded to a two-vehicle accident with no injuries on 4th Street.
Thursday, April 10
*11:59 AM – BFD was dispatched to a hazardous materials call in the 2800 block of Southgate. Fire crews responded to a carbon monoxide detector activating. Firefighters explained to the resident how to change battery.
*12:06 PM – BFD responded to a fire call in the 800 block of Riverside Drive. Firefighters arrived on scene to find a few pallets and a stack of card board on fire.
Friday, April 11
*12:43 PM – BFD responded to a two-vehicle accident with no injuries on 3rd Street at Avenue I.
Saturday, April 12
*10:18 AM – BFD was dispatched to a fire call in the 1600 block of Calvert. Firefighters arrived on scene to find a small fire. The fire was extinguished and information was gathered.
*1:52 PM – BFD responded to a rescue call in the 1600 block of Lane Street, where they were dispatched to remove a dog from a 10′ well under a house.
Sunday, April 13
*2:52 AM – BFD was called to a fire in the 500 block of 7th Street. Firefighters arrived on scene to find a small trash fire in the alley. Firefighters extinguished the fire and attempted to make contact with the home owner.
