Reports released for the week of May 12-18, 2013 from the Brownwood Fire Department include 27 medical emergencies, 5 fire calls, 1 motor vehicle accident, and 2 hazardous material calls.
Reports of interest include:
Sunday, May 12
*12:05 AM – BFD responded to a fire call in the 1500 block of Austin Ave. They were dispatched to investigate smoke coming from building. Upon arrival, nothing was showing and employees were cleaning kitchen. Firefighters checked structure and found no smoke or heat with thermal camera.
*5:29 PM – BFD responded to a fire call in the 6800 block of FM 45. Arrived on scene to find light smoke coming from a mulch pile, firefighters extinguished fire.
Monday, May 13
*2:21 PM – BFD responded to a fire call on Spring Hollow. Dispatched to investigate loud explosion in attic. Upon arrival, nothing was showing. Firefighters thoroughly searched residence with thermal camera finding nothing.
*4:22 PM – BFD responded to a fire call at N Main Blvd / Spruce. Dispatched to investigate smoke in the area. Incident was determined to be a controlled burn. Fire crew advised resident of controlled burn procedures.
Thursday, May 16
*2:55 PM – BFD responded to a gas leak in the 1300 block of Campa. Responded to a gas meter leaking after being struck by a truck. Upon arrival PD was on scene with driver of the vehicle. Atmos was notified.
*9:23 PM – BFD responded to a gas leak in the 1600 block of Borden St. Responded to a gas meter leaking after being struck by a vehicle. Upon arrival, PD was on scene. Valve was intact and gas was turned off. Atmos was notified.
Saturday, May 10
*3:38 PM – BFD responded to a motor vehicle accident on W US 67 single vehicle rollover. Driver was loaded into Guardian for transport.
