Reports released for the week of June 29-July 6, 2013 from the Brownwood Fire Department include 22 medical emergencies, 5 fire calls, 2 motor vehicle accidents, and 1 hazardous materials call.
Sunday, June 30
*10:32 AM – BFD was dispatched to a hazardous materials call in the 100 block of Market Place. According to the report, a chlorine tablet had been placed in a urinal and was causing a strong odor. The hazard was removed and the bathroom was ventilated.
*2:37 PM – BFD was called to a grass fire on US Hwy 377S. Firefighters arrived on scene to find that the fire was out. The fire was located next to a firework stand, so firefighters soaked the area and confirmed all of the fire was extinguished.
*3:18 PM – BFD responded to a grass fire in the 2900 Block of Hwy 279N. Fire crews arrived on scene to find a small grass fire which they extinguished.
*7:05 PM – BFD was dispatched to a 3-vehicle accident at the intersection of 15th Street & US Hwy 377S. Firefighters assisted Guardian EMS with the loading of patients.
*8:00 PM – BFD was called to a grass fire at FM 2125 and Temple. Firefighters arrived to find a small grass fire which they knocked down and then began mop up.
Monday, July 1
*10:19 PM – BFD was called to a fire in the 700 block of Oak Street. Fire crews arrived on scene to find the fire had been put out by a resident. The residents were advised of city burn ordinances.
Tuesday, July 2
*3:07 PM – BFD was dispatched to a grass fire in the area of County Roads 134 and 135. Firefighters arrived on scene to assist Bangs Volunteer Fire Department with a fast moving grassfire. The fire was extinguished and mopped up began.
Wednesday, July 3
*9:15 AM – BFD responded to a 2-vehicle accident at the intersection of Carnegie and Main Streets. There were no injuries reported.
*3:18 PM – BFD was called to a grass fire in the 600 block of Norwood Street. Firefighters arrived on scene to find a small grass fire threatening structures. Firefighters began extinguishment. The fire was controlled and extinguished then mop up was completed.
Thursday, July 4
*8:59 AM – BFD responded to a single vehicle rollover in the 2000 block of West Hwy 67. No injuries were reported.
*9:40 PM – BFD was called to a fire in the 400 block of 4th Street. Fire crews arrived on scene to find the fire had been put out. Firefighters wet the area down.
Saturday, July 6
*8:18 AM – BFD was dispatched to the 2400 block of Good Shepherd regarding the smell of wires burning. Firefighters arrived on scene to find nothing showing. Firefighters checked the attic with a thermal camera but did not locate anything.
*5:37 PM – BFD was dispatched to a hazardous materials call in the 700 block of Avenue J. Fire crews were dispatched regarding a strong smell of natural gas. Firefighters searched the home with detector; however, nothing was found.
