Levelland Fire Report

2/16/2023 - DISPATCH 12:20 PM - CLEARED 12:39 PM HOCKLEYCOUNTY The fire department received a call of a chicken coop on fire in the 4900 block of Sunrise Lane. Fire personnel responded to the residence where the fire was already out. The area was wet down before departure.

2/15/2023 - DISPATCH 8:35 AM - CLEARED 9:44 AM - SMYER

The department received a request for assistance from Levelland EMS to assistance on MVA in the 6900 block of E HWY 114. Upon arrival, West Carlisle FD was already on scene and Levelland fire units provided traffic control.

2/11/2023 - DISPATCH 1:45 AM - CLEARED 3:25 AM LEVELLAND Levelland fire department received a call regarding a carbon monoxide detector activation on the 1700 block of Wilson Street. Upon arrival, fire personnel detected carbon monoxide inside the residence. An additional unit was requested for ventilation. Fire personnel requested Atmos Energy to respond to the location. After approximately an hour, Atmos Energy was still not on the scene. Fire personnel advised the residents to turn off all gas units until Atmos Energy arrived.

2/10/2023 - DISPATCH 8:48 PM - CLEARED 9:13 PM LEVELLAND The fire department received a call regarding a welfare check at University Square on the 500 block of A&M Lane. Police personnel on the scene could not gain access to the residence due to no master key to unlock the deadbolt and requested the fire department for forcible entry. A reporting party at the location stated that the resident had not been seen or contacted for approximately one week. Fire personnel attempted to gain access using a k-tool but were unsuccessful due to the size of the deadbolt. Fire personnel then used a hydraulic ram and gained entry to the residence. Police personnel entered the residence and found the resident deceased. Fire personnel were then released from the scene.

2/10/2023 - DISPATCH 8:15 PM - CLEARED 8:23 PM LEVELLAND The fire department was dispatched to a fire alarm at 1800 block of South College Avenue. Fire personnel made contact and were advised by SPC campus police that everything was okay. Fire personnel were advised that all units could cancel.