Levelland Fire Report

9/26/2023 - DISPATCHED 8:44 P.M. - CLEARED 9:08 P.M. LEVELLAND The LFD received a report of a gas smell in the area of Detroit and Hickory Street. Fire personnel responded to the area but could not detect any gas.

9/24/2023 - DISPATCHED 11:48 P.M - CLEARED 12:20 A.M. HOCKLEYCOUNTY The LFD received a report of a fire alarm activation with not fire at the 3700 block of Dover Road. The caller requested assistance resetting the alarm, Upon arrival, fire crew was notified by the HCSO that deputes had disabled the alarm. 9/22/2023 DISPATCHED 10:08 A.M. - CLEARED 11:28 P.M. - LEVELLAND

The LFD was dispatched to a possible fire behind a home in the 200 block of Pecan Street. Fire crews responded to the location and found smoke in the back of the home and were able to control the fire.

9/22/2023 - DISPATCHED 9:19 P.M. - CLEARED 10:05 P.M. LEVELLAND The LFD received reports of a sparking power line behind a home in the alley of the 300 block of Pecan Street. Upon arrival, crews found the line sparking. Excel Energy was contacted and the LFD remained on scene to monitor the area.

9/20/2023 – DISPATCHED 8:23 P.M. – CLEARED 8:40 P.M. – LEVELLAND

The LFD received a report from dispatch regarding a fire alarm at a residence in the 140 block of Detroit Avenue. Upon arrival, fire personnel made contact with residential aide and was advised there was no fire, but assistance was needed to reset the alarm. Fire personnel assisted resetting the alarm before clearing the scene.

9/20/2023 – DISPATCHED 5:15 P.M. – CLEARED 6:04 P.M. – HOCKLEYCOUNTY

Fire crews with the LFD were dispatched to the 4000 block of India Road after receiving reports of heavy black smoke. Upon arrival, fire personnel observed individuals out with a pit fire burning excess. The individuals were advised to contact the department beforehand before returning to the station.

9/20/2023 – DISPATCHED 9:38 A.M. – CLEARED 10 A.M. – LEVELLAND

The LFD was dispatched to a fire alarm located at a residence within the 1400 block of W. Ellis. Upon arrival, fire personnel observed no smoke showing. Crew made contact with individuals that were at the residence and confirmed it was a system malfunction and everything was deemed clear.

9/19/2023 – DISPATCHED 5:06 P.M. – CLEARED 6:17 P.M. – HOCKLEYCOUNTY

The LFD received a report from dispatch regarding a grass fire at Pep. Upon arrival, fire crews found the fire had went out and focused on the hot spots before returning to the station.

9/19/2023 – DISPATCHED 2:57 P.M. – CLEARED 3:09 P.M. – LEVELLAND

The LFD received a report of a grass fire at a residence within the 1200 block of 12th Street. Upon arrival, there was no grass fire found as an individual had caught an ant bed on fire.

9/16/2023 - DISPATCHED - 2:10 P.M. - CLEARED 2:54 P.M. LEVELLAND Levelland EMS requested the assistance of the LFD at a residence within the 1400 block of E. Ellis Street. While enroute, EMS canceled their call for assistance.

9/15/2023 - DISPATCHED 2:10 A.M. - CLEARED 2:54 A.M. HOCKLEYCOUNTY The LFD received reports of a fire alarm at a residence located in the 1400 block of W. Ellis Street. Upon arrival, crews noticed a security gate. The LFD contacted dispatch regarding the gate and asked for a deputy to be dispatched. Once on scene, the deputy drove around the residence and verified there was no smoke or fire. After repeated attempts to contact the homeowner, the scene was cleared.

9/15/2023 - DISPATCHED 3:20 A.M. - CLEARED 6:10 A.M. LEVELLAND The LFD received dispatch reports of a vehicle on fire near the 100 block of Flint Avenue. Upon arrival, LPD personnel were already working to extinguish the fire. Fire crews took over the scene and contacted the fire marshal. The cause of the fire was undetermined at the time.

9/13/2023 - DISPATCHED 4 P.M. - CLEARED 4:26 P.M. LEVELLAND The LFD received a report of a kitchen fire at a residence in the 200 block of Maple Street. Upon arrival, the homeowner had extinguished the fire but heavy smoke and heat were still present in the home. Fire personnel set up ventilation until the hazards were gone.

9/11/2023 - DISPATCHED 6:32 A.M. - CLEARED 4:47 A.M. LEVELLAND The LFD received a call from a residence of the 140 block of Detroit Drive needing assistance resetting a fire alarm and overall system reset.

9/10/2023 - DISPATCHED 11:35 P.M. - CLEARED 1:15 A.M. HOCKLEYCOUNTY The LFD received a report of a lightning strike causing a grass fire near the 3900 block of Nashville Road. Fire crews responded to the call and extinguished the hot spots.

9/8/2023 - DISPATCHED 4:25 P.M. - CLEARED 4:45 A.M. LEVELLAND The LFD responded to a grass fire in an alley way in the 300 block of Cherry Street. Fire personnel extinguished the fire and all hot spots before clearing the scene.

9/7/2023 - DISPATCHED 5:03 P.M. - CLEARED 6:03 P.M. HOCKLEYCOUNTY The LFD received a call from dispatch regarding a major vehicle accident on U.S. Highway 114 and Killdee Road. Wolforth Fire Department was also contacted due to location of the incident.

9/7/2023 - DISPATCHED 2:11 P.M. - CLEARED 3:14 P.M. LEVELLAND The LFD received a call from a contractor that they had hit a gas line in an alley way in the 1700 block of Houston Street. Atmos was contacted while fire personnel were enroute and made contact with the contractor. The leak was located and secured until Atmos was able to fix the leak.

9/5/2023 - DISPATCHED 9:15 P.M. - CLEARED 11 P.M. LEVELLAND The LFD received a call in reference to a suspected gas leak at the science building on the South Plains College campus. While enroute, Atmos Energy was also notified of the suspected leak. Upon arrival, fire personnel detected natural gas with a Tri-Gas monitor on the outside of the building. Fire crews and campus police isolated the area and Atmos personnel notified LFD dispatch of a 10-15 minute respond time around 9:46 p.m. Once Atmos personnel arrived to the scene, the leak area was isolated and fire crews were released.

9/2/2023 - DISPATCHED 3:35 P.M. - CLEARED 3:43 P.M. LEVELLAND The LFD received a call in reference to a nine-month-old child locked in a running vehicle at a residence located in the 800 block of Avenue C. Dispatch also notified Bush Wrecker Service. Upon arrival, fire personnel was able to make soft entry into the vehicle. The child was removed from the vehicle and not require medical attention.

9/2/2023 - DISPATCHED 12:13 P.M. - CLEARED 12:35 P.M. LEVELLAND The LFD received a report of a smell of gas from an apartment located in the 200 block of Hickory Street. Units were dispatched to the residence. Upon arrival, fire personnel searched for the source of the gas smell. After checking the residence, no gas source was determined.

9/1/2023 - DISPATCHED 5:37 P.M. - CLEARED 6:15 P.M. LEVELLAND LFD personnel responded to the 1700 block of 10th Street in reference to a truck trailer on fire. Upon arrival, individuals at the scene had put the fire out. Units proceeded to wet down the area before returning to the station.