A fire that started small in some brush Monday afternoon on Rim View Drive quickly engulfed houses, destroying two and damaging two others.
Adolf and Sue Stuhmer were home with their adult son Rob when the family heard the crackle of flames and saw fire come closer to the far side of a shed on their property.
Adolf and Rob described trying to put out the fast- expanding fire with a garden hose and two half-full fire extinguishers before "the whole field just went up and 'foom,'" said Rob, who fell, scorched his face and sustained leg injuries in the process.
The shed had been full of paint thinner and similar flammable supplies because the family was in the middle of a renovation, Rob said.
New furniture and plans for a hardwood floor for a home they lived in for six years have all disappeared, he said.
Within half an hour, the roof of the house caught fire and also exploded, Rob said, thinking it did so quickly because of the extra vents he had built to circulate air.
"I put all these vents in the attic to keep it cool, not thinking there would ever be a fire," he said.
Toquerville Emergency Services Manager Dave Pope saw the smoke from the main road and raced up the hill where the homes sat looking off a steep cliff. Pope said the cause of the fire is still under investigation, but it appeared to be accidental, spreading through brush and grass because of heavy winds.
"We grabbed hoses and tried to keep the fire out of the homes, and I just tried to evacuate people, though some didn't want to leave," Pope said.
Crews from Washington City, Colorado City, the Hurricane Valley Fire District, the state and Bureau of Land Management all responded.
Adolf said he tried to stay and help move the fire department hoses once crews arrived, but officials moved the family into some shade, its vehicles trapped among a tangle of hose, and the three watched the fire until the American Red Cross arrived.
After containing the fire and spraying down the affected homes in case they flared up again, Pope said the Stuhmer home and a vacant residence that is for sale were a complete loss, as was a freestanding garage at a third home. A fourth home sustained smoke damage.
2011年6月14日星期二
2011年3月30日星期三
Features and benefits of Case Construction King backhoes
The new Construction King backhoes are the most efficient and productive ever. Every machine offers up to 10 per cent savings in fuel consumption and improved transportability.
The incredibly comfortable cab includes fully adjustable control lever towers and a suspension seat with adjustable lumbar support as standard and internal noise levels are just 77 dB(A). All four cab windows can be fully opened for improved ventilation and the rear screen can be tilted up to provide a clear view to the working area.
Load sensing hydraulics ensure that power is available on demand, contributing to up to 10 per cent reduction in fuel consumption and lower engine noise levels.
Overlapping backhoe boom cylinders provide a transport height under 3.5 metres and a slim boom profile for improved visibility. This 22-centimetre lower transport height will cut downtime on site and result in faster movement of the machine between operating areas.
The outer dipper section of the Extendahoe is powered by a sturdy hydraulic cylinder and the curved main boom profile ensures easy truck loading and improved digging ability. Boom and swing cylinders come with standard end stroke cushioning to prolong component life and reduce fatigue for the operator.
A larger, 145-litre fuel tank and 10 per cent lower fuel consumption mean that the average loader backhoe operator will be able to reduce downtime and increase productivity.
A standard Handling Kit comprises a safe lifting hook with hose burst valves on boom and dipper cylinders and an overload warning device.
The stabiliser legs are also supplied with safety hose burst valves, while rubber pads on the legs can be used to prevent damage to the working area.
All Case ST Series Loader Backhoes have daily check and fill points accessible from ground level, reducing daily maintenance and cutting downtime.
The new power braking system as standard assures less braking effort and better braking efficiency. The new brake system also uses the machine's hydraulic oil, so there is no requirement for a separate brake fluid reservoir, therefore reducing operating costs.
Common rail engines are now standard across the complete ST range. The Case Electronic Service Tool (EST) can be used with the common rail engines to rapidly diagnose any faults, reducing repair times.
The incredibly comfortable cab includes fully adjustable control lever towers and a suspension seat with adjustable lumbar support as standard and internal noise levels are just 77 dB(A). All four cab windows can be fully opened for improved ventilation and the rear screen can be tilted up to provide a clear view to the working area.
Load sensing hydraulics ensure that power is available on demand, contributing to up to 10 per cent reduction in fuel consumption and lower engine noise levels.
Overlapping backhoe boom cylinders provide a transport height under 3.5 metres and a slim boom profile for improved visibility. This 22-centimetre lower transport height will cut downtime on site and result in faster movement of the machine between operating areas.
The outer dipper section of the Extendahoe is powered by a sturdy hydraulic cylinder and the curved main boom profile ensures easy truck loading and improved digging ability. Boom and swing cylinders come with standard end stroke cushioning to prolong component life and reduce fatigue for the operator.
A larger, 145-litre fuel tank and 10 per cent lower fuel consumption mean that the average loader backhoe operator will be able to reduce downtime and increase productivity.
A standard Handling Kit comprises a safe lifting hook with hose burst valves on boom and dipper cylinders and an overload warning device.
The stabiliser legs are also supplied with safety hose burst valves, while rubber pads on the legs can be used to prevent damage to the working area.
All Case ST Series Loader Backhoes have daily check and fill points accessible from ground level, reducing daily maintenance and cutting downtime.
The new power braking system as standard assures less braking effort and better braking efficiency. The new brake system also uses the machine's hydraulic oil, so there is no requirement for a separate brake fluid reservoir, therefore reducing operating costs.
Common rail engines are now standard across the complete ST range. The Case Electronic Service Tool (EST) can be used with the common rail engines to rapidly diagnose any faults, reducing repair times.
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