10 Jul 2009
Building fires
Property Use —
Multifamily dwellings
Actions Taken —
Forcible entry
Area of Origin —
Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge
First Ignition —
Magazine, newspaper, writing paper
Heat Source —
Cigarette
Factors to Ignition —
Abandoned or discarded materials or products
Human Factors —
Unattended or unsupervised person
18 Dec 2006
Building fires
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Structural area, other
First Ignition —
Structural member or framing
Heat Source —
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
Factors to Ignition —
Construction deficiency
19 Oct 2005
Building fires
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Exterior stairway, ramp, or fire escape
First Ignition —
Multiple items first ignited
Heat Source —
Incendiary device
18 Sep 2004
Building fires
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Function area, other
09 May 2002
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use —
Vehicle parking area
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
Factors to Ignition —
Mechanical failure, malfunction, other
29 Mar 2002
Building fires
Property Use —
Multifamily dwellings
Actions Taken —
Investigate
Area of Origin —
Laundry area, wash house (laundry)
First Ignition —
Magazine, newspaper, writing paper
Heat Source —
Hot or smoldering object, other
Factors to Ignition —
Abandoned or discarded materials or products
Human Factors —
Unattended or unsupervised person
18 Feb 2001
Building fires
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
Actions Taken —
Investigate
Area of Origin —
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition —
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source —
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
Factors to Ignition —
Equipment unattended