Fire Incidents at Pearl St, Boulder, CO

05 Apr 2019 Building fires

1837 Pearl St, Boulder CO

Property Use —

Restaurant or cafeteria

Actions Taken —

Investigate

Area of Origin —

Structural area, other

First Ignition —

Electrical wire, cable insulation

Heat Source —

Heat from powered equipment, other

Factors to Ignition —

Mechanical failure, malfunction, other

16 Feb 2019 Fires in structures other than in a building

2041 Pearl St, Boulder CO

Property Use —

Multifamily dwellings

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison

First Ignition —

Soft goods, wearing apparel, other

Heat Source —

Hot or smoldering object, other

Factors to Ignition —

Abandoned or discarded materials or products

Human Factors —

Unattended or unsupervised person

02 Jan 2019 Building fires

2008 Pearl St, Boulder CO

Property Use —

General retail, other

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

07 Nov 2018 Building fires

1611 Pearl St, Boulder CO

Property Use —

Restaurant or cafeteria

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Cooking area, kitchen

First Ignition —

Item First Ignited, Other

Heat Source —

Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment

Factors to Ignition —

Accidentally turned on, not turned off

20 Apr 2018 Natural vegetation fire, other

2905 Pearl St, Boulder CO

Property Use —

Food and beverage sales, grocery store

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Open area - outside; included are farmland, field

First Ignition —

Light vegetation - not crop, including grass

Human Factors —

Unattended or unsupervised person

05 Sep 2017 Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire

4944 Pearl St, Boulder CO

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste

First Ignition —

Rubbish, trash, or waste

Heat Source —

Hot ember or ash

Factors to Ignition —

Abandoned or discarded materials or products

Human Factors —

Unattended or unsupervised person

30 Jun 2017 Chimney or flue fire, confined to chimney or flue

1047 Pearl St, Boulder CO

Property Use —

Restaurant or cafeteria

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Cooking area, kitchen

First Ignition —

Cooking materials, including edible materials

Heat Source —

Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment

Factors to Ignition —

Failure to clean

20 Mar 2017 Forest, woods or wildland fire

119 Pearl St, Boulder CO

Property Use —

Open land or field

Actions Taken —

Control fire (wildland)

07 Mar 2017 Natural vegetation fire, other

2999 Pearl St, Boulder CO

Property Use —

Vehicle parking area

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Open area - outside; included are farmland, field

First Ignition —

Light vegetation - not crop, including grass

Factors to Ignition —

High wind

15 Oct 2016 Natural vegetation fire, other

1200 Pearl St, Boulder CO

Property Use —

Mercantile, business, other

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Outside area, other

First Ignition —

Organic materials, other

24 Sep 2016 Natural vegetation fire, other

1148 Pearl St, Boulder CO

Property Use —

Eating, drinking places

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Corridor, mall

First Ignition —

Organic materials, other

14 Sep 2016 Building fires

2125 Pearl St, Boulder CO

Property Use —

Mercantile, business, other

Actions Taken —

Fire, other

Area of Origin —

Shipping/receiving area; loading area, dock or bay

First Ignition —

Mattress, pillow

Heat Source —

Heat source: other

02 Sep 2016 Natural vegetation fire, other

2905 Pearl St, Boulder CO

Property Use —

Food and beverage sales, grocery store

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Outside area, other

First Ignition —

Light vegetation - not crop, including grass

Heat Source —

Hot ember or ash

Factors to Ignition —

Abandoned or discarded materials or products

Human Factors —

Unattended or unsupervised person

30 Jul 2016 Natural vegetation fire, other

1447 Pearl St, Boulder CO

Property Use —

Restaurant or cafeteria

Actions Taken —

Investigate fire out on arrival

Area of Origin —

Outside area, other

First Ignition —

Organic materials, other

Heat Source —

Cigarette

Human Factors —

Unattended or unsupervised person

15 Jun 2016 Natural vegetation fire, other

5050 Pearl St, Boulder CO

Property Use —

Mercantile, business, other

Actions Taken —

Investigate fire out on arrival

Area of Origin —

Highway, parking lot, street: on or near

First Ignition —

Organic materials, other

Heat Source —

Heat from powered equipment, other

Factors to Ignition —

Heat source too close to combustibles.

14 Jun 2016 Natural vegetation fire, other

2905 Pearl St, Boulder CO

Property Use —

Food and beverage sales, grocery store

Actions Taken —

Contain fire (wildland)

Area of Origin —

Other

First Ignition —

Organic materials, other

Heat Source —

Hot ember or ash

Factors to Ignition —

Natural condition, other

Human Factors —

Unattended or unsupervised person

03 Oct 2015 Outside equipment fire

1346 Pearl St, Boulder CO

Property Use —

Restaurant or cafeteria

Actions Taken —

Fire, other

Area of Origin —

Assembly or sales area, other

First Ignition —

Item First Ignited, Other

Heat Source —

Heat source: other

29 Jun 2015 Passenger vehicle fire

4790 Pearl St, Boulder CO

Property Use —

Vehicle parking area

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

20 Apr 2015 Building fires

1738 Pearl St, Boulder CO

Property Use —

Restaurant or cafeteria

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Wall assembly

First Ignition —

Structural member or framing

18 Apr 2015 Trash or rubbish fire, contained

1521 Pearl St, Boulder CO

Property Use —

Personal service, including barber & beauty shops

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Laundry area, wash house (laundry)

First Ignition —

Bedding; blanket, sheet, comforter

Heat Source —

Chemical reaction

Factors to Ignition —

Other factor contributed to ignition

28 Feb 2015 Building fires

1521 Pearl St, Boulder CO

Property Use —

Professional supplies, services

Actions Taken —

Salvage & overhaul

Area of Origin —

Laundry area, wash house (laundry)

First Ignition —

Bedding; blanket, sheet, comforter

Heat Source —

Chemical reaction

Factors to Ignition —

Other factor contributed to ignition

04 Oct 2014 Natural vegetation fire, other

2999 Pearl St, Boulder CO

Property Use —

Outside or special property, other

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Highway, parking lot, street: on or near

First Ignition —

Light vegetation - not crop, including grass

Heat Source —

Hot or smoldering object, other

Factors to Ignition —

High wind

08 Sep 2014 Natural vegetation fire, other

1500 Pearl St, Boulder CO

Property Use —

Parking garage, general vehicle

Actions Taken —

Provide water

Area of Origin —

Other

First Ignition —

Organic materials, other

Heat Source —

Hot or smoldering object, other

Factors to Ignition —

Abandoned or discarded materials or products

19 Jul 2014 Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire

1102 Pearl St, Boulder CO

Property Use —

Restaurant or cafeteria

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

05 Jun 2014 Natural vegetation fire, other

5200 Pearl St, Boulder CO

Property Use —

Outside material storage area

Actions Taken —

Investigate fire out on arrival

Area of Origin —

Open area - outside; included are farmland, field

09 Dec 2013 Building fires

608 Pearl St, Boulder CO

Property Use —

Multifamily dwellings

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Ceiling & floor assembly, crawl space b/t stories

First Ignition —

Structural member or framing

Heat Source —

Arcing

Factors to Ignition —

Electrical failure, malfunction, other

24 May 2013 Natural vegetation fire, other

3556 Pearl St, Boulder CO

Property Use —

Street or road in commercial area

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Outside area, other

23 May 2013 Fires in structures other than in a building

1203 Pearl St, Boulder CO

Property Use —

Food and beverage sales, grocery store

Actions Taken —

Investigate

Area of Origin —

Other

26 Feb 2013 Building fires

1739 Pearl St, Boulder CO

Property Use —

Restaurant or cafeteria

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Cooking area, kitchen

First Ignition —

Structural component or finish, other

Heat Source —

Heat source: other

Factors to Ignition —

Design deficiency

04 Aug 2012 Outside equipment fire

2905 Pearl St, Boulder CO

Property Use —

Food and beverage sales, grocery store

Actions Taken —

Investigate

Area of Origin —

Assembly area - less than 100 persons

First Ignition —

Feathers or fur, not on bird or animal

Heat Source —

Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment

Factors to Ignition —

Animal

Human Factors —

Unattended or unsupervised person

19 Jul 2012 Passenger vehicle fire

2800 Pearl St, Boulder CO

Property Use —

Department or discount store

Actions Taken —

Investigate fire out on arrival

Area of Origin —

Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.

First Ignition —

Item First Ignited, Other

Heat Source —

Arcing

Factors to Ignition —

Short circuit arc from defective, worn insulation

14 Jul 2012 Fires in structures other than in a building

1247 Pearl St, Boulder CO

Property Use —

Outside or special property, other

Actions Taken —

Investigate

Area of Origin —

Outside area, other

First Ignition —

Magazine, newspaper, writing paper

04 Sep 2011 Natural vegetation fire, other

2999 Pearl St, Boulder CO

Property Use —

Mercantile, business, other

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Open area - outside; included are farmland, field

First Ignition —

Light vegetation - not crop, including grass

Heat Source —

Hot or smoldering object, other

Factors to Ignition —

High wind

08 Aug 2011 Natural vegetation fire, other

2999 Pearl St, Boulder CO

Property Use —

Mercantile, business, other

Actions Taken —

Investigate fire out on arrival

Area of Origin —

Outside area, other

First Ignition —

Organic materials, other

Heat Source —

Hot ember or ash

Factors to Ignition —

Other factor contributed to ignition

06 May 2011 Natural vegetation fire, other

2795 Pearl St, Boulder CO

Property Use —

Specialty shop

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace

First Ignition —

Organic materials, other

Heat Source —

Cigarette

Factors to Ignition —

Abandoned or discarded materials or products

24 Mar 2011 Fires in structures other than in a building

1825 Pearl St, Boulder CO

Property Use —

Mercantile, business, other

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace

First Ignition —

Rubbish, trash, or waste

09 Mar 2011 Building fires

1400 Pearl St, Boulder CO

Property Use —

Restaurant or cafeteria

Actions Taken —

Fire, other

Area of Origin —

Duct: hvac, cable, exhaust, heating, or AC

First Ignition —

Item First Ignited, Other

Heat Source —

Hot ember or ash

Factors to Ignition —

Failure to clean

30 Dec 2010 Passenger vehicle fire

2905 Pearl St, Boulder CO

Property Use —

Vehicle parking area

Actions Taken —

Investigate fire out on arrival

Area of Origin —

Engine area, running gear, wheel area

First Ignition —

Feathers or fur, not on bird or animal

Heat Source —

Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment

Factors to Ignition —

Animal

Human Factors —

Unattended or unsupervised person

20 Nov 2009 Special outside fire, other

2905 Pearl St, Boulder CO

Property Use —

Outside or special property, other

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace

First Ignition —

Magazine, newspaper, writing paper

Heat Source —

Cigarette lighter

Factors to Ignition —

Outside/open fire for warming or cooking

Human Factors —

Possibly impaired by alcohol or drugs

Human Factors —

Unattended or unsupervised person

25 Aug 2009 Passenger vehicle fire

4790 Pearl St, Boulder CO

Property Use —

Vehicle parking area

Actions Taken —

Investigate

First Ignition —

Flammable liquid/gas - uncontained

Heat Source —

Heat from powered equipment, other

Factors to Ignition —

Cutting, welding too close to combustible

25 Apr 2009 Building fires

5050 Pearl St, Boulder CO

Property Use —

Storage, other

Actions Taken —

Fire, other

Area of Origin —

Maintenance shop or area, paint shop or area

First Ignition —

Box, carton, bag, basket, barrel

Heat Source —

Heat from powered equipment, other

Factors to Ignition —

Heat source too close to combustibles.

26 Jan 2009 Building fires

1719 Pearl St, Boulder CO

Property Use —

Multifamily dwellings

Actions Taken —

Fire, other

Area of Origin —

Heating room or area, water heater area

First Ignition —

Floor covering or rug/carpet/mat

Heat Source —

Heat source: other

02 Dec 2008 Natural vegetation fire, other

1346 Pearl St, Boulder CO

Property Use —

Street, other

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Outside area, other

First Ignition —

Organic materials, other

Heat Source —

Hot or smoldering object, other

25 Jun 2008 Fire, other

1949 Pearl St, Boulder CO

Property Use —

Vehicle parking area

Actions Taken —

Investigate

Area of Origin —

Entrance way, lobby

First Ignition —

Box, carton, bag, basket, barrel

Heat Source —

Heat source: other

Factors to Ignition —

Heat source too close to combustibles.

12 May 2008 Passenger vehicle fire

926 Pearl St, Boulder CO

Property Use —

Vehicle parking area

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Engine area, running gear, wheel area

16 Mar 2008 Fires in structures other than in a building

1300 Pearl St, Boulder CO

Property Use —

Outside or special property, other

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Outside area, other

First Ignition —

Magazine, newspaper, writing paper

07 Oct 2007 Fires in structures other than in a building

1100 Pearl St, Boulder CO

Property Use —

Outside or special property, other

Actions Taken —

Investigate

05 Oct 2007 Natural vegetation fire, other

2299 Pearl St, Boulder CO

Property Use —

Vehicle parking area

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Outside area, other

21 Jul 2007 Passenger vehicle fire

2905 Pearl St, Boulder CO

Property Use —

Vehicle parking area

Actions Taken —

Fire, other

Area of Origin —

Engine area, running gear, wheel area

First Ignition —

Item First Ignited, Other

Heat Source —

Heat source: other

Factors to Ignition —

Outside/open fire for warming or cooking

Human Factors —

Possibly impaired by alcohol or drugs

Human Factors —

Unattended or unsupervised person

16 Jul 2007 Building fires

2539 Pearl St, Boulder CO

Property Use —

Specialty shop

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Bathroom, checkroom, lavatory, locker room

First Ignition —

Structural member or framing

Heat Source —

Heat from powered equipment, other

Factors to Ignition —

Accidentally turned on, not turned off

02 Jul 2007 Fires in structures other than in a building

1401 Pearl St, Boulder CO

Property Use —

Outside or special property, other

Actions Taken —

Investigate

Area of Origin —

Structural area, other

First Ignition —

Magazine, newspaper, writing paper

02 Jun 2007 Natural vegetation fire, other

2800 Pearl St, Boulder CO

Property Use —

Vehicle parking area

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Outside area, other

First Ignition —

Item First Ignited, Other

Heat Source —

Arcing

Factors to Ignition —

Other factor contributed to ignition

Human Factors —

Possibly impaired by alcohol or drugs

11 May 2007 Road freight or transport vehicle fire

919 Pearl St, Boulder CO

Property Use —

Street or road in commercial area

Actions Taken —

Fire, other

Area of Origin —

Separate operator/control area of transportation

First Ignition —

Item First Ignited, Other

Heat Source —

Arcing

Factors to Ignition —

Unspecified short-circuit arc

20 Apr 2007 Outside storage fire

1738 Pearl St, Boulder CO

Property Use —

Restaurant or cafeteria

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace

First Ignition —

Linen; other than bedding

01 Jan 2007 Building fires

395 Pearl St, Boulder CO

Property Use —

Multifamily dwellings

Actions Taken —

Salvage & overhaul

Area of Origin —

Cooking area, kitchen

First Ignition —

Furniture, utensils, other

Heat Source —

Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment

Factors to Ignition —

Other factor contributed to ignition

25 Dec 2006 Building fires

1346 Pearl St, Boulder CO

Property Use —

Eating, drinking places

Actions Taken —

Fire, other

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

Factors to Ignition —

Installation deficiency

Human Factors —

Multiple persons involved

08 Oct 2006 Fires in structures other than in a building

1325 Pearl St, Boulder CO

Property Use —

Outside or special property, other

Actions Taken —

Investigate

Area of Origin —

Outside area, other

First Ignition —

Magazine, newspaper, writing paper

31 Jul 2006 Fires in structures other than in a building

1102 Pearl St, Boulder CO

Property Use —

Outside or special property, other

Actions Taken —

Investigate

Area of Origin —

Other

First Ignition —

Adornment, recreational material, signs, other

11 Jun 2006 Fires in structures other than in a building

1427 Pearl St, Boulder CO

Property Use —

Outside or special property, other

Actions Taken —

Investigate

Area of Origin —

Corridor, mall

First Ignition —

Magazine, newspaper, writing paper

10 Jun 2006 Building fires

1601 Pearl St, Boulder CO

Property Use —

Restaurant or cafeteria

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Cooking area, kitchen

First Ignition —

Structural member or framing

Heat Source —

Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment

Factors to Ignition —

Heat source too close to combustibles.

15 May 2006 Building fires

1918 Pearl St, Boulder CO

Property Use —

1 or 2 family dwelling

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Heating room or area, water heater area

First Ignition —

Wearing apparel not on a person

Heat Source —

Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment

Factors to Ignition —

Improper container or storage

05 Apr 2006 Special outside fire, other

1235 Pearl St, Boulder CO

Property Use —

Outside or special property, other

Actions Taken —

Fire, other

First Ignition —

Magazine, newspaper, writing paper

16 Oct 2005 Special outside fire, other

1242 Pearl St, Boulder CO

Property Use —

Bank

Actions Taken —

Fire, other

Area of Origin —

Outside area, other

Human Factors —

Possibly impaired by alcohol or drugs

07 Sep 2005 Road freight or transport vehicle fire

800 Pearl St, Boulder CO

Property Use —

Vehicle parking area

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Exterior, exposed surface

First Ignition —

Electrical wire, cable insulation

Heat Source —

Arcing

Factors to Ignition —

Short circuit arc from defective, worn insulation

04 Jul 2005 Outside mailbox fire

1346 Pearl St, Boulder CO

Property Use —

Restaurant or cafeteria

Actions Taken —

Investigate

Area of Origin —

Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace

First Ignition —

Magazine, newspaper, writing paper

Heat Source —

Match

Factors to Ignition —

Equipment unattended

Factors to Ignition —

Installation deficiency

Human Factors —

Multiple persons involved

11 Jun 2005 Passenger vehicle fire

2201 Pearl St, Boulder CO

Property Use —

Multifamily dwellings

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Engine area, running gear, wheel area

29 Mar 2005 Building fires

2301 Pearl St, Boulder CO

Property Use —

Multifamily dwellings

Actions Taken —

Salvage & overhaul

Area of Origin —

Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison

24 Nov 2004 Building fires

1005 Pearl St, Boulder CO

Property Use —

Bar or nightclub

Actions Taken —

Ventilate

Area of Origin —

Bar area, beverage service area, cafeteria

First Ignition —

Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats

Heat Source —

Match

21 Oct 2004 Special outside fire, other

1433 Pearl St, Boulder CO

Property Use —

Outside or special property, other

Actions Taken —

Investigate

Area of Origin —

Wall surface: exterior

First Ignition —

Magazine, newspaper, writing paper

09 Sep 2004 Road freight or transport vehicle fire

2905 Pearl St, Boulder CO

Property Use —

Vehicle storage, other

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Cargo/trunk area - all vehicles

First Ignition —

Palletized material, material stored on pallets.

Heat Source —

Heat from powered equipment, other

Factors to Ignition —

Heat source too close to combustibles.

Human Factors —

Unattended or unsupervised person

Human Factors —

Unattended or unsupervised person