Fire Incidents at Statesville Ave, Charlotte, NC

20 Dec 2019 Passenger vehicle fire

3631 Statesville Ave, Charlotte NC

Property Use —

Vehicle parking area

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.

First Ignition —

Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats

Heat Source —

Heat from undetermined smoking material

Factors to Ignition —

Heat source too close to combustibles.

Human Factors —

Unattended or unsupervised person

08 Oct 2019 Building fires

3807 Statesville Ave, Charlotte NC

Property Use —

Service station, gas station

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

19 Sep 2019 Passenger vehicle fire

3807 Statesville Ave, Charlotte NC

Property Use —

Vehicle parking area

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.

First Ignition —

Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats

25 Jul 2019 Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire

2425 Statesville Ave, Charlotte NC

Property Use —

Outside or special property, other

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Outside area, other

First Ignition —

Light vegetation - not crop, including grass

Heat Source —

Hot or smoldering object, other

Factors to Ignition —

Abandoned or discarded materials or products

15 Feb 2019 Passenger vehicle fire

3930 Statesville Ave, Charlotte NC

Property Use —

Residential street, road or residential driveway

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Engine area, running gear, wheel area

First Ignition —

Electrical wire, cable insulation

21 Dec 2018 Building fires

3935 Statesville Ave, Charlotte NC

Property Use —

Bar or nightclub

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Laundry area, wash house (laundry)

First Ignition —

Linen; other than bedding

Heat Source —

Heat from powered equipment, other

04 Feb 2018 Building fires

3519 Statesville Ave, Charlotte NC

Property Use —

1 or 2 family dwelling

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge

Heat Source —

Heat from other open flame or smoking materials

Factors to Ignition —

Heat source too close to combustibles.

Factors to Ignition —

Operational deficiency, other

31 Dec 2017 Passenger vehicle fire

3807 Statesville Ave, Charlotte NC

Property Use —

Service station, gas station

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.

First Ignition —

Packing, wrapping material

Heat Source —

Candle

Factors to Ignition —

Heat source too close to combustibles.

28 Nov 2017 Road freight or transport vehicle fire

3900 Statesville Ave, Charlotte NC

Property Use —

Street or road in commercial area

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Cargo/trunk area - all vehicles

First Ignition —

Electrical wire, cable insulation

Heat Source —

Arcing

Factors to Ignition —

Arc from faulty contact, broken conductor

22 Nov 2017 Fire in mobile prop. used as a fixed struc., other

2630 Statesville Ave, Charlotte NC

Property Use —

Property Use, other

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Roof surface: exterior

First Ignition —

Heavy vegetation - not crop, including trees

Heat Source —

Molten, hot material

20 Oct 2017 Building fires

3519 Statesville Ave, Charlotte NC

Property Use —

1 or 2 family dwelling

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Multiple areas

First Ignition —

Multiple items first ignited

Heat Source —

Heat from other open flame or smoking materials

Factors to Ignition —

Other factor contributed to ignition

Factors to Ignition —

Operational deficiency, other

31 Jan 2017 Passenger vehicle fire

3807 Statesville Ave, Charlotte NC

Property Use —

Street or road in commercial area

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Engine area, running gear, wheel area

First Ignition —

Packing, wrapping material

Heat Source —

Candle

Factors to Ignition —

Collision, knock down, run over, turn over

28 Jun 2016 Passenger vehicle fire

1725 Statesville Ave, Charlotte NC

Property Use —

Street, other

Actions Taken —

Fires, rescues & hazardous conditions, other

Area of Origin —

Engine area, running gear, wheel area

Heat Source —

Heat from powered equipment, other

Factors to Ignition —

Collision, knock down, run over, turn over

Human Factors —

Possibly impaired by alcohol or drugs

13 Dec 2015 Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire

2634 Statesville Ave, Charlotte NC

Property Use —

Vacant lot

Actions Taken —

Investigate

27 Jun 2015 Building fires

3401 Statesville Ave, Charlotte NC

Property Use —

1 or 2 family dwelling

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Function area, other

22 Jun 2015 Fire, other

2425 Statesville Ave, Charlotte NC

Property Use —

Outbuilding, protective shelter

Actions Taken —

Investigate

Area of Origin —

Outside area, other

First Ignition —

Heavy vegetation - not crop, including trees

Heat Source —

Hot ember or ash

Factors to Ignition —

Abandoned or discarded materials or products

15 Jun 2015 Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire

2634 Statesville Ave, Charlotte NC

Property Use —

Convenience store

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Open area - outside; included are farmland, field

First Ignition —

Rubbish, trash, or waste

Heat Source —

Heat from undetermined smoking material

Factors to Ignition —

Abandoned or discarded materials or products

16 May 2015 Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire

2634 Statesville Ave, Charlotte NC

Property Use —

Convenience store

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste

First Ignition —

Rubbish, trash, or waste

Heat Source —

Heat from undetermined smoking material

Factors to Ignition —

Abandoned or discarded materials or products

17 Feb 2015 Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire

3513 Statesville Ave, Charlotte NC

Property Use —

Vacant lot

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Wildland, woods

01 Nov 2014 Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire

3935 Statesville Ave, Charlotte NC

Property Use —

Outside or special property, other

Actions Taken —

Investigate

Area of Origin —

Wall surface: exterior

First Ignition —

Light vegetation - not crop, including grass

Heat Source —

Hot or smoldering object, other

19 Sep 2014 Passenger vehicle fire

2200 Statesville Ave, Charlotte NC

Property Use —

Street or road in commercial area

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Engine area, running gear, wheel area

16 Feb 2014 Fires in structures other than in a building

2712 Statesville Ave, Charlotte NC

Property Use —

1 or 2 family dwelling

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Cooking area, kitchen

First Ignition —

Appliance housing or casing

Heat Source —

Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment

Factors to Ignition —

Misuse of material or product, other

Human Factors —

Unattended or unsupervised person

14 Apr 2013 Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire

2526 Statesville Ave, Charlotte NC

Property Use —

Vehicle parking area

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Other

09 Nov 2012 Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire

2425 Statesville Ave, Charlotte NC

Property Use —

Multifamily dwellings

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Outside area, other

First Ignition —

Light vegetation - not crop, including grass

Heat Source —

Hot or smoldering object, other

Factors to Ignition —

Abandoned or discarded materials or products

27 Oct 2012 Building fires

3413 Statesville Ave, Charlotte NC

Property Use —

1 or 2 family dwelling

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Cooking area, kitchen

First Ignition —

Flammable liquid/gas - uncontained

Heat Source —

Cigarette lighter

29 Sep 2012 Passenger vehicle fire

3800 Statesville Ave, Charlotte NC

Property Use —

Highway or divided highway

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Engine area, running gear, wheel area

Heat Source —

Molten, hot material

Factors to Ignition —

Mechanical failure, malfunction, other

21 Aug 2012 Passenger vehicle fire

2425 Statesville Ave, Charlotte NC

Property Use —

Residential street, road or residential driveway

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Engine area, running gear, wheel area

First Ignition —

Electrical wire, cable insulation

Heat Source —

Hot or smoldering object, other

Factors to Ignition —

Unspecified short-circuit arc

25 Jul 2012 Passenger vehicle fire

2425 Statesville Ave, Charlotte NC

Property Use —

Vehicle parking area

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Exterior, exposed surface

First Ignition —

Flammable liquid/gas - uncontained

Heat Source —

Heat from other open flame or smoking materials

Factors to Ignition —

Flammable liquid used to kindle fire

12 Jul 2012 Passenger vehicle fire

3807 Statesville Ave, Charlotte NC

Property Use —

Service station, gas station

Actions Taken —

Fire, other

Area of Origin —

Engine area, running gear, wheel area

First Ignition —

Electrical wire, cable insulation

Heat Source —

Arcing

Factors to Ignition —

Short circuit arc from mechanical damage

25 Jun 2012 Fires in structures other than in a building

3301 Statesville Ave, Charlotte NC

Property Use —

Vehicle parking area

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Bathroom, checkroom, lavatory, locker room

First Ignition —

Flammable liquid/gas - in/from final container

Heat Source —

Heat from other open flame or smoking materials

Factors to Ignition —

Other factor contributed to ignition

12 Feb 2012 Passenger vehicle fire

3807 Statesville Ave, Charlotte NC

Property Use —

Vehicle parking area

Actions Taken —

Investigate fire out on arrival

Area of Origin —

Engine area, running gear, wheel area

First Ignition —

Electrical wire, cable insulation

Heat Source —

Arcing

Factors to Ignition —

Unspecified short-circuit arc

03 Oct 2011 Building fires

3807 Statesville Ave, Charlotte NC

Property Use —

Service station, gas station

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Heating room or area, water heater area

First Ignition —

Flammable liquid/gas - in/from final container

Heat Source —

Arcing

Factors to Ignition —

Improper container or storage

25 Aug 2011 Natural vegetation fire, other

2212 Statesville Ave, Charlotte NC

Property Use —

Vacant lot

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Outside area, other

First Ignition —

Light vegetation - not crop, including grass

Heat Source —

Hot or smoldering object, other

Factors to Ignition —

Misuse of material or product, other

15 Nov 2010 Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire

4800 Statesville Ave, Charlotte NC

Property Use —

1 or 2 family dwelling

Actions Taken —

Fire, other

Area of Origin —

Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace

First Ignition —

Organic materials, other

Heat Source —

Match

Factors to Ignition —

Misuse of material or product, other

04 Nov 2010 Building fires

3513 Statesville Ave, Charlotte NC

Property Use —

1 or 2 family dwelling

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison

First Ignition —

Floor covering or rug/carpet/mat

Heat Source —

Arcing

Factors to Ignition —

Misuse of material or product, other

Human Factors —

Possibly impaired by alcohol or drugs

Human Factors —

Possibly mentally disabled

20 Oct 2010 Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire

3410 Statesville Ave, Charlotte NC

Property Use —

Vacant lot

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Open area - outside; included are farmland, field

First Ignition —

Light vegetation - not crop, including grass

Heat Source —

Flame/torch used for lighting

Factors to Ignition —

Misuse of material or product, other

Human Factors —

Possibly impaired by alcohol or drugs

08 Sep 2010 Trash or rubbish fire, contained

5850 Statesville, Charlotte NC

Property Use —

High school/junior high school/middle school

Actions Taken —

Investigate

Area of Origin —

Bathroom, checkroom, lavatory, locker room

First Ignition —

Rubbish, trash, or waste

Heat Source —

Heat from other open flame or smoking materials

Factors to Ignition —

Misuse of material or product, other

05 Sep 2010 Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire

5099 Statesville, Charlotte NC

Property Use —

Street, other

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Highway, parking lot, street: on or near

First Ignition —

Multiple items first ignited

27 Jun 2010 Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire

3500 Statesville Ave, Charlotte NC

Property Use —

Vehicle parking area

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Outside area, other

First Ignition —

Rubbish, trash, or waste

Heat Source —

Cigarette lighter

Factors to Ignition —

Misuse of material or product, other

27 Jun 2010 Outside equipment fire

7100 Statesville Ave, Charlotte NC

Property Use —

Amusement center: indoor/outdoor

Actions Taken —

Investigate fire out on arrival

Area of Origin —

Outside area, other

First Ignition —

Cooking materials, including edible materials

Heat Source —

Heat from direct flame, convection currents

Factors to Ignition —

Operational deficiency, other

05 Jun 2010 Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire

7929 Statesville, Charlotte NC

Property Use —

Vehicle parking area

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste

First Ignition —

Rubbish, trash, or waste

21 May 2010 Trash or rubbish fire, contained

5850 Statesville, Charlotte NC

Property Use —

Elementary school, including kindergarten

Actions Taken —

Investigate fire out on arrival

Area of Origin —

Bathroom, checkroom, lavatory, locker room

First Ignition —

Rubbish, trash, or waste

Heat Source —

Cigarette lighter

Factors to Ignition —

Heat source too close to combustibles.

11 Feb 2010 Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire

3200 Statesville Ave, Charlotte NC

Property Use —

Street or road in commercial area

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Wildland, woods

First Ignition —

Light vegetation - not crop, including grass

Heat Source —

Hot or smoldering object, other

Factors to Ignition —

Misuse of material or product, other

10 Jan 2010 Building fires

3425 Statesville Ave, Charlotte NC

Property Use —

1 or 2 family dwelling

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison

First Ignition —

Bedding; blanket, sheet, comforter

Heat Source —

Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment

Factors to Ignition —

Heat source too close to combustibles.

10 Dec 2009 Building fires

3401 Statesville Ave, Charlotte NC

Property Use —

1 or 2 family dwelling

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison

First Ignition —

Electrical wire, cable insulation

Heat Source —

Heat from powered equipment, other

Factors to Ignition —

Operational deficiency, other

Human Factors —

Asleep

27 Sep 2009 Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire

3401 Statesville Ave, Charlotte NC

Property Use —

Graded and cared-for plots of land

Actions Taken —

Investigate

Area of Origin —

Outside area, other

First Ignition —

Light vegetation - not crop, including grass

Heat Source —

Heat from powered equipment, other

Factors to Ignition —

Other factor contributed to ignition

Human Factors —

Asleep

07 Sep 2009 Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire

2300 Statesville Ave, Charlotte NC

Property Use —

Street, 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 ember or ash

Factors to Ignition —

Abandoned or discarded materials or products

12 Oct 2008 Passenger vehicle fire

4116 Statesville, Charlotte NC

Property Use —

Service station, gas station

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Engine area, running gear, wheel area

First Ignition —

Flammable liquid/gas - in/from engine or burner

Heat Source —

Heat from powered equipment, other

Factors to Ignition —

Mechanical failure, malfunction, other

04 Jul 2008 Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire

7929 Statesville, Charlotte NC

Property Use —

Industrial plant yard - area

Actions Taken —

Fire, other

Area of Origin —

Highway, parking lot, street: on or near

First Ignition —

Rubbish, trash, or waste

19 Jun 2008 Passenger vehicle fire

3900 Statesville Ave, Charlotte NC

Property Use —

Street, other

Actions Taken —

Fire, other

Area of Origin —

Engine area, running gear, wheel area

First Ignition —

Electrical wire, cable insulation

Heat Source —

Arcing

Factors to Ignition —

Arc, spark from operating equipment

02 May 2008 Passenger vehicle fire

4116 Statesville, Charlotte NC

Property Use —

Vehicle parking area

Actions Taken —

Investigate

Area of Origin —

Engine area, running gear, wheel area

First Ignition —

Electrical wire, cable insulation

Heat Source —

Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment

Factors to Ignition —

Mechanical failure, malfunction, other

01 May 2008 Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire

6000 Statesville, Charlotte NC

Property Use —

Outside material storage area

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Outside area, other

21 Apr 2008 Passenger vehicle fire

3807 Statesville Ave, Charlotte NC

Property Use —

Vehicle parking area

Actions Taken —

Investigate fire out on arrival

Area of Origin —

Engine area, running gear, wheel area

First Ignition —

Electrical wire, cable insulation

Heat Source —

Hot or smoldering object, other

Factors to Ignition —

Electrical failure, malfunction, other

05 Apr 2008 Passenger vehicle fire

4116 Statesville, Charlotte NC

Property Use —

Specialty shop

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Engine area, running gear, wheel area

First Ignition —

Flammable liquid/gas - in/from engine or burner

Heat Source —

Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment

Factors to Ignition —

Leak or break

29 Mar 2008 Passenger vehicle fire

6000 Statesville, Charlotte NC

Property Use —

Vehicle parking area

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Engine area, running gear, wheel area

First Ignition —

Electrical wire, cable insulation

04 Mar 2008 Building fires

1830 Statesville Ave, Charlotte NC

Property Use —

Manufacturing, processing

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Ceiling & floor assembly, crawl space b/t stories

First Ignition —

Dust, fiber, lint, including sawdust and excelsior

Heat Source —

Heat from powered equipment, other

Factors to Ignition —

Failure to clean

18 Feb 2008 Passenger vehicle fire

3100 Statesville Ave, Charlotte NC

Property Use —

Residential street, road or residential driveway

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Engine area, running gear, wheel area

First Ignition —

Flammable liquid/gas - in/from engine or burner

Heat Source —

Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment

Factors to Ignition —

Collision, knock down, run over, turn over

18 Feb 2008 Building fires

7801 Statesville, Charlotte NC

Property Use —

Refrigerated storage

Actions Taken —

Ventilate

Area of Origin —

Equipment or service area, other

First Ignition —

Electrical wire, cable insulation

Heat Source —

Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment

Factors to Ignition —

Electrical failure, malfunction, other

11 Feb 2008 Trash or rubbish fire, contained

1776 Statesville Ave, Charlotte NC

Property Use —

Mercantile, business, other

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Maintenance shop or area, paint shop or area

First Ignition —

Rubbish, trash, or waste

Heat Source —

Hot or smoldering object, other

Factors to Ignition —

Cutting, welding too close to combustible

06 Feb 2008 Passenger vehicle fire

3935 Statesville Ave, Charlotte NC

Property Use —

Vehicle parking area

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Engine area, running gear, wheel area

First Ignition —

Electrical wire, cable insulation

Heat Source —

Arcing

Factors to Ignition —

Electrical failure, malfunction, other

25 Dec 2007 Outside rubbish fire, other

3410 Statesville Ave, Charlotte NC

Property Use —

Open land or field

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Wildland, woods

First Ignition —

Light vegetation - not crop, including grass

Heat Source —

Match

Factors to Ignition —

Outside/open fire for warming or cooking

Human Factors —

Possibly impaired by alcohol or drugs

06 Sep 2007 Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire

2220 Statesville Ave, Charlotte NC

Property Use —

Vacant lot

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Open area - outside; included are farmland, field

First Ignition —

Light vegetation - not crop, including grass

10 Jun 2007 Outside gas or vapor combustion explosion

3807 Statesville Ave, Charlotte NC

Property Use —

Vehicle parking area

Actions Taken —

Fire, other

Area of Origin —

Service facilities, other

First Ignition —

Flammable liquid/gas - uncontained

Heat Source —

Arcing

Factors to Ignition —

Misuse of material or product, other

01 Jun 2007 Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire

2800 Statesville Ave, Charlotte NC

Property Use —

Highway or divided highway

Actions Taken —

Control fire (wildland)

Area of Origin —

Wildland, woods

First Ignition —

Light vegetation - not crop, including grass

20 May 2007 Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire

3000 Statesville Ave, Charlotte NC

Property Use —

Street, 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 ember or ash

Factors to Ignition —

Abandoned or discarded materials or products

09 Apr 2007 Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire

3807 Statesville Ave, Charlotte NC

Property Use —

Vehicle parking area

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Highway, parking lot, street: on or near

First Ignition —

Rubbish, trash, or waste

Heat Source —

Match

Factors to Ignition —

Misuse of material or product, other

23 Jan 2007 Special outside fire, other

1200 Statesville Ave, Charlotte NC

Property Use —

Outbuilding, protective shelter

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Outside area, other

First Ignition —

Non-upholstered chair, bench

12 Dec 2006 Passenger vehicle fire

3301 Statesville Ave, Charlotte NC

Property Use —

Street or road in commercial area

Actions Taken —

Investigate

Area of Origin —

Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.

First Ignition —

Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats

Heat Source —

Heat from undetermined smoking material

Factors to Ignition —

Other factor contributed to ignition

17 Sep 2006 Outside rubbish fire, other

2634 Statesville Ave, Charlotte NC

Property Use —

Outside or special property, other

Actions Taken —

Investigate

Area of Origin —

Outside area, other

First Ignition —

Rubbish, trash, or waste

Heat Source —

Hot or smoldering object, other

Factors to Ignition —

Abandoned or discarded materials or products

19 Jun 2006 Passenger vehicle fire

2300 Statesville Ave, Charlotte NC

Property Use —

Vehicle parking area

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.

First Ignition —

Magazine, newspaper, writing paper

Heat Source —

Heat from other open flame or smoking materials

Factors to Ignition —

Other factor contributed to ignition

24 Apr 2006 Passenger vehicle fire

4000 Statesville Ave, Charlotte NC

Property Use —

Highway or divided highway

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Engine area, running gear, wheel area

First Ignition —

Item First Ignited, Other

Heat Source —

Heat from powered equipment, other

Factors to Ignition —

Mechanical failure, malfunction, other

08 Apr 2006 Road freight or transport vehicle fire

3500 Statesville Ave, Charlotte NC

Property Use —

Residential street, road or residential driveway

Actions Taken —

Investigate

Area of Origin —

Vehicle area, other

First Ignition —

Electrical wire, cable insulation

Heat Source —

Arcing

Factors to Ignition —

Electrical failure, malfunction, other

01 Apr 2006 Building fires

3425 Statesville Ave, Charlotte NC

Property Use —

1 or 2 family dwelling

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge

First Ignition —

Electrical wire, cable insulation

Heat Source —

Arcing

Factors to Ignition —

Unspecified short-circuit arc

29 Mar 2006 Building fires

3701 Statesville Ave, Charlotte NC

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 —

Heat source too close to combustibles.

21 Feb 2006 Building fires

2525 Statesville Ave, Charlotte NC

Property Use —

1 or 2 family dwelling

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Attic: vacant, crawl space above top story, cupola

First Ignition —

Structural member or framing

Heat Source —

Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment

Factors to Ignition —

Arc, spark from operating equipment

27 Jul 2005 Natural vegetation fire, other

2800 Statesville Ave, Charlotte NC

Property Use —

Street, other

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Highway, parking lot, street: on or near

First Ignition —

Light vegetation - not crop, including grass

Heat Source —

Cigarette

Factors to Ignition —

Other factor contributed to ignition

11 May 2005 Road freight or transport vehicle fire

3800 Statesville Ave, Charlotte NC

Property Use —

Gas distribution, pipeline, gas distribution

Actions Taken —

Investigate

Area of Origin —

Engine area, running gear, wheel area

First Ignition —

Atomized liquid, vaporized liquid, aerosol.

Heat Source —

Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment

Factors to Ignition —

Leak or break