Fire Incidents at Hampden Ave, Denver, CO



27 Dec 2019 Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use —
Open land or field
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition —
Organic materials, other
07 Dec 2019 Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use —
Multifamily dwellings
Actions Taken —
Investigate
Area of Origin —
Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace
First Ignition —
Heavy vegetation - not crop, including trees
Heat Source —
Match
Factors to Ignition —
Abandoned or discarded materials or products
15 Jul 2019 Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use —
Business office
Actions Taken —
Investigate
Area of Origin —
Other
First Ignition —
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source —
Cigarette
Factors to Ignition —
High wind
30 May 2019 Passenger vehicle fire
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 —
Arcing
Factors to Ignition —
Misuse of material or product, other
24 Nov 2018 Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use —
Graded and cared-for plots of land
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition —
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source —
Heat from direct flame, convection currents
Factors to Ignition —
Outside/open fire for debris or waste disposal
08 Aug 2018 Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use —
Vehicle parking area
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Other
First Ignition —
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source —
Heat source: other
22 Jul 2018 Fires in structures other than in a building
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Outside area, other
12 Nov 2017 Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use —
Highway or divided highway
Actions Taken —
Investigate
Area of Origin —
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition —
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
09 Nov 2017 Road freight or transport vehicle fire
Property Use —
Highway or divided highway
Actions Taken —
Fire, other
Area of Origin —
Cargo/trunk area - all vehicles
First Ignition —
Liquids, piping, filters, other
Heat Source —
Heat source: other
Factors to Ignition —
Mechanical failure, malfunction, other
28 Sep 2017 Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use —
Vehicle parking area
Actions Taken —
Investigate
Area of Origin —
Vehicle area, other
22 Sep 2017 Special outside fire, other
Property Use —
General retail, other
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Outside area, other
First Ignition —
Flammable liquid/gas in container or pipe
06 Aug 2017 Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use —
Vehicle parking area
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition —
Magazine, newspaper, writing paper
Factors to Ignition —
Abandoned or discarded materials or products
06 Jul 2017 Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use —
Highway or divided highway
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition —
Liquids, piping, filters, other
Heat Source —
Heat source: other
Factors to Ignition —
Mechanical failure, malfunction, other
24 May 2017 Fire, other
Property Use —
Department or discount store
Actions Taken —
Investigate
Area of Origin —
Bathroom, checkroom, lavatory, locker room
First Ignition —
Appliance housing or casing
Heat Source —
Heat from powered equipment, other
Factors to Ignition —
Electrical failure, malfunction, other
09 Apr 2017 Building fires
Property Use —
Multifamily dwellings
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Exterior balcony, unenclosed porch
First Ignition —
Structural member or framing
Heat Source —
Candle
Factors to Ignition —
Abandoned or discarded materials or products
04 Apr 2017 Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use —
Service station, gas station
Actions Taken —
Fire, other
Area of Origin —
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition —
Flammable liquid/gas - in/from engine or burner
04 Feb 2017 Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use —
Vacant lot
Actions Taken —
Investigate
Area of Origin —
Outside area, other
First Ignition —
Rubbish, trash, or waste
22 Jan 2017 Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use —
Street or road in commercial area
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Other
First Ignition —
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source —
Heat source: other
Factors to Ignition —
Electrical failure, malfunction, other
12 Jan 2017 Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use —
Vehicle parking area
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Other
First Ignition —
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source —
Heat source: other
Factors to Ignition —
Electrical failure, malfunction, other
08 Sep 2016 Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use —
Highway or divided highway
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition —
Liquids, piping, filters, other
Heat Source —
Heat source: other
Factors to Ignition —
Mechanical failure, malfunction, other
10 Feb 2016 Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use —
Vehicle parking area
Actions Taken —
Information, investigation & enforcement, other
Area of Origin —
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition —
Flammable liquid/gas in container or pipe
Heat Source —
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
Factors to Ignition —
Heat source too close to combustibles.
10 Feb 2016 Passenger vehicle fire
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 —
Heat from powered equipment, other
Factors to Ignition —
Heat source too close to combustibles.
25 Dec 2015 Fire, other
Property Use —
Multifamily dwellings
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Function area, other
First Ignition —
Organic materials, other
Heat Source —
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
Factors to Ignition —
Mechanical failure, malfunction, other
27 Nov 2015 Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use —
Vehicle parking area
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition —
Heavy vegetation - not crop, including trees
Heat Source —
Match
Factors to Ignition —
Abandoned or discarded materials or products
23 Nov 2015 Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use —
Multifamily dwellings
Actions Taken —
Investigate
Area of Origin —
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
First Ignition —
Organic materials, other
Heat Source —
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
Factors to Ignition —
Mechanical failure, malfunction, other
10 Nov 2015 Building fires
Property Use —
Multifamily dwellings
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Bathroom, checkroom, lavatory, locker room
First Ignition —
Interior ceiling cover or finish
Heat Source —
Arcing
Factors to Ignition —
Arc, spark from operating equipment
04 Aug 2015 Fire, other
Property Use —
Vehicle parking area
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition —
Fence, pole
Heat Source —
Arcing
Factors to Ignition —
Playing with heat source
Human Factors —
Unattended or unsupervised person
30 Jul 2015 Building fires
Property Use —
Parking garage, general vehicle
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Exterior, exposed surface
First Ignition —
Exterior trim, including doors
Heat Source —
Radiated heat from another fire
Factors to Ignition —
Exposure fire
28 Jul 2015 Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use —
Vehicle parking area
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
First Ignition —
Fence, pole
Heat Source —
Arcing
Factors to Ignition —
Playing with heat source
Human Factors —
Unattended or unsupervised person
27 Mar 2015 Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use —
Business office
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Exterior, exposed surface
First Ignition —
Box, carton, bag, basket, barrel
Heat Source —
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
Factors to Ignition —
Operational deficiency, other
21 Oct 2014 Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use —
Hotel/motel, commercial
Actions Taken —
Incident command
Area of Origin —
Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace
First Ignition —
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source —
Cigarette
Factors to Ignition —
Abandoned or discarded materials or products
15 Jul 2014 Outside equipment fire
Property Use —
Graded and cared-for plots of land
Actions Taken —
Investigate fire out on arrival
Area of Origin —
Outside area, other
Heat Source —
Arcing
Factors to Ignition —
Unspecified short-circuit arc
11 Jun 2014 Building fires
Property Use —
Hotel/motel, commercial
Actions Taken —
Ventilate
Area of Origin —
Laundry area, wash house (laundry)
First Ignition —
Linen; other than bedding
Heat Source —
Chemical reaction
Factors to Ignition —
Abandoned or discarded materials or products
Factors to Ignition —
Improper container or storage
28 May 2014 Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use —
Bank
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
15 May 2014 Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use —
Vehicle parking area
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition —
Flammable liquid/gas - in/from engine or burner
Factors to Ignition —
Mechanical failure, malfunction, other
24 Apr 2014 Fire, other
Property Use —
Household goods, sales, repairs
Actions Taken —
Fire, other
Area of Origin —
Switchgear area, transformer vault
First Ignition —
Book
Heat Source —
Arcing
Factors to Ignition —
Arc, spark from operating equipment
07 Apr 2014 Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use —
Vehicle parking area
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition —
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Factors to Ignition —
Other factor contributed to ignition
09 Mar 2014 Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use —
Graded and cared-for plots of land
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition —
Flammable liquid/gas - uncontained
Heat Source —
Match
Factors to Ignition —
Outside/open fire for debris or waste disposal
Human Factors —
Possibly impaired by alcohol or drugs
23 Feb 2014 Building fires
Property Use —
Multifamily dwellings
Actions Taken —
Investigate
Area of Origin —
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition —
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source —
Heat from direct flame, convection currents
Factors to Ignition —
Accidentally turned on, not turned off
17 Feb 2014 Building fires
Property Use —
Multifamily dwellings
Actions Taken —
Incident command
Area of Origin —
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition —
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source —
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
Factors to Ignition —
Electrical failure, malfunction, other
06 Feb 2014 Building fires
Property Use —
Multifamily dwellings
Actions Taken —
Incident command
Area of Origin —
Heating room or area, water heater area
First Ignition —
Structural member or framing
Heat Source —
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
Factors to Ignition —
Heat source too close to combustibles.
Factors to Ignition —
Installation deficiency
23 Dec 2013 Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use —
Vehicle parking area
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition —
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source —
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
Factors to Ignition —
Outside/open fire for debris or waste disposal
Factors to Ignition —
Installation deficiency
10 Dec 2013 Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use —
Motor vehicle or boat sales, services, repair
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Cargo/trunk area - all vehicles
First Ignition —
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source —
Heat source: other
Factors to Ignition —
Other factor contributed to ignition
Human Factors —
Unattended or unsupervised person
19 Oct 2013 Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use —
Food and beverage sales, grocery store
Actions Taken —
Fire, other
Area of Origin —
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
21 Aug 2013 Fires in structures other than in a building
Property Use —
Vehicle parking area
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Outside area, other
First Ignition —
Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats
Heat Source —
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
Factors to Ignition —
Outside/open fire for debris or waste disposal
Factors to Ignition —
Installation deficiency
18 Jul 2013 Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use —
Multifamily dwellings
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition —
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source —
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
Factors to Ignition —
Outside/open fire for debris or waste disposal
Factors to Ignition —
Installation deficiency
08 Jul 2013 Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use —
Multifamily dwellings
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Storage area, other
First Ignition —
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source —
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
Factors to Ignition —
Outside/open fire for debris or waste disposal
Factors to Ignition —
Installation deficiency
Human Factors —
Possibly impaired by alcohol or drugs
24 Jun 2013 Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use —
Highway or divided highway
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
20 Jan 2013 Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use —
Street, other
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
23 Oct 2012 Fire, other
Property Use —
Clubhouse
Actions Taken —
Investigate
Area of Origin —
Outside area, other
First Ignition —
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source —
Match
Factors to Ignition —
Playing with heat source
Human Factors —
Unattended or unsupervised person
29 Jun 2012 Building fires
Property Use —
Multifamily dwellings
Actions Taken —
Incident command
Area of Origin —
Exterior balcony, unenclosed porch
First Ignition —
Structural component or finish, other
Heat Source —
Cigarette
Factors to Ignition —
Abandoned or discarded materials or products
01 Jun 2012 Grass fire
Property Use —
Bank
Actions Taken —
Investigate
Area of Origin —
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition —
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
31 Mar 2012 Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use —
Open land or field
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Wildland, woods
05 Sep 2011 Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use —
Vehicle parking area
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 —
Other factor contributed to ignition
23 May 2011 Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use —
Vehicle parking area
Actions Taken —
Investigate
Area of Origin —
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
27 Mar 2011 Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use —
Electronic amusement center
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
Human Factors —
Unattended or unsupervised person
26 Mar 2011 Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use —
Service station, gas station
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
24 Mar 2011 Fire, other
Property Use —
Food and beverage sales, grocery store
Actions Taken —
Information, investigation & enforcement, other
Area of Origin —
Other
First Ignition —
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source —
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
Factors to Ignition —
Misuse of material or product, other
Human Factors —
Unattended or unsupervised person
Human Factors —
Age was a factor
05 Dec 2010 Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use —
Vehicle parking area
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Outside area, other
22 Nov 2010 Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use —
Bank
Actions Taken —
Provide manpower
Area of Origin —
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
30 Jun 2010 Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use —
Residential, other
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace
First Ignition —
Chips, including wood chips
06 May 2010 Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use —
Street, other
Actions Taken —
Fires, rescues & hazardous conditions, other
Area of Origin —
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition —
Chips, including wood chips
Heat Source —
Heat source: other
Factors to Ignition —
Mechanical failure, malfunction, other
08 Feb 2010 Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition —
Fence, pole
Heat Source —
Arcing
Factors to Ignition —
Playing with heat source
Human Factors —
Unattended or unsupervised person
20 Nov 2009 Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use —
Highway or divided highway
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Vehicle area, other
15 Oct 2009 Grass fire
Property Use —
Graded and cared-for plots of land
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Outside area, other
First Ignition —
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
12 Aug 2009 Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use —
Vehicle parking area
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition —
Flammable liquid/gas - in/from engine or burner
Heat Source —
Hot or smoldering object, other
Factors to Ignition —
Leak or break
06 Aug 2009 Building fires
Property Use —
Mental retardation/development disability facility
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Bathroom, checkroom, lavatory, locker room
First Ignition —
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source —
Heat from powered equipment, other
Factors to Ignition —
Accidentally turned on, not turned off
Factors to Ignition —
Mechanical failure, malfunction, other
14 Apr 2009 Building fires
Property Use —
Business office
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Entrance way, lobby
First Ignition —
Chips, including wood chips
Heat Source —
Cigarette
Factors to Ignition —
Abandoned or discarded materials or products
15 Mar 2009 Building fires
Property Use —
Multifamily dwellings
Actions Taken —
Investigate
Area of Origin —
Exterior balcony, unenclosed porch
First Ignition —
Exterior wall covering or finish
Heat Source —
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
Factors to Ignition —
Improper container or storage
30 Jun 2008 Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use —
Highway or divided highway
Actions Taken —
Salvage & overhaul
Area of Origin —
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition —
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source —
Explosive, fireworks, other
Factors to Ignition —
Playing with heat source
18 May 2008 Building fires
Property Use —
Hotel/motel, commercial
Actions Taken —
Incident command
Area of Origin —
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition —
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source —
Heat source: other
Factors to Ignition —
Failure to clean
Factors to Ignition —
Improper container or storage
20 Apr 2008 Grass fire
Property Use —
Athletic/health club
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Outside area, other
First Ignition —
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source —
Match
Factors to Ignition —
Playing with heat source
Human Factors —
Unattended or unsupervised person
17 Mar 2008 Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use —
Athletic/health club
Actions Taken —
Fire, other
Area of Origin —
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
First Ignition —
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source —
Match
Factors to Ignition —
Playing with heat source
Human Factors —
Unattended or unsupervised person
16 Nov 2007 Building fires
Property Use —
Specialty shop
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Storage room, area, tank, or bin
First Ignition —
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source —
Arcing
Factors to Ignition —
Electrical failure, malfunction, other
11 Nov 2007 Building fires
Property Use —
Hotel/motel, commercial
Actions Taken —
Incident command
Area of Origin —
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition —
Mattress, pillow
Heat Source —
Heat source: other
Factors to Ignition —
Other factor contributed to ignition
Factors to Ignition —
Improper container or storage
06 Nov 2007 Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Outside area, other
First Ignition —
Fence, pole
Heat Source —
Arcing
Factors to Ignition —
Playing with heat source
Human Factors —
Unattended or unsupervised person
01 Nov 2007 Building fires
Property Use —
Restaurant or cafeteria
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Heating room or area, water heater area
First Ignition —
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source —
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
30 Oct 2007 Building fires
Property Use —
Restaurant or cafeteria
Actions Taken —
Salvage & overhaul
Area of Origin —
Bathroom, checkroom, lavatory, locker room
First Ignition —
Linen; other than bedding
Heat Source —
Candle
Factors to Ignition —
Heat source too close to combustibles.
09 Sep 2007 Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use —
Vehicle parking area
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
Factors to Ignition —
Mechanical failure, malfunction, other
17 Jun 2007 Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use —
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
09 Jun 2007 Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use —
Outside or special property, other
Actions Taken —
Investigate
Area of Origin —
Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace
First Ignition —
Flammable liquid/gas in container or pipe
Heat Source —
Heat from powered equipment, other
Factors to Ignition —
Leak or break
Factors to Ignition —
Installation deficiency
Human Factors —
Possibly impaired by alcohol or drugs
24 May 2007 Building fires
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
Actions Taken —
Ventilate
Area of Origin —
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition —
Interior wall covering excluding drapes, etc.
Heat Source —
Heat from powered equipment, other
Factors to Ignition —
Misuse of material or product, other
Human Factors —
Unattended or unsupervised person
Human Factors —
Unattended or unsupervised person
18 May 2007 Building fires
Property Use —
Hotel/motel, commercial
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Roof surface: exterior
First Ignition —
Exterior roof covering or finish
Heat Source —
Heat from powered equipment, other
Factors to Ignition —
Heat source too close to combustibles.
21 Sep 2006 Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use —
Food and beverage sales, grocery store
Actions Taken —
Fire, other
Area of Origin —
Vehicle area, other
Heat Source —
Heat from powered equipment, other
Factors to Ignition —
Mechanical failure, malfunction, other
26 Aug 2006 Building fires
Property Use —
Electronic amusement center
Actions Taken —
Investigate
Area of Origin —
Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge
First Ignition —
Floor covering or rug/carpet/mat
Heat Source —
Cigarette lighter
Factors to Ignition —
Abandoned or discarded materials or products
Human Factors —
Possibly impaired by alcohol or drugs
19 Mar 2006 Building fires
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace
First Ignition —
Dust, fiber, lint, including sawdust and excelsior
04 Mar 2006 Trash or rubbish fire, contained
Property Use —
Multifamily dwellings
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Bathroom, checkroom, lavatory, locker room
First Ignition —
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source —
Candle
Factors to Ignition —
Playing with heat source
Human Factors —
Age was a factor
Human Factors —
Unattended or unsupervised person
18 Jan 2006 Building fires
Property Use —
Multifamily dwellings
Actions Taken —
Salvage & overhaul
Area of Origin —
Bathroom, checkroom, lavatory, locker room
First Ignition —
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source —
Candle
Factors to Ignition —
Misuse of material or product, other
25 Oct 2005 Fires in structures other than in a building
Property Use —
Open land or field
Actions Taken —
Investigate
Area of Origin —
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition —
Oily rags
19 Aug 2005 Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use —
Motor vehicle or boat sales, services, repair
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Outside area, other
First Ignition —
Organic materials, other
Heat Source —
Chemical reaction
Factors to Ignition —
Natural condition, other
15 Jul 2005 Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use —
Vacant lot
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Outside area, other
First Ignition —
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source —
Heat from undetermined smoking material
Human Factors —
Unattended or unsupervised person
08 May 2005 Building fires
Property Use —
Hotel/motel, commercial
Actions Taken —
Fire, other
Area of Origin —
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition —
Linen; other than bedding
Heat Source —
Hot or smoldering object, other
Factors to Ignition —
Equipment not being operated properly
Human Factors —
Age was a factor
17 Apr 2005 Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use —
Hotel/motel, commercial
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
07 Feb 2005 Passenger vehicle fire
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 —
Arcing
05 Feb 2005 Building fires
Property Use —
24-hour care Nursing homes, 4 or more persons
Actions Taken —
Fire, other
Area of Origin —
Assembly area - less than 100 persons
First Ignition —
Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats
Heat Source —
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
08 Jan 2005 Building fires
Property Use —
Business office
Actions Taken —
Investigate
Area of Origin —
Egress/exit, other
First Ignition —
Transformer, including transformer fluids
Heat Source —
Arcing
Factors to Ignition —
Worn out
20 Aug 2004 Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use —
Electronic amusement center
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition —
Floor covering or rug/carpet/mat
Heat Source —
Cigarette lighter
Factors to Ignition —
Abandoned or discarded materials or products
Human Factors —
Possibly impaired by alcohol or drugs
05 Aug 2004 Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use —
Business office
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Cargo/trunk area - all vehicles
First Ignition —
Interior wall covering excluding drapes, etc.
Heat Source —
Heat, spark from friction
Factors to Ignition —
Backfire
Human Factors —
Unattended or unsupervised person
Human Factors —
Unattended or unsupervised person
16 Jul 2004 Building fires
Property Use —
Church, mosque, synagogue, temple, chapel
Actions Taken —
Incident command
Area of Origin —
Exterior, exposed surface
First Ignition —
Exterior roof covering or finish
Heat Source —
Arcing
01 Jun 2004 Building fires
Property Use —
Multifamily dwellings
Actions Taken —
Fire, other
Area of Origin —
Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge
First Ignition —
Linen; other than bedding
Heat Source —
Hot or smoldering object, other
Factors to Ignition —
Improper startup