Fire Incidents at Belmont Ave, Fresno, CA



10 Dec 2019 Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use —
Street or road in commercial area
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
29 Nov 2019 Building fires
Property Use —
Motor vehicle or boat sales, services, repair
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Maintenance shop or area, paint shop or area
15 Nov 2019 Building fires
Property Use —
Storage, other
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Swimming pool
First Ignition —
Rubbish, trash, or waste
05 Nov 2019 Outside equipment fire
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
Actions Taken —
Fire, other
Area of Origin —
Equipment or service area, other
First Ignition —
Flammable liquid/gas in container or pipe
Heat Source —
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
Factors to Ignition —
Leak or break
12 Oct 2019 Building fires
Property Use —
Restaurant or cafeteria
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition —
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source —
Heat from powered equipment, other
Factors to Ignition —
Worn out
11 Oct 2019 Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use —
Graded and cared-for plots of land
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
04 Oct 2019 Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use —
Motor vehicle or boat sales, services, repair
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
03 Oct 2019 Building fires
Property Use —
Multifamily dwellings
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge
First Ignition —
Mattress, pillow
Heat Source —
Cigarette lighter
27 Sep 2019 Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use —
Service station, gas station
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Other
Heat Source —
Heat from powered equipment, other
Factors to Ignition —
Mechanical failure, malfunction, other
24 Sep 2019 Building fires
Property Use —
Multifamily dwellings
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge
First Ignition —
Mattress, pillow
Heat Source —
Cigarette lighter
22 Sep 2019 Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Actions Taken —
Salvage & overhaul
21 Sep 2019 Fire in motor home, camper, recreational vehicle
Property Use —
Residential, other
Actions Taken —
Investigate fire out on arrival
21 Sep 2019 Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use —
Vehicle parking area
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
16 Sep 2019 Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use —
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Vehicle area, other
First Ignition —
Multiple items first ignited
04 Sep 2019 Building fires
Property Use —
Mercantile, business, other
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
29 Aug 2019 Building fires
Property Use —
Mercantile, business, other
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
10 Aug 2019 Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use —
Railroad right of way
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
26 Jul 2019 Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use —
Residential, other
Actions Taken —
Fire, other
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
18 Jun 2019 Building fires
Property Use —
Residential, other
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Structural area, other
16 Jun 2019 Building fires
Property Use —
Alcohol or substance abuse recovery center
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge
First Ignition —
Mattress, pillow
Heat Source —
Cigarette lighter
21 Apr 2019 Building fires
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Exterior balcony, unenclosed porch
First Ignition —
Bedding; blanket, sheet, comforter
Heat Source —
Candle
Factors to Ignition —
Heat source too close to combustibles.
Human Factors —
Asleep
Human Factors —
Possibly impaired by alcohol or drugs
25 Feb 2019 Building fires
Property Use —
Specialty shop
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Storage room, area, tank, or bin
18 Feb 2019 Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use —
Vehicle parking area
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
05 Jan 2019 Building fires
Property Use —
Motor vehicle or boat sales, services, repair
Actions Taken —
Incident command
28 Dec 2018 Building fires
Property Use —
General retail, other
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
10 Oct 2018 Building fires
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
09 Sep 2018 Building fires
Property Use —
Motor vehicle or boat sales, services, repair
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Maintenance shop or area, paint shop or area
First Ignition —
Structural member or framing
Heat Source —
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
Factors to Ignition —
Mechanical failure, malfunction, other
Factors to Ignition —
Fluorescent light ballast
07 Aug 2018 Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use —
Vehicle parking area
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
30 Jun 2018 Building fires
Property Use —
Outbuilding or shed
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace
First Ignition —
Exterior trim, including doors
Heat Source —
Radiated heat from another fire
Factors to Ignition —
Exposure fire
30 Jun 2018 Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use —
Manufacturing, processing
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
Factors to Ignition —
Mechanical failure, malfunction, other
23 Jun 2018 Building fires
Property Use —
General retail, other
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Wall surface: exterior
19 Jun 2018 Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use —
Street or road in commercial area
Actions Taken —
Investigate fire out on arrival
Area of Origin —
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
Heat Source —
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
Factors to Ignition —
Heat source too close to combustibles.
13 Apr 2018 Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use —
Vehicle parking area
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
Heat Source —
Heat from powered equipment, other
Factors to Ignition —
Mechanical failure, malfunction, other
27 Feb 2018 Fire in motor home, camper, recreational vehicle
Property Use —
Open land or field
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
24 Feb 2018 Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use —
Vehicle parking area
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Exterior, exposed surface
Heat Source —
Radiated heat from another fire
Factors to Ignition —
Exposure fire
20 Jan 2018 Fire in motor home, camper, recreational vehicle
Property Use —
Vehicle storage, other
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
09 Dec 2017 Outside storage fire
Property Use —
General retail, other
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Outside area, other
04 Dec 2017 Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace
First Ignition —
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source —
Hot ember or ash
Factors to Ignition —
Abandoned or discarded materials or products
12 Oct 2017 Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use —
Motor vehicle or boat sales, services, repair
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
Factors to Ignition —
Misuse of material or product, other
05 Oct 2017 Outside storage fire
Property Use —
Vehicle parking area
Actions Taken —
Investigate fire out on arrival
Area of Origin —
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition —
Multiple items first ignited
Heat Source —
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
Factors to Ignition —
Playing with heat source
Human Factors —
Possibly impaired by alcohol or drugs
29 Jun 2017 Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use —
Vehicle parking area
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
21 Jun 2017 Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use —
Street, other
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
04 May 2017 Building fires
Property Use —
Multifamily dwellings
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
02 May 2017 Building fires
Property Use —
Multifamily dwellings
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Exterior balcony, unenclosed porch
First Ignition —
Flammable liquid/gas in container or pipe
Heat Source —
Incendiary device
23 Jan 2017 Building fires
Property Use —
Service station, gas station
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Surgery area - major operations, operating room
12 Jan 2017 Special outside fire, other
Property Use —
Bar or nightclub
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Awning
First Ignition —
Awning, canopy
20 Dec 2016 Building fires
Property Use —
Restaurant or cafeteria
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Structural area, other
First Ignition —
Insulation within structural area
Heat Source —
Arcing
Factors to Ignition —
Worn out
04 Dec 2016 Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use —
Service station, gas station
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
05 Nov 2016 Building fires
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Escalator - exterior, interior
05 Sep 2016 Building fires
Property Use —
Mercantile, business, other
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
16 Aug 2016 Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use —
Vehicle storage, other
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 —
Worn out
15 Aug 2016 Building fires
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Entrance way, lobby
First Ignition —
Mattress, pillow
Heat Source —
Cigarette
Factors to Ignition —
Abandoned or discarded materials or products
31 Jul 2016 Building fires
Property Use —
Food and beverage sales, grocery store
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Wall surface: exterior
25 Jun 2016 Building fires
Property Use —
Specialty shop
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Escalator - exterior, interior
20 Jun 2016 Building fires
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Escalator - exterior, interior
27 Apr 2016 Building fires
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Function area, other
13 Jan 2016 Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Vehicle area, other
Factors to Ignition —
Heat source too close to combustibles.
28 Sep 2014 Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use —
Vehicle parking area
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
29 Jul 2014 Building fires
Property Use —
Billiard center, pool hall
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Storage area, other
19 Jul 2014 Building fires
Property Use —
Outbuilding or shed
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
23 Jun 2014 Fire in motor home, camper, recreational vehicle
Property Use —
Motor vehicle or boat sales, services, repair
Actions Taken —
Fire, other
Area of Origin —
Vehicle area, other
First Ignition —
Structural component or finish, other
Heat Source —
Heat source: other
Factors to Ignition —
Cutting, welding too close to combustible
23 Apr 2014 Fire, other
Property Use —
Service station, gas station
Actions Taken —
Investigate
Area of Origin —
Vehicle storage area; garage, carport
First Ignition —
Agricultural crop, including fruits and vegetables
Heat Source —
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
Factors to Ignition —
Other factor contributed to ignition
02 Mar 2014 Special outside fire, other
Property Use —
Street or road in commercial area
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Outside area, other
First Ignition —
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source —
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
11 Sep 2013 Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use —
Vehicle parking area
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
Heat Source —
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
Factors to Ignition —
Mechanical failure, malfunction, other
02 Sep 2013 Grass fire
Property Use —
Crops or orchard
Actions Taken —
Salvage & overhaul
Area of Origin —
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition —
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Factors to Ignition —
High wind
Human Factors —
Unattended or unsupervised person
10 May 2013 Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use —
Motor vehicle or boat sales, services, repair
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 —
Electrical failure, malfunction, other
09 Apr 2013 Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use —
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Vehicle area, other
First Ignition —
Multiple items first ignited
06 Apr 2013 Building fires
Property Use —
Specialty shop
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Storage: supplies or tools; dead storage
29 Aug 2012 Fires in structures other than in a building
Property Use —
Clubs, other
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Escalator - exterior, interior
First Ignition —
Furniture, utensils, other
Heat Source —
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
Factors to Ignition —
Heat source too close to combustibles.
Human Factors —
Possibly impaired by alcohol or drugs
17 Aug 2012 Fire, other
Property Use —
Vehicle parking area
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Outside area, other
First Ignition —
Multiple items first ignited
22 Jul 2012 Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use —
Street, other
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
25 Apr 2012 Building fires
Property Use —
Restaurant or cafeteria
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Other
First Ignition —
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source —
Cigarette lighter
Factors to Ignition —
Abandoned or discarded materials or products
Factors to Ignition —
Flammable liquid used to kindle fire
Human Factors —
Unattended or unsupervised person
21 Apr 2012 Special outside fire, other
Property Use —
Street or road in commercial area
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Outside area, other
First Ignition —
Sign, including outdoor signs such as billboards
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
08 Jan 2012 Fire, other
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Outside area, other
First Ignition —
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source —
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
Factors to Ignition —
Equipment unattended
10 May 2010 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 —
Electrical failure, malfunction, other
02 Sep 2009 Fire, other
Property Use —
Eating, drinking places
Actions Taken —
Investigate
Area of Origin —
Escalator - exterior, interior
First Ignition —
Transformer, including transformer fluids
Heat Source —
Arcing
Factors to Ignition —
Electrical failure, malfunction, other
22 Mar 2008 Building fires
Property Use —
Manufacturing, processing
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Machinery room or area; elevator machinery room
Heat Source —
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
Factors to Ignition —
Failure to clean
21 Mar 2008 Special outside fire, other
Property Use —
Fixed use recreation places, other
Actions Taken —
Investigate
Area of Origin —
Outside area, other
11 Mar 2008 Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use —
Vehicle parking area
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
11 Mar 2008 Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use —
Outside or special property, other
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Vehicle area, other
09 Mar 2008 Building fires
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
Actions Taken —
Fire, other
Area of Origin —
Interior stairway or ramp
First Ignition —
Structural member or framing
Heat Source —
Hot or smoldering object, other
Factors to Ignition —
Electrical failure, malfunction, other
09 Mar 2008 Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use —
Amusement center: indoor/outdoor
Actions Taken —
Fire, other
Area of Origin —
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
Factors to Ignition —
Abandoned or discarded materials or products
14 Feb 2008 Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use —
Residential, other
Actions Taken —
Information, investigation & enforcement, other
Area of Origin —
Outside area, other
First Ignition —
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source —
Heat source: other
Factors to Ignition —
Misuse of material or product, other
12 Nov 2007 Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use —
Mercantile, business, other
Actions Taken —
Investigate
Area of Origin —
Outside area, other
First Ignition —
Magazine, newspaper, writing paper
Heat Source —
Cigarette lighter
Factors to Ignition —
Outside/open fire for debris or waste disposal
03 Nov 2007 Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use —
Outside or special property, other
Actions Taken —
Fire, other
Area of Origin —
Outside area, other
23 Oct 2007 Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use —
Vehicle parking area
Actions Taken —
Fire, other
Area of Origin —
Other
Factors to Ignition —
Abandoned or discarded materials or products
23 Sep 2007 Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use —
Street, other
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition —
Multiple items first ignited
Heat Source —
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
03 Sep 2007 Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use —
Outside or special property, other
Actions Taken —
Fire, other
Area of Origin —
Outside area, other
Heat Source —
Hot ember or ash
Factors to Ignition —
Other factor contributed to ignition
26 Aug 2007 Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use —
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Outside area, other
First Ignition —
Multiple items first ignited
07 Aug 2007 Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use —
Street or road in commercial area
Actions Taken —
Fire, other
Area of Origin —
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
07 Aug 2007 Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use —
Street or road in commercial area
Actions Taken —
Investigate
Area of Origin —
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
29 Jul 2007 Building fires
Property Use —
Multifamily dwellings
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 —
Abandoned or discarded materials or products
17 Jun 2007 Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use —
Vehicle parking area
Actions Taken —
Investigate
Area of Origin —
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition —
Multiple items first ignited
Heat Source —
Multiple heat sources including multiple ignitions
Factors to Ignition —
Mechanical failure, malfunction, other
11 Jun 2007 Building fires
Property Use —
Food and beverage sales, grocery store
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Machinery room or area; elevator machinery room
First Ignition —
Multiple items first ignited
Heat Source —
Hot or smoldering object, other
22 May 2007 Fire in motor home, camper, recreational vehicle
Property Use —
Vehicle parking area
Actions Taken —
Fire, other
09 Apr 2007 Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use —
Vehicle parking area
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition —
Multiple items first ignited
Heat Source —
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
Factors to Ignition —
Heat source too close to combustibles.
06 Jan 2007 Trash or rubbish fire, contained
Property Use —
Motor vehicle or boat sales, services, repair
Actions Taken —
Fire, other
Area of Origin —
Storage area, other
02 Jan 2007 Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use —
Food and beverage sales, grocery store
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace
First Ignition —
Multiple items first ignited
Factors to Ignition —
Misuse of material or product, other
26 Sep 2006 Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use —
Street, other
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition —
Multiple items first ignited
Heat Source —
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
25 Sep 2006 Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use —
Vehicle parking area
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Outside area, other