Fire Incidents at Tulare St, Fresno, CA



13 Dec 2019 Building fires
Property Use —
Restaurant or cafeteria
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Attic: vacant, crawl space above top story, cupola
First Ignition —
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source —
Arcing
Factors to Ignition —
Electrical failure, malfunction, other
26 Jun 2019 Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use —
Vehicle parking area
Actions Taken —
Investigate fire out on arrival
Area of Origin —
Cargo/trunk area - all vehicles
First Ignition —
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source —
Arcing
Factors to Ignition —
Unspecified short-circuit arc
12 Mar 2019 Building fires
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Closet
04 Jan 2019 Building fires
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Vehicle storage area; garage, carport
04 Jan 2019 Fires in structures other than in a building
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Wall assembly
First Ignition —
Interior ceiling cover or finish
Heat Source —
Hot or smoldering object, other
Human Factors —
Asleep
26 Sep 2018 Building fires
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
Factors to Ignition —
Other factor contributed to ignition
17 Aug 2018 Building fires
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
Factors to Ignition —
Other factor contributed to ignition
08 Jun 2018 Building fires
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
Actions Taken —
Investigate fire out on arrival
Area of Origin —
Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge
First Ignition —
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source —
Arcing
Factors to Ignition —
Electrical failure, malfunction, other
Factors to Ignition —
Arc, spark from operating equipment
06 Jun 2018 Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use —
Street, other
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
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 —
Mechanical failure, malfunction, other
Factors to Ignition —
Installation deficiency
19 Jan 2018 Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use —
Eating, drinking places
Actions Taken —
Notify other agencies.
Area of Origin —
Outside area, other
First Ignition —
Magazine, newspaper, writing paper
Heat Source —
Cigarette lighter
Factors to Ignition —
Playing with heat source
Human Factors —
Possibly impaired by alcohol or drugs
05 Oct 2017 Trash or rubbish fire, contained
Property Use —
Household goods, sales, repairs
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Shipping/receiving area; loading area, dock or bay
22 Sep 2017 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
23 Aug 2017 Special outside fire, other
Property Use —
Outside or special property, other
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Outside area, other
18 Aug 2017 Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use —
Vehicle parking area
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Exterior, exposed surface
First Ignition —
Flammable liquid/gas - uncontained
Heat Source —
Cigarette
Factors to Ignition —
Heat source too close to combustibles.
24 Jul 2017 Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
Actions Taken —
Investigate fire out on arrival
Area of Origin —
Exterior, exposed surface
First Ignition —
Flammable liquid/gas in container or pipe
Heat Source —
Heat source: other
28 Jun 2017 Building fires
Property Use —
Mercantile, business, other
Actions Taken —
Notify other agencies.
Area of Origin —
Function area, other
First Ignition —
Pipe, duct, conduit, hose covering
Heat Source —
Arcing
Factors to Ignition —
Electrical failure, malfunction, other
20 Jun 2017 Fires in structures other than in a building
Property Use —
High school/junior high school/middle school
Actions Taken —
Information, investigation & enforcement, other
Area of Origin —
Other
First Ignition —
Adornment, recreational material, signs, other
Heat Source —
Incendiary device
Factors to Ignition —
Playing with heat source
22 May 2017 Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use —
Multifamily dwellings
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Cargo/trunk area - all vehicles
11 Oct 2016 Building fires
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
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 —
Unspecified short-circuit arc
29 Sep 2016 Fire, other
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
Actions Taken —
Salvage & overhaul
Area of Origin —
Escalator - exterior, interior
First Ignition —
Fence, pole
Heat Source —
Incendiary device
17 Sep 2016 Building fires
Property Use —
Multifamily dwellings
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Function area, other
First Ignition —
Box, carton, bag, basket, barrel
Factors to Ignition —
Improper container or storage
18 Aug 2016 Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use —
Vehicle parking area
Actions Taken —
Investigate fire out on arrival
Area of Origin —
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition —
Flammable liquid/gas in container or pipe
Heat Source —
Heat source: other
Factors to Ignition —
Mechanical failure, malfunction, other
Factors to Ignition —
Installation deficiency
28 Jul 2016 Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use —
Public or government, other
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition —
Flammable liquid/gas in container or pipe
Heat Source —
Heat from powered equipment, other
Factors to Ignition —
Mechanical failure, malfunction, other
26 Jul 2016 Outside equipment fire
Property Use —
Convenience store
Actions Taken —
Salvage & overhaul
Area of Origin —
Outside area, other
First Ignition —
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source —
Flame/torch used for lighting
Factors to Ignition —
Misuse of material or product, other
14 Jul 2016 Fire, other
Property Use —
Playground
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
28 Jun 2016 Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use —
Street or road in commercial area
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
26 Jun 2016 Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Escalator - exterior, interior
06 May 2016 Building fires
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
01 May 2016 Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use —
Funeral parlor
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition —
Atomized liquid, vaporized liquid, aerosol.
Heat Source —
Heat from powered equipment, other
05 Mar 2016 Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use —
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
First Ignition —
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source —
Arcing
Factors to Ignition —
Unspecified short-circuit arc
04 Mar 2016 Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use —
Vehicle parking area
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
24 Feb 2016 Building fires
Property Use —
Residential, other
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Outside area, other
First Ignition —
Furniture, utensils, other
Factors to Ignition —
Other factor contributed to ignition
06 Aug 2014 Fire, other
Property Use —
High school/junior high school/middle school
Actions Taken —
Investigate fire out on arrival
Area of Origin —
Escalator - exterior, interior
First Ignition —
Soft goods, wearing apparel, other
Heat Source —
Incendiary device
Factors to Ignition —
Misuse of material or product, other
17 May 2014 Building fires
Property Use —
Warehouse
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
21 Feb 2014 Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use —
Assembly, other
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
Factors to Ignition —
Mechanical failure, malfunction, other
30 Sep 2013 Fire in mobile prop. used as a fixed struc., other
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
Actions Taken —
Salvage & overhaul
Area of Origin —
Bathroom, checkroom, lavatory, locker room
First Ignition —
Flammable liquid/gas - uncontained
Heat Source —
Cigarette lighter
Factors to Ignition —
Playing with heat source
16 Sep 2013 Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use —
Vehicle parking area
Actions Taken —
Investigate fire out on arrival
Area of Origin —
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
Heat Source —
Heat, spark from friction
05 May 2013 Building fires
Property Use —
Multifamily dwellings
Actions Taken —
Salvage & overhaul
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
16 Apr 2013 Building fires
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Attic: vacant, crawl space above top story, cupola
First Ignition —
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source —
Arcing
22 Feb 2012 Building fires
Property Use —
Multifamily dwellings
Actions Taken —
Fire, other
Area of Origin —
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition —
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source —
Hot or smoldering object, other
Factors to Ignition —
Accidentally turned on, not turned off
Human Factors —
Unattended or unsupervised person
09 Feb 2012 Building fires
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
Actions Taken —
Investigate fire out on arrival
Area of Origin —
Bathroom, checkroom, lavatory, locker room
First Ignition —
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source —
Arcing
26 Jan 2012 Building fires
Property Use —
Mercantile, business, other
Actions Taken —
Salvage & overhaul
Area of Origin —
Office
First Ignition —
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source —
Arcing
06 Apr 2010 Building fires
Property Use —
Mercantile, business, other
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Assembly or sales area, other
First Ignition —
Multiple items first ignited
Heat Source —
Incendiary device
Factors to Ignition —
Misuse of material or product, other
19 Mar 2010 Trash or rubbish fire, contained
Property Use —
Elementary school, including kindergarten
Actions Taken —
Information, investigation & enforcement, other
Area of Origin —
Outside area, other
First Ignition —
Rubbish, trash, or waste
11 Mar 2010 Building fires
Property Use —
Residential, other
Actions Taken —
Salvage & overhaul
Area of Origin —
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition —
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source —
Heat from powered equipment, other
Factors to Ignition —
Equipment unattended
Human Factors —
Unattended or unsupervised person
10 Feb 2010 Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use —
Street or road in commercial area
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
First Ignition —
Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats
21 Sep 2009 Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use —
Service station, gas station
Actions Taken —
Investigate
Area of Origin —
Fuel tank, fuel line
Heat Source —
Heat from powered equipment, other
Factors to Ignition —
Leak or break
18 Sep 2009 Building fires
Property Use —
High school/junior high school/middle school
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Maintenance shop or area, paint shop or area
First Ignition —
Dust, fiber, lint, including sawdust and excelsior
Heat Source —
Heat, spark from friction
Factors to Ignition —
Failure to clean
16 Dec 2007 Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use —
Vehicle parking area
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
14 Dec 2007 Incinerator overload or malfunction, fire confined
Property Use —
Elementary school, including kindergarten
Actions Taken —
Investigate
Area of Origin —
Outside area, other
Heat Source —
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
Factors to Ignition —
Mechanical failure, malfunction, other
14 Nov 2007 Building fires
Property Use —
Multifamily dwellings
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
19 Oct 2007 Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use —
Communications center
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Outside area, other
21 Sep 2007 Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use —
Vacant lot
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition —
Multiple items first ignited
04 Sep 2007 Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use —
Street, other
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition —
Conveyor belt, drive belt, V-belt
Factors to Ignition —
Leak or break
16 Jul 2007 Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use —
High school/junior high school/middle school
Actions Taken —
Investigate
Area of Origin —
Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace
First Ignition —
Dust, fiber, lint, including sawdust and excelsior
Heat Source —
Heat, spark from friction
Factors to Ignition —
Failure to clean
12 Jul 2007 Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use —
Service station, gas station
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 —
Leak or break
22 May 2007 Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use —
Vehicle parking area
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition —
Flammable liquid/gas in container or pipe
Heat Source —
Heat source: other
Factors to Ignition —
Mechanical failure, malfunction, other
Factors to Ignition —
Installation deficiency
13 Apr 2007 Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use —
Street or road in commercial area
Actions Taken —
Investigate
Area of Origin —
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition —
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source —
Arcing
30 Jan 2007 Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use —
Food and beverage sales, grocery store
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition —
Multiple items first ignited
Heat Source —
Arcing
Factors to Ignition —
Unspecified short-circuit arc
07 Aug 2006 Road freight or transport vehicle fire
Property Use —
Food and beverage sales, grocery store
Actions Taken —
Investigate
Area of Origin —
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
31 Jul 2006 Grass fire
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
Actions Taken —
Investigate
Area of Origin —
Outside area, other
First Ignition —
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Factors to Ignition —
Playing with heat source
03 Jul 2006 Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use —
Outside or special property, other
Actions Taken —
Investigate
Area of Origin —
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
04 Jul 2004 Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use —
Educational, other
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace
First Ignition —
Pyrotechnics, explosives
01 Jul 2004 Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use —
Street or road in commercial area
Actions Taken —
Investigate
Area of Origin —
Vehicle area, other
First Ignition —
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source —
Fireworks
29 Jun 2004 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
23 Jun 2004 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 —
Heat from powered equipment, other
Factors to Ignition —
Misuse of material or product, other
22 Jun 2004 Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use —
Convenience store
Actions Taken —
Investigate
Area of Origin —
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
Heat Source —
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
14 Mar 2004 Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use —
Street or road in commercial area
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
First Ignition —
Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats
Heat Source —
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
11 Feb 2004 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 —
Heavy vegetation - not crop, including trees
Heat Source —
Cigarette lighter