Fire Incidents at Katy Fwy, Houston, TX

17 Dec 2019 Passenger vehicle fire

5398 Katy Fwy, Houston TX

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Engine area, running gear, wheel area

First Ignition —

Electrical wire, cable insulation

Factors to Ignition —

Electrical failure, malfunction, other

09 Dec 2019 Road freight or transport vehicle fire

11698 Katy Fwy, Houston TX

Property Use —

Highway or divided highway

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Vehicle area, other

First Ignition —

Electrical wire, cable insulation

Heat Source —

Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment

Factors to Ignition —

Mechanical failure, malfunction, other

28 Nov 2019 Passenger vehicle fire

15599 Katy Fwy, Houston TX

Property Use —

Highway or divided highway

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.

Heat Source —

Heat from powered equipment, other

31 Oct 2019 Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other

13106 Katy Fwy, Houston TX

Property Use —

Highway or divided highway

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Engine area, running gear, wheel area

Heat Source —

Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment

30 Oct 2019 Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other

8300 Katy Fwy, Houston TX

Property Use —

Highway or divided highway

Actions Taken —

Incident command

Area of Origin —

Engine area, running gear, wheel area

Heat Source —

Heat from powered equipment, other

16 Sep 2019 Passenger vehicle fire

9000 Katy Fwy, Houston TX

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 —

Heat from powered equipment, other

Factors to Ignition —

Mechanical failure, malfunction, other

09 Sep 2019 Natural vegetation fire, other

11339 Katy Fwy, Houston TX

Property Use —

Vehicle parking area

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Highway, parking lot, street: on or near

Factors to Ignition —

Misuse of material or product, other

05 Sep 2019 Natural vegetation fire, other

15799 Katy Fwy, Houston TX

Property Use —

Highway or divided highway

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Highway, parking lot, street: on or near

First Ignition —

Light vegetation - not crop, including grass

Heat Source —

Hot or smoldering object, other

Factors to Ignition —

Misuse of material or product, other

30 Aug 2019 Road freight or transport vehicle fire

3700 Katy Fwy, Houston TX

Property Use —

Highway or divided highway

Actions Taken —

Investigate fire out on arrival

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

04 Aug 2019 Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire

7768 Katy Fwy, Houston TX

Property Use —

Highway or divided highway

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Highway, parking lot, street: on or near

First Ignition —

Tire

Heat Source —

Hot or smoldering object, other

Factors to Ignition —

Heat source too close to combustibles.

Human Factors —

Unattended or unsupervised person

04 Aug 2019 Passenger vehicle fire

12498 Katy Fwy, Houston TX

Property Use —

Fixed use recreation places, other

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Vehicle area, other

First Ignition —

Item First Ignited, Other

Heat Source —

Heat, spark from friction

Factors to Ignition —

Heat source too close to combustibles.

29 Jul 2019 Road freight or transport vehicle fire

8600 Katy Fwy, Houston TX

Property Use —

Highway or divided highway

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Vehicle area, other

Heat Source —

Heat from powered equipment, other

24 Jul 2019 Outside rubbish fire, other

8416 Katy Fwy, Houston TX

Property Use —

Vehicle parking area

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Outside area, other

First Ignition —

Light vegetation - not crop, including grass

Heat Source —

Hot or smoldering object, other

24 Jul 2019 Building fires

7575 Katy Fwy, Houston TX

Property Use —

Multifamily dwellings

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Office

First Ignition —

Storage supplies, other

Heat Source —

Arcing

Factors to Ignition —

Arc from faulty contact, broken conductor

Human Factors —

Asleep

06 Jul 2019 Grass fire

3798 Katy Fwy, Houston TX

Property Use —

Street or road in commercial area

Actions Taken —

Investigate

24 Jun 2019 Passenger vehicle fire

9000 Katy Fwy, Houston TX

Property Use —

Highway or divided highway

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 —

Mechanical failure, malfunction, other

17 Jun 2019 Passenger vehicle fire

4999 Katy Fwy, Houston TX

Property Use —

Street or road in commercial area

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Engine area, running gear, wheel area

Heat Source —

Arcing

11 Jun 2019 Passenger vehicle fire

8429 Katy Fwy, Houston TX

Property Use —

Highway or divided highway

Actions Taken —

Investigate fire out on arrival

09 Jun 2019 Passenger vehicle fire

10910 Katy Fwy, Houston TX

Property Use —

Street or road in commercial area

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Vehicle area, other

Heat Source —

Arcing

01 Jun 2019 Passenger vehicle fire

2702 Katy Fwy, Houston TX

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

30 May 2019 Passenger vehicle fire

9127 Katy Fwy, Houston TX

Property Use —

Highway or divided highway

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Engine area, running gear, wheel area

Heat Source —

Heat from powered equipment, other

28 May 2019 Grass fire

12999 Katy Fwy, Houston TX

Property Use —

Street or road in commercial area

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Highway, parking lot, street: on or near

First Ignition —

Light vegetation - not crop, including grass

Heat Source —

Hot or smoldering object, other

19 May 2019 Passenger vehicle fire

10521 Katy Fwy, Houston TX

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

27 Apr 2019 Passenger vehicle fire

9435 Katy Fwy, Houston TX

Property Use —

Vehicle parking area

Actions Taken —

Fire, other

Area of Origin —

Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.

First Ignition —

Item First Ignited, Other

Heat Source —

Arcing

Factors to Ignition —

Electrical failure, malfunction, other

27 Apr 2019 Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other

9435 Katy Fwy, Houston TX

Property Use —

Food and beverage sales, grocery store

Actions Taken —

Investigate fire out on arrival

Area of Origin —

Engine area, running gear, wheel area

First Ignition —

Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats

Heat Source —

Backfire from internal combustion engine

Factors to Ignition —

Other factor contributed to ignition

25 Apr 2019 Grass fire

13801 Katy Fwy, Houston TX

Property Use —

Highway or divided highway

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Outside area, other

First Ignition —

Light vegetation - not crop, including grass

Heat Source —

Cigarette

Factors to Ignition —

Misuse of material or product, other

Human Factors —

Unattended or unsupervised person

25 Apr 2019 Natural vegetation fire, other

13501 Katy Fwy, Houston TX

Property Use —

Street or road in commercial area

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Outside area, other

First Ignition —

Organic materials, other

Heat Source —

Hot or smoldering object, other

Factors to Ignition —

Misuse of material or product, other

25 Apr 2019 Natural vegetation fire, other

14799 Katy Fwy, Houston TX

Property Use —

Street or road in commercial area

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

23 Apr 2019 Fires in structures other than in a building

13155 Katy Fwy, Houston TX

Property Use —

Service station, gas station

Actions Taken —

Investigate fire out on arrival

Area of Origin —

Conduit, pipe, utility, or ventilation shaft

First Ignition —

Structural component or finish, other

Heat Source —

Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment

Factors to Ignition —

Flammable liquid or gas spilled

Human Factors —

Unattended or unsupervised person

22 Apr 2019 Grass fire

13598 Katy Fwy, Houston TX

Property Use —

Street or road in commercial area

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Outside area, other

First Ignition —

Light vegetation - not crop, including grass

Heat Source —

Chemical reaction

Factors to Ignition —

Other factor contributed to ignition

17 Apr 2019 Passenger vehicle fire

7810 Katy Fwy, Houston TX

Property Use —

Vehicle parking area

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Cargo/trunk area - all vehicles

Heat Source —

Heat, spark from friction

Factors to Ignition —

Collision, knock down, run over, turn over

Human Factors —

Possibly impaired by alcohol or drugs

10 Apr 2019 Grass fire

13598 Katy Fwy, Houston TX

Property Use —

Highway or divided highway

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Outside area, other

First Ignition —

Light vegetation - not crop, including grass

Heat Source —

Hot ember or ash

Factors to Ignition —

Misuse of material or product, other

Human Factors —

Unattended or unsupervised person

27 Mar 2019 Grass fire

14083 Katy Fwy, Houston TX

Property Use —

Highway or divided highway

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Outside area, other

First Ignition —

Organic materials, other

Heat Source —

Chemical reaction

Factors to Ignition —

Other factor contributed to ignition

27 Mar 2019 Grass fire

13801 Katy Fwy, Houston TX

Property Use —

Highway or divided highway

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Highway, parking lot, street: on or near

First Ignition —

Chips, including wood chips

Heat Source —

Cigarette

Factors to Ignition —

Misuse of material or product, other

Human Factors —

Unattended or unsupervised person

16 Mar 2019 Passenger vehicle fire

7777 Katy Fwy, Houston TX

Property Use —

Street or road in commercial area

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Engine area, running gear, wheel area

First Ignition —

Multiple items first ignited

Heat Source —

Hot or smoldering object, other

Factors to Ignition —

Other factor contributed to ignition

16 Mar 2019 Building fires

11225 Katy Fwy, Houston TX

Property Use —

Restaurant or cafeteria

Actions Taken —

Standby

Area of Origin —

Other

Heat Source —

Heat from powered equipment, other

Factors to Ignition —

Misuse of material or product, other

Human Factors —

Unattended or unsupervised person

07 Mar 2019 Passenger vehicle fire

3798 Katy Fwy, Houston TX

Property Use —

Highway or divided highway

Actions Taken —

Investigate fire out on arrival

Area of Origin —

Engine area, running gear, wheel area

Factors to Ignition —

Electrical failure, malfunction, other

17 Feb 2019 Passenger vehicle fire

15081 Katy Fwy, Houston TX

Property Use —

Highway or divided highway

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Vehicle area, other

First Ignition —

Item First Ignited, Other

Heat Source —

Heat from powered equipment, other

Factors to Ignition —

Other factor contributed to ignition

31 Jan 2019 Building fires

10333 Katy Fwy, Houston TX

Property Use —

Service station, gas station

Actions Taken —

Investigate

26 Jan 2019 Passenger vehicle fire

9900 Katy Fwy, Houston TX

Property Use —

Fixed use recreation places, other

Actions Taken —

Remove hazard

Area of Origin —

Highway, parking lot, street: on or near

Heat Source —

Heat from powered equipment, other

Factors to Ignition —

Mechanical failure, malfunction, other

29 Dec 2018 Passenger vehicle fire

9710 Katy Fwy, Houston TX

Property Use —

Recreational, hobby, home repair sales, pet store

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Engine area, running gear, wheel area

First Ignition —

Electrical wire, cable insulation

Heat Source —

Arcing

Factors to Ignition —

Mechanical failure, malfunction, other

23 Dec 2018 Passenger vehicle fire

9300 Katy Fwy, Houston TX

Property Use —

Highway or divided highway

Actions Taken —

Investigate

20 Dec 2018 Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other

12150 Katy Fwy, Houston TX

Property Use —

Vehicle parking area

Actions Taken —

Investigate fire out on arrival

Area of Origin —

Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.

First Ignition —

Electrical wire, cable insulation

Heat Source —

Heat from powered equipment, other

15 Dec 2018 Cooking fire, confined to container

10505 Katy Fwy, Houston TX

Property Use —

Food and beverage sales, grocery store

Actions Taken —

Investigate fire out on arrival

Area of Origin —

Cooking area, kitchen

First Ignition —

Electrical wire, cable insulation

Heat Source —

Arcing

Factors to Ignition —

Unspecified short-circuit arc

13 Dec 2018 Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other

10225 Katy Fwy, Houston TX

Property Use —

Vehicle parking area

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Vehicle area, other

Heat Source —

Heat spread from another fire, other

02 Dec 2018 Road freight or transport vehicle fire

14083 Katy Fwy, Houston TX

Property Use —

Highway or divided highway

Actions Taken —

Transport person

Area of Origin —

Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.

First Ignition —

Flammable liquid/gas - in/from engine or burner

Heat Source —

Heat source: other

Factors to Ignition —

Flammable liquid or gas spilled

22 Oct 2018 Outside equipment fire

9021 Katy Fwy, Houston TX

Property Use —

Laundry, dry cleaning

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

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

Factors to Ignition —

Failure to clean

05 Oct 2018 Passenger vehicle fire

14836 Katy Fwy, Houston TX

Property Use —

Parking garage, general vehicle

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Cargo/trunk area - all vehicles

Heat Source —

Heat source: other

23 Aug 2018 Passenger vehicle fire

5151 Katy Fwy, Houston TX

Property Use —

Street, other

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Engine area, running gear, wheel area

Heat Source —

Arcing

15 Jul 2018 Passenger vehicle fire

8300 Katy Fwy, Houston TX

Property Use —

Highway or divided highway

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

06 Jul 2018 Passenger vehicle fire

9315 Katy Fwy, Houston TX

Property Use —

Highway or divided highway

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Engine area, running gear, wheel area

First Ignition —

Flammable liquid/gas - in/from engine or burner

Heat Source —

Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment

Factors to Ignition —

Leak or break

05 Jul 2018 Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other

8155 Katy Fwy, Houston TX

Property Use —

Convenience store

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Engine area, running gear, wheel area

Heat Source —

Arcing

30 Jun 2018 Passenger vehicle fire

9325 Katy Fwy, Houston TX

Property Use —

Vehicle parking area

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Cargo/trunk area - all vehicles

First Ignition —

Electrical wire, cable insulation

Heat Source —

Arcing

28 Jun 2018 Passenger vehicle fire

13210 Katy Fwy, Houston TX

Property Use —

Vehicle parking area

Actions Taken —

Fire, other

Area of Origin —

Engine area, running gear, wheel area

Heat Source —

Heat from other open flame or smoking materials

Factors to Ignition —

Mechanical failure, malfunction, other

18 May 2018 Building fires

11333 Katy Fwy, Houston TX

Property Use —

Hotel/motel, commercial

Actions Taken —

Salvage & overhaul

Area of Origin —

Function area, other

First Ignition —

Exterior wall covering or finish

Heat Source —

Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment

Factors to Ignition —

Electrical failure, malfunction, other

17 May 2018 Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire

3605 Katy Fwy, Houston TX

Property Use —

Open land or field

Actions Taken —

Fire, other

Area of Origin —

Highway, parking lot, street: on or near

First Ignition —

Item First Ignited, Other

Heat Source —

Arcing

Factors to Ignition —

Unspecified short-circuit arc

13 May 2018 Passenger vehicle fire

11225 Katy Fwy, Houston TX

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

Human Factors —

Unattended or unsupervised person

23 Apr 2018 Passenger vehicle fire

9700 Katy Fwy, Houston TX

Property Use —

Highway or divided highway

Actions Taken —

Fire, other

Area of Origin —

Engine area, running gear, wheel area

25 Mar 2018 Passenger vehicle fire

14083 Katy Fwy, Houston TX

Property Use —

Street, other

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 source: other

Factors to Ignition —

Mechanical failure, malfunction, other

24 Mar 2018 Building fires

16435 Katy Fwy, Houston TX

Property Use —

Hotel/motel, commercial

Actions Taken —

Incident command

Area of Origin —

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

First Ignition —

Rubbish, trash, or waste

Heat Source —

Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment

Factors to Ignition —

Abandoned or discarded materials or products

23 Mar 2018 Grass fire

18400 Katy Fwy, Houston TX

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 or smoldering object, other

23 Mar 2018 Passenger vehicle fire

7810 Katy Fwy, Houston TX

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 —

Heat from powered equipment, other

Factors to Ignition —

Electrical failure, malfunction, other

Human Factors —

Possibly impaired by alcohol or drugs

22 Mar 2018 Grass fire

8800 Katy Fwy, Houston TX

Property Use —

Street or road in commercial area

Actions Taken —

Investigate

Area of Origin —

Highway, parking lot, street: on or near

First Ignition —

Light vegetation - not crop, including grass

09 Mar 2018 Natural vegetation fire, other

13210 Katy Fwy, Houston TX

Property Use —

Water area, other

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Outside area, other

First Ignition —

Flammable liquid/gas in container or pipe

Heat Source —

Heat from powered equipment, other

Factors to Ignition —

Flammable liquid or gas spilled

06 Mar 2018 Natural vegetation fire, other

9640 Katy Fwy, Houston TX

Property Use —

Vehicle parking area

Actions Taken —

Investigate fire out on arrival

Area of Origin —

Other

First Ignition —

Light vegetation - not crop, including grass

30 Jan 2018 Passenger vehicle fire

8200 Katy Fwy, Houston TX

Property Use —

Highway or divided highway

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

26 Jan 2018 Grass fire

8300 Katy Fwy, Houston TX

Property Use —

Street, other

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Wildland, woods

First Ignition —

Electrical wire, cable insulation

Heat Source —

Heat from powered equipment, other

06 Jan 2018 Passenger vehicle fire

14851 Katy Fwy, Houston TX

Property Use —

Highway or divided highway

Actions Taken —

Fire, other

Area of Origin —

Vehicle area, other

Factors to Ignition —

Mechanical failure, malfunction, other

27 Dec 2017 Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other

10814 Katy Fwy, Houston TX

Property Use —

Vehicle parking area

Actions Taken —

Investigate fire out on arrival

Area of Origin —

Engine area, running gear, wheel area

26 Dec 2017 Passenger vehicle fire

8819 Katy Fwy, Houston TX

Property Use —

Specialty shop

Actions Taken —

Fire, other

Area of Origin —

Engine area, running gear, wheel area

18 Nov 2017 Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other

8404 Katy Fwy, Houston TX

Property Use —

Vehicle parking area

Actions Taken —

Investigate fire out on arrival

17 Nov 2017 Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other

9710 Katy Fwy, Houston TX

Property Use —

Vehicle parking area

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Engine area, running gear, wheel area

First Ignition —

Conveyor belt, drive belt, V-belt

Heat Source —

Heat from powered equipment, other

Factors to Ignition —

Mechanical failure, malfunction, other

10 Nov 2017 Passenger vehicle fire

8400 Katy Fwy, Houston TX

Property Use —

Vehicle parking 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 —

Mechanical failure, malfunction, other

07 Nov 2017 Passenger vehicle fire

9079 Katy Fwy, Houston TX

Property Use —

Highway or divided highway

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Engine area, running gear, wheel area

30 Oct 2017 Road freight or transport vehicle fire

10919 Katy Fwy, Houston TX

Property Use —

Vehicle parking area

Actions Taken —

Investigate fire out on arrival

Area of Origin —

Engine area, running gear, wheel area

First Ignition —

Item First Ignited, Other

Heat Source —

Heat, spark from friction

Factors to Ignition —

Worn out

04 Oct 2017 Road freight or transport vehicle fire

10333 Katy Fwy, Houston TX

Property Use —

Street, other

Actions Taken —

Fire, other

Area of Origin —

Engine area, running gear, wheel area

First Ignition —

Tire

Heat Source —

Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment

Factors to Ignition —

Mechanical failure, malfunction, other

01 Oct 2017 Passenger vehicle fire

16015 Katy Fwy, Houston TX

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 —

Arc from faulty contact, broken conductor

17 Aug 2017 Passenger vehicle fire

9325 Katy Fwy, Houston TX

Property Use —

Food and beverage sales, grocery store

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Engine area, running gear, wheel area

First Ignition —

Electrical wire, cable insulation

Heat Source —

Arcing

28 Jul 2017 Building fires

17754 Katy Fwy, Houston TX

Property Use —

Restaurant or cafeteria

Actions Taken —

Salvage & overhaul

Area of Origin —

Cooking area, kitchen

First Ignition —

Cooking materials, including edible materials

Heat Source —

Heat from other open flame or smoking materials

28 Jul 2017 Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire

12151 Katy Fwy, Houston TX

Property Use —

Mercantile, business, other

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Outside area, other

24 Jul 2017 Building fires

9191 Katy Fwy, Houston TX

Property Use —

Household goods, sales, repairs

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Wall assembly

11 Jul 2017 Passenger vehicle fire

16830 Katy Fwy, Houston TX

Property Use —

Highway or divided highway

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Engine area, running gear, wheel area

Heat Source —

Hot or smoldering object, other

Factors to Ignition —

Short circuit arc from mechanical damage

07 Jul 2017 Building fires

10000 Katy Fwy, Houston TX

Property Use —

General retail, other

Actions Taken —

Investigate fire out on arrival

Area of Origin —

Switchgear area, transformer vault

First Ignition —

Item First Ignited, Other

Heat Source —

Lightning

Factors to Ignition —

Storm

27 Apr 2017 Grass fire

9900 Katy Fwy, Houston TX

Property Use —

Vehicle parking area

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Outside area, other

First Ignition —

Light vegetation - not crop, including grass

Heat Source —

Heat from powered equipment, other

Factors to Ignition —

Mechanical failure, malfunction, other

22 Apr 2017 Passenger vehicle fire

8200 Katy Fwy, Houston TX

Property Use —

Highway or divided highway

Actions Taken —

Control traffic

Area of Origin —

Cargo/trunk area - all vehicles

First Ignition —

Item First Ignited, Other

Heat Source —

Hot or smoldering object, other

Factors to Ignition —

Misuse of material or product, other

02 Mar 2017 Natural vegetation fire, other

9323 Katy Fwy, Houston TX

Property Use —

Vehicle parking area

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace

First Ignition —

Light vegetation - not crop, including grass

Heat Source —

Cigarette

Factors to Ignition —

Abandoned or discarded materials or products

02 Mar 2017 Natural vegetation fire, other

9315 Katy Fwy, Houston TX

Property Use —

Vehicle parking area

Actions Taken —

Fire, other

Area of Origin —

Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace

First Ignition —

Light vegetation - not crop, including grass

Heat Source —

Cigarette

Factors to Ignition —

Abandoned or discarded materials or products

19 Feb 2017 Passenger vehicle fire

8200 Katy Fwy, Houston TX

Property Use —

Highway or divided highway

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Other

First Ignition —

Item First Ignited, Other

Heat Source —

Hot or smoldering object, other

Factors to Ignition —

Misuse of material or product, other

13 Feb 2017 Passenger vehicle fire

8600 Katy Fwy, Houston TX

Property Use —

Street or road in commercial area

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.

Heat Source —

Heat from powered equipment, other

26 Nov 2016 Passenger vehicle fire

10910 Katy Fwy, Houston TX

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 —

Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment

Factors to Ignition —

Mechanical failure, malfunction, other

07 Nov 2016 Passenger vehicle fire

8900 Katy Fwy, Houston TX

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 —

Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment

Factors to Ignition —

Other factor contributed to ignition

27 Aug 2016 Building fires

8775 Katy Fwy, Houston TX

Property Use —

Restaurant or cafeteria

Actions Taken —

Investigate

Area of Origin —

Bathroom, checkroom, lavatory, locker room

First Ignition —

Storage supplies, other

06 Aug 2016 Outside equipment fire

9235 Katy Fwy, Houston TX

Property Use —

Vehicle parking area

Actions Taken —

Transport person

Area of Origin —

Highway, parking lot, street: on or near

First Ignition —

Flammable liquid/gas - in/from engine or burner

Heat Source —

Heat from powered equipment, other

Factors to Ignition —

Flammable liquid or gas spilled

04 Aug 2016 Grass fire

8300 Katy Fwy, Houston TX

Property Use —

Highway or divided highway

Actions Taken —

Investigate fire out on arrival

Area of Origin —

Highway, parking lot, street: on or near

First Ignition —

Electrical wire, cable insulation

Heat Source —

Heat from powered equipment, other

24 Apr 2016 Building fires

15385 Katy Fwy, Houston TX

Property Use —

Hotel/motel, commercial

Actions Taken —

Shut down system

18 Feb 2016 Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire

15111 Katy Fwy, Houston TX

Property Use —

Vehicle parking area

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Open area - outside; included are farmland, field

First Ignition —

Organic materials, other

02 Feb 2016 Trash or rubbish fire, contained

21530 Katy Fwy, Houston TX

Property Use —

Recreational, hobby, home repair sales, pet store

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste

First Ignition —

Light vegetation - not crop, including grass

02 Feb 2016 Road freight or transport vehicle fire

9300 Katy Fwy, Houston TX

Property Use —

Service station, gas station

Actions Taken —

Investigate

Area of Origin —

Vehicle area, other

10 Jan 2016 Passenger vehicle fire

8700 Katy Fwy, Houston TX

Property Use —

Street or road in commercial area

Actions Taken —

Standby

23 Dec 2015 Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other

10521 Katy Fwy, Houston TX

Property Use —

Mercantile, business, other

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