Fire Incidents at Venice Blvd, Los Angeles, CA



17 Dec 2019 Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use —
Vehicle parking area
Actions Taken —
Fire, other
Area of Origin —
Vehicle area, other
16 Dec 2019 Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use —
Highway or divided highway
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition —
Multiple items first ignited
08 Dec 2019 Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use —
Clinics, Doctors offices, hemodialysis centers
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Egress/exit, other
First Ignition —
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source —
Hot ember or ash
Factors to Ignition —
Misuse of material or product, other
24 Nov 2019 Trash or rubbish fire, contained
Property Use —
Street or road in commercial area
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Outside area, other
12 Nov 2019 Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use —
Film/movie production studio
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Egress/exit, other
First Ignition —
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source —
Heat spread from another fire, other
30 Oct 2019 Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use —
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
28 Oct 2019 Trash or rubbish fire, contained
Property Use —
Street or road in commercial area
Actions Taken —
Investigate
Area of Origin —
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition —
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source —
Hot ember or ash
26 Oct 2019 Trash or rubbish fire, contained
Property Use —
High school/junior high school/middle school
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace
First Ignition —
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source —
Hot or smoldering object, other
Factors to Ignition —
Abandoned or discarded materials or products
Factors to Ignition —
Heat source too close to combustibles.
25 Oct 2019 Building fires
Property Use —
Laundry, dry cleaning
Actions Taken —
Fire, other
Area of Origin —
Laundry area, wash house (laundry)
First Ignition —
Dust, fiber, lint, including sawdust and excelsior
Heat Source —
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
13 Oct 2019 Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use —
Street, other
Actions Taken —
Investigate fire out on arrival
Area of Origin —
Other
Factors to Ignition —
Electrical failure, malfunction, other
24 Sep 2019 Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use —
Street or road in commercial area
Actions Taken —
Investigate fire out on arrival
Area of Origin —
Outside area, other
First Ignition —
Rubbish, trash, or waste
12 Sep 2019 Trash or rubbish fire, contained
Property Use —
Outside or special property, other
Actions Taken —
Investigate
Area of Origin —
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition —
Heavy vegetation - not crop, including trees
Heat Source —
Incendiary device
01 Aug 2019 Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use —
Street or road in commercial area
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition —
Rubbish, trash, or waste
24 Jun 2019 Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use —
Hotel/motel, commercial
Actions Taken —
Investigate fire out on arrival
Area of Origin —
Vehicle area, other
First Ignition —
Soft goods, wearing apparel, other
Heat Source —
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
28 May 2019 Fire, other
Property Use —
Laundry, dry cleaning
Actions Taken —
Investigate fire out on arrival
Area of Origin —
Laundry area, wash house (laundry)
First Ignition —
Bedding; blanket, sheet, comforter
Heat Source —
Heat from powered equipment, other
25 Apr 2019 Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use —
Street, other
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Outside area, other
First Ignition —
Mattress, pillow
15 Mar 2019 Trash or rubbish fire, contained
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 —
Heat from undetermined smoking material
Factors to Ignition —
Abandoned or discarded materials or products
04 Feb 2019 Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use —
Street or road in commercial area
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition —
Rubbish, trash, or waste
25 Dec 2018 Trash or rubbish fire, contained
Property Use —
Multifamily dwellings
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
14 Dec 2018 Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use —
Outside or special property, other
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Exterior, exposed surface
Heat Source —
Heat spread from another fire, other
Factors to Ignition —
Exposure fire
26 Sep 2018 Trash or rubbish fire, contained
Property Use —
Street, other
Actions Taken —
Investigate
Area of Origin —
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition —
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Factors to Ignition —
Abandoned or discarded materials or products
02 Sep 2018 Building fires
Property Use —
Parking garage, (detached residential garage)
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Vehicle storage area; garage, carport
First Ignition —
Bulk storage
18 Aug 2018 Fire, other
Property Use —
Personal service, including barber & beauty shops
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Assembly area - less than 100 persons
First Ignition —
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source —
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
Factors to Ignition —
Mechanical failure, malfunction, other
23 Jul 2018 Outside mailbox fire
Property Use —
Street, other
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Other
22 Jul 2018 Building fires
Property Use —
Personal service, including barber & beauty shops
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Wall surface: exterior
First Ignition —
Interior wall covering excluding drapes, etc.
Heat Source —
Heat from powered equipment, other
Factors to Ignition —
Heat source too close to combustibles.
Factors to Ignition —
Electrical failure, malfunction, other
04 Jun 2018 Trash or rubbish fire, contained
Property Use —
Vacant lot
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Outside area, other
First Ignition —
Mattress, pillow
Factors to Ignition —
Heat source too close to combustibles.
Factors to Ignition —
Misuse of material or product, other
22 May 2018 Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use —
Street or road in commercial area
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
15 May 2018 Trash or rubbish fire, contained
Property Use —
Vehicle parking area
Actions Taken —
Investigate fire out on arrival
Area of Origin —
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition —
Box, carton, bag, basket, barrel
05 Mar 2018 Trash or rubbish fire, contained
Property Use —
Street, other
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition —
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source —
Cigarette
Factors to Ignition —
Abandoned or discarded materials or products
22 Jan 2018 Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use —
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Actions Taken —
Investigate
Area of Origin —
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition —
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source —
Cigarette lighter
Factors to Ignition —
Heat source too close to combustibles.
Factors to Ignition —
Outside/open fire for warming or cooking
22 Jan 2018 Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use —
Church, mosque, synagogue, temple, chapel
Actions Taken —
Investigate
15 Dec 2017 Building fires
Property Use —
Food and beverage sales, grocery store
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Exterior, exposed surface
First Ignition —
Rubbish, trash, or waste
02 Sep 2017 Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use —
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Outside area, other
11 Aug 2017 Trash or rubbish fire, contained
Property Use —
Street or road in commercial area
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition —
Multiple items first ignited
Heat Source —
Cigarette
Factors to Ignition —
Misuse of material or product, other
Factors to Ignition —
Abandoned or discarded materials or products
08 Jul 2017 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 —
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source —
Match
Factors to Ignition —
Heat source too close to combustibles.
Factors to Ignition —
Abandoned or discarded materials or products
04 Jul 2017 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 —
Magazine, newspaper, writing paper
Heat Source —
Match
Factors to Ignition —
Misuse of material or product, other
Factors to Ignition —
Heat source too close to combustibles.
04 Jul 2017 Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use —
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Actions Taken —
Investigate fire out on arrival
Area of Origin —
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition —
Flammable liquid/gas - in/from engine or burner
Heat Source —
Heat from powered equipment, other
Factors to Ignition —
Mechanical failure, malfunction, other
14 Apr 2017 Trash or rubbish fire, contained
Property Use —
Street or road in commercial area
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
03 Apr 2017 Trash or rubbish fire, contained
Property Use —
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Actions Taken —
Investigate fire out on arrival
Area of Origin —
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition —
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source —
Cigarette
03 Mar 2017 Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use —
Multifamily dwellings
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Outside area, other
First Ignition —
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source —
Arcing
Factors to Ignition —
Unspecified short-circuit arc
Factors to Ignition —
Electrical failure, malfunction, other
07 Feb 2017 Fires in structures other than in a building
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Wall surface: exterior
First Ignition —
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source —
Arcing
Factors to Ignition —
Electrical failure, malfunction, other
Factors to Ignition —
Manufacturing deficiency
14 Jan 2017 Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use —
Outside or special property, 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 —
Electrical failure, malfunction, other
07 Jan 2017 Building fires
Property Use —
General retail, other
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Vacant structural area
First Ignition —
Soft goods, wearing apparel, other
Heat Source —
Heat from direct flame, convection currents
Factors to Ignition —
Heat source too close to combustibles.
Factors to Ignition —
Abandoned or discarded materials or products
16 Oct 2016 Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use —
Street or road in commercial area
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
Factors to Ignition —
Collision, knock down, run over, turn over
06 Sep 2016 Building fires
Property Use —
General retail, other
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Attic: vacant, crawl space above top story, cupola
First Ignition —
Structural member or framing
Heat Source —
Heat from direct flame, convection currents
Factors to Ignition —
Exposure fire
26 Jun 2016 Fire in motor home, camper, recreational vehicle
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
Factors to Ignition —
Abandoned or discarded materials or products
Factors to Ignition —
Heat source too close to combustibles.
18 Jun 2016 Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use —
Street or road in commercial area
Actions Taken —
Investigate
Area of Origin —
Vehicle area, other
First Ignition —
Multiple items first ignited
Heat Source —
Match
16 Jun 2016 Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use —
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
08 May 2016 Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use —
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Actions Taken —
Investigate
Area of Origin —
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition —
Tire
01 Apr 2016 Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use —
Multifamily dwellings
Actions Taken —
Investigate
Area of Origin —
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition —
Chips, including wood chips
05 Feb 2016 Trash or rubbish fire, contained
Property Use —
High school/junior high school/middle school
Actions Taken —
Restore fire alarm system
Area of Origin —
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition —
Magazine, newspaper, writing paper
Heat Source —
Hot ember or ash
Factors to Ignition —
Heat source too close to combustibles.
Factors to Ignition —
Abandoned or discarded materials or products
12 Jan 2016 Trash or rubbish fire, contained
Property Use —
Street, other
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition —
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source —
Heat source: other
19 Dec 2015 Fire, other
Property Use —
Eating, drinking places
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Laboratory
First Ignition —
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source —
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
16 Dec 2015 Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use —
Street, other
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
14 Dec 2015 Fire, other
Property Use —
Laundry, dry cleaning
Actions Taken —
Investigate
Area of Origin —
Laundry area, wash house (laundry)
First Ignition —
Linen; other than bedding
Heat Source —
Heat from powered equipment, other
Factors to Ignition —
Mechanical failure, malfunction, other
Factors to Ignition —
Heat source too close to combustibles.
31 Jul 2015 Trash or rubbish fire, contained
Property Use —
Library
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Exterior, exposed surface
First Ignition —
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source —
Cigarette
02 Jun 2015 Trash or rubbish fire, contained
Property Use —
High school/junior high school/middle school
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition —
Magazine, newspaper, writing paper
Heat Source —
Hot ember or ash
Factors to Ignition —
Heat source too close to combustibles.
Factors to Ignition —
Abandoned or discarded materials or products
07 May 2015 Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use —
High school/junior high school/middle school
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition —
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source —
Hot ember or ash
Factors to Ignition —
Heat source too close to combustibles.
Factors to Ignition —
Abandoned or discarded materials or products
07 Apr 2015 Fire, other
Property Use —
High school/junior high school/middle school
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Outside area, other
27 May 2014 Building fires
Property Use —
Food and beverage sales, grocery store
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Egress/exit, other
Factors to Ignition —
Heat source too close to combustibles.
20 Apr 2013 Building fires
Property Use —
Parking garage, (detached residential garage)
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Vehicle storage area; garage, carport
First Ignition —
Structural member or framing
Heat Source —
Heat source: other
Factors to Ignition —
Electrical failure, malfunction, other
22 Apr 2011 Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use —
Street or road in commercial area
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
02 Nov 2010 Building fires
Property Use —
Specialty shop
Actions Taken —
Salvage & overhaul
Area of Origin —
Roof surface: exterior
First Ignition —
Exterior wall covering or finish
Heat Source —
Heat, spark from friction
Factors to Ignition —
Electrical failure, malfunction, other
Factors to Ignition —
Misuse of material or product, other
14 Sep 2010 Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use —
Vehicle parking area
Actions Taken —
Investigate
18 Aug 2010 Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use —
Vehicle parking area
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition —
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source —
Arcing
Factors to Ignition —
Mechanical failure, malfunction, other
15 Aug 2010 Trash or rubbish fire, contained
Property Use —
Vehicle parking area
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Vehicle storage area; garage, carport
First Ignition —
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Factors to Ignition —
Misuse of material or product, other
14 Jan 2008 Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use —
Street, other
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Outside area, other
First Ignition —
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source —
Cigarette
Factors to Ignition —
Abandoned or discarded materials or products
Factors to Ignition —
Misuse of material or product, other
17 Dec 2007 Trash or rubbish fire, contained
Property Use —
Multifamily dwellings
Actions Taken —
Investigate
Area of Origin —
Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge
First Ignition —
Decoration
Heat Source —
Candle
Factors to Ignition —
Improper container or storage
Factors to Ignition —
Heat source too close to combustibles.
03 Jul 2007 Trash or rubbish fire, contained
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Outside area, other
Heat Source —
Cigarette
27 May 2007 Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use —
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition —
Mattress, pillow
Heat Source —
Heat from undetermined smoking material
Factors to Ignition —
Outside/open fire for debris or waste disposal
17 Feb 2007 Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use —
Street or road in commercial area
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition —
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Factors to Ignition —
Heat source too close to combustibles.
Factors to Ignition —
Outside/open fire for debris or waste disposal
11 Jan 2007 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 —
Arcing
Factors to Ignition —
Short circuit arc from defective, worn insulation
Factors to Ignition —
Electrical failure, malfunction, other
12 Nov 2006 Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use —
Street, other
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
25 Jul 2006 Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use —
Vehicle parking area
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
17 Jul 2006 Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use —
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition —
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source —
Cigarette
Factors to Ignition —
Abandoned or discarded materials or products
22 May 2006 Outside equipment fire
Property Use —
Street, other
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
First Ignition —
Fence, pole
Heat Source —
Arcing
Factors to Ignition —
Arc from faulty contact, broken conductor
11 Mar 2006 Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use —
Street or road in commercial 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 —
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
Factors to Ignition —
Mechanical failure, malfunction, other
13 Jan 2006 Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use —
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition —
Flammable liquid/gas - in/from engine or burner
Heat Source —
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
Factors to Ignition —
Mechanical failure, malfunction, other
Factors to Ignition —
Leak or break
30 Dec 2005 Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use —
Vehicle parking area
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition —
Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats
Heat Source —
Cigarette
Factors to Ignition —
Exposure fire
26 Nov 2005 Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use —
Business office
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Outside area, other
First Ignition —
Rubbish, trash, or waste
20 Jan 2005 Building fires
Property Use —
Multifamily dwellings
Actions Taken —
Investigate
Area of Origin —
Roof surface: exterior
First Ignition —
Exterior roof covering or finish
Heat Source —
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
Factors to Ignition —
Cutting, welding too close to combustible
Factors to Ignition —
Operational deficiency, other
05 Jan 2005 Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use —
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition —
Flammable liquid/gas - uncontained
Heat Source —
Heat from powered equipment, other
Factors to Ignition —
Leak or break