Fire Incidents at Preston St, Louisville, KY

04 Nov 2019 Building fires

965 Preston St, Louisville KY

Property Use —

Residential, other

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Exterior, exposed surface

First Ignition —

Exterior roof covering or finish

Heat Source —

Heat spread from another fire, other

Factors to Ignition —

Exposure fire

20 Jul 2019 Grass fire

6000BLK Preston St, Louisville KY

Property Use —

Household goods, sales, repairs

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Other

First Ignition —

Item First Ignited, Other

Heat Source —

Heat source: other

07 Jun 2019 Building fires

1324 Preston St, Louisville KY

Property Use —

1 or 2 family dwelling

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

26 Jul 2018 Building fires

963 Preston St, Louisville KY

Property Use —

Multifamily dwellings

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison

22 Apr 2018 Special outside fire, other

1220 Preston St, Louisville KY

Property Use —

Open land or field

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

12 Mar 2018 Fires in structures other than in a building

1258 Preston St, Louisville KY

Property Use —

1 or 2 family dwelling

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Wall surface: exterior

Heat Source —

Radiated heat from another fire

Factors to Ignition —

Exposure fire

16 Jan 2018 Fires in structures other than in a building

1320 Preston St, Louisville KY

Property Use —

1 or 2 family dwelling

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Bedroom - 5+ persons; including barrack/dormitory

First Ignition —

Structural member or framing

Heat Source —

Arcing

Factors to Ignition —

Electrical failure, malfunction, other

22 Sep 2017 Building fires

1146 Preston St, Louisville KY

Property Use —

Multifamily dwellings

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Vacant structural area

23 Jun 2017 Building fires

205 Preston St, Louisville KY

Property Use —

General retail, other

Actions Taken —

Fire, other

Area of Origin —

Outside area, other

First Ignition —

Sign, including outdoor signs such as billboards

Heat Source —

Arcing

Factors to Ignition —

Mechanical failure, malfunction, other

10 Apr 2017 Building fires

1206 Preston St, Louisville KY

Property Use —

Multifamily dwellings

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Exterior balcony, unenclosed porch

First Ignition —

Exterior trim, including doors

Heat Source —

Multiple heat sources including multiple ignitions

Factors to Ignition —

Other factor contributed to ignition

02 Feb 2017 Passenger vehicle fire

1324 Preston St, Louisville KY

Property Use —

Residential street, road or residential driveway

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Engine area, running gear, wheel area

23 Sep 2015 Passenger vehicle fire

1208 Preston St, Louisville KY

Property Use —

1 or 2 family dwelling

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.

Heat Source —

Hot ember or ash

29 Aug 2015 Natural vegetation fire, other

615 Preston St, Louisville KY

Property Use —

Hemodialysis unit

Actions Taken —

Investigate fire out on arrival

Area of Origin —

Outside area, other

First Ignition —

Dust, fiber, lint, including sawdust and excelsior

24 May 2015 Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire

1321 Preston St, Louisville KY

Property Use —

Boarding/rooming house, residential hotels

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Outside area, other

First Ignition —

Organic materials, other

Heat Source —

Heat source: other

15 May 2015 Building fires

2123 Preston St, Louisville KY

Property Use —

1 or 2 family dwelling

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison

First Ignition —

Decoration

Heat Source —

Hot or smoldering object, other

12 May 2015 Natural vegetation fire, other

951 Preston St, Louisville KY

Property Use —

Funeral parlor

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Outside area, other

First Ignition —

Light vegetation - not crop, including grass

Heat Source —

Heat source: other

07 Apr 2015 Passenger vehicle fire

1200BLK Preston, Louisville KY

Property Use —

Residential street, road or residential driveway

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.

First Ignition —

Multiple items first ignited

Heat Source —

Heat source: other

19 Mar 2015 Outside storage fire

1321 Preston St, Louisville KY

Property Use —

Boarding/rooming house, residential hotels

Actions Taken —

Salvage & overhaul

Area of Origin —

Outside area, other

First Ignition —

Organic materials, other

Heat Source —

Cigarette

11 Mar 2015 Outside rubbish fire, other

1919 Preston St, Louisville KY

Property Use —

Restaurant or cafeteria

Actions Taken —

Investigate

Area of Origin —

Outside area, other

First Ignition —

Item First Ignited, Other

Heat Source —

Heat source: other

03 Jan 2015 Building fires

1252 Preston St, Louisville KY

Property Use —

1 or 2 family dwelling

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Vacant structural area

26 Nov 2014 Building fires

1215 Preston St, Louisville KY

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 —

Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment

Factors to Ignition —

Installation deficiency

10 Oct 2014 Cooking fire, confined to container

1214 Preston St, Louisville KY

Property Use —

1 or 2 family dwelling

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Cooking area, kitchen

First Ignition —

Cooking materials, including edible materials

Heat Source —

Heat source: other

Factors to Ignition —

Other factor contributed to ignition

10 Sep 2014 Cooking fire, confined to container

1321 Preston St, Louisville KY

Property Use —

Boarding/rooming house, residential hotels

Actions Taken —

Investigate fire out on arrival

Area of Origin —

Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge

First Ignition —

Item First Ignited, Other

Heat Source —

Heat source: other

30 Jul 2014 Passenger vehicle fire

2402 Preston St, Louisville KY

Property Use —

Household goods, sales, repairs

Actions Taken —

Investigate fire out on arrival

Area of Origin —

Engine area, running gear, wheel area

22 Jun 2014 Building fires

1279 Preston St, Louisville KY

Property Use —

Multifamily dwellings

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Function area, other

First Ignition —

Mattress, pillow

Heat Source —

Cigarette lighter

Factors to Ignition —

Playing with heat source

21 Jun 2014 Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire

2233 Preston St, Louisville KY

Property Use —

Multifamily dwellings

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace

First Ignition —

Rubbish, trash, or waste

04 Oct 2013 Cooking fire, confined to container

1015 Preston St, Louisville KY

Property Use —

Multifamily dwellings

Actions Taken —

Investigate

Area of Origin —

Cooking area, kitchen

First Ignition —

Cooking materials, including edible materials

Heat Source —

Heat source: other

Factors to Ignition —

Accidentally turned on, not turned off

28 Aug 2013 Building fires

921 Preston St, Louisville KY

Property Use —

1 or 2 family dwelling

Actions Taken —

Salvage & overhaul

Area of Origin —

Storage: supplies or tools; dead storage

12 Aug 2013 Trash or rubbish fire, contained

1258 Preston St, Louisville KY

Property Use —

Outbuilding or shed

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Wall surface: exterior

Heat Source —

Radiated heat from another fire

Factors to Ignition —

Exposure fire

05 Aug 2013 Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire

2233 Preston St, Louisville KY

Property Use —

Outside or special property, other

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace

First Ignition —

Rubbish, trash, or waste

Heat Source —

Cigarette

20 May 2013 Cooking fire, confined to container

501 Preston St, Louisville KY

Property Use —

Doctor, dentist or oral surgeon's office

Actions Taken —

Investigate fire out on arrival

Area of Origin —

Cooking area, kitchen

First Ignition —

Cooking materials, including edible materials

Heat Source —

Heat source: other

Factors to Ignition —

Other factor contributed to ignition

07 Aug 2012 Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire

1041 Preston St, Louisville KY

Property Use —

Multifamily dwellings

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Vehicle storage area; garage, carport

First Ignition —

Cooking materials, including edible materials

Heat Source —

Hot or smoldering object, other

24 Jul 2012 Trash or rubbish fire, contained

1146 Preston St, Louisville KY

Property Use —

Multifamily dwellings

Actions Taken —

Investigate

Area of Origin —

Attic: vacant, crawl space above top story, cupola

First Ignition —

Rubbish, trash, or waste

Heat Source —

Cigarette lighter

Factors to Ignition —

Misuse of material or product, other

03 Jun 2012 Special outside fire, other

2247 Preston St, Louisville KY

Property Use —

Restaurant or cafeteria

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Construction/renovation area

First Ignition —

Item First Ignited, Other

Heat Source —

Molten, hot material

Factors to Ignition —

Equipment overloaded

13 Apr 2012 Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire

2118 Preston St, Louisville KY

Property Use —

Manufacturing, processing

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Outside area, other

First Ignition —

Rubbish, trash, or waste

30 Mar 2012 Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire

1134 Preston St, Louisville KY

Property Use —

Business office

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Outside area, other

First Ignition —

Magazine, newspaper, writing paper

Heat Source —

Match

22 Feb 2012 Cooking fire, confined to container

1343 Preston St, Louisville KY

Property Use —

1 or 2 family dwelling

Actions Taken —

Investigate fire out on arrival

Area of Origin —

Cooking area, kitchen

Heat Source —

Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment

21 Dec 2011 Building fires

2012 Preston St, Louisville KY

Property Use —

1 or 2 family dwelling

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Cooking area, kitchen

First Ignition —

Cabinetry (including built-in)

Heat Source —

Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment

Factors to Ignition —

Leak or break

05 Oct 2011 Building fires

1010 Preston St, Louisville KY

Property Use —

Manufacturing, processing

Actions Taken —

Investigate

Area of Origin —

Vehicle area, other

Heat Source —

Radiated heat from another fire

Factors to Ignition —

Exposure fire

01 Oct 2011 Building fires

1234 Preston St, Louisville KY

Property Use —

Multifamily dwellings

Actions Taken —

Salvage & overhaul

Area of Origin —

Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison

First Ignition —

Soft goods, wearing apparel, other

Heat Source —

Heat source: other

Factors to Ignition —

Other factor contributed to ignition

30 Sep 2011 Building fires

1234 Preston St, Louisville KY

Property Use —

Multifamily dwellings

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Closet

First Ignition —

Structural component or finish, other

Heat Source —

Heat source: other

Factors to Ignition —

Other factor contributed to ignition

12 Sep 2011 Passenger vehicle fire

1326 Preston St, Louisville KY

Property Use —

Residential street, road or residential driveway

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.

First Ignition —

Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats

Heat Source —

Hot or smoldering object, other

Factors to Ignition —

Other factor contributed to ignition

23 Jun 2011 Building fires

2217 Preston St, Louisville KY

Property Use —

1 or 2 family dwelling

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Cooking area, kitchen

First Ignition —

Structural component or finish, other

Heat Source —

Arcing

Factors to Ignition —

Unspecified short-circuit arc

30 Dec 2010 Passenger vehicle fire

6622 Preston St, Louisville KY

Property Use —

Vehicle parking area

Actions Taken —

Investigate fire out on arrival

Area of Origin —

Engine area, running gear, wheel area

16 Dec 2010 Building fires

5751 Preston, Louisville KY

Property Use —

Motor vehicle or boat sales, services, repair

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Maintenance shop or area, paint shop or area

27 Nov 2010 Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other

9500 Preston, Louisville KY

Property Use —

Highway or divided highway

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.

First Ignition —

Electrical wire, cable insulation

Factors to Ignition —

Electrical failure, malfunction, other

26 Nov 2010 Fire, other

7100 Preston St, Louisville KY

Property Use —

Vehicle parking area

Actions Taken —

Remove hazard

13 Sep 2010 Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire

2827 Preston St, Louisville KY

Property Use —

Outside or special property, other

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Outside area, other

13 Sep 2010 Grass fire

9500 Preston, Louisville KY

Property Use —

Open land or field

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Outside area, other

First Ignition —

Electrical wire, cable insulation

Factors to Ignition —

Electrical failure, malfunction, other

11 Aug 2010 Passenger vehicle fire

615 Preston St, Louisville KY

Property Use —

Outside or special property, other

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Engine area, running gear, wheel area

First Ignition —

Item First Ignited, Other

Heat Source —

Hot or smoldering object, other

Factors to Ignition —

Mechanical failure, malfunction, other

26 Jul 2010 Passenger vehicle fire

7121 Preston, Louisville KY

Property Use —

Hotel/motel, commercial

Actions Taken —

Investigate

Area of Origin —

Vehicle area, other

Factors to Ignition —

Exposure fire

21 Jun 2010 Passenger vehicle fire

6200 Preston, Louisville KY

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Engine area, running gear, wheel area

17 Jun 2010 Passenger vehicle fire

7408 Preston, Louisville KY

Property Use —

Vehicle parking area

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.

11 May 2010 Natural vegetation fire, other

11202 Preston St, Louisville KY

Property Use —

Vehicle parking area

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Outside area, other

First Ignition —

Organic materials, other

07 May 2010 Natural vegetation fire, other

7923 Preston, Louisville KY

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

06 Apr 2010 Natural vegetation fire, other

8500 Preston, Louisville KY

Property Use —

Bank

Actions Taken —

Fire, other

Area of Origin —

Outside area, other

First Ignition —

Organic materials, other

05 Apr 2010 Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire

1206 Preston St, Louisville KY

Property Use —

Multifamily dwellings

Actions Taken —

Investigate

Area of Origin —

Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace

First Ignition —

Magazine, newspaper, writing paper

Heat Source —

Heat from undetermined smoking material

Factors to Ignition —

Other factor contributed to ignition

30 Jan 2010 Fuel burner/boiler malfunction, fire confined

615 Preston St, Louisville KY

Property Use —

Clinics, Doctors offices, hemodialysis centers

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Heating room or area, water heater area

First Ignition —

Electrical wire, cable insulation

Heat Source —

Heat from powered equipment, other

Factors to Ignition —

Electrical failure, malfunction, other

03 Nov 2009 Grass fire

1015 Preston St, Louisville KY

Property Use —

Graded and cared-for plots of land

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Highway, parking lot, street: on or near

First Ignition —

Light vegetation - not crop, including grass

Heat Source —

Heat source: other

Factors to Ignition —

Accidentally turned on, not turned off

16 Oct 2009 Building fires

1913 Preston St, Louisville KY

Property Use —

Multifamily dwellings

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Bathroom, checkroom, lavatory, locker room

Factors to Ignition —

Misuse of material or product, other

Human Factors —

Possibly impaired by alcohol or drugs

05 May 2009 Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire

2247 Preston St, Louisville KY

Property Use —

Vehicle parking area

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste

First Ignition —

Rubbish, trash, or waste

Heat Source —

Molten, hot material

Factors to Ignition —

Equipment overloaded

28 Nov 2008 Outside rubbish fire, other

2123 Preston St, Louisville KY

Property Use —

1 or 2 family dwelling

Actions Taken —

Investigate

Area of Origin —

Outside area, other

First Ignition —

Rubbish, trash, or waste

Heat Source —

Cigarette lighter

Factors to Ignition —

Misuse of material or product, other

Human Factors —

Age was a factor

23 Oct 2008 Fire, other

8302 Preston St, Louisville KY

Property Use —

Outside or special property, other

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Roof surface: exterior

First Ignition —

Tarpaulin or tent

Heat Source —

Hot or smoldering object, other

Factors to Ignition —

Heat source too close to combustibles.

25 Sep 2008 Natural vegetation fire, other

5001 Preston, Louisville KY

Property Use —

Convenience store

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Outside area, other

First Ignition —

Organic materials, other

23 Sep 2008 Fire, other

8709 Preston, Louisville KY

Property Use —

Elementary school, including kindergarten

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Laundry area, wash house (laundry)

First Ignition —

Dust, fiber, lint, including sawdust and excelsior

Heat Source —

Heat from powered equipment, other

Factors to Ignition —

Other factor contributed to ignition

03 Sep 2008 Building fires

6109 Preston, Louisville KY

Property Use —

Hotel/motel, commercial

Actions Taken —

Investigate

Area of Origin —

Outside area, other

First Ignition —

Organic materials, other

Heat Source —

Heat source: other

21 Aug 2008 Building fires

7312 Preston, Louisville KY

Property Use —

Specialty shop

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Attic: vacant, crawl space above top story, cupola

First Ignition —

Structural member or framing

Heat Source —

Arcing

Factors to Ignition —

Electrical failure, malfunction, other

12 Aug 2008 Natural vegetation fire, other

6623 Preston, Louisville KY

Property Use —

Hotel/motel, commercial

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Outside area, other

First Ignition —

Organic materials, other

Heat Source —

Cigarette

Factors to Ignition —

Abandoned or discarded materials or products

03 Aug 2008 Natural vegetation fire, other

8013 Preston, Louisville KY

Property Use —

Food and beverage sales, grocery store

Actions Taken —

Investigate

Area of Origin —

Highway, parking lot, street: on or near

First Ignition —

Organic materials, other

Heat Source —

Heat from undetermined smoking material

Factors to Ignition —

Abandoned or discarded materials or products

26 Jun 2008 Passenger vehicle fire

11250 Preston, Louisville KY

Property Use —

Highway or divided highway

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

21 Jun 2008 Passenger vehicle fire

9500 Preston, Louisville KY

Property Use —

Highway or divided highway

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.

First Ignition —

Electrical wire, cable insulation

Factors to Ignition —

Electrical failure, malfunction, other

09 Jun 2008 Natural vegetation fire, other

7919 Preston, Louisville KY

Property Use —

Multifamily dwellings

Actions Taken —

Investigate

Area of Origin —

Outside area, other

First Ignition —

Organic materials, other

Heat Source —

Hot or smoldering object, other

Human Factors —

Unattended or unsupervised person

26 May 2008 Natural vegetation fire, other

8220 Preston, Louisville KY

Property Use —

Restaurant or cafeteria

Actions Taken —

Fire, other

Area of Origin —

Outside area, other

First Ignition —

Organic materials, other

Heat Source —

Hot ember or ash

27 Apr 2008 Fire, other

6013 Preston, Louisville KY

Property Use —

Athletic/health club

Actions Taken —

Investigate

Area of Origin —

Function area, other

First Ignition —

Non-upholstered chair, bench

Heat Source —

Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment

Factors to Ignition —

Heat source too close to combustibles.

25 Mar 2008 Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire

501 Preston St, Louisville KY

Property Use —

Residential street, road or residential driveway

Actions Taken —

Investigate

Area of Origin —

Highway, parking lot, street: on or near

First Ignition —

Multiple items first ignited

Heat Source —

Cigarette

Factors to Ignition —

Abandoned or discarded materials or products

03 Mar 2008 Passenger vehicle fire

8000 Preston, Louisville KY

Property Use —

Highway or divided highway

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Engine area, running gear, wheel area

12 Feb 2008 Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire

221 Preston St, Louisville KY

Property Use —

Vehicle parking area

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste

05 Feb 2008 Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire

1010 Preston St, Louisville KY

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 heat from another fire

Factors to Ignition —

Exposure fire

06 Oct 2007 Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire

755 Preston St, Louisville KY

Property Use —

Vehicle parking area

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Highway, parking lot, street: on or near

16 Sep 2007 Passenger vehicle fire

2107 Preston St, Louisville KY

Property Use —

Residential street, road or residential driveway

Actions Taken —

Investigate

Area of Origin —

Exterior, exposed surface

First Ignition —

Item First Ignited, Other

Heat Source —

Radiated heat from another fire

Factors to Ignition —

Exposure fire

06 Sep 2007 Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire

2911 Preston St, Louisville KY

Property Use —

Vehicle parking area

Actions Taken —

Investigate

Area of Origin —

Highway, parking lot, street: on or near

First Ignition —

Item First Ignited, Other

Factors to Ignition —

Abandoned or discarded materials or products

31 Aug 2007 Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire

1010 Preston St, Louisville KY

Property Use —

Vehicle parking area

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Highway, parking lot, street: on or near

First Ignition —

Rubbish, trash, or waste

Heat Source —

Radiated heat from another fire

Factors to Ignition —

Exposure fire

03 Aug 2007 Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire

1250 Preston St, Louisville KY

Property Use —

Graded and cared-for plots of land

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Outside area, other

First Ignition —

Rubbish, trash, or waste

04 Jul 2007 Natural vegetation fire, other

1110 Preston St, Louisville KY

Property Use —

Open land or field

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Outside area, other

First Ignition —

Heavy vegetation - not crop, including trees

04 Jul 2007 Grass fire

1226 Preston St, Louisville KY

Property Use —

Outside or special property, other

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Outside area, other

First Ignition —

Light vegetation - not crop, including grass

Heat Source —

Fireworks

29 Dec 2006 Trash or rubbish fire, contained

600 Preston St, Louisville KY

Property Use —

Alcohol or substance abuse recovery center

Actions Taken —

Investigate

Area of Origin —

Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste

First Ignition —

Rubbish, trash, or waste

Heat Source —

Hot or smoldering object, other

26 Oct 2006 Building fires

2209 Preston St, Louisville KY

Property Use —

Professional supplies, services

Actions Taken —

Fires, rescues & hazardous conditions, other

Area of Origin —

Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison

First Ignition —

Insulation within structural area

Heat Source —

Arcing

Factors to Ignition —

Short circuit arc from defective, worn insulation

21 Sep 2006 Building fires

1015 Preston St, Louisville KY

Property Use —

Multifamily dwellings

Actions Taken —

Salvage & overhaul

Area of Origin —

Cooking area, kitchen

First Ignition —

Structural component or finish, other

Heat Source —

Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment

Factors to Ignition —

Accidentally turned on, not turned off

Human Factors —

Unattended or unsupervised person

31 Jul 2006 Cooking fire, confined to container

627 Preston St, Louisville KY

Property Use —

Multifamily dwellings

Actions Taken —

Investigate

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

17 Jun 2006 Building fires

921 Preston St, Louisville KY

Property Use —

1 or 2 family dwelling

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Roof surface: exterior

First Ignition —

Exterior roof covering or finish

Heat Source —

Lightning

07 Mar 2006 Grass fire

1272 Preston St, Louisville KY

Property Use —

1 or 2 family dwelling

Actions Taken —

Investigate

Area of Origin —

Outside area, other

27 Feb 2006 Building fires

1271 Preston St, Louisville KY

Property Use —

1 or 2 family dwelling

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Wall surface: exterior

First Ignition —

Exterior wall covering or finish

Factors to Ignition —

Other factor contributed to ignition

23 Feb 2006 Building fires

1015 Preston St, Louisville KY

Property Use —

Multifamily dwellings

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Function area, other

First Ignition —

Bedding; blanket, sheet, comforter

Heat Source —

Cigarette

Factors to Ignition —

Misuse of material or product, other

Human Factors —

Asleep

12 Feb 2006 Outside rubbish fire, other

745 Preston St, Louisville KY

Property Use —

Open land or field

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Outside area, other

First Ignition —

Heavy vegetation - not crop, including trees

08 Jan 2006 Cooking fire, confined to container

2233 Preston St, Louisville KY

Property Use —

1 or 2 family dwelling

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Cooking area, kitchen

First Ignition —

Magazine, newspaper, writing paper

Heat Source —

Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment

Factors to Ignition —

Installation deficiency

25 Nov 2005 Building fires

2116 Preston St, Louisville KY

Property Use —

General retail, other

Actions Taken —

Salvage & overhaul

Area of Origin —

Outside area, other

Heat Source —

Heat source: other

Factors to Ignition —

Exposure fire

24 Nov 2005 Building fires

1314 Preston St, Louisville KY

Property Use —

1 or 2 family dwelling

Actions Taken —

Salvage & overhaul

Area of Origin —

Cooking area, kitchen

First Ignition —

Interior wall covering excluding drapes, etc.

Heat Source —

Arcing

Factors to Ignition —

Leak or break

18 Oct 2005 Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire

221 Preston St, Louisville KY

Property Use —

Vehicle parking area

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Outside area, other

First Ignition —

Heavy vegetation - not crop, including trees

Heat Source —

Heat source: other

Factors to Ignition —

Other factor contributed to ignition

Human Factors —

Possibly impaired by alcohol or drugs

27 Sep 2005 Natural vegetation fire, other

204 Preston St, Louisville KY

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 —

Chemical, natural heat source, other

Factors to Ignition —

Outside/open fire for debris or waste disposal

19 Sep 2005 Chimney or flue fire, confined to chimney or flue

2122 Preston St, Louisville KY

Property Use —

Food and beverage sales, grocery store

Actions Taken —

Investigate

Area of Origin —

Cooking area, kitchen

First Ignition —

Pipe, duct, conduit, hose covering

Heat Source —

Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment