Fire Incidents at Canal St, New Orleans, LA

28 May 2019 Passenger vehicle fire

4173 Canal St, New Orleans LA

Property Use —

Studio/theater, 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 —

Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment

Factors to Ignition —

Arc, spark from operating equipment

16 Apr 2019 Cooking fire, confined to container

555 Canal St, New Orleans LA

Property Use —

Hotel/motel, commercial

Actions Taken —

Investigate

Area of Origin —

Storage area, other

First Ignition —

Box, carton, bag, basket, barrel

Heat Source —

Hot or smoldering object, other

Factors to Ignition —

Improper container or storage

Human Factors —

Unattended or unsupervised person

27 Jan 2019 Building fires

914 Canal St, New Orleans LA

Property Use —

Hotel/motel, commercial

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Egress/exit, other

First Ignition —

Structural component or finish, other

Heat Source —

Hot ember or ash

Factors to Ignition —

Abandoned or discarded materials or products

29 Oct 2018 Passenger vehicle fire

2400 Canal St, New Orleans LA

Property Use —

Parking garage, general vehicle

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

First Ignition —

Electrical wire, cable insulation

Factors to Ignition —

Mechanical failure, malfunction, other

08 Oct 2018 Passenger vehicle fire

3222 Canal St, New Orleans LA

Property Use —

Street, other

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.

13 Sep 2018 Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other

2817 Canal St, New Orleans LA

Property Use —

Bus station

Actions Taken —

Standby

Area of Origin —

Vehicle storage area; garage, carport

Factors to Ignition —

Mechanical failure, malfunction, other

28 Mar 2018 Natural vegetation fire, other

2000 Canal St, New Orleans LA

Property Use —

Street, other

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

First Ignition —

Light vegetation - not crop, including grass

Factors to Ignition —

Abandoned or discarded materials or products

13 Mar 2018 Passenger vehicle fire

1915 Canal St, New Orleans LA

Property Use —

Parking garage, general vehicle

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Vehicle storage area; garage, carport

Factors to Ignition —

Electrical failure, malfunction, other

07 Mar 2018 Cooking fire, confined to container

555 Canal St, New Orleans LA

Property Use —

Hotel/motel, commercial

Actions Taken —

Investigate fire out on arrival

Area of Origin —

Cooking area, kitchen

First Ignition —

Cooking materials, including edible materials

Heat Source —

Heat from direct flame, convection currents

Factors to Ignition —

Fire spread or control, other

Human Factors —

Unattended or unsupervised person

26 Feb 2018 Passenger vehicle fire

2400 Canal St, New Orleans LA

Property Use —

Parking garage, general vehicle

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

14 Feb 2016 Cooking fire, confined to container

4531 Canal St, New Orleans LA

Property Use —

1 or 2 family dwelling

Actions Taken —

Remove hazard

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

Human Factors —

Asleep

05 Feb 2016 Fire, other

739 Canal St, New Orleans LA

Property Use —

Specialty shop

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

First Ignition —

Pipe, duct, conduit, hose covering

27 Jan 2016 Building fires

101622 Canal St, New Orleans LA

Property Use —

Mercantile, business, other

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Other

First Ignition —

Item First Ignited, Other

Heat Source —

Heat source: other

Factors to Ignition —

Exposure fire

30 Nov 2015 Cooking fire, confined to container

3222 Canal St, New Orleans LA

Property Use —

Multifamily dwellings

Actions Taken —

Remove hazard

Area of Origin —

Cooking area, kitchen

First Ignition —

Cooking materials, including edible materials

Heat Source —

Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment

Factors to Ignition —

Accidentally turned on, not turned off

Human Factors —

Asleep

31 Oct 2015 Cooking fire, confined to container

3222 Canal St, New Orleans LA

Property Use —

Multifamily dwellings

Actions Taken —

Ventilate

Area of Origin —

Cooking area, kitchen

First Ignition —

Household utensils

Heat Source —

Heat from powered equipment, other

Factors to Ignition —

Accidentally turned on, not turned off

Human Factors —

Asleep

27 Oct 2015 Fire, other

555 Canal St, New Orleans LA

Property Use —

Hotel/motel, commercial

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Wall assembly

First Ignition —

Electrical wire, cable insulation

Heat Source —

Arcing

Factors to Ignition —

Unspecified short-circuit arc

Human Factors —

Unattended or unsupervised person

25 Oct 2015 Fires in structures other than in a building

3222 Canal St, New Orleans LA

Property Use —

Utility or Distribution system, other

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Vacant structural area

First Ignition —

Electrical wire, cable insulation

Heat Source —

Arcing

Factors to Ignition —

Water caused short-circuit arc

Human Factors —

Asleep

20 Oct 2015 Fire, other

1 Canal St, New Orleans LA

Property Use —

Dock, marina, pier, wharf

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Outside area, other

First Ignition —

Item First Ignited, Other

Heat Source —

Hot ember or ash

Factors to Ignition —

Abandoned or discarded materials or products

10 Oct 2015 Cooking fire, confined to container

3222 Canal St, New Orleans LA

Property Use —

Boarding/rooming house, residential hotels

Actions Taken —

Investigate

Area of Origin —

Cooking area, kitchen

First Ignition —

Cooking materials, including edible materials

Heat Source —

Heat source: other

Factors to Ignition —

Manual control failure

Human Factors —

Asleep

09 Sep 2015 Building fires

2000 Canal St, New Orleans LA

Property Use —

Hospital - medical or psychiatric

Actions Taken —

Remove hazard

Area of Origin —

Storage room, area, tank, or bin

First Ignition —

Box, carton, bag, basket, barrel

Heat Source —

Cigarette lighter

Factors to Ignition —

Other factor contributed to ignition

21 Jul 2015 Cooking fire, confined to container

3222 Canal St, New Orleans LA

Property Use —

Multifamily dwellings

Actions Taken —

Remove hazard

Area of Origin —

Cooking area, kitchen

First Ignition —

Cooking materials, including edible materials

Heat Source —

Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment

Factors to Ignition —

Operational deficiency, other

Human Factors —

Asleep

Human Factors —

Unattended or unsupervised person

13 Jul 2015 Building fires

3222 Canal St, New Orleans LA

Property Use —

Multifamily dwellings

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Cooking area, kitchen

First Ignition —

Exterior wall covering or finish

Heat Source —

Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment

Factors to Ignition —

Operational deficiency, other

Human Factors —

Asleep

Human Factors —

Unattended or unsupervised person

07 May 2015 Passenger vehicle fire

2609 Canal St, New Orleans LA

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 —

Multiple heat sources including multiple ignitions

Factors to Ignition —

Electrical failure, malfunction, other

01 Apr 2015 Special outside fire, other

2669 Canal St, New Orleans LA

Property Use —

Convenience store

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Wall surface: exterior

First Ignition —

Flammable liquid/gas - in/from engine or burner

Heat Source —

Heat spread from another fire, other

Factors to Ignition —

Exposure fire

01 Nov 2014 Fire, other

1 Canal St, New Orleans LA

Property Use —

Water area, other

Actions Taken —

Standby

Area of Origin —

Outside area, other

First Ignition —

Pallet, skid (empty)

Heat Source —

Match

Factors to Ignition —

Outside/open fire for warming or cooking

15 Oct 2014 Building fires

739 Canal St, New Orleans LA

Property Use —

Hotel/motel, commercial

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Conduit, pipe, utility, or ventilation shaft

First Ignition —

Exterior roof covering or finish

Heat Source —

Heat source: other

Factors to Ignition —

Heat source too close to combustibles.

22 Sep 2014 Building fires

926 Canal St, New Orleans LA

Property Use —

Mercantile, business, other

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Roof surface: exterior

First Ignition —

Rubbish, trash, or waste

Factors to Ignition —

Other factor contributed to ignition

30 Jul 2014 Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other

2714 Canal St, New Orleans LA

Property Use —

Parking garage, general vehicle

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Engine area, running gear, wheel area

First Ignition —

Electrical wire, cable insulation

Heat Source —

Heat source: other

Factors to Ignition —

Electrical failure, malfunction, other

30 Jul 2014 Grass fire

605 Canal St, New Orleans LA

Property Use —

Street, other

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Other

04 Mar 2014 Building fires

801 Canal St, New Orleans LA

Property Use —

General retail, other

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Structural area, other

First Ignition —

Exterior wall covering or finish

Heat Source —

Heat source: other

Factors to Ignition —

Electrical failure, malfunction, other

11 Jan 2013 Building fires

4400 Canal St, New Orleans LA

Property Use —

1 or 2 family dwelling

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 —

Unspecified short-circuit arc

24 Nov 2012 Building fires

365 Canal St, New Orleans LA

Property Use —

Museum

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Heating room or area, water heater area

First Ignition —

Liquids, piping, filters, other

Heat Source —

Heat from powered equipment, other

Factors to Ignition —

Heat source too close to combustibles.

25 Nov 2011 Passenger vehicle fire

3400 Canal St, New Orleans LA

Property Use —

Vehicle parking area

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Engine area, running gear, wheel area

First Ignition —

Electrical wire, cable insulation

29 Jul 2011 Passenger vehicle fire

4001 Canal St, New Orleans LA

Property Use —

Street, other

Actions Taken —

Investigate

Area of Origin —

Engine area, running gear, wheel area

First Ignition —

Electrical wire, cable insulation

Heat Source —

Hot or smoldering object, other

Factors to Ignition —

Mechanical failure, malfunction, other

17 May 2011 Building fires

2609 Canal St, New Orleans LA

Property Use —

Business office

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Cooking area, kitchen

First Ignition —

Box, carton, bag, basket, barrel

Heat Source —

Heat from powered equipment, other

Factors to Ignition —

Electrical failure, malfunction, other

16 May 2011 Trash or rubbish fire, contained

1 Canal St, New Orleans LA

Property Use —

Lake, river, stream

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

25 Apr 2011 Passenger vehicle fire

2475 Canal St, New Orleans LA

Property Use —

Street, other

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Exterior, exposed surface

First Ignition —

Tire

Heat Source —

Heat, spark from friction

Factors to Ignition —

Mechanical failure, malfunction, other

02 Apr 2011 Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other

2201 Canal St, New Orleans LA

Property Use —

Service station, gas station

Actions Taken —

Remove hazard

24 Mar 2011 Passenger vehicle fire

800 Canal St, New Orleans LA

Property Use —

Street, 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 —

Arc, spark from operating equipment

03 Feb 2011 Building fires

4621 Canal St, New Orleans LA

Property Use —

High school/junior high school/middle school

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Bathroom, checkroom, lavatory, locker room

First Ignition —

Rubbish, trash, or waste

Heat Source —

Heat from undetermined smoking material

16 Jan 2011 Building fires

1201 Canal St, New Orleans LA

Property Use —

Multifamily dwellings

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Wall surface: exterior

First Ignition —

Christmas tree

Heat Source —

Heat from other open flame or smoking materials

Factors to Ignition —

Other factor contributed to ignition

16 Jan 2011 Cooking fire, confined to container

3401 Canal St, New Orleans LA

Property Use —

Church, mosque, synagogue, temple, chapel

Actions Taken —

Investigate

Area of Origin —

Cooking area, kitchen

First Ignition —

Item First Ignited, Other

Heat Source —

Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment

Factors to Ignition —

Accidentally turned on, not turned off

Human Factors —

Unattended or unsupervised person

20 Dec 2010 Passenger vehicle fire

5151 Canal, New Orleans LA

Property Use —

Vehicle parking 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 —

Backfire from internal combustion engine

Factors to Ignition —

Mechanical failure, malfunction, other

06 Sep 2010 Building fires

3300 Canal St, New Orleans LA

Property Use —

Professional supplies, services

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Multiple areas

First Ignition —

Structural member or framing

Heat Source —

Match

Factors to Ignition —

Abandoned or discarded materials or products

24 Aug 2010 Cooking fire, confined to container

4433 Canal St, New Orleans LA

Property Use —

Multifamily dwellings

Actions Taken —

Remove hazard

Area of Origin —

Cooking area, kitchen

First Ignition —

Cooking materials, including edible materials

Heat Source —

Heat from other open flame or smoking materials

Factors to Ignition —

Misuse of material or product, other

05 Jul 2010 Passenger vehicle fire

2000 Canal St, New Orleans LA

Property Use —

Motor vehicle or boat sales, services, repair

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Engine area, running gear, wheel area

First Ignition —

Electrical wire, cable insulation

Heat Source —

Heat from powered equipment, other

Factors to Ignition —

Electrical failure, malfunction, other

12 Apr 2010 Fuel burner/boiler malfunction, fire confined

8 Canal St, New Orleans LA

Property Use —

Casino, gambling clubs

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Laundry area, wash house (laundry)

First Ignition —

Soft goods, wearing apparel, other

Heat Source —

Heat from powered equipment, other

Factors to Ignition —

Operational deficiency, other

29 Dec 2009 Building fires

916 Canal St, New Orleans LA

Property Use —

Textile, wearing apparel sales

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Roof surface: exterior

First Ignition —

Adhesive

Heat Source —

Heat from other open flame or smoking materials

Factors to Ignition —

Operational deficiency, other

23 May 2009 Building fires

3034 Canal St, New Orleans LA

Property Use —

Business office

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Function area, other

First Ignition —

Exterior wall covering or finish

Heat Source —

Heat from direct flame, convection currents

Factors to Ignition —

Exposure fire

11 Apr 2009 Building fires

2039 Canal St, New Orleans LA

Property Use —

Fixed use recreation places, other

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Other

First Ignition —

Oily rags

Heat Source —

Heat from powered equipment, other

Factors to Ignition —

Heat source too close to combustibles.

01 Apr 2009 Outside gas or vapor combustion explosion

500 Canal St, New Orleans LA

Property Use —

Hotel/motel, commercial

Actions Taken —

Investigate

Area of Origin —

Substructure area or space, crawl space

First Ignition —

Flammable liquid/gas - uncontained

Heat Source —

Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment

Factors to Ignition —

Heat source too close to combustibles.

29 Jan 2009 Building fires

1500 Canal St, New Orleans LA

Property Use —

Warehouse

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Structural area, other

First Ignition —

Structural member or framing

Heat Source —

Heat from other open flame or smoking materials

Factors to Ignition —

Fire spread or control, other

29 Dec 2008 Building fires

605 Canal St, New Orleans LA

Property Use —

Restaurant or cafeteria

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Cooking area, kitchen

First Ignition —

Linen; other than bedding

Heat Source —

Hot ember or ash

Factors to Ignition —

Misuse of material or product, other

25 Nov 2008 Building fires

5135 Canal, New Orleans LA

Property Use —

Bar or nightclub

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

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

First Ignition —

Storage supplies, other

Heat Source —

Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment

Factors to Ignition —

Fire spread or control, other

22 Oct 2008 Building fires

3601 Canal St, New Orleans LA

Property Use —

Multifamily dwellings

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Wall surface: exterior

First Ignition —

Rubbish, trash, or waste

16 Oct 2007 Building fires

1010 Canal St, New Orleans LA

Property Use —

Mercantile, business, other

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Office

17 Apr 2007 Building fires

509 Canal St, New Orleans LA

Property Use —

Restaurant or cafeteria

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Ceiling & floor assembly, crawl space b/t stories

First Ignition —

Structural member or framing

Factors to Ignition —

Unspecified short-circuit arc

29 Mar 2006 Building fires

621 Canal St, New Orleans LA

Property Use —

Restaurant or cafeteria

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Structural area, other

First Ignition —

Structural component or finish, other

Heat Source —

Hot ember or ash

Factors to Ignition —

Fire spread or control, other

28 Mar 2006 Building fires

621 Canal St, New Orleans LA

Property Use —

Restaurant or cafeteria

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Assembly or sales area, other

First Ignition —

Structural member or framing

Heat Source —

Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment

Factors to Ignition —

Equipment unattended

18 Mar 2006 Building fires

605 Canal St, New Orleans LA

Property Use —

Restaurant or cafeteria

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Roof surface: exterior

First Ignition —

Exterior roof covering or finish

Heat Source —

Flame/torch used for lighting

Factors to Ignition —

Other factor contributed to ignition

28 Feb 2006 Passenger vehicle fire

1732 Canal St, New Orleans LA

Property Use —

Parking garage, general vehicle

Actions Taken —

Investigate

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 Jan 2006 Fires in structures other than in a building

1440 Canal St, New Orleans LA

Property Use —

Adult education center, college classroom

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Machinery room or area; elevator machinery room

First Ignition —

Electrical wire, cable insulation

Heat Source —

Heat from powered equipment, other

Factors to Ignition —

Electrical failure, malfunction, other

15 Dec 2005 Building fires

1012 Canal St, New Orleans LA

Property Use —

Mercantile, business, other

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Conduit, pipe, utility, or ventilation shaft

First Ignition —

Item First Ignited, Other

Heat Source —

Heat source: other

Factors to Ignition —

Other factor contributed to ignition

26 Oct 2005 Building fires

635 Canal St, New Orleans LA

Property Use —

Specialty shop

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

25 Oct 2005 Building fires

635 Canal St, New Orleans LA

Property Use —

Mercantile, business, other

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Storage area, other

First Ignition —

Item First Ignited, Other

Heat Source —

Heat source: other

30 Sep 2005 Building fires

1014 Canal St, New Orleans LA

Property Use —

Specialty shop

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Assembly or sales area, other

First Ignition —

Cabinetry (including built-in)

Heat Source —

Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment

Factors to Ignition —

Arc, spark from operating equipment

03 Sep 2005 Building fires

3 Canal St, New Orleans LA

Property Use —

Department or discount store

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Cooking area, kitchen

First Ignition —

Box, carton, bag, basket, barrel

Factors to Ignition —

Abandoned or discarded materials or products

Human Factors —

Multiple persons involved

26 Aug 2005 Building fires

3631 Canal St, New Orleans LA

Property Use —

Business office

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Wall surface: exterior

First Ignition —

Exterior trim, including doors

27 May 2005 Passenger vehicle fire

500 Canal St, New Orleans LA

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 —

Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment

Factors to Ignition —

Electrical failure, malfunction, other

04 May 2005 Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other

1015 Canal St, New Orleans LA

Property Use —

Street, other

Actions Taken —

Remove hazard

Area of Origin —

Engine area, running gear, wheel area

First Ignition —

Electrical wire, cable insulation

Heat Source —

Multiple heat sources including multiple ignitions

Factors to Ignition —

Mechanical failure, malfunction, other

18 Dec 2004 Passenger vehicle fire

1800 Canal St, New Orleans LA

Property Use —

Street, other

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Engine area, running gear, wheel area

Heat Source —

Heat from powered equipment, other

07 Dec 2004 Passenger vehicle fire

1661 Canal St, New Orleans LA

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 —

Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment

Factors to Ignition —

Mechanical failure, malfunction, other

14 Sep 2004 Building fires

614 Canal St, New Orleans LA

Property Use —

Hotel/motel, commercial

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Laundry area, wash house (laundry)

First Ignition —

Bedding; blanket, sheet, comforter

Heat Source —

Heat from powered equipment, other

Factors to Ignition —

Mechanical failure, malfunction, other

17 Aug 2004 Building fires

423 Canal St, New Orleans LA

Property Use —

Business office

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Conduit, pipe, utility, or ventilation shaft

First Ignition —

Insulation within structural area

Heat Source —

Flame/torch used for lighting

25 May 2004 Passenger vehicle fire

1500 Canal St, New Orleans LA

Property Use —

Vehicle parking area

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Engine area, running gear, wheel area

First Ignition —

Structural member or framing

Heat Source —

Heat from powered equipment, other

Factors to Ignition —

Fire spread or control, other

12 May 2004 Passenger vehicle fire

2714 Canal St, New Orleans LA

Property Use —

Residential street, road or residential driveway

Actions Taken —

Remove hazard

Area of Origin —

Engine area, running gear, wheel area

First Ignition —

Electrical wire, cable insulation

Heat Source —

Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment

Factors to Ignition —

Electrical failure, malfunction, other

24 Sep 2003 Building fires

3400 Canal St, New Orleans LA

Property Use —

General retail, other

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Storage room, area, tank, or bin

First Ignition —

Storage supplies, other

Factors to Ignition —

Unspecified short-circuit arc

02 Jun 2003 Passenger vehicle fire

2330 Canal St, New Orleans LA

Property Use —

Street, other

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.

First Ignition —

General Materials Other (conversion only)

Heat Source —

Multiple heat sources including multiple ignitions

Factors to Ignition —

Mechanical failure, malfunction, other

24 May 2003 Building fires

300 Canal St, New Orleans LA

Property Use —

Hotel/motel, commercial

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Machinery room or area; elevator machinery room

First Ignition —

Filter, including evaporative cooler pads

Heat Source —

Hot or smoldering object, other

23 Apr 2003 Building fires

6942 Canal St, New Orleans LA

Property Use —

1 or 2 family dwelling

Actions Taken —

Salvage & overhaul

Area of Origin —

Closet

First Ignition —

General Materials Other (conversion only)

Heat Source —

Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment

Factors to Ignition —

Heat source too close to combustibles.

06 Feb 2003 Passenger vehicle fire

2817 Canal St, New Orleans LA

Property Use —

Vehicle parking 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 —

Heat from powered equipment, other

Factors to Ignition —

Mechanical failure, malfunction, other

02 Jan 2003 Passenger vehicle fire

2757 Canal St, New Orleans LA

Property Use —

Street, other

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Engine area, running gear, wheel area

02 Dec 2002 Passenger vehicle fire

6030 Canal St, New Orleans LA

Property Use —

Residential street, road or residential driveway

Actions Taken —

Investigate

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 —

Unspecified short-circuit arc

11 Oct 2002 Passenger vehicle fire

2812 Canal St, New Orleans LA

Property Use —

Vehicle parking area

Actions Taken —

Investigate

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

01 Sep 2002 Fires in structures other than in a building

614 Canal St, New Orleans LA

Property Use —

Hotel/motel, commercial

Actions Taken —

Remove hazard

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 —

Mechanical failure, malfunction, other

05 Aug 2002 Building fires

500 Canal St, New Orleans LA

Property Use —

Hotel/motel, commercial

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison

First Ignition —

Mattress, pillow

Heat Source —

Molten, hot material

Factors to Ignition —

Abandoned or discarded materials or products

24 Jul 2002 Building fires

2201 Canal St, New Orleans LA

Property Use —

Food and beverage sales, grocery store

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Storage room, area, tank, or bin

First Ignition —

Structural member or framing

Heat Source —

Cigarette

15 Jul 2002 Building fires

2 Canal St, New Orleans LA

Property Use —

Restaurant or cafeteria

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Roof surface: exterior

First Ignition —

Structural member or framing

Heat Source —

Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment

Factors to Ignition —

Heat source too close to combustibles.

01 Jun 2002 Passenger vehicle fire

710 Canal St, New Orleans LA

Property Use —

Residential street, road or residential driveway

Actions Taken —

Investigate

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

09 Mar 2002 Passenger vehicle fire

5243 Canal, New Orleans LA

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 —

Heat, spark from friction

Factors to Ignition —

Mechanical failure, malfunction, other

17 Feb 2002 Building fires

1661 Canal St, New Orleans LA

Property Use —

Business office

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Cooking area, kitchen

First Ignition —

Interior wall covering excluding drapes, etc.

Heat Source —

Heat from powered equipment, other

Factors to Ignition —

Equipment unattended

10 Jan 2002 Building fires

2828 Canal St, New Orleans LA

Property Use —

Bar or nightclub

Actions Taken —

Fill-in, standby, other

Area of Origin —

Exterior, exposed surface

First Ignition —

Flammable liquid/gas - uncontained

Heat Source —

Heat from other open flame or smoking materials

Factors to Ignition —

Abandoned or discarded materials or products