Fire Incidents at Water St, New York, NY

16 Oct 2019 Fires in structures other than in a building

275 Water St, New York NY

Property Use —

Street, other

Actions Taken —

Evacuate area

Area of Origin —

Function area, other

First Ignition —

Electrical wire, cable insulation

Heat Source —

Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment

Factors to Ignition —

Electrical failure, malfunction, other

02 Oct 2019 Fires in structures other than in a building

55 Water St, New York NY

Property Use —

Street, other

Actions Taken —

Evacuate area

First Ignition —

Item First Ignited, Other

Heat Source —

Arcing

09 Jul 2019 Chimney or flue fire, confined to chimney or flue

200 Water St, New York NY

Property Use —

Multifamily dwellings

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Roof surface: exterior

First Ignition —

Dust, fiber, lint, including sawdust and excelsior

Heat Source —

Molten, hot material

Factors to Ignition —

Other factor contributed to ignition

29 Jan 2019 Fires in structures other than in a building

55 Water St, New York NY

Property Use —

Mercantile, business, other

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Conduit, pipe, utility, or ventilation shaft

First Ignition —

Pipe, duct, conduit or hose

Heat Source —

Hot or smoldering object, other

Factors to Ignition —

Mechanical failure, malfunction, other

16 Jan 2019 Passenger vehicle fire

160 Water St, New York NY

Property Use —

Street, other

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Engine area, running gear, wheel area

20 Dec 2018 Building fires

55 Water St, New York NY

Property Use —

Museum

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Art gallery, exhibit hall, library

First Ignition —

Interior wall covering excluding drapes, etc.

Heat Source —

Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment

Factors to Ignition —

Heat source too close to combustibles.

02 Dec 2018 Passenger vehicle fire

658 Water St, New York NY

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

17 Nov 2018 Fires in structures other than in a building

205 Water St, New York NY

Property Use —

Street or road in commercial area

Actions Taken —

Evacuate area

Area of Origin —

Conduit, pipe, utility, or ventilation shaft

First Ignition —

Pipe, duct, conduit, hose covering

Heat Source —

Arcing

05 Aug 2018 Building fires

55 Water St, New York NY

Property Use —

Swimming facility: indoor or outdoor

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Other

First Ignition —

Item First Ignited, Other

Heat Source —

Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment

Factors to Ignition —

Heat source too close to combustibles.

25 Jul 2018 Fire, other

199 Water St, New York NY

Property Use —

Business office

Actions Taken —

Fire, other

21 Jul 2018 Building fires

55 Water St, New York NY

Property Use —

Eating, drinking places

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Cooking area, kitchen

First Ignition —

Cooking materials, including edible materials

Heat Source —

Hot ember or ash

Factors to Ignition —

Heat source too close to combustibles.

12 Jun 2018 Fire, other

130 Water St, New York NY

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

21 Jul 2017 Fire, other

180 Water St, New York NY

Property Use —

Construction site

Actions Taken —

Fire, other

Area of Origin —

Construction/renovation area

First Ignition —

Tarpaulin or tent

28 Mar 2017 Passenger vehicle fire

200 Water St, New York NY

Property Use —

Street, other

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Engine area, running gear, wheel area

First Ignition —

Dust, fiber, lint, including sawdust and excelsior

Heat Source —

Molten, hot material

Factors to Ignition —

Other factor contributed to ignition

23 Aug 2016 Building fires

261 Water St, New York NY

Property Use —

Restaurant or cafeteria

Actions Taken —

Fire, other

Area of Origin —

Wall surface: exterior

First Ignition —

Exterior wall covering or finish

Heat Source —

Cigarette

24 Oct 2015 Building fires

648 Water St, New York NY

Property Use —

1 or 2 family dwelling

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

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

08 May 2015 Fire, other

205 Water St, New York NY

Property Use —

Multifamily dwellings

Actions Taken —

Search

Area of Origin —

Exterior balcony, unenclosed porch

First Ignition —

Item First Ignited, Other

Heat Source —

Arcing

Factors to Ignition —

Heat source too close to combustibles.

14 Sep 2014 Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire

666 Water St, New York NY

Property Use —

Outside or special property, other

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Outside area, other

First Ignition —

Rubbish, trash, or waste

Factors to Ignition —

Abandoned or discarded materials or products

09 Jul 2014 Fires in structures other than in a building

205 Water St, New York NY

Property Use —

Street, other

Actions Taken —

Evacuate area

Area of Origin —

Switchgear area, transformer vault

First Ignition —

Transformer, including transformer fluids

Heat Source —

Arcing

Factors to Ignition —

Heat source too close to combustibles.

01 Jul 2014 Building fires

199 Water St, New York NY

Property Use —

Property Use, other

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Roof surface: exterior

22 May 2014 Fire, other

265 Water St, New York NY

Property Use —

Multifamily dwellings

Actions Taken —

Search

Area of Origin —

Machinery room or area; elevator machinery room

First Ignition —

Electrical wire, cable insulation

Heat Source —

Arcing

Factors to Ignition —

Electrical failure, malfunction, other

11 Jan 2014 Fires in structures other than in a building

55 Water St, New York NY

Property Use —

Street or road in commercial area

Actions Taken —

Evacuate area

Area of Origin —

Switchgear area, transformer vault

First Ignition —

Electrical wire, cable insulation

Heat Source —

Arcing

Factors to Ignition —

Electrical failure, malfunction, other

29 Dec 2012 Fire, other

180 Water St, New York NY

Property Use —

Business office

Actions Taken —

Fire, other

Area of Origin —

Equipment or service area, other

First Ignition —

Electrical wire, cable insulation

23 Nov 2012 Building fires

55 Water St, New York NY

Property Use —

Business office

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Assembly area - less than 100 persons

First Ignition —

Item First Ignited, Other

Heat Source —

Heat source: other

Factors to Ignition —

Other factor contributed to ignition

23 Nov 2012 Building fires

55 Water St, New York NY

Property Use —

Business office

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Equipment or service area, other

First Ignition —

Pipe, duct, conduit or hose

Heat Source —

Arcing

Factors to Ignition —

Water caused short-circuit arc

05 Oct 2012 Building fires

279 Water St, New York NY

Property Use —

Food and beverage sales, grocery store

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Ceiling & floor assembly, crawl space b/t stories

First Ignition —

Structural component or finish, other

Heat Source —

Arcing

03 Jun 2012 Building fires

638 Water St, New York NY

Property Use —

Multifamily dwellings

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

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

First Ignition —

Structural component or finish, other

Heat Source —

Pipe or cigar

Factors to Ignition —

Misuse of material or product, other

26 Jan 2012 Building fires

31 Water St, New York NY

Property Use —

Clubs, other

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Vacant structural area

28 Mar 2011 Fire, other

621 Water St, New York NY

Property Use —

Dormitory type residence, other

Actions Taken —

Fire, other

Area of Origin —

Storage room, area, tank, or bin

First Ignition —

Item First Ignited, Other

Heat Source —

Heat source: other

13 Sep 2010 Commercial Compactor fire, confined to rubbish

638 Water St, New York NY

Property Use —

Multifamily dwellings

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste

First Ignition —

Structural component or finish, other

Heat Source —

Heat source: other

Factors to Ignition —

Misuse of material or product, other

30 Jun 2010 Fire, other

130 Water St, New York NY

Property Use —

Food and beverage sales, grocery store

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Service facilities, other

First Ignition —

Organic materials, other

26 May 2010 Fires in structures other than in a building

133 Water St, New York NY

Property Use —

Street or road in commercial area

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Conduit, pipe, utility, or ventilation shaft

First Ignition —

Transformer, including transformer fluids

Heat Source —

Arcing

Factors to Ignition —

Short circuit arc from defective, worn insulation

20 May 2010 Fires in structures other than in a building

180 Water St, New York NY

Property Use —

Street, other

Actions Taken —

Evacuate area

Area of Origin —

Equipment or service area, other

First Ignition —

Pipe, duct, conduit, hose covering

Heat Source —

Arcing

07 Apr 2010 Outside equipment fire

650 Water St, New York NY

Property Use —

Multifamily dwellings

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Exterior stairway, ramp, or fire escape

First Ignition —

Electrical wire, cable insulation

Heat Source —

Heat from powered equipment, other

19 Mar 2009 Building fires

662 Water St, New York NY

Property Use —

Multifamily dwellings

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison

First Ignition —

Furniture, utensils, other

Heat Source —

Candle

Factors to Ignition —

Heat source too close to combustibles.

17 Feb 2009 Fire, other

55 Water St, New York NY

Property Use —

Business office

Actions Taken —

Search

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 —

Water caused short-circuit arc

25 Jan 2009 Fires in structures other than in a building

200 Water St, New York NY

Property Use —

Street, other

Actions Taken —

Evacuate area

Area of Origin —

Switchgear area, transformer vault

First Ignition —

Pipe, duct, conduit or hose

Heat Source —

Arcing

Factors to Ignition —

Other factor contributed to ignition

16 Jan 2009 Building fires

644 Water St, New York NY

Property Use —

Multifamily dwellings

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison

First Ignition —

Mattress, pillow

Heat Source —

Cigarette lighter

Factors to Ignition —

Misuse of material or product, other

12 Nov 2008 Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire

622 Water St, New York NY

Property Use —

Street, other

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

First Ignition —

Organic materials, other

30 Oct 2008 Fire, other

621 Water St, New York NY

Property Use —

Residential board and care

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Cooking area, kitchen

First Ignition —

Cooking materials, including edible materials

Heat Source —

Heat from other open flame or smoking materials

06 Oct 2008 Commercial Compactor fire, confined to rubbish

666 Water St, New York NY

Property Use —

Multifamily dwellings

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste

First Ignition —

Rubbish, trash, or waste

Heat Source —

Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment

Factors to Ignition —

Abandoned or discarded materials or products

06 Jul 2008 Building fires

636 Water St, New York NY

Property Use —

Multifamily dwellings

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Cooking area, kitchen

First Ignition —

Appliance housing or casing

Heat Source —

Heat from other open flame or smoking materials

03 Jun 2008 Fire, other

279 Water St, New York NY

Property Use —

Restaurant or cafeteria

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Cooking area, kitchen

First Ignition —

Flammable liquid/gas - in/from engine or burner

Heat Source —

Arcing

Factors to Ignition —

Mechanical failure, malfunction, other

28 May 2008 Building fires

654 Water St, New York NY

Property Use —

Multifamily dwellings

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

First Ignition —

Mattress, pillow

10 Dec 2007 Outside equipment fire

55 Water St, New York NY

Property Use —

Street or road in commercial area

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Highway, parking lot, street: on or near

First Ignition —

Item First Ignited, Other

Heat Source —

Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment

Factors to Ignition —

Mechanical failure, malfunction, other

18 Sep 2007 Building fires

676 Water St, New York NY

Property Use —

Multifamily dwellings

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Conduit, pipe, utility, or ventilation shaft

First Ignition —

Magazine, newspaper, writing paper

Heat Source —

Hot or smoldering object, other

Factors to Ignition —

Abandoned or discarded materials or products

21 Apr 2007 Building fires

66 Water St, New York NY

Property Use —

Multifamily dwellings

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Cooking area, kitchen

First Ignition —

Structural member or framing

Heat Source —

Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment

Factors to Ignition —

Abandoned or discarded materials or products

03 Apr 2006 Building fires

42 Water St, New York NY

Property Use —

Multifamily dwellings

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Laundry area, wash house (laundry)

Heat Source —

Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment

12 Oct 2005 Building fires

130 Water St, New York NY

Property Use —

Multifamily dwellings

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison

First Ignition —

Organic materials, other

10 Sep 2005 Passenger vehicle fire

55 Water St, New York NY

Property Use —

Street, other

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

19 Jun 2005 Building fires

223 Water St, New York NY

Property Use —

Multifamily dwellings

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Laundry area, wash house (laundry)

Heat Source —

Heat, spark from friction

Factors to Ignition —

Mechanical failure, malfunction, other

26 Sep 2004 Building fires

55 Water St, New York NY

Property Use —

Business office

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Equipment or service area, other

First Ignition —

Item First Ignited, Other

Heat Source —

Heat from powered equipment, other

Factors to Ignition —

Mechanical failure, malfunction, other

02 Sep 2004 Passenger vehicle fire

175 Water St, New York NY

Property Use —

Street or road in commercial area

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.

Heat Source —

Heat source: other

Factors to Ignition —

Electrical failure, malfunction, other

18 Feb 2004 Building fires

247 Water St, New York NY

Property Use —

Property Use, other

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

23 Aug 2003 Passenger vehicle fire

1 Water St, New York NY

Property Use —

Property Use, other

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Engine area, running gear, wheel area