Fire Incidents at 14th St, Omaha, NE



24 Mar 2019 Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
26 Aug 2018 Fire in portable building, fixed location
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
12 May 2018 Building fires
Property Use —
Parking garage, (detached residential garage)
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Vehicle storage area; garage, carport
Factors to Ignition —
Abandoned or discarded materials or products
16 Feb 2018 Outside storage fire
Property Use —
Outbuilding or shed
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Vehicle storage area; garage, carport
First Ignition —
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source —
Heat from powered equipment, other
Factors to Ignition —
Fluorescent light ballast
04 Sep 2017 Outside storage fire
Property Use —
Parking garage, (detached residential garage)
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Vehicle storage area; garage, carport
First Ignition —
Box, carton, bag, basket, barrel
07 Jul 2017 Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use —
Vacant lot
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Outside area, other
31 May 2017 Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use —
Vacant lot
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace
07 Mar 2017 Building fires
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
Actions Taken —
Incident command
17 Feb 2017 Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use —
Vehicle storage, other
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
First Ignition —
Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats
20 Nov 2016 Building fires
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge
First Ignition —
Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats
11 Sep 2016 Building fires
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Wall assembly
First Ignition —
Structural member or framing
Factors to Ignition —
Other factor contributed to ignition
09 Jun 2016 Building fires
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
Actions Taken —
Incident command
06 Dec 2015 Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use —
Multifamily dwellings
Actions Taken —
Investigate
Area of Origin —
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition —
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source —
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
Factors to Ignition —
Abandoned or discarded materials or products
15 Nov 2015 Building fires
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
Heat Source —
Heat source: other
Factors to Ignition —
Other factor contributed to ignition
25 Oct 2015 Building fires
Property Use —
Outside or special property, other
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
13 Oct 2015 Building fires
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
Actions Taken —
Incident command
Area of Origin —
Structural area, other
02 Oct 2015 Building fires
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Wall surface: exterior
First Ignition —
Exterior wall covering or finish
Heat Source —
Heat spread from another fire, other
Factors to Ignition —
Exposure fire
28 Jul 2015 Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
Actions Taken —
Investigate
Area of Origin —
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition —
Household utensils
Heat Source —
Heat source: other
Factors to Ignition —
Other factor contributed to ignition
16 Jul 2015 Building fires
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
Actions Taken —
Investigate
Area of Origin —
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition —
Atomized liquid, vaporized liquid, aerosol.
Heat Source —
Incendiary device
05 Jul 2015 Building fires
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Closet
First Ignition —
Structural component or finish, other
Heat Source —
Incendiary device
12 May 2015 Building fires
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 —
Hot or smoldering object, other
Factors to Ignition —
Equipment not being operated properly
Human Factors —
Unattended or unsupervised person
19 Mar 2015 Trash or rubbish fire, contained
Property Use —
Vehicle parking area
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Outside area, other
First Ignition —
Rubbish, trash, or waste
06 Jan 2015 Building fires
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Function area, other
Factors to Ignition —
Misuse of material or product, other
05 Oct 2014 Building fires
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Vehicle storage area; garage, carport
09 Aug 2014 Building fires
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Cooking area, kitchen
04 May 2014 Building fires
Property Use —
Parking garage, (detached residential garage)
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Vehicle storage area; garage, carport
First Ignition —
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source —
Heat source: other
Factors to Ignition —
Other factor contributed to ignition
12 Jan 2014 Building fires
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
Actions Taken —
Investigate
Area of Origin —
Exterior balcony, unenclosed porch
First Ignition —
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source —
Cigarette
Factors to Ignition —
Abandoned or discarded materials or products
24 Dec 2013 Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
Actions Taken —
Ventilate
Area of Origin —
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition —
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source —
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
Factors to Ignition —
Failure to clean
18 Jun 2013 Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use —
Street, other
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Cargo/trunk area - all vehicles
28 Dec 2012 Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
Actions Taken —
Investigate
Area of Origin —
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition —
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source —
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
14 Dec 2012 Building fires
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Exterior stairway, ramp, or fire escape
First Ignition —
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source —
Cigarette
Factors to Ignition —
Other factor contributed to ignition
05 Dec 2012 Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use —
Street, other
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
03 Nov 2012 Building fires
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Wall surface: exterior
Heat Source —
Hot ember or ash
Factors to Ignition —
Heat source too close to combustibles.
14 Aug 2012 Building fires
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Entrance way, lobby
30 Jan 2012 Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
Actions Taken —
Investigate
Area of Origin —
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition —
Chips, including wood chips
Heat Source —
Match
Factors to Ignition —
Outside/open fire for debris or waste disposal
07 Jan 2012 Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use —
Multifamily dwellings
Actions Taken —
Incident command
Area of Origin —
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition —
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source —
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
Factors to Ignition —
Other factor contributed to ignition
Human Factors —
Asleep
24 Aug 2011 Building fires
Property Use —
Outbuilding or shed
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Vehicle storage area; garage, carport
First Ignition —
Structural component or finish, other
Heat Source —
Arcing
Factors to Ignition —
High wind
16 Jun 2011 Building fires
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Attic: vacant, crawl space above top story, cupola
28 Nov 2010 Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use —
Open land or field
Actions Taken —
Investigate
Area of Origin —
Outside area, other
21 Oct 2010 Building fires
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
Actions Taken —
Incident command
Area of Origin —
Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge
First Ignition —
Structural component or finish, other
Heat Source —
Arcing
Factors to Ignition —
Flammable liquid or gas spilled
07 Oct 2010 Building fires
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
Actions Taken —
Salvage & overhaul
Area of Origin —
Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge
First Ignition —
Floor covering or rug/carpet/mat
Heat Source —
Arcing
Factors to Ignition —
Flammable liquid or gas spilled
11 Sep 2010 Building fires
Property Use —
Multifamily dwellings
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Heating room or area, water heater area
First Ignition —
Box, carton, bag, basket, barrel
Heat Source —
Heat source: other
Factors to Ignition —
Other factor contributed to ignition
04 Jul 2010 Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Wall surface: exterior
First Ignition —
Mattress, pillow
Heat Source —
Cigarette lighter
Factors to Ignition —
Playing with heat source
10 Jun 2010 Building fires
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Wall surface: exterior
First Ignition —
Exterior wall covering or finish
Heat Source —
Radiated heat from another fire
Factors to Ignition —
Exposure fire
08 Apr 2010 Building fires
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Heat Source —
Incendiary device
26 May 2009 Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
Actions Taken —
Ventilate
Area of Origin —
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition —
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source —
Hot or smoldering object, other
Factors to Ignition —
Equipment unattended
13 Nov 2008 Building fires
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
Actions Taken —
Ventilate
Area of Origin —
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition —
Mattress, pillow
Heat Source —
Heat source: other
Human Factors —
Unattended or unsupervised person
29 Aug 2008 Building fires
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
Actions Taken —
Incident command
Area of Origin —
Laundry area, wash house (laundry)
First Ignition —
Wearing apparel not on a person
Heat Source —
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
Factors to Ignition —
Manual control failure
Human Factors —
Unattended or unsupervised person
16 Jul 2008 Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use —
Vacant lot
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition —
Heavy vegetation - not crop, including trees
Factors to Ignition —
Outside/open fire for debris or waste disposal
22 Jun 2008 Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use —
Vacant lot
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition —
Multiple items first ignited
Heat Source —
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
Factors to Ignition —
Outside/open fire for debris or waste disposal
05 Jun 2008 Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use —
Street or road in commercial area
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
24 Mar 2008 Trash or rubbish fire, contained
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 —
Outside/open fire for debris or waste disposal
30 Nov 2007 Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use —
Outside material storage area
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition —
Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats
Heat Source —
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
Factors to Ignition —
Heat source too close to combustibles.
12 Sep 2007 Building fires
Property Use —
Outbuilding or shed
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Storage: supplies or tools; dead storage
First Ignition —
Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats
21 Aug 2007 Building fires
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Egress/exit, other
29 Sep 2006 Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
Actions Taken —
Investigate
Area of Origin —
Exterior stairway, ramp, or fire escape
First Ignition —
Flammable liquid/gas in container or pipe
Heat Source —
Cigarette lighter
Factors to Ignition —
Playing with heat source
Human Factors —
Multiple persons involved
23 Jan 2006 Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
Actions Taken —
Investigate
Area of Origin —
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition —
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source —
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
Factors to Ignition —
Equipment unattended
25 Aug 2005 Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use —
Graded and cared-for plots of land
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition —
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
02 Jul 2005 Fires in structures other than in a building
Property Use —
Parking garage, (detached residential garage)
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Vehicle storage area; garage, carport
First Ignition —
Multiple items first ignited
09 Apr 2005 Building fires
Property Use —
Vehicle storage, other
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Vehicle storage area; garage, carport
First Ignition —
Exterior roof covering or finish
Heat Source —
Heat from powered equipment, other
Factors to Ignition —
Equipment not being operated properly
Human Factors —
Unattended or unsupervised person
25 Oct 2004 Building fires
Property Use —
Outbuilding or shed
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Storage area, other
First Ignition —
Multiple items first ignited
24 May 2004 Building fires
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Wall assembly
First Ignition —
Structural member or framing
Heat Source —
Arcing
21 May 2004 Building fires
Property Use —
Bar or nightclub
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Substructure area or space, crawl space
First Ignition —
Dust, fiber, lint, including sawdust and excelsior
01 Jul 2003 Building fires
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
Actions Taken —
Investigate
Area of Origin —
Vehicle storage area; garage, carport
First Ignition —
Flammable liquid/gas - uncontained
19 May 2003 Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use —
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
19 Nov 2002 Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use —
Parking garage, (detached residential garage)
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
19 Aug 2002 Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use —
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Actions Taken —
Investigate
Area of Origin —
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
18 Aug 2002 Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use —
Vehicle parking area
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
First Ignition —
Box, carton, bag, basket, barrel
Heat Source —
Heat source: other
Factors to Ignition —
Other factor contributed to ignition
18 Feb 2002 Fires in structures other than in a building
Property Use —
Fixed use recreation places, other
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Outside area, other
First Ignition —
Structural component or finish, other
12 Dec 2001 Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use —
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
Factors to Ignition —
Misuse of material or product, other
03 Sep 2001 Outside storage fire
Property Use —
Parking garage, (detached residential garage)
Actions Taken —
Investigate
Area of Origin —
Vehicle storage area; garage, carport
First Ignition —
Flammable liquid/gas - in/from engine or burner
Heat Source —
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
Factors to Ignition —
Unspecified short-circuit arc
11 Aug 2001 Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition —
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source —
Match
Factors to Ignition —
Outside/open fire for warming or cooking
01 Feb 2001 Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use —
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
First Ignition —
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source —
Heat source: other
01 Oct 2000 Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition —
Flammable liquid/gas - uncontained
18 Aug 2000 Outside equipment fire
Property Use —
Fixed use recreation places, other
Actions Taken —
Investigate
Area of Origin —
Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace
First Ignition —
Chips, including wood chips
30 Jul 2000 Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use —
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
Factors to Ignition —
Mechanical failure, malfunction, other
26 Apr 2000 Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use —
Multifamily dwellings
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
23 Jan 2000 Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use —
Street, other
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Vehicle area, other
First Ignition —
Flammable liquid/gas - uncontained
23 Aug 1999 Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Bar area, beverage service area, cafeteria
First Ignition —
Magazine, newspaper, writing paper
Heat Source —
Cigarette lighter
Factors to Ignition —
Playing with heat source
Human Factors —
Age was a factor
02 Aug 1999 Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use —
Warehouse
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Storage: supplies or tools; dead storage
First Ignition —
Multiple items first ignited
20 Jun 1999 Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use —
Warehouse
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Storage room, area, tank, or bin
First Ignition —
Item First Ignited, Other
08 May 1999 Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition —
Floor covering or rug/carpet/mat
26 Apr 1999 Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
First Ignition —
Structural member or framing
Heat Source —
Match
10 Apr 1999 Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition —
Structural member or framing
Heat Source —
Match