Fire Incidents at Spaulding St, Omaha, NE



04 Nov 2019 Building fires
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Human Factors —
Unattended or unsupervised person
04 Nov 2019 Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Outside area, other
First Ignition —
Heavy vegetation - not crop, including trees
Heat Source —
Match
Factors to Ignition —
Outside/open fire for debris or waste disposal
17 Jun 2019 Building fires
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Storage room, area, tank, or bin
First Ignition —
Multiple items first ignited
Heat Source —
Heat source: other
Factors to Ignition —
Other factor contributed to ignition
25 Apr 2019 Fire, other
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
Actions Taken —
Incident command
Area of Origin —
Substructure area or space, crawl space
First Ignition —
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source —
Heat from direct flame, convection currents
Factors to Ignition —
Heat source too close to combustibles.
11 Oct 2017 Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use —
Open land or field
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition —
Railroad ties
Heat Source —
Heat source: other
07 Nov 2016 Building fires
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Bathroom, checkroom, lavatory, locker room
Heat Source —
Heat from powered equipment, other
Factors to Ignition —
Other factor contributed to ignition
04 Nov 2016 Building fires
Property Use —
Warehouse
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
16 Aug 2016 Building fires
Property Use —
Vehicle storage, other
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
02 Aug 2015 Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use —
Street, other
Actions Taken —
Investigate
Area of Origin —
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition —
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source —
Arcing
Factors to Ignition —
Short circuit arc from defective, worn insulation
13 Apr 2015 Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
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 —
Short circuit arc from defective, worn insulation
01 Mar 2014 Building fires
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
Actions Taken —
Incident command
Area of Origin —
Attic: vacant, crawl space above top story, cupola
First Ignition —
Structural component or finish, other
Heat Source —
Arcing
Factors to Ignition —
Unspecified short-circuit arc
25 Jan 2014 Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Vehicle area, other
First Ignition —
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source —
Arcing
Factors to Ignition —
Abandoned or discarded materials or products
23 Nov 2013 Building fires
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
Actions Taken —
Incident command
Area of Origin —
Attic: vacant, crawl space above top story, cupola
First Ignition —
Structural member or framing
Heat Source —
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
Factors to Ignition —
Mechanical failure, malfunction, other
08 Jun 2013 Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
Actions Taken —
Incident command
Area of Origin —
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition —
Goods not made up, including fabrics & yard goods
Heat Source —
Heat from direct flame, convection currents
Factors to Ignition —
Equipment unattended
23 Apr 2012 Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
Actions Taken —
Investigate
Area of Origin —
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition —
Appliance housing or casing
Heat Source —
Heat from powered equipment, other
Factors to Ignition —
Equipment unattended
12 Apr 2012 Building fires
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
Actions Taken —
Incident command
Area of Origin —
Exterior balcony, unenclosed porch
First Ignition —
Box, carton, bag, basket, barrel
Heat Source —
Cigarette
Factors to Ignition —
Abandoned or discarded materials or products
06 Apr 2012 Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use —
Vehicle parking area
Actions Taken —
Incident command
Area of Origin —
Cargo/trunk area - all vehicles
12 Nov 2011 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 —
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source —
Flame/torch used for lighting
Factors to Ignition —
Outside/open fire for debris or waste disposal
23 Mar 2011 Building fires
Property Use —
Parking garage, general vehicle
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Storage: supplies or tools; dead storage
Heat Source —
Cigarette
Factors to Ignition —
Abandoned or discarded materials or products
31 Aug 2010 Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Wildland, woods
First Ignition —
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
24 Aug 2010 Building fires
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Attic: vacant, crawl space above top story, cupola
First Ignition —
Insulation within structural area
Heat Source —
Flying brand, ember, spark
Factors to Ignition —
Rekindle
24 Aug 2010 Building fires
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
Actions Taken —
Incident command
Area of Origin —
Attic: vacant, crawl space above top story, cupola
First Ignition —
Insulation within structural area
Heat Source —
Flying brand, ember, spark
Factors to Ignition —
Rekindle
02 May 2009 Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use —
General retail, other
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition —
Fence, pole
Factors to Ignition —
Abandoned or discarded materials or products
03 Sep 2008 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 —
Wearing apparel not on a person
Heat Source —
Candle
06 Jun 2008 Building fires
Property Use —
Motor vehicle or boat sales, services, repair
Actions Taken —
Ventilate
Area of Origin —
Vehicle storage area; garage, carport
First Ignition —
Flammable liquid/gas in container or pipe
Heat Source —
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
Factors to Ignition —
Cutting, welding too close to combustible
26 Sep 2007 Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
Actions Taken —
Investigate
Area of Origin —
Other
First Ignition —
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source —
Heat source: other
Factors to Ignition —
Abandoned or discarded materials or products
24 Jul 2007 Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use —
Vehicle parking area
Actions Taken —
Investigate
Area of Origin —
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
First Ignition —
Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats
Factors to Ignition —
Other factor contributed to ignition
22 Nov 2006 Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use —
Vacant lot
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
10 Nov 2006 Building fires
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
Actions Taken —
Incident command
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
31 Oct 2006 Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use —
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition —
Item First Ignited, Other
Factors to Ignition —
Electrical failure, malfunction, other
01 Jul 2006 Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use —
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
13 Nov 2005 Trash or rubbish fire, contained
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
Actions Taken —
Investigate
Area of Origin —
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition —
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source —
Hot ember or ash
Factors to Ignition —
Other factor contributed to ignition
Human Factors —
Unattended or unsupervised person
26 Jun 2005 Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use —
Open land or field
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition —
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source —
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
27 Jul 2004 Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use —
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Actions Taken —
Investigate
Area of Origin —
Vehicle area, other
25 Nov 2003 Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use —
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition —
Multiple items first ignited
28 Jun 2003 Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use —
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition —
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source —
Heat from powered equipment, other
12 Jul 2002 Building fires
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition —
Multiple items first ignited
Heat Source —
Multiple heat sources including multiple ignitions
Factors to Ignition —
Flammable liquid used to kindle fire
01 Jun 2002 Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use —
Outside or special property, other
Actions Taken —
Investigate
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 —
Backfire
25 Nov 2001 Building fires
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
Actions Taken —
Investigate
Area of Origin —
Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge
First Ignition —
Decoration
Heat Source —
Cigarette lighter
Factors to Ignition —
Playing with heat source
Human Factors —
Unattended or unsupervised person
31 Jul 2001 Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
Actions Taken —
Investigate
Area of Origin —
Outside area, other
First Ignition —
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source —
Match
Factors to Ignition —
Playing with heat source
12 Apr 2001 Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use —
Vacant lot
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Outside area, other
15 Feb 2001 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 —
Curtains, blinds, drapery, tapestry
01 Oct 2000 Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use —
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Actions Taken —
Investigate
Area of Origin —
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition —
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source —
Arcing
Factors to Ignition —
Abandoned or discarded materials or products
13 May 2000 Building fires
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
29 Apr 2000 Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use —
Street, other
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition —
Multiple items first ignited
Heat Source —
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
Factors to Ignition —
Electrical failure, malfunction, other
04 May 1999 Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use —
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Actions Taken —
Extinguish
Area of Origin —
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition —
Flammable liquid/gas - in/from final container
Heat Source —
Backfire from internal combustion engine
Factors to Ignition —
Backfire