Fire Incidents at 26th St, Philadelphia, PA

25 Dec 2019 Cooking fire, confined to container

2414 26 St, Philadelphia PA

Property Use —

Residential, other

Actions Taken —

Action taken, other

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 —

Other factor contributed to ignition

23 Nov 2019 Cooking fire, confined to container

723 26 St, Philadelphia PA

Property Use —

Residential, other

Actions Taken —

Action taken, other

Area of Origin —

Cooking area, kitchen

Heat Source —

Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment

02 Oct 2019 Cooking fire, confined to container

1750 26 St, Philadelphia PA

Property Use —

Residential, other

Actions Taken —

Action taken, other

Area of Origin —

Cooking area, kitchen

First Ignition —

Cooking materials, including edible materials

Heat Source —

Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment

30 May 2019 Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other

1513 26 St, Philadelphia PA

Property Use —

Outside or special property, other

Actions Taken —

Action taken, other

Area of Origin —

Engine area, running gear, wheel area

First Ignition —

Pipe, duct, conduit, hose covering

26 Apr 2019 Building fires

2243 26 St, Philadelphia PA

Property Use —

Residential, other

Actions Taken —

Action taken, other

Area of Origin —

Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison

Human Factors —

Possibly impaired by alcohol or drugs

06 Jan 2019 Outside rubbish fire, other

3401 26 St, Philadelphia PA

Property Use —

Storage, other

Actions Taken —

Action taken, other

Area of Origin —

Vehicle storage area; garage, carport

First Ignition —

Tire

Heat Source —

Cigarette lighter

01 Jan 2019 Building fires

1320 26 St, Philadelphia PA

Property Use —

Residential, other

Actions Taken —

Fire, other

Area of Origin —

Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison

First Ignition —

Electrical wire, cable insulation

Heat Source —

Hot ember or ash

28 Apr 2018 Outside rubbish fire, other

1236 26 St, Philadelphia PA

Property Use —

Hemodialysis unit

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Outside area, other

First Ignition —

Rubbish, trash, or waste

Heat Source —

Heat from other open flame or smoking materials

Human Factors —

Unattended or unsupervised person

21 Feb 2018 Cooking fire, confined to container

1717 26 St, Philadelphia PA

Property Use —

Multifamily dwellings

Actions Taken —

Fire, other

Area of Origin —

Cooking area, kitchen

First Ignition —

Flammable liquid/gas - in/from final container

Heat Source —

Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment

Factors to Ignition —

Abandoned or discarded materials or products

03 Jan 2018 Building fires

2926 26 St, Philadelphia PA

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

29 Dec 2017 Building fires

1508 26 St, Philadelphia PA

Property Use —

1 or 2 family dwelling

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison

First Ignition —

Mattress, pillow

12 Jul 2017 Building fires

1322 26 St, Philadelphia PA

Property Use —

1 or 2 family dwelling

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison

First Ignition —

Electrical wire, cable insulation

Heat Source —

Heat from powered equipment, other

Factors to Ignition —

Electrical failure, malfunction, other

03 Jul 2017 Passenger vehicle fire

1223 26 St, Philadelphia PA

Property Use —

Motor vehicle or boat sales, services, repair

Actions Taken —

Fire, other

Area of Origin —

Storage area, other

First Ignition —

Electrical wire, cable insulation

Heat Source —

Heat from powered equipment, other

Factors to Ignition —

Short circuit arc from defective, worn insulation

12 Jun 2017 Outside rubbish fire, other

2249 26th St, Philadelphia PA

Property Use —

1 or 2 family dwelling

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace

First Ignition —

Item First Ignited, Other

Heat Source —

Hot or smoldering object, other

Factors to Ignition —

Abandoned or discarded materials or products

11 Jun 2017 Natural vegetation fire, other

2249 26th St, Philadelphia PA

Property Use —

1 or 2 family dwelling

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Outside area, other

First Ignition —

Rubbish, trash, or waste

Heat Source —

Heat from other open flame or smoking materials

Factors to Ignition —

Abandoned or discarded materials or products

Human Factors —

Unattended or unsupervised person

30 May 2017 Trash or rubbish fire, contained

2936 26 St, Philadelphia PA

Property Use —

1 or 2 family dwelling

Actions Taken —

Fire, other

Area of Origin —

Outside area, other

First Ignition —

Rubbish, trash, or waste

Heat Source —

Hot ember or ash

Factors to Ignition —

Abandoned or discarded materials or products

12 Apr 2017 Outside rubbish fire, other

1500 26 St, Philadelphia PA

Property Use —

Street, other

Actions Taken —

Fire, other

Area of Origin —

Outside area, other

First Ignition —

Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats

Heat Source —

Heat from other open flame or smoking materials

25 Feb 2017 Cooking fire, confined to container

4300 26th St, Philadelphia PA

Property Use —

Manufacturing, processing

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Cooking area, kitchen

First Ignition —

Cooking materials, including edible materials

Heat Source —

Heat from powered equipment, other

Factors to Ignition —

Mechanical failure, malfunction, other

23 Dec 2015 Cooking fire, confined to container

1308 26 St, Philadelphia PA

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 —

Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment

Factors to Ignition —

Abandoned or discarded materials or products

10 Dec 2015 Building fires

2517 26 St, Philadelphia PA

Property Use —

Property Use, other

Actions Taken —

Fire, other

Area of Origin —

Wall surface: exterior

First Ignition —

Rubbish, trash, or waste

Heat Source —

Cigarette

Factors to Ignition —

Abandoned or discarded materials or products

25 Nov 2015 Building fires

2637 26 St, Philadelphia PA

Property Use —

1 or 2 family dwelling

Actions Taken —

Fire, other

Area of Origin —

Cooking area, kitchen

Heat Source —

Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment

02 Nov 2015 Cooking fire, confined to container

1629 26 St, Philadelphia PA

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 —

Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment

Human Factors —

Asleep

05 Jul 2015 Building fires

1524 26 St, Philadelphia PA

Property Use —

1 or 2 family dwelling

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Interior stairway or ramp

First Ignition —

Item First Ignited, Other

28 Apr 2015 Natural vegetation fire, other

1400 26th St, Philadelphia PA

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 —

Cigarette

Factors to Ignition —

Abandoned or discarded materials or products

15 Apr 2015 Cooking fire, confined to container

2329 26 St, Philadelphia PA

Property Use —

Multifamily dwellings

Actions Taken —

Ventilate

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 —

Equipment unattended

25 Mar 2015 Passenger vehicle fire

2700 26th St, Philadelphia PA

Property Use —

Residential street, road or residential driveway

Actions Taken —

Fire, other

Area of Origin —

Engine area, running gear, wheel area

Heat Source —

Heat from powered equipment, other

05 Mar 2015 Cooking fire, confined to container

1711 26 St, Philadelphia PA

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 —

Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment

Factors to Ignition —

Equipment unattended

19 Dec 2014 Outside rubbish fire, other

2823 26 St, Philadelphia PA

Property Use —

Street, other

Actions Taken —

Fire, other

Area of Origin —

Outside area, other

21 Nov 2014 Building fires

1511 26 St, Philadelphia PA

Property Use —

Mercantile, business, other

Actions Taken —

Fire, other

Area of Origin —

Substructure area or space, crawl space

First Ignition —

Structural component or finish, other

06 Aug 2014 Building fires

1400 26th St, Philadelphia PA

Property Use —

Variable use amusement, recreation places

Actions Taken —

Investigate fire out on arrival

Area of Origin —

Equipment or service area, other

First Ignition —

Electrical wire, cable insulation

Heat Source —

Heat from powered equipment, other

Factors to Ignition —

Equipment overloaded

05 Apr 2014 Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire

2304 26 St, Philadelphia PA

Property Use —

1 or 2 family dwelling

Actions Taken —

Fire, other

Area of Origin —

Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace

First Ignition —

Rubbish, trash, or waste

27 Dec 2013 Building fires

2539 26 St, Philadelphia PA

Property Use —

Residential or self storage units

Actions Taken —

Fire, other

Area of Origin —

Roof surface: exterior

First Ignition —

Structural member or framing

Heat Source —

Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment

Factors to Ignition —

Heat source too close to combustibles.

21 Nov 2013 Building fires

2533 26 St, Philadelphia PA

Property Use —

Convenience store

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Service facilities, other

14 Nov 2013 Building fires

2439 26 St, Philadelphia PA

Property Use —

Multifamily dwellings

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Function area, other

First Ignition —

Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats

08 Sep 2013 Cooking fire, confined to container

3248 26 St, Philadelphia PA

Property Use —

1 or 2 family dwelling

Actions Taken —

Fire, other

Area of Origin —

Cooking area, kitchen

First Ignition —

Item First Ignited, Other

Heat Source —

Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment

Factors to Ignition —

Heat source too close to combustibles.

03 Sep 2013 Building fires

2904 26 St, Philadelphia PA

Property Use —

1 or 2 family dwelling

Actions Taken —

Fire, other

Area of Origin —

Cooking area, kitchen

First Ignition —

Structural member or framing

Heat Source —

Heat from powered equipment, other

Factors to Ignition —

Misuse of material or product, other

27 Aug 2013 Building fires

2438 26 St, Philadelphia PA

Property Use —

1 or 2 family dwelling

Actions Taken —

Operate apparatus or vehicle

Area of Origin —

Cooking area, kitchen

First Ignition —

Soft goods, wearing apparel, other

Heat Source —

Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment

Factors to Ignition —

Misuse of material or product, other

14 Aug 2013 Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire

1226 26 St, Philadelphia PA

Property Use —

Vacant lot

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Open area - outside; included are farmland, field

First Ignition —

Magazine, newspaper, writing paper

Heat Source —

Cigarette lighter

Factors to Ignition —

Abandoned or discarded materials or products

28 Jan 2013 Cooking fire, confined to container

4300 26th St, Philadelphia PA

Property Use —

Manufacturing, processing

Actions Taken —

Investigate fire out on arrival

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

27 Oct 2012 Cooking fire, confined to container

1512 26 St, Philadelphia PA

Property Use —

1 or 2 family dwelling

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Cooking area, kitchen

First Ignition —

Household utensils

Heat Source —

Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment

Factors to Ignition —

Accidentally turned on, not turned off

01 Oct 2012 Cooking fire, confined to container

2245 26 St, Philadelphia PA

Property Use —

1 or 2 family dwelling

Actions Taken —

Fire, other

Area of Origin —

Cooking area, kitchen

First Ignition —

Agricultural crop, including fruits and vegetables

Heat Source —

Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment

Factors to Ignition —

Operational deficiency, other

Human Factors —

Unattended or unsupervised person

09 Jul 2012 Cooking fire, confined to container

3022 26 St, Philadelphia PA

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 —

Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment

Factors to Ignition —

Equipment unattended

28 Jun 2012 Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire

4400 26 St, Philadelphia PA

Property Use —

Outside or special property, other

Actions Taken —

Fire, other

Area of Origin —

Outside area, other

First Ignition —

Heavy vegetation - not crop, including trees

Heat Source —

Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment

Factors to Ignition —

Cutting, welding too close to combustible

Human Factors —

Unattended or unsupervised person

23 Jun 2012 Special outside fire, other

2523 26 St, Philadelphia PA

Property Use —

1 or 2 family dwelling

Actions Taken —

Investigate

Area of Origin —

Outside area, other

First Ignition —

Cooking materials, including edible materials

Heat Source —

Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment

27 Apr 2012 Fires in structures other than in a building

831 26 St, Philadelphia PA

Property Use —

1 or 2 family dwelling

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Egress/exit, other

First Ignition —

Exterior wall covering or finish

Heat Source —

Cigarette

Factors to Ignition —

Other factor contributed to ignition

25 Jan 2012 Cooking fire, confined to container

2642 26 St, Philadelphia PA

Property Use —

Multifamily dwellings

Actions Taken —

Fire, other

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 —

Abandoned or discarded materials or products

20 Dec 2011 Cooking fire, confined to container

4300 26th St, Philadelphia PA

Property Use —

Manufacturing, processing

Actions Taken —

Fire, other

Area of Origin —

Cooking area, kitchen

First Ignition —

Cooking materials, including edible materials

Heat Source —

Heat from powered equipment, other

Factors to Ignition —

Fluorescent light ballast

19 Dec 2011 Building fires

2841 26 St, Philadelphia PA

Property Use —

1 or 2 family dwelling

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Cooking area, kitchen

First Ignition —

Flammable liquid/gas - in/from final container

Heat Source —

Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment

Factors to Ignition —

Equipment unattended

Human Factors —

Unattended or unsupervised person

18 Nov 2011 Cooking fire, confined to container

1247 26th St, Philadelphia PA

Property Use —

Vehicle storage, other

Actions Taken —

Fire, other

Area of Origin —

Dining room, cafeteria bar area, beverage service

First Ignition —

Cooking materials, including edible materials

Heat Source —

Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment

13 Jun 2011 Building fires

1520 26 St, Philadelphia PA

Property Use —

1 or 2 family dwelling

Actions Taken —

Fire, other

Area of Origin —

Laundry area, wash house (laundry)

First Ignition —

Wearing apparel not on a person

Heat Source —

Heat from other open flame or smoking materials

Factors to Ignition —

Other factor contributed to ignition

22 May 2011 Cooking fire, confined to container

1509 26 St, Philadelphia PA

Property Use —

1 or 2 family dwelling

Actions Taken —

Fire, other

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 —

Failure to clean

20 Feb 2011 Building fires

2426 26 St, Philadelphia PA

Property Use —

1 or 2 family dwelling

Actions Taken —

Fire, other

Area of Origin —

Cooking area, kitchen

First Ignition —

Rubbish, trash, or waste

Heat Source —

Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment

Factors to Ignition —

Heat source too close to combustibles.

Human Factors —

Unattended or unsupervised person

05 Feb 2011 Building fires

2416 26 St, Philadelphia PA

Property Use —

1 or 2 family dwelling

Actions Taken —

Fire, other

Area of Origin —

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

First Ignition —

Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats

Heat Source —

Heat from undetermined smoking material

22 Jan 2011 Outside rubbish fire, other

2240 26th St, Philadelphia PA

Property Use —

Property Use, other

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Other

First Ignition —

Item First Ignited, Other

Heat Source —

Heat source: other

16 Jan 2011 Building fires

1625 26 St, Philadelphia PA

Property Use —

1 or 2 family dwelling

Actions Taken —

Fire, other

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 —

Equipment unattended

Human Factors —

Unattended or unsupervised person

15 Dec 2010 Fire, other

1753 26 St, Philadelphia PA

Property Use —

1 or 2 family dwelling

Actions Taken —

Investigate

Area of Origin —

Chute; laundry or mail, excluding trash chutes

First Ignition —

Rubbish, trash, or waste

Heat Source —

Heat from other open flame or smoking materials

Factors to Ignition —

Abandoned or discarded materials or products

Human Factors —

Unattended or unsupervised person

06 Dec 2010 Fuel burner/boiler malfunction, fire confined

1141 26 St, Philadelphia PA

Property Use —

1 or 2 family dwelling

Actions Taken —

Shut down system

Area of Origin —

Heating room or area, water heater area

First Ignition —

Liquids, piping, filters, other

Heat Source —

Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment

Factors to Ignition —

Failure to clean

04 Dec 2010 Building fires

2527 26 St, Philadelphia PA

Property Use —

1 or 2 family dwelling

Actions Taken —

Fire, other

03 Dec 2010 Trash or rubbish fire, contained

2527 26 St, Philadelphia PA

Property Use —

1 or 2 family dwelling

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Function area, other

Heat Source —

Hot ember or ash

Factors to Ignition —

Rekindle

03 Dec 2010 Building fires

2527 26 St, Philadelphia PA

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 —

Equipment unattended

02 Dec 2010 Cooking fire, confined to container

1324 26 St, Philadelphia PA

Property Use —

1 or 2 family dwelling

Actions Taken —

Fire, other

Area of Origin —

Cooking area, kitchen

First Ignition —

Appliance housing or casing

Heat Source —

Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment

Factors to Ignition —

Flammable liquid or gas spilled

08 Aug 2010 Building fires

1810 26 St, Philadelphia PA

Property Use —

Property Use, other

Actions Taken —

Fire, other

Area of Origin —

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

First Ignition —

Rubbish, trash, or waste

Heat Source —

Heat from other open flame or smoking materials

08 Aug 2010 Fires in structures other than in a building

3600 26th St, Philadelphia PA

Property Use —

Storage, other

Actions Taken —

Fire, other

Area of Origin —

Storage area, other

17 Jul 2010 Building fires

1547 26 St, Philadelphia PA

Property Use —

1 or 2 family dwelling

Actions Taken —

Fire, other

Area of Origin —

Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison

First Ignition —

Item First Ignited, Other

Heat Source —

Heat from powered equipment, other

20 May 2010 Trash or rubbish fire, contained

2860 26 St, Philadelphia PA

Property Use —

Residential, other

Actions Taken —

Fire, other

Area of Origin —

Roof surface: exterior

First Ignition —

Rubbish, trash, or waste

Human Factors —

Possibly mentally disabled

10 Apr 2010 Building fires

1540 26 St, Philadelphia PA

Property Use —

1 or 2 family dwelling

Actions Taken —

Extinguish

Area of Origin —

Bathroom, checkroom, lavatory, locker room

First Ignition —

Curtains, blinds, drapery, tapestry

Heat Source —

Candle

Factors to Ignition —

Heat source too close to combustibles.

Human Factors —

Asleep

21 Mar 2010 Building fires

1502 26 St, Philadelphia PA

Property Use —

1 or 2 family dwelling

Actions Taken —

Fire, other

Area of Origin —

Storage area, other

First Ignition —

Household utensils

Heat Source —

Heat from other open flame or smoking materials