Fire Incidents at 13th St, Philadelphia, PA
12 Jan 2010
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Function area, other
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
26 Jan 2010
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Magazine, newspaper, writing paper
Heat Source:
Cigarette
09 Feb 2010
Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
24 Feb 2010
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
24 Feb 2010
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
05 Mar 2010
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Switchgear area, transformer vault
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
22 Mar 2010
Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
31 Mar 2010
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Function area, other
First Ignition:
Oily rags
Heat Source:
Chemical reaction
04 Apr 2010
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Magazine, newspaper, writing paper
Heat Source:
Match
11 Apr 2010
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Function area, other
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
23 Apr 2010
Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use:
Adult education center, college classroom
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
30 Apr 2010
Trash or rubbish fire, contained
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Exterior balcony, unenclosed porch
First Ignition:
Magazine, newspaper, writing paper
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
12 May 2010
Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
20 May 2010
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Street or road in commercial area
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Heat from undetermined smoking material
03 Jun 2010
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Exterior balcony, unenclosed porch
First Ignition:
Magazine, newspaper, writing paper
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
11 Jun 2010
Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
13 Jun 2010
Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
17 Jun 2010
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Function area, other
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
04 Jul 2010
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Street or road in commercial area
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Magazine, newspaper, writing paper
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
05 Jul 2010
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Multiple items first ignited
Heat Source:
Arcing
05 Aug 2010
Building fires
Property Use:
Property Use, other
Area of Origin:
Wall surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
21 Aug 2010
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
28 Aug 2010
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge
First Ignition:
Multiple items first ignited
Heat Source:
Candle
30 Aug 2010
Fires in structures other than in a building
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Vehicle storage area; garage, carport
First Ignition:
Box, carton, bag, basket, barrel
Heat Source:
Candle
06 Sep 2010
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Assembly, other
Area of Origin:
Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
12 Oct 2010
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Railroad right of way
Area of Origin:
Railroad right of way: on or near
First Ignition:
Railroad ties
Heat Source:
Match
13 Oct 2010
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Railroad right of way
Area of Origin:
Railroad right of way: on or near
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Match
14 Oct 2010
Building fires
Property Use:
Adult education center, college classroom
Area of Origin:
Assembly area - less than 100 persons
First Ignition:
Box, carton, bag, basket, barrel
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
20 Oct 2010
Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
24 Oct 2010
Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
29 Oct 2010
Building fires
Property Use:
Adult education center, college classroom
Area of Origin:
Storage area, other
First Ignition:
Multiple items first ignited
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
30 Nov 2010
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Function area, other
First Ignition:
Mattress, pillow
18 Dec 2010
Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Household utensils
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
08 Jan 2011
Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use:
Residential board and care
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
04 Feb 2011
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
Heat Source:
Arcing
06 Mar 2011
Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
13 Mar 2011
Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
04 Apr 2011
Building fires
Property Use:
Adult education center, college classroom
Area of Origin:
Assembly area - less than 100 persons
First Ignition:
Box, carton, bag, basket, barrel
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
02 May 2011
Passenger vehicle fire
07 May 2011
Building fires
Property Use:
Hotel/motel, commercial
Area of Origin:
Structural area, other
First Ignition:
Bedding; blanket, sheet, comforter
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
20 May 2011
Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
07 Jun 2011
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Street or road in commercial area
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Heat from undetermined smoking material
04 Jul 2011
Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
07 Jul 2011
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Bedding; blanket, sheet, comforter
Heat Source:
Heat from undetermined smoking material
25 Jul 2011
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
29 Jul 2011
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Exterior stairway, ramp, or fire escape
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas - uncontained
Heat Source:
Match
24 Aug 2011
Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas - in/from final container
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
24 Aug 2011
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Multiple items first ignited
Heat Source:
Candle
13 Oct 2011
Building fires
Property Use:
Elementary school, including kindergarten
Area of Origin:
Bathroom, checkroom, lavatory, locker room
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
25 Oct 2011
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace
First Ignition:
Structural member or framing
Heat Source:
Cigarette
03 Dec 2011
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
22 Dec 2011
Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
31 Dec 2011
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
01 Jan 2012
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Street or road in commercial area
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
10 Jan 2012
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Open land or field
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette
26 Jan 2012
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Linen; other than bedding
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
07 Mar 2012
Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
24 May 2012
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Adult education center, college classroom
Area of Origin:
Structural area, other
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
25 May 2012
Off-road vehicle or heavy equipment fire
Property Use:
Convention center, exhibition hall
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
16 Jun 2012
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Ironing board
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
08 Jul 2012
Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
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
12 Jul 2012
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Adult education center, college classroom
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Cigarette
14 Jul 2012
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
20 Jul 2012
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Function area, other
First Ignition:
Dust, fiber, lint, including sawdust and excelsior
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
11 Aug 2012
Chimney or flue fire, confined to chimney or flue
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Duct: hvac, cable, exhaust, heating, or AC
First Ignition:
Dust, fiber, lint, including sawdust and excelsior
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
01 Sep 2012
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Open land or field
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Chemical reaction
03 Oct 2012
Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
31 Oct 2012
Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
11 Jan 2013
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Cigarette
24 Jan 2013
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Interior wall covering excluding drapes, etc.
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
30 Jan 2013
Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
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
21 Feb 2013
Fires in structures other than in a building
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Dining room, cafeteria bar area, beverage service
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Candle
22 Feb 2013
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Exterior balcony, unenclosed porch
First Ignition:
Exterior roof covering or finish
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
03 Apr 2013
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette
09 Apr 2013
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Function area, other
First Ignition:
Mattress, pillow
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
01 May 2013
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Mattress, pillow
Heat Source:
Heat from undetermined smoking material
06 May 2013
Building fires
Property Use:
Movie theater
Area of Origin:
Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge
First Ignition:
Structural member or framing
Heat Source:
Arcing
17 May 2013
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette
22 May 2013
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Furniture, utensils, other
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
31 May 2013
Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
22 Jun 2013
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
07 Jul 2013
Trash or rubbish fire, contained
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Function area, other
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
13 Jul 2013
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Entrance way, lobby
First Ignition:
Non-upholstered chair, bench
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
23 Sep 2013
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Vacant lot
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Match
03 Oct 2013
Trash or rubbish fire, contained
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Entrance way, lobby
First Ignition:
Adornment, recreational material, signs, other
Heat Source:
Flame/torch used for lighting
04 Nov 2013
Trash or rubbish fire, contained
Property Use:
Hotel/motel, commercial
Area of Origin:
Machinery room or area; elevator machinery room
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette
12 Dec 2013
Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
26 Dec 2013
Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas in container or pipe
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
09 Jan 2014
Building fires
Property Use:
Residential, other
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Multiple items first ignited
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
15 Jan 2014
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
13 Mar 2014
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Wall surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Exterior wall covering or finish
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
31 Mar 2014
Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
05 Apr 2014
Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Appliance housing or casing
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
07 Apr 2014
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Exterior balcony, unenclosed porch
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
04 May 2014
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
10 Jun 2014
Fires in structures other than in a building
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Furniture, utensils, other
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
11 Jun 2014
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Residential, other
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Match
01 Jul 2014
Passenger vehicle fire
22 Aug 2014
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Church, mosque, synagogue, temple, chapel
Area of Origin:
Exterior, exposed surface
First Ignition:
Book
Heat Source:
Flame/torch used for lighting
03 Sep 2014
Fuel burner/boiler malfunction, fire confined
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Heating room or area, water heater area
First Ignition:
Appliance housing or casing
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment