Fire Incidents at 15th Ave, Portland, OR
11 Mar 1999
Chimney or flue fire, confined to chimney or flue
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Wall surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Film, residue, including paint & resin
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
18 May 1999
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
13 Jun 1999
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
04 Jul 1999
Building fires
Property Use:
Church, mosque, synagogue, temple, chapel
Area of Origin:
Roof surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Fireworks
29 Sep 1999
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
11 Oct 1999
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Chemical, natural heat source, other
20 Oct 1999
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Laundry area, wash house (laundry)
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
28 Jan 2000
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
01 Feb 2000
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Exterior balcony, unenclosed porch
First Ignition:
Box, carton, bag, basket, barrel
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
05 Feb 2000
Building fires
Property Use:
Storage, other
Area of Origin:
Exterior balcony, unenclosed porch
First Ignition:
Exterior wall covering or finish
Heat Source:
Heat from direct flame, convection currents
26 Apr 2000
Building fires
Property Use:
Hotel/motel, commercial
Area of Origin:
Office
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette
18 May 2000
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:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
31 May 2000
Chimney or flue fire, confined to chimney or flue
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Chimney (conversion only)
First Ignition:
Film, residue, including paint & resin
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
01 Jun 2000
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Liquids, piping, filters, other
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
30 Aug 2000
Fire, other
Property Use:
Manufacturing, processing
Area of Origin:
Dark room, photography area, or printing area
First Ignition:
Magazine, newspaper, writing paper
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
11 Oct 2000
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Exterior, exposed surface
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Heat from direct flame, convection currents
16 Oct 2000
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Cargo/trunk area - all vehicles
First Ignition:
Bedding; blanket, sheet, comforter
Heat Source:
Cigarette
21 Oct 2000
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Bathroom, checkroom, lavatory, locker room
First Ignition:
Curtains, blinds, drapery, tapestry
Heat Source:
Candle
01 Nov 2000
Building fires
Property Use:
High school/junior high school/middle school
Area of Origin:
Bathroom, checkroom, lavatory, locker room
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
05 Nov 2000
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
17 Nov 2000
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Street or road in commercial area
Area of Origin:
Exterior, exposed surface
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
16 Dec 2000
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Linen; other than bedding
Heat Source:
Cigarette
18 May 2001
Chimney or flue fire, confined to chimney or flue
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Function area, other
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Match
06 Aug 2001
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Vehicle storage, other
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Furniture, utensils, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
12 Aug 2001
Building fires
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
12 Aug 2001
Building fires
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
11 Oct 2001
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
18 Oct 2001
Chimney or flue fire, confined to chimney or flue
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Chimney (conversion only)
First Ignition:
Film, residue, including paint & resin
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
04 Feb 2002
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Manufacturing, processing
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Heat from undetermined smoking material
21 Mar 2002
Chimney or flue fire, confined to chimney or flue
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Chimney (conversion only)
First Ignition:
Film, residue, including paint & resin
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
01 Nov 2002
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Agricultural crop, including fruits and vegetables
Heat Source:
Cigarette
25 Dec 2002
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge
Heat Source:
Candle
06 Jan 2003
Chimney or flue fire, confined to chimney or flue
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Film, residue, including paint & resin
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
22 Mar 2003
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
First Ignition:
Floor covering or rug/carpet/mat
Heat Source:
Cigarette
17 May 2003
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
First Ignition:
Liquids, piping, filters, other
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
03 Jun 2003
Building fires
Property Use:
Food and beverage sales, grocery store
First Ignition:
Dust, fiber, lint, including sawdust and excelsior
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
18 Jul 2003
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
11 Aug 2003
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Professional supplies, services
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette
05 Sep 2003
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
First Ignition:
Packing, wrapping material
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
19 Oct 2003
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
23 Jan 2004
Building fires
Property Use:
High school/junior high school/middle school
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Heat from direct flame, convection currents
12 May 2004
Trash or rubbish fire, contained
Property Use:
Elementary school, including kindergarten
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
23 May 2004
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
First Ignition:
Liquids, piping, filters, other
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
16 Dec 2004
Fire, other
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Arcing
06 Feb 2006
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Cargo/trunk area - all vehicles
First Ignition:
Box, carton, bag, basket, barrel
Heat Source:
Cigarette
06 Mar 2006
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:
Hot or smoldering object, other
23 Jun 2006
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
30 Jun 2006
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace
First Ignition:
Box, carton, bag, basket, barrel
Heat Source:
Cigarette
09 Jul 2006
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Wall surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Exterior wall covering or finish
Heat Source:
Match
25 Oct 2006
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Bathroom, checkroom, lavatory, locker room
First Ignition:
Linen; other than bedding
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
17 Jan 2007
Building fires
Property Use:
Boarding/rooming house, residential hotels
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Multiple items first ignited
Heat Source:
Arcing
03 Apr 2007
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Sales area, showroom (exclude display window)
First Ignition:
Decoration
Heat Source:
Match
25 Jul 2007
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
11 Aug 2007
Fire, other
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Furniture, utensils, other
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
25 Aug 2007
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Fireworks
27 Aug 2007
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Elementary school, including kindergarten
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
26 Oct 2007
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
01 Jul 2008
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
25 Jul 2008
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
05 Dec 2008
Chimney or flue fire, confined to chimney or flue
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Service facilities, other
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
15 Dec 2008
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Furniture, utensils, other
Heat Source:
Heat from undetermined smoking material
08 Jul 2009
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Furniture, utensils, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
12 Aug 2009
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Substructure area or space, crawl space
First Ignition:
Soft goods, wearing apparel, other
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
20 Aug 2009
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace
First Ignition:
Fence, pole
Heat Source:
Heat from direct flame, convection currents
26 Aug 2009
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
14 Jan 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:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
28 Aug 2010
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Chemical reaction
10 Aug 2011
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Schools, non-adult
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
09 Sep 2011
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Wall surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Exterior trim, including doors
Heat Source:
Cigarette
07 Mar 2012
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
24 Aug 2013
Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
04 Sep 2013
Trash or rubbish fire, contained
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
12 Dec 2013
Building fires
Property Use:
Parking garage, (detached residential garage)
Area of Origin:
Vehicle storage area; garage, carport
First Ignition:
Furniture, utensils, other
19 Mar 2014
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Vehicle storage area; garage, carport
Heat Source:
Heat, spark from friction
20 Jul 2014
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Exterior stairway, ramp, or fire escape
First Ignition:
Exterior trim, including doors
Heat Source:
Cigarette
26 Jul 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:
Heat from direct flame, convection currents
10 Aug 2014
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle 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
07 Sep 2014
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette
01 Dec 2014
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Exterior stairway, ramp, or fire escape
First Ignition:
Exterior trim, including doors
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
15 Jun 2015
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Egress/exit, other
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
05 Jul 2015
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Function area, other
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
24 Jul 2015
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Exterior balcony, unenclosed porch
First Ignition:
Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats
Heat Source:
Cigarette
03 Nov 2015
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
10 May 2016
Grass fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Chips, including wood chips
Heat Source:
Cigarette
13 May 2016
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
15 Dec 2016
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Structural member or framing
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
05 Jan 2017
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Vehicle storage area; garage, carport
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
04 Mar 2018
Building fires
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
24 Jun 2018
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Chips, including wood chips
Heat Source:
Cigarette
25 Dec 2018
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
02 May 2019
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Cigarette
06 Jun 2019
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Chips, including wood chips
Heat Source:
Cigarette
19 Aug 2019
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Vehicle storage area; garage, carport
First Ignition:
Box, carton, bag, basket, barrel
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash