Fire Incidents at 16th St, Philadelphia, PA
10 Mar 2010
Building fires
Property Use:
Residential, other
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
21 Mar 2010
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
06 May 2010
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
07 May 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
09 May 2010
Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Household utensils
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
12 May 2010
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Wearing apparel not on a person
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
22 May 2010
Building fires
Property Use:
Property Use, other
Area of Origin:
Vacant structural area
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Match
26 May 2010
Fire, other
Property Use:
Construction site
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette
09 Jun 2010
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Fence, pole
Heat Source:
Arcing
10 Jun 2010
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
14 Jun 2010
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Egress/exit, other
03 Jul 2010
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Vacant structural area
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
08 Jul 2010
Fire, other
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Function area, other
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
20 Jul 2010
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
23 Jul 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
09 Aug 2010
Fire, other
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Exterior balcony, unenclosed porch
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
12 Aug 2010
Trash or rubbish fire, contained
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Interior stairway or ramp
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
01 Oct 2010
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
02 Oct 2010
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
10 Nov 2010
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
19 Nov 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
19 Nov 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
21 Nov 2010
Grass fire
Property Use:
Open land or field
Area of Origin:
Railroad right of way: on or near
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Match
25 Nov 2010
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
02 Dec 2010
Building fires
Property Use:
Property Use, other
Area of Origin:
Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge
First Ignition:
Furniture, utensils, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
23 Dec 2010
Trash or rubbish fire, contained
Property Use:
Utility, defense, agriculture, mining, other
Area of Origin:
Shipping/receiving area; loading area, dock or bay
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Match
27 Dec 2010
Trash or rubbish fire, contained
02 Jan 2011
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Exterior, exposed surface
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
06 Jan 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
10 Jan 2011
Trash or rubbish fire, contained
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Bathroom, checkroom, lavatory, locker room
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette
22 Jan 2011
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street or road in commercial area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
23 Feb 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:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Heat from undetermined smoking material
02 Mar 2011
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
03 Mar 2011
Building fires
Property Use:
Residential, other
Area of Origin:
Dining room, cafeteria bar area, beverage service
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
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
07 Mar 2011
Fuel burner/boiler malfunction, fire confined
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Function area, other
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas - in/from engine or burner
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
09 Mar 2011
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Match
12 Mar 2011
Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use:
24-hour care Nursing homes, 4 or more persons
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Animal living or dead
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
09 Apr 2011
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Dining room, cafeteria bar area, beverage service
First Ignition:
Interior wall covering excluding drapes, etc.
Heat Source:
Arcing
13 Apr 2011
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Open land or field
Area of Origin:
Wildland, woods
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
13 Apr 2011
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Open land or field
Area of Origin:
Wildland, woods
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
19 Apr 2011
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Open land or field
Area of Origin:
Wildland, woods
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
20 Apr 2011
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Open land or field
Area of Origin:
Wildland, woods
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
23 Apr 2011
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette
05 May 2011
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Open land or field
Area of Origin:
Wildland, woods
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
06 May 2011
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Entrance way, lobby
First Ignition:
Magazine, newspaper, writing paper
Heat Source:
Match
20 May 2011
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
23 Jul 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
28 Jul 2011
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
02 Aug 2011
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Railroad ties
Heat Source:
Match
02 Aug 2011
Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use:
Boarding/rooming house, residential hotels
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Household utensils
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
13 Aug 2011
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Function area, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
25 Aug 2011
Trash or rubbish fire, contained
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Bathroom, checkroom, lavatory, locker room
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Heat from undetermined smoking material
04 Oct 2011
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
First Ignition:
Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats
Heat Source:
Cigarette
21 Oct 2011
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Open land or field
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Wearing apparel not on a person
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
07 Nov 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:
Heat source: other
14 Nov 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:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Match
15 Nov 2011
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
25 Nov 2011
Fuel burner/boiler malfunction, fire confined
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
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
05 Dec 2011
Trash or rubbish fire, contained
Property Use:
Warehouse
Area of Origin:
Shipping/receiving area; loading area, dock or bay
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
22 Dec 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:
Heat source: other
06 Jan 2012
Forest, woods or wildland fire
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Heavy vegetation - not crop, including trees
15 Jan 2012
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Other
First Ignition:
Transformer, including transformer fluids
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
22 Feb 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 Feb 2012
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Function area, other
First Ignition:
Mattress, pillow
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
29 Feb 2012
Fuel burner/boiler malfunction, fire confined
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Function area, other
First Ignition:
Dust, fiber, lint, including sawdust and excelsior
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
24 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:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
25 Mar 2012
Building fires
Property Use:
Property Use, other
Area of Origin:
Shipping/receiving area; loading area, dock or bay
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
27 Apr 2012
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
First Ignition:
Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
13 May 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
12 Jun 2012
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Soft goods, wearing apparel, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
23 Jul 2012
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:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Match
26 Jul 2012
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
31 Jul 2012
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Appliance housing or casing
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
26 Aug 2012
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
23 Sep 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
07 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
14 Oct 2012
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
11 Nov 2012
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Wall surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Exterior wall covering or finish
Heat Source:
Radiated heat from another fire
18 Nov 2012
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Entrance way, lobby
First Ignition:
Magazine, newspaper, writing paper
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
18 Nov 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
19 Nov 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
03 Dec 2012
Trash or rubbish fire, contained
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Entrance way, lobby
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
21 Dec 2012
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
25 Dec 2012
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Wall assembly
First Ignition:
Structural member or framing
13 Jan 2013
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
First Ignition:
Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
03 Feb 2013
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
10 Feb 2013
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Laundry area, wash house (laundry)
First Ignition:
Linen; other than bedding
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
19 Feb 2013
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Furniture, utensils, other
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
05 Apr 2013
Building fires
Property Use:
Property Use, other
Area of Origin:
Vacant structural area
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
27 Apr 2013
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
01 May 2013
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Magazine, newspaper, writing paper
Heat Source:
Match
04 May 2013
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Dining room, cafeteria bar area, beverage service
First Ignition:
Furniture, utensils, other
Heat Source:
Multiple heat sources including multiple ignitions
06 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
20 May 2013
Trash or rubbish fire, contained
Property Use:
Property Use, other
Area of Origin:
Vacant structural area
First Ignition:
Rolled, wound material (paper, fabric)
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
10 Jun 2013
Building fires
Property Use:
Residential, other
Area of Origin:
Multiple areas
First Ignition:
Structural member or framing
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
10 Jun 2013
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Laundry area, wash house (laundry)
First Ignition:
Linen; other than bedding
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
21 Jul 2013
Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use:
Residential, other
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
22 Jul 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
01 Aug 2013
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Service facilities, other
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing