Fire Incidents at 18th St, Philadelphia, PA
27 Mar 2010
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
23 Apr 2010
Trash or rubbish fire, contained
Property Use:
Playground
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Match
30 Apr 2010
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Roof surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Heat from undetermined smoking material
08 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
02 Jun 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
06 Jun 2010
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Box, carton, bag, basket, barrel
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
19 Jun 2010
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
17 Aug 2010
Fire, other
Property Use:
Mercantile, business, other
Area of Origin:
Function area, other
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
17 Aug 2010
Building fires
Property Use:
Property Use, other
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Multiple items first ignited
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
30 Nov 2010
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Vacant lot
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Match
13 Dec 2010
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Industrial plant yard - area
Area of Origin:
Vacant structural area
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
16 Dec 2010
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Open land or field
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
20 Dec 2010
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Exterior, exposed surface
First Ignition:
Linen; other than bedding
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
25 Dec 2010
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
14 Jan 2011
Trash or rubbish fire, contained
Property Use:
Business office
Area of Origin:
Office
First Ignition:
Magazine, newspaper, writing paper
Heat Source:
Pipe or cigar
02 Feb 2011
Building fires
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Dining room, cafeteria bar area, beverage service
First Ignition:
Floor covering or rug/carpet/mat
06 Feb 2011
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Cargo/trunk area - all vehicles
First Ignition:
Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
27 Feb 2011
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Vehicle area, other
First Ignition:
Wearing apparel not on a person
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
29 May 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
04 Jul 2011
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
13 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:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
15 Jul 2011
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge
First Ignition:
Mattress, pillow
Heat Source:
Cigarette
16 Jul 2011
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Exterior stairway, ramp, or fire escape
First Ignition:
Magazine, newspaper, writing paper
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
18 Jul 2011
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Household utensils
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
28 Aug 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
05 Nov 2011
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Structural member or framing
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
01 Dec 2011
Fires in structures other than in a building
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Function area, other
First Ignition:
Dust, fiber, lint, including sawdust and excelsior
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
03 Dec 2011
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:
Hot or smoldering object, other
26 Dec 2011
Building fires
Property Use:
Business office
Area of Origin:
Heating room or area, water heater area
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
19 Jan 2012
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:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
26 Jan 2012
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas - in/from engine or burner
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
28 Jan 2012
Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
10 Feb 2012
Chimney or flue fire, confined to chimney or flue
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Duct: hvac, cable, exhaust, heating, or AC
First Ignition:
Film, residue, including paint & resin
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
14 Feb 2012
Fires in structures other than in a building
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Wall surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Exterior wall covering or finish
Heat Source:
Cigarette
18 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
19 Feb 2012
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Structural area, other
First Ignition:
Structural member or framing
Heat Source:
Cigarette
25 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
09 Apr 2012
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Graded and cared-for plots of land
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Cigarette
19 Apr 2012
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Mattress, pillow
Heat Source:
Cigarette
25 Apr 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 May 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
25 Jun 2012
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas - uncontained
28 Jun 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
11 Jul 2012
Outside gas or vapor combustion explosion
Property Use:
Residential, other
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas - uncontained
14 Sep 2012
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Storage area, other
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas in container or pipe
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
25 Sep 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
20 Oct 2012
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace
First Ignition:
Heavy vegetation - not crop, including trees
Heat Source:
Flame/torch used for lighting
30 Nov 2012
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
24 Dec 2012
Fires in structures other than in a building
Property Use:
Hotel/motel, commercial
Area of Origin:
Chute; laundry or mail, excluding trash chutes
First Ignition:
Oily rags
Heat Source:
Chemical reaction
27 Dec 2012
Fuel burner/boiler malfunction, fire confined
Property Use:
Residential, other
Area of Origin:
Duct: hvac, cable, exhaust, heating, or AC
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas - in/from engine or burner
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
07 Jan 2013
Chimney or flue fire, confined to chimney or flue
Property Use:
Food and beverage sales, grocery store
Area of Origin:
Dining room, cafeteria bar area, beverage service
First Ignition:
Magazine, newspaper, writing paper
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
12 Jan 2013
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
11 Apr 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
14 Apr 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:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
05 Jul 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
06 Jul 2013
Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Household utensils
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
14 Jul 2013
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge
First Ignition:
Floor covering or rug/carpet/mat
Heat Source:
Arcing
26 Aug 2013
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Open land or field
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
18 Sep 2013
Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Household utensils
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
14 Oct 2013
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace
First Ignition:
Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats
Heat Source:
Cigarette
02 Nov 2013
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Curtains, blinds, drapery, tapestry
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
05 Nov 2013
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
16 Nov 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
23 Nov 2013
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Street or road in commercial area
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
24 Nov 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
30 Nov 2013
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
28 Dec 2013
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Curtains, blinds, drapery, tapestry
Heat Source:
Candle
15 Apr 2014
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
25 Apr 2014
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Roof surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Structural member or framing
12 May 2014
Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas - in/from engine or burner
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
28 May 2014
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
04 Jun 2014
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
21 Jul 2014
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
13 Sep 2014
Building fires
Property Use:
Residential, other
Area of Origin:
Bathroom, checkroom, lavatory, locker room
First Ignition:
Multiple items first ignited
Heat Source:
Candle
10 Oct 2014
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
17 Oct 2014
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
14 Nov 2014
Chimney or flue fire, confined to chimney or flue
Property Use:
Eating, drinking places
Area of Origin:
Structural area, other
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
09 Dec 2014
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
09 Dec 2014
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
16 Jan 2015
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Storage: supplies or tools; dead storage
29 Jan 2015
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
21 Feb 2015
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
23 Feb 2015
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace
First Ignition:
Multiple items first ignited
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
27 Apr 2015
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Function area, other
First Ignition:
Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
30 May 2015
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Vacant lot
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Heavy vegetation - not crop, including trees
05 Jun 2015
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Exterior, exposed surface
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
05 Jun 2015
Commercial Compactor fire, confined to rubbish
Property Use:
Outside material storage area
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Box, carton, bag, basket, barrel
Heat Source:
Cigarette
23 Jun 2015
Building fires
Property Use:
Residential, other
Area of Origin:
Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge
First Ignition:
Structural member or framing
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
30 Jun 2015
Trash or rubbish fire, contained
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette
16 Sep 2015
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
20 Sep 2015
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:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
25 Sep 2015
Building fires
Property Use:
Motor vehicle or boat sales, services, repair
Area of Origin:
Structural area, other
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas - uncontained
Heat Source:
Match
26 Dec 2015
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
26 Jan 2017
Building fires
Property Use:
Vacant lot
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
Heat Source:
Cigarette
11 Feb 2017
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
28 Feb 2017
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Fuel tank, fuel line
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas - in/from engine or burner
13 Mar 2017
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
15 Mar 2017
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Conveyor belt, drive belt, V-belt
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
20 Apr 2017
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
04 May 2017
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
First Ignition:
Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats