Fire Incidents at 1st St, Austin, TX
17 Jan 1999
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
26 Jan 1999
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
12 Mar 1999
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Vehicle area, other
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
14 Mar 1999
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
General retail, other
Area of Origin:
Bathroom, checkroom, lavatory, locker room
First Ignition:
Soft goods, wearing apparel, other
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
14 Mar 1999
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
16 May 1999
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Adornment, recreational material, signs, other
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
24 Jun 1999
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
13 Jul 1999
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Specialty shop
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
31 Jul 1999
Cultivated vegetation, crop fire, other
Property Use:
Church, mosque, synagogue, temple, chapel
Area of Origin:
Other
First Ignition:
Structural component or finish, other
Heat Source:
Candle
24 Sep 1999
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Open land or field
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
31 Oct 1999
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
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
04 Dec 1999
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
20 Jan 2000
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
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:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
28 Jan 2000
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Multiple items first ignited
Heat Source:
Candle
27 Feb 2000
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Parking garage, (detached residential garage)
Area of Origin:
Vehicle storage area; garage, carport
First Ignition:
Multiple items first ignited
17 Mar 2000
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
General retail, other
Area of Origin:
Roof surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Exterior wall covering or finish
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
08 Apr 2000
Outside rubbish fire, other
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
30 Apr 2000
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Exterior trim, including doors
Heat Source:
Cigarette
12 May 2000
Fire, other
Property Use:
Hotel/motel, commercial
Area of Origin:
Entrance way, lobby
First Ignition:
Furniture, utensils, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
01 Jun 2000
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Area of Origin:
Cargo/trunk area - all vehicles
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
05 Jun 2000
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas - in/from final container
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
29 Jun 2000
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas - in/from final container
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
03 Jul 2000
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Lake, river, stream
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Magazine, newspaper, writing paper
16 Jul 2000
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Residential board and care
Area of Origin:
Laundry area, wash house (laundry)
First Ignition:
Dust, fiber, lint, including sawdust and excelsior
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
28 Jul 2000
Fire, other
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
03 Sep 2000
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge
First Ignition:
Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats
Heat Source:
Candle
25 Sep 2000
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Open land or field
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Arcing
01 Oct 2000
Cultivated grain or crop fire
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Other
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
17 Dec 2000
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Open land or field
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette
18 Dec 2000
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
05 Jan 2001
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Roof surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Exterior wall covering or finish
Heat Source:
Arcing
01 Feb 2001
Cultivated vegetation, crop fire, other
Property Use:
Church, mosque, synagogue, temple, chapel
Area of Origin:
Wall surface: exterior
10 Feb 2001
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Office
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
15 Mar 2001
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
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
30 Apr 2001
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Motor vehicle or boat sales, services, repair
Area of Origin:
Other
02 May 2001
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
22 May 2001
Cultivated grain or crop fire
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace
First Ignition:
Exterior trim, including doors
Heat Source:
Cigarette
25 Jun 2001
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
01 Aug 2001
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Agricultural crop, including fruits and vegetables
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
06 Aug 2001
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Exterior, exposed surface
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas - in/from final container
Heat Source:
Match
12 Aug 2001
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Vacant lot
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
28 Sep 2001
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Dump, sanitary landfill
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Match
12 Oct 2001
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
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
06 Dec 2001
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Hotel/motel, commercial
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Appliance housing or casing
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
20 Dec 2001
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Mercantile, business, other
Area of Origin:
Exterior, exposed surface
First Ignition:
Bedding; blanket, sheet, comforter
Heat Source:
Heat spread from another fire, other
31 Dec 2001
Cultivated vegetation, crop fire, other
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Fence, pole
24 Jan 2002
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Bedding; blanket, sheet, comforter
Heat Source:
Match
03 Mar 2002
Grass fire
Property Use:
Water area, other
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Cigarette
10 Mar 2002
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Open land or field
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Heavy vegetation - not crop, including trees
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
23 Oct 2003
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Open land or field
Area of Origin:
Wildland, woods
First Ignition:
Heavy vegetation - not crop, including trees
Heat Source:
Cigarette
13 Nov 2003
Camper or recreational vehicle (RV) fire
Property Use:
Street or road in commercial area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas - in/from engine or burner
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
11 Jan 2004
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
03 Feb 2004
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
15 Feb 2004
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Fuel tank, fuel line
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas - in/from engine or burner
Heat Source:
Backfire from internal combustion engine
30 Mar 2004
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas - in/from engine or burner
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
14 Apr 2004
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
10 May 2004
Grass fire
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
31 Jul 2004
Outside equipment fire
Property Use:
Vacant lot
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
12 Aug 2004
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Open land or field
Area of Origin:
Wildland, woods
First Ignition:
Heavy vegetation - not crop, including trees
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
18 Aug 2004
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Exterior balcony, unenclosed porch
First Ignition:
Structural member or framing
Heat Source:
Cigarette
21 Sep 2004
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Open land or field
Area of Origin:
Wildland, woods
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
01 Nov 2004
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Fuel tank, fuel line
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas in container or pipe
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
04 Nov 2004
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Attic: vacant, crawl space above top story, cupola
First Ignition:
Insulation within structural area
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
09 Jan 2005
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
07 Mar 2005
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street or road in commercial area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
17 Mar 2005
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Bathroom, checkroom, lavatory, locker room
First Ignition:
Insulation within structural area
Heat Source:
Molten, hot material
13 May 2005
Building fires
Property Use:
Specialty shop
Area of Origin:
Sales area, showroom (exclude display window)
First Ignition:
Sign, including outdoor signs such as billboards
Heat Source:
Arcing
28 May 2005
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
05 Jun 2005
Building fires
Property Use:
Specialty shop
Area of Origin:
Sales area, showroom (exclude display window)
First Ignition:
Linen; other than bedding
Heat Source:
Candle
22 Jun 2005
Grass fire
Property Use:
Open land or field
Area of Origin:
Wildland, woods
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
23 Sep 2005
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Exterior balcony, unenclosed porch
First Ignition:
Exterior wall covering or finish
Heat Source:
Cigarette
24 Dec 2005
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
10 Feb 2006
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Function area, other
First Ignition:
Soft goods, wearing apparel, other
Heat Source:
Heat from undetermined smoking material
10 Feb 2006
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace
First Ignition:
Heavy vegetation - not crop, including trees
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
18 Feb 2006
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
13 Mar 2006
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Vacant lot
Area of Origin:
Wildland, woods
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
15 Jun 2006
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Exterior balcony, unenclosed porch
First Ignition:
Structural member or framing
Heat Source:
Cigarette
13 Feb 2007
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas in container or pipe
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
01 Mar 2007
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Open land or field
Area of Origin:
Wildland, woods
First Ignition:
Heavy vegetation - not crop, including trees
Heat Source:
Cigarette
18 Mar 2007
Building fires
Property Use:
Clinics, Doctors offices, hemodialysis centers
Area of Origin:
Bathroom, checkroom, lavatory, locker room
First Ignition:
Appliance housing or casing
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
30 Apr 2007
Building fires
Property Use:
Business office
Area of Origin:
Roof surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Structural member or framing
Heat Source:
Lightning
21 May 2007
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Fence, pole
03 Nov 2007
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Heat from direct flame, convection currents
07 Nov 2007
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Open land or field
Area of Origin:
Wildland, woods
First Ignition:
Heavy vegetation - not crop, including trees
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
19 Dec 2007
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
22 Feb 2008
Off-road vehicle or heavy equipment fire
Property Use:
Construction site
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Liquids, piping, filters, other
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
26 Feb 2008
Building fires
Property Use:
Clinics, Doctors offices, hemodialysis centers
Area of Origin:
Duct: hvac, cable, exhaust, heating, or AC
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
28 Mar 2008
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Vacant lot
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
20 Nov 2008
Grass fire
Property Use:
Open land or field
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Flying brand, ember, spark
30 Jan 2009
Fire, other
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Function area, other
First Ignition:
Fence, pole
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
20 Feb 2009
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Open land or field
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Magazine, newspaper, writing paper
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
24 Feb 2009
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Cargo/trunk area - all vehicles
First Ignition:
Soft goods, wearing apparel, other
Heat Source:
Chemical, natural heat source, other
02 Mar 2009
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Vacant lot
Area of Origin:
Wildland, woods
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
12 Mar 2009
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
18 Mar 2009
Building fires
Property Use:
Specialty shop
Area of Origin:
Entrance way, lobby
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas - uncontained
27 Mar 2009
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Heating room or area, water heater area
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
20 Jul 2009
Special outside 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
16 Aug 2009
Forest, woods or wildland fire
Property Use:
Open land or field
Area of Origin:
Wildland, woods
First Ignition:
Heavy vegetation - not crop, including trees
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
24 Aug 2009
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Storage area, other
First Ignition:
Insulation within structural area
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
31 Jan 2010
Grass fire
Property Use:
Vacant lot
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter