Fire Incidents at 256th St, Kent, WA
18 May 2002
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge
First Ignition:
Structural member or framing
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
12 Jul 2002
Outside mailbox fire
Property Use:
Street or road in commercial area
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Chips, including wood chips
Heat Source:
Cigarette
20 Jul 2002
Outside mailbox fire
Property Use:
Convenience store
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
24 Sep 2002
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Cargo/trunk area - all vehicles
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Fireworks
23 Feb 2003
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Wall surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Exterior wall covering or finish
26 Apr 2003
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Exterior balcony, unenclosed porch
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas - in/from final container
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
01 Jun 2003
Building fires
Property Use:
Educational, other
Area of Origin:
Office
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
29 Jun 2003
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge
First Ignition:
General Materials Continued - Other (conversion on
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
18 Jul 2003
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
General Materials Other (conversion only)
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
28 Jul 2003
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
30 Aug 2003
Outside mailbox fire
Property Use:
Graded and cared-for plots of land
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas - in/from engine or burner
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
03 Sep 2003
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Wall surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Exterior wall covering or finish
Heat Source:
Match
08 Dec 2003
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Service station, gas station
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:
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:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
07 Jun 2004
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
16 Oct 2004
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
09 Feb 2005
Road freight or transport vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas - in/from engine or burner
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
29 Apr 2005
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Highway or divided highway
Area of Origin:
Other
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
01 Aug 2005
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Laundry area, wash house (laundry)
First Ignition:
Magazine, newspaper, writing paper
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
24 Feb 2006
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Other
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
15 Apr 2006
Fires in structures other than in a building
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Closet
First Ignition:
Storage supplies, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
05 May 2006
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Chips, including wood chips
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
29 May 2006
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
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
23 Sep 2006
Building fires
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
13 Feb 2007
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
17 Feb 2007
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking 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
25 Mar 2007
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
High school/junior high school/middle school
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas - in/from engine or burner
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
23 Jun 2007
Outside mailbox fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Chips, including wood chips
Heat Source:
Cigarette
07 Sep 2007
Outside mailbox fire
Property Use:
Street or road in commercial area
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Chips, including wood chips
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
09 Sep 2007
Outside mailbox fire
Property Use:
Street, other
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
22 Sep 2007
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
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
03 Nov 2007
Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Box, carton, bag, basket, barrel
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
10 Nov 2007
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Service station, gas station
Area of Origin:
Other
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
11 Nov 2007
Chimney or flue fire, confined to chimney or flue
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Conduit, pipe, utility, or ventilation shaft
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
15 Jan 2008
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street or road in commercial area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
15 Jan 2008
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Rolled, wound material (paper, fabric)
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
29 Feb 2008
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
17 Mar 2008
Chimney or flue fire, confined to chimney or flue
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Conduit, pipe, utility, or ventilation shaft
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
30 Jun 2008
Outside mailbox fire
Property Use:
Convenience store
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Chips, including wood chips
Heat Source:
Cigarette
20 Sep 2008
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street or road in commercial area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
19 Nov 2008
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:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
02 Dec 2008
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
10 Dec 2008
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
11 Feb 2009
Chimney or flue fire, confined to chimney or flue
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Laundry area, wash house (laundry)
First Ignition:
Pipe, duct, conduit or hose
Heat Source:
Heat, spark from friction
14 May 2009
Building fires
Property Use:
High school/junior high school/middle school
Area of Origin:
Bathroom, checkroom, lavatory, locker room
First Ignition:
Magazine, newspaper, writing paper
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
29 May 2009
Outside mailbox fire
Property Use:
High school/junior high school/middle school
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
01 Jun 2009
Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Liquids, piping, filters, other
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
05 Jun 2009
Outside mailbox fire
Property Use:
Street or road in commercial area
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Chips, including wood chips
Heat Source:
Cigarette
24 Nov 2009
Chimney or flue fire, confined to chimney or flue
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Other
First Ignition:
Rolled, wound material (paper, fabric)
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
08 Dec 2009
Road freight or transport vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street or road in commercial area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
10 Sep 2010
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
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:
Cigarette lighter
23 Nov 2010
Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Household utensils
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
13 Jan 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:
Heat from powered equipment, other
27 Jul 2011
Outside equipment fire
Property Use:
High school/junior high school/middle school
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
04 Aug 2011
Outside mailbox fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Chips, including wood chips
08 Aug 2011
Outside mailbox fire
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Chips, including wood chips
Heat Source:
Cigarette
02 Sep 2011
Outside mailbox fire
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:
Heat from undetermined smoking material
20 Oct 2011
Chimney or flue fire, confined to chimney or flue
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
23 Nov 2011
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
17 Aug 2012
Outside mailbox fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Chips, including wood chips
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
07 Sep 2012
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Exterior balcony, unenclosed porch
First Ignition:
Non-upholstered chair, bench
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
02 Feb 2013
Fire in mobile prop. used as a fixed struc., other
19 Jul 2013
Fire, other
Property Use:
Street or road in commercial area
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
02 Aug 2013
Off-road vehicle or heavy equipment fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Vehicle area, other
First Ignition:
Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
16 Aug 2013
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:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
01 Oct 2014
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Storage: supplies or tools; dead storage
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
13 Dec 2014
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
18 Feb 2015
Building fires
03 Aug 2015
Building fires
Property Use:
High school/junior high school/middle school
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Dust, fiber, lint, including sawdust and excelsior
Heat Source:
Cigarette
19 Oct 2015
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
High school/junior high school/middle school
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Wearing apparel not on a person
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
17 Apr 2017
Building fires
Property Use:
High school/junior high school/middle school
Area of Origin:
Bathroom, checkroom, lavatory, locker room
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
05 Dec 2017
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Office
First Ignition:
Soft goods, wearing apparel, other
Heat Source:
Arcing
04 Jun 2018
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:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
04 Jul 2018
Brush, or brush and grass mixture 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:
Fireworks
21 Jul 2018
Outside mailbox fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
04 Jul 2019
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Cargo/trunk area - all vehicles
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Fireworks
04 Nov 2019
Building fires
Property Use:
High school/junior high school/middle school
Area of Origin:
Arena, assembly area w/ fixed seats - 100+ persons
First Ignition:
Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter