Fire Incidents at 31st St, Temple, TX
04 Aug 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
Heat Source:
Arcing
31 Aug 1999
Natural vegetation 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
27 Sep 1999
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Hotel/motel, commercial
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
First Ignition:
Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
03 Nov 1999
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Personal service, including barber & beauty shops
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Linen; other than bedding
Heat Source:
Candle
14 Dec 1999
Cultivated vegetation, crop fire, other
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Mattress, pillow
Heat Source:
Backfire from internal combustion engine
25 Jan 2000
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
First Ignition:
Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
14 Feb 2000
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
28 Feb 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:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
24 May 2000
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette
08 Jun 2000
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
13 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:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
03 Jul 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:
Fireworks
09 Jul 2000
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
13 Jul 2000
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Cigarette
23 Jul 2000
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Dump, sanitary landfill
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Multiple items first ignited
Heat Source:
Heat spread from another fire, other
08 Aug 2000
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Closet
First Ignition:
Wearing apparel not on a person
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
27 Aug 2000
Natural vegetation fire, other
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Heat, spark from friction
30 Aug 2000
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Department or discount store
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette
07 Oct 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:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
17 Oct 2000
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
03 Feb 2001
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Eating, drinking places
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
15 Feb 2001
Building fires
Property Use:
Outbuilding or shed
Area of Origin:
Storage: supplies or tools; dead storage
First Ignition:
Chips, including wood chips
Heat Source:
Chemical reaction
06 Apr 2001
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Public or government, other
Area of Origin:
Corridor, mall
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
17 Jun 2001
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Cabinetry (including built-in)
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
01 Jul 2001
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
31 Aug 2001
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
15 Nov 2001
Building fires
Property Use:
Department or discount store
Area of Origin:
Attic: vacant, crawl space above top story, cupola
First Ignition:
Structural member or framing
Heat Source:
Arcing
20 Nov 2001
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:
Hot or smoldering object, other
02 Feb 2002
Building fires
Property Use:
24-hour care Nursing homes, 4 or more persons
Area of Origin:
Laundry area, wash house (laundry)
First Ignition:
Linen; other than bedding
03 Mar 2002
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Hospital - medical or psychiatric
Area of Origin:
Conduit, pipe, utility, or ventilation shaft
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
03 Mar 2002
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:
Backfire from internal combustion engine
29 May 2002
Road freight or transport vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Vehicle area, other
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
07 Jul 2002
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Wall surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
23 Jan 2003
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:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
05 Feb 2003
Fires in structures other than in a building
Property Use:
Laundry, dry cleaning
Area of Origin:
Laundry area, wash house (laundry)
First Ignition:
Appliance housing or casing
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
05 Feb 2003
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Hospital - medical or psychiatric
Area of Origin:
Exterior, exposed surface
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Radiated heat from another fire
08 Feb 2003
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Department or discount store
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
09 Feb 2003
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Food and beverage sales, grocery store
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
13 Feb 2003
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
High school/junior high school/middle school
Area of Origin:
Storage: supplies or tools; dead storage
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Match
01 Apr 2003
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Oily rags
11 Apr 2003
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
High school/junior high school/middle school
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Multiple items first ignited
Heat Source:
Arcing
18 May 2003
Building fires
Property Use:
Outbuilding or shed
Area of Origin:
Storage room, area, tank, or bin
First Ignition:
Interior wall covering excluding drapes, etc.
Heat Source:
Fireworks
14 Jul 2003
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:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
01 Aug 2003
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Wall surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
16 Aug 2003
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - 5+ persons; including barrack/dormitory
First Ignition:
Wearing apparel not on a person
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
22 Aug 2003
Building fires
Property Use:
Personal service, including barber & beauty shops
Area of Origin:
Office
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas - uncontained
Heat Source:
Heat spread from another fire, other
29 Dec 2003
Fires in structures other than in a building
Property Use:
Construction site
Area of Origin:
Wall surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Exterior wall covering or finish
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
22 Feb 2004
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
09 Jul 2004
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:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
15 Jul 2004
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas in container or pipe
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
17 Jul 2004
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Duct: hvac, cable, exhaust, heating, or AC
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
26 Sep 2004
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Convenience store
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
21 Mar 2005
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
30 Apr 2005
Outside equipment fire
Property Use:
Business office
Area of Origin:
Conduit, pipe, utility, or ventilation shaft
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
20 May 2005
Building fires
Property Use:
Department or discount store
Area of Origin:
Sales area, showroom (exclude display window)
First Ignition:
Wearing apparel not on a person
Heat Source:
Arcing
23 Jun 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:
Arcing
25 Jul 2005
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:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
31 Aug 2005
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Closet
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
14 Oct 2005
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Bathroom, checkroom, lavatory, locker room
First Ignition:
Structural component or finish, other
Heat Source:
Heat spread from another fire, other
17 Nov 2005
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
15 Jan 2006
Building fires
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Wall surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Structural member or framing
Heat Source:
Cigarette
28 Feb 2006
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Specialty shop
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas - uncontained
Heat Source:
Backfire from internal combustion engine
30 Nov 2006
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas - uncontained
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
08 Feb 2007
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Graded and cared-for plots of land
Area of Origin:
Exterior, exposed surface
First Ignition:
Multiple items first ignited
Heat Source:
Radiated heat from another fire
21 Feb 2007
Building fires
Property Use:
Business office
Area of Origin:
Equipment or service area, other
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
02 Apr 2007
Fire in motor home, camper, recreational vehicle
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Multiple items first ignited
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
06 Apr 2007
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas in container or pipe
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
31 May 2008
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas in container or pipe
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
09 Jun 2008
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
26 Aug 2008
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
High school/junior high school/middle school
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
08 Sep 2008
Trash or rubbish fire, contained
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
13 Nov 2008
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Multiple items first ignited
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
14 Nov 2008
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
16 Dec 2008
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
27 Dec 2008
Trash or rubbish fire, contained
Property Use:
General retail, other
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
22 Jan 2010
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Wall surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Exterior wall covering or finish
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
13 Feb 2010
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Backfire from internal combustion engine
26 Apr 2010
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Hospital - medical or psychiatric
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas - in/from engine or burner
Heat Source:
Arcing
26 Jul 2010
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Parking garage, general vehicle
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Linen; other than bedding
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
15 Oct 2010
Fire, other
Property Use:
Outside material storage area
Area of Origin:
Vehicle storage area; garage, carport
20 Jan 2011
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Cargo/trunk area - all vehicles
First Ignition:
Multiple items first ignited
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
19 Feb 2011
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Linen; other than bedding
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
04 Apr 2011
Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
10 May 2011
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
24 Sep 2011
Trash or rubbish fire, contained
Property Use:
Specialty shop
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Box, carton, bag, basket, barrel
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
08 Oct 2011
Trash or rubbish fire, contained
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
30 Oct 2011
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Bathroom, checkroom, lavatory, locker room
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
07 Dec 2011
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Parking garage, general vehicle
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Linen; other than bedding
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
11 Dec 2011
Building fires
Property Use:
Laundry, dry cleaning
Area of Origin:
Laundry area, wash house (laundry)
First Ignition:
Linen; other than bedding
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
11 Apr 2012
Fire in motor home, camper, recreational vehicle
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Tire
Heat Source:
Heat, spark from friction
17 Apr 2012
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
25 Jun 2012
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Parking garage, general vehicle
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
31 Jul 2012
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
08 Aug 2012
Fire, other
Property Use:
Laundry, dry cleaning
Area of Origin:
Laundry area, wash house (laundry)
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
03 Sep 2012
Trash or rubbish fire, contained
Property Use:
Department or discount store
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
22 Jan 2013
Building fires
Property Use:
High school/junior high school/middle school
Area of Origin:
Bathroom, checkroom, lavatory, locker room
First Ignition:
Rolled, wound material (paper, fabric)
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
19 Mar 2013
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
29 Mar 2013
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Vehicle area, other
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
06 Aug 2013
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Vehicle area, other
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
29 Sep 2013
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment