Fire Incidents at 34th St, Seattle, WA
31 Jul 2002
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Appliance housing or casing
Heat Source:
Candle
17 Aug 2002
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Ceiling & floor assembly, crawl space b/t stories
First Ignition:
Insulation within structural area
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
03 Oct 2002
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
30 May 2003
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
25 Oct 2003
Fires in structures other than in a building
Property Use:
Boarding/rooming house, residential hotels
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Linen; other than bedding
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
14 Nov 2003
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Elementary school, including kindergarten
Area of Origin:
Cargo/trunk area - all vehicles
First Ignition:
Multiple items first ignited
Heat Source:
Flame/torch used for lighting
11 Jan 2004
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Function area, other
First Ignition:
Interior wall covering excluding drapes, etc.
Heat Source:
Candle
08 Mar 2004
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas - uncontained
Heat Source:
Incendiary device
02 Jun 2004
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Graded and cared-for plots of land
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Match
20 Jun 2004
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Heavy vegetation - not crop, including trees
Heat Source:
Arcing
14 Aug 2004
Outside equipment fire
Property Use:
Graded and cared-for plots of land
Area of Origin:
Equipment or service area, other
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas - in/from final container
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
07 Feb 2005
Off-road vehicle or heavy equipment fire
Property Use:
Dump, sanitary landfill
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
14 Mar 2005
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
13 May 2005
Road freight or transport vehicle fire
Property Use:
Warehouse
Area of Origin:
Cargo/trunk area - all vehicles
First Ignition:
Magazine, newspaper, writing paper
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
05 Jul 2005
Off-road vehicle or heavy equipment fire
Property Use:
Dump, sanitary landfill
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
05 Aug 2005
Natural vegetation fire, other
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 or smoldering object, other
23 Jun 2007
Building fires
Property Use:
Manufacturing, processing
Area of Origin:
Wall surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Exterior wall covering or finish
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
04 Jul 2007
Building fires
Property Use:
Laundry, dry cleaning
Area of Origin:
Equipment or service area, other
First Ignition:
Multiple items first ignited
Heat Source:
Chemical reaction
10 Jan 2008
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
10 Apr 2008
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Vehicle area, other
First Ignition:
Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats
Heat Source:
Other static discharge
25 Jun 2008
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Outside material storage area
Area of Origin:
Vehicle area, other
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas - in/from engine or burner
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
06 Aug 2008
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
12 Aug 2008
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Sanitation utility
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
18 Aug 2008
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
22 Nov 2008
Road freight or transport vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
07 Jul 2009
Building fires
Property Use:
Warehouse
Area of Origin:
Processing/manufacturing area, workroom
First Ignition:
Magazine, newspaper, writing paper
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
22 May 2011
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
19 Jul 2011
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Sanitation utility
Area of Origin:
Equipment or service area, other
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
24 Jul 2011
Building fires
Property Use:
Laundry, dry cleaning
Area of Origin:
Storage room, area, tank, or bin
First Ignition:
Wearing apparel not on a person
Heat Source:
Chemical reaction
10 Jun 2012
Fire, other
Property Use:
Street or road in commercial area
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Fence, pole
Heat Source:
Sunlight
24 Jan 2014
Chimney or flue fire, confined to chimney or flue
Property Use:
Manufacturing, processing
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
17 Aug 2014
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Vehicle area, other
Heat Source:
Candle
27 Sep 2014
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:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
29 Mar 2015
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Wall surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
23 Jul 2015
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Mercantile, business, other
Area of Origin:
Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
05 Sep 2015
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
04 Jan 2016
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Laundry area, wash house (laundry)
First Ignition:
Wearing apparel not on a person
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
07 Apr 2016
Fire, other
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Chemical reaction
18 Jun 2016
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
13 Jul 2016
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
14 Aug 2016
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
05 Sep 2016
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Exterior balcony, unenclosed porch
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
19 Dec 2016
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Cargo/trunk area - all vehicles
First Ignition:
Multiple items first ignited
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
11 Apr 2017
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:
Hot or smoldering object, other
09 Jul 2017
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
03 Sep 2017
Road freight or transport vehicle fire
07 Sep 2017
Fires in structures other than in a building
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Appliance housing or casing
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
12 Sep 2017
Road freight or transport vehicle fire
Property Use:
Industrial plant yard - area
Area of Origin:
Cargo/trunk area - all vehicles
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
30 Oct 2017
Fire, other
Property Use:
Mercantile, business, other
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
13 Feb 2018
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Outbuilding, protective shelter
Area of Origin:
Bathroom, checkroom, lavatory, locker room
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
26 Apr 2018
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Industrial plant yard - area
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas - in/from engine or burner
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
22 Jun 2018
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Playground
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
05 Jul 2018
Grass fire
Property Use:
Elementary school, including kindergarten
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Fireworks
12 Jul 2018
Building fires
20 Aug 2018
Road freight or transport vehicle fire
Property Use:
Industrial plant yard - area
Area of Origin:
Cargo/trunk area - all vehicles
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Chemical, natural heat source, other
03 Nov 2018
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Bathroom, checkroom, lavatory, locker room
First Ignition:
Structural member or framing
Heat Source:
Heat from direct flame, convection currents
09 Apr 2019
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Vehicle storage area; garage, carport
First Ignition:
Exterior wall covering or finish
Heat Source:
Radiated heat from another fire
24 May 2019
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Property Use, other
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
25 Jul 2019
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
27 Jul 2019
Fire, other
Property Use:
Mercantile, business, other
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Furniture, utensils, other
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
04 Aug 2019
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Multiple items first ignited
15 Aug 2019
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:
Match
30 Aug 2019
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:
Arcing