Fire Incidents at 4th St, Austin, TX
17 Feb 1999
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Multiple items first ignited
Heat Source:
Heat from undetermined smoking material
19 Feb 1999
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Cargo/trunk area - all vehicles
31 Mar 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
27 Jul 1999
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
06 Jan 2000
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Dump, sanitary landfill
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Palletized material, material stored on pallets.
Heat Source:
Chemical reaction
07 Jan 2000
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Bar or nightclub
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Tarpaulin or tent
Heat Source:
Heat spread from another fire, other
15 Jan 2000
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
01 Mar 2000
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Other
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Match
02 Apr 2000
Fire, other
Property Use:
Bar or nightclub
Area of Origin:
Roof surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
17 Jul 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
20 Oct 2000
Natural vegetation fire, other
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
25 Mar 2001
Outside rubbish fire, other
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
04 Sep 2001
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Linen; other than bedding
Heat Source:
Cigarette
12 Sep 2001
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
22 Dec 2001
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Playground
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
17 Jun 2002
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Match
23 Sep 2004
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Eating, drinking places
Area of Origin:
Wall assembly
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
09 Dec 2004
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Appliance housing or casing
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
06 Aug 2005
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Exterior balcony, unenclosed porch
First Ignition:
Oily rags
Heat Source:
Chemical, natural heat source, other
03 Jan 2006
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Wall surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
04 Apr 2006
Grass fire
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
24 Jul 2006
Building fires
Property Use:
Clubs, other
Area of Origin:
Equipment or service area, other
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Arcing
03 Dec 2006
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
25 Jan 2008
Building fires
Property Use:
Bar or nightclub
Area of Origin:
Storage room, area, tank, or bin
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Molten, hot material
24 Mar 2008
Building fires
Property Use:
Outbuilding or shed
Area of Origin:
Storage: supplies or tools; dead storage
Heat Source:
Heat from undetermined smoking material
15 Sep 2008
Building fires
Property Use:
Hotel/motel, commercial
Area of Origin:
Conduit, pipe, utility, or ventilation shaft
First Ignition:
Insulation within structural area
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
20 Nov 2008
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Cabinetry (including built-in)
Heat Source:
Arcing
06 Feb 2009
Building fires
Property Use:
Elementary school, including kindergarten
Area of Origin:
Assembly area - less than 100 persons
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
10 Apr 2010
Outside equipment fire
Property Use:
Elementary school, including kindergarten
Area of Origin:
Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
16 Jun 2010
Fires in structures other than in a building
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace
First Ignition:
Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
23 Jul 2010
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Heat from undetermined smoking material
23 Jun 2011
Natural vegetation fire, other
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 lighter
27 Dec 2011
Outside equipment fire
Property Use:
Specialty shop
Area of Origin:
Exterior balcony, unenclosed porch
First Ignition:
Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats
Heat Source:
Heat from undetermined smoking material
06 Apr 2013
Building fires
Property Use:
Hotel/motel, commercial
Area of Origin:
Bathroom, checkroom, lavatory, locker room
First Ignition:
Soft goods, wearing apparel, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
20 May 2013
Building fires
Property Use:
Elementary school, including kindergarten
Area of Origin:
Bathroom, checkroom, lavatory, locker room
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
05 Nov 2015
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Bathroom, checkroom, lavatory, locker room
First Ignition:
Interior ceiling cover or finish
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
04 Jan 2017
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
09 Jan 2018
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Closet
First Ignition:
Wearing apparel not on a person
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
11 Mar 2018
Building fires
Property Use:
Hotel/motel, commercial
Area of Origin:
Duct: hvac, cable, exhaust, heating, or AC
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
18 May 2018
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Multiple items first ignited
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
24 Jul 2018
Building fires
Property Use:
Hotel/motel, commercial
Area of Origin:
Laundry area, wash house (laundry)
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing