Fire Incidents at 4th St, Duluth, MN
05 Jan 1999
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Heating room or area, water heater area
08 Jan 1999
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
Heat Source:
Cigarette
20 Jan 1999
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Laundry, dry cleaning
Area of Origin:
Assembly area without fixed seats - 100+ persons
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Heat from undetermined smoking material
01 Feb 1999
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Storage area, other
First Ignition:
Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats
Heat Source:
Cigarette
13 Feb 1999
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Exterior balcony, unenclosed porch
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
07 Apr 1999
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Technical processing areas, other
22 May 1999
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
Heat Source:
Arcing
22 May 1999
Cultivated vegetation, crop fire, other
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
09 Jun 1999
Cultivated vegetation, crop fire, other
Property Use:
High school/junior high school/middle school
Area of Origin:
Wildland, woods
First Ignition:
Wearing apparel not on a person
Heat Source:
Match
25 Jun 1999
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Church, mosque, synagogue, temple, chapel
Area of Origin:
Separate operator/control area of transportation
First Ignition:
Structural component or finish, other
Heat Source:
Heat, spark from friction
14 Jul 1999
Cultivated vegetation, crop fire, other
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Household utensils
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
15 Jul 1999
Fire, other
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Furniture, utensils, other
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
09 Aug 1999
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
17 Sep 1999
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Laundry area, wash house (laundry)
First Ignition:
Dust, fiber, lint, including sawdust and excelsior
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
03 Oct 1999
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
26 Oct 1999
Natural vegetation fire, other
10 Feb 2000
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Vacant lot
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Arcing
22 Mar 2000
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Laundry, dry cleaning
Area of Origin:
Storage area, other
First Ignition:
Floor covering or rug/carpet/mat
Heat Source:
Arcing
23 Mar 2000
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
11 Apr 2000
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Exterior balcony, unenclosed porch
First Ignition:
Agricultural crop, including fruits and vegetables
Heat Source:
Cigarette
27 Apr 2000
Cultivated vegetation, crop 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 lighter
24 May 2000
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette
12 Jun 2000
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Arcing
11 Jul 2000
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Vehicle storage, other
Area of Origin:
Wall surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Exterior wall covering or finish
Heat Source:
Radiated heat from another fire
13 Jul 2000
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
03 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:
Heat from powered equipment, other
16 Oct 2000
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Bathroom, checkroom, lavatory, locker room
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Arcing
06 Mar 2001
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Interior stairway or ramp
First Ignition:
Multiple items first ignited
31 Mar 2001
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
First Ignition:
Structural component or finish, other
Heat Source:
Arcing
13 Apr 2001
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Bar area, beverage service area, cafeteria
First Ignition:
Decoration
Heat Source:
Candle
02 May 2001
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
31 May 2001
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Textile, wearing apparel sales
Area of Origin:
Sales area, showroom (exclude display window)
First Ignition:
Interior ceiling cover or finish
Heat Source:
Arcing
03 Jun 2001
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Wall surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Exterior wall covering or finish
Heat Source:
Heat from direct flame, convection currents
19 Jun 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:
Heat source: other
15 Jul 2001
Cultivated grain or crop fire
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Wearing apparel not on a person
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
28 Sep 2001
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Elementary school, including kindergarten
Area of Origin:
Bathroom, checkroom, lavatory, locker room
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
16 Nov 2001
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Laundry, dry cleaning
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Multiple items first ignited
10 Dec 2001
Cultivated vegetation, crop fire, other
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Other
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
24 Jan 2002
Building fires
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Box, carton, bag, basket, barrel
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
28 Jan 2002
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Magazine, newspaper, writing paper
Heat Source:
Match
19 Mar 2002
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
02 Jun 2002
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
12 Jun 2002
Building fires
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:
Hot ember or ash
18 Aug 2002
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
14 Sep 2002
Trash or rubbish fire, contained
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge
First Ignition:
Magazine, newspaper, writing paper
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
22 Oct 2002
Building fires
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
28 Dec 2002
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Substructure area or space, crawl space
14 Jan 2003
Cultivated trees or nursery stock fire
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
10 Mar 2003
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street or road in commercial area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
11 Mar 2003
Building fires
Property Use:
Parking garage, general vehicle
Area of Origin:
Vehicle storage area; garage, carport
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
20 Mar 2003
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Wall assembly
First Ignition:
Structural member or framing
Heat Source:
Arcing
10 Apr 2003
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Wall surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Linen; other than bedding
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
27 May 2003
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
First Ignition:
Magazine, newspaper, writing paper
Heat Source:
Heat from undetermined smoking material
20 Jun 2003
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Laundry area, wash house (laundry)
First Ignition:
Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats
09 Jul 2003
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Storage: supplies or tools; dead storage
First Ignition:
Floor covering or rug/carpet/mat
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
26 Jul 2003
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Exterior balcony, unenclosed porch
First Ignition:
Floor covering or rug/carpet/mat
12 Aug 2003
Building fires
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
06 Sep 2003
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Wall surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Exterior wall covering or finish
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
08 Sep 2003
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
15 Oct 2003
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge
First Ignition:
Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats
Heat Source:
Cigarette
30 Oct 2003
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
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
21 Nov 2003
Building fires
09 Jan 2004
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Dust, fiber, lint, including sawdust and excelsior
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
06 Feb 2004
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Soft goods, wearing apparel, other
18 Apr 2004
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
17 May 2004
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
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 May 2004
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Closet
First Ignition:
Bedding; blanket, sheet, comforter
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
07 Jun 2004
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Bathroom, checkroom, lavatory, locker room
First Ignition:
Bedding; blanket, sheet, comforter
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
12 Aug 2004
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
05 Sep 2004
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Bedding; blanket, sheet, comforter
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
12 Sep 2004
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Substructure area or space, crawl space
First Ignition:
Book
28 Sep 2004
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street or road in commercial area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
04 Jan 2005
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Storage: supplies or tools; dead storage
First Ignition:
Floor covering or rug/carpet/mat
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
10 Apr 2005
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street or road in commercial area
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
First Ignition:
Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats
Heat Source:
Fireworks
07 Jul 2005
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Equipment or service area, other
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas - uncontained
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
27 Jul 2005
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Closet
First Ignition:
Magazine, newspaper, writing paper
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
24 Aug 2005
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
15 Oct 2005
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
First Ignition:
Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats
Heat Source:
Fireworks
27 Nov 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:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
07 Apr 2006
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
First Ignition:
Linen; other than bedding
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
31 May 2006
Building fires
Property Use:
High school/junior high school/middle school
Area of Origin:
Bathroom, checkroom, lavatory, locker room
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
08 Jun 2006
Building fires
Property Use:
Outbuilding, protective shelter
Area of Origin:
Wall assembly
First Ignition:
Exterior wall covering or finish
Heat Source:
Warning or road flare; fusee
15 Jun 2006
Building fires
Property Use:
Parking garage, (detached residential garage)
Area of Origin:
Storage room, area, tank, or bin
First Ignition:
Rolled, wound material (paper, fabric)
Heat Source:
Chemical reaction
06 Aug 2006
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
08 Oct 2006
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Match
23 Oct 2006
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
15 Nov 2006
Trash or rubbish fire, contained
Property Use:
High school/junior high school/middle school
Area of Origin:
Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Match
29 Nov 2006
Building fires
Property Use:
Specialty shop
Area of Origin:
Wall surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Exterior wall covering or finish
Heat Source:
Arcing
26 Jan 2007
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street or road in commercial area
Area of Origin:
Fuel tank, fuel line
14 Apr 2007
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
16 Apr 2007
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace
First Ignition:
Heavy vegetation - not crop, including trees
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
19 Apr 2007
Building fires
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas - in/from final container
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
30 Apr 2007
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Wall surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Exterior wall covering or finish
Heat Source:
Heat spread from another fire, other
29 May 2007
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
23 Jun 2007
Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas in container or pipe
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
10 Jul 2007
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
04 Aug 2007
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
08 Aug 2007
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Property Use, other
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
17 Aug 2007
Building fires
Property Use:
Parking garage, (detached residential garage)
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
22 Aug 2007
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Exterior balcony, unenclosed porch
First Ignition:
Furniture, utensils, other