Fire Incidents at 4th St, Seattle, WA
06 Oct 2003
Building fires
Property Use:
Outbuilding or shed
Area of Origin:
Storage area, other
First Ignition:
Soft goods, wearing apparel, other
Heat Source:
Arcing
14 Oct 2003
Building fires
Property Use:
Construction site
Area of Origin:
Duct: hvac, cable, exhaust, heating, or AC
First Ignition:
Structural member or framing
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
20 Oct 2003
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:
Cigarette lighter
09 Dec 2003
Building fires
Property Use:
Personal service, including barber & beauty shops
Area of Origin:
Equipment or service area, other
First Ignition:
Linen; other than bedding
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
22 Jan 2004
Building fires
Property Use:
Food and beverage sales, grocery store
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Interior ceiling cover or finish
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
01 Feb 2004
Road freight or transport vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle storage, other
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Liquids, piping, filters, other
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
27 Feb 2004
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street or road in commercial area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
11 Mar 2004
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
16 Mar 2004
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Corridor, mall
First Ignition:
Insulation within structural area
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
28 Mar 2004
Building fires
Property Use:
Boarding/rooming house, residential hotels
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Furniture, utensils, other
Heat Source:
Candle
28 Mar 2004
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
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
11 Apr 2004
Outside equipment fire
Property Use:
Church, mosque, synagogue, temple, chapel
Area of Origin:
Switchgear area, transformer vault
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
25 Apr 2004
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Dust, fiber, lint, including sawdust and excelsior
Heat Source:
Cigarette
29 Apr 2004
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Property Use, other
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
04 Jun 2004
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace
First Ignition:
Dust, fiber, lint, including sawdust and excelsior
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
17 Jun 2004
Brush, or brush and grass mixture 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:
Cigarette
27 Jun 2004
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Textile, wearing apparel sales
Area of Origin:
Shipping/receiving area; loading area, dock or bay
First Ignition:
Wearing apparel not on a person
Heat Source:
Flame/torch used for lighting
28 Jun 2004
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Graded and cared-for plots of land
Area of Origin:
Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
04 Jul 2004
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Egress/exit, other
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Explosive, fireworks, other
04 Jul 2004
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
27 Oct 2004
Building fires
Property Use:
Bar or nightclub
Area of Origin:
Bathroom, checkroom, lavatory, locker room
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
29 Oct 2004
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Roof surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Exterior roof covering or finish
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
03 Dec 2004
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
23 Dec 2004
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Mercantile, business, other
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
31 Dec 2004
Building fires
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
03 Jul 2005
Building fires
Property Use:
Laundry, dry cleaning
Area of Origin:
Storage room, area, tank, or bin
First Ignition:
Oily rags
Heat Source:
Chemical, natural heat source, other
09 Jul 2005
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Box, carton, bag, basket, barrel
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
18 Jul 2005
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
First Ignition:
Wearing apparel not on a person
Heat Source:
Incendiary device
22 Jul 2005
Outside storage fire
Property Use:
Laundry, dry cleaning
Area of Origin:
Vehicle storage area; garage, carport
First Ignition:
Goods not made up, including fabrics & yard goods
Heat Source:
Chemical, natural heat source, other
02 Aug 2005
Brush, or brush and grass mixture 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:
Chemical, natural heat source, other
03 Aug 2005
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
27 Sep 2005
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Service station, gas station
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Atomized liquid, vaporized liquid, aerosol.
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
01 Oct 2005
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:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
14 Nov 2005
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
09 May 2006
Passenger vehicle fire
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:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
21 Jul 2006
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
09 Mar 2007
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Function area, other
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
17 Mar 2007
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
04 Apr 2007
Fires in structures other than in a building
Property Use:
Laundry, dry cleaning
Area of Origin:
Machinery room or area; elevator machinery room
First Ignition:
Dust, fiber, lint, including sawdust and excelsior
Heat Source:
Molten, hot material
22 Apr 2007
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Graded and cared-for plots of land
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Candle
02 Jun 2007
Road freight or transport vehicle fire
Property Use:
Dump, sanitary landfill
Area of Origin:
Cargo/trunk area - all vehicles
First Ignition:
Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
02 Aug 2007
Brush, or brush and grass mixture 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:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
03 Aug 2007
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
25 Sep 2007
Building fires
24 Nov 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
01 Dec 2007
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:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
11 Jan 2008
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace
First Ignition:
Box, carton, bag, basket, barrel
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
15 Jan 2008
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Magazine, newspaper, writing paper
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
31 Jan 2008
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
05 Feb 2008
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Function area, other
First Ignition:
Structural member or framing
Heat Source:
Arcing
10 Feb 2008
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Property Use, other
Area of Origin:
Vehicle storage area; garage, carport
First Ignition:
Box, carton, bag, basket, barrel
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
20 Feb 2008
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Rolled, wound material (paper, fabric)
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
05 Apr 2008
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Post office or mailing firms
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
29 Apr 2008
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
17 May 2008
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Mercantile, business, other
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
19 May 2008
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street or road in commercial area
21 May 2008
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge
First Ignition:
Multiple items first ignited
Heat Source:
Match
29 May 2008
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace
First Ignition:
Magazine, newspaper, writing paper
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
06 Jun 2008
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
10 Jun 2008
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
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
11 Jun 2008
Outside storage fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
21 Jun 2008
Building fires
Property Use:
Communications center
Area of Origin:
Computer room, control room or center
First Ignition:
Transformer, including transformer fluids
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
24 Jun 2008
Off-road vehicle or heavy equipment fire
Property Use:
Construction site
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas - uncontained
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
28 Jun 2008
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Property Use, other
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Conveyor belt, drive belt, V-belt
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
29 Jun 2008
Brush, or brush and grass mixture 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
10 Jul 2008
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Industrial plant yard - area
Area of Origin:
Storage room, area, tank, or bin
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas in container or pipe
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
21 Jul 2008
Natural vegetation fire, other
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:
Cigarette
21 Jul 2008
Fire, other
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Bathroom, checkroom, lavatory, locker room
First Ignition:
Goods not made up, including fabrics & yard goods
Heat Source:
Candle
24 Jul 2008
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
30 Jul 2008
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Pipeline, power line or other utility right of way
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Fence, pole
06 Aug 2008
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Function area, other
First Ignition:
Mattress, pillow
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
07 Apr 2009
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
22 May 2009
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Graded and cared-for plots of land
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Magazine, newspaper, writing paper
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
30 Jun 2009
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Open land or field
Area of Origin:
Wildland, woods
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
09 Jul 2009
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Pipe, duct, conduit, hose covering
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
15 Jul 2009
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Open land or field
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
03 Aug 2009
Brush, or brush and grass mixture 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:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
31 Aug 2009
Building fires
06 Sep 2009
Camper or recreational vehicle (RV) fire
Property Use:
Street or road in commercial area
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
First Ignition:
Linen; other than bedding
Heat Source:
Candle
18 Sep 2009
Outside equipment fire
Property Use:
Food and beverage sales, grocery store
Area of Origin:
Storage area, other
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
07 Oct 2009
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
03 Jan 2010
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street or road in commercial area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
26 Jan 2010
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
22 Mar 2010
Building fires
Property Use:
Adult education center, college classroom
Area of Origin:
Office
First Ignition:
Box, carton, bag, basket, barrel
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
13 Apr 2010
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Pipe, duct, conduit, hose covering
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
28 Jun 2010
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street or road in commercial area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Multiple items first ignited
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
15 Aug 2010
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Graded and cared-for plots of land
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
24 Nov 2010
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Mattress, pillow
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
30 Jan 2011
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Linen; other than bedding
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
21 Mar 2011
Cooking fire, confined to container
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
23 Apr 2011
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Laundry area, wash house (laundry)
First Ignition:
Linen; other than bedding
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
14 Jun 2011
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
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
24 Jun 2011
Cooking fire, confined to container
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
02 Jul 2011
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Mattress, pillow
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
05 Jul 2011
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Magazine, newspaper, writing paper
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
24 Jul 2011
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Open land or field
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
08 Aug 2011
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Vehicle area, other
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
09 Aug 2011
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas in container or pipe
Heat Source:
Chemical reaction
09 Aug 2011
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Chips, including wood chips
13 Aug 2011
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Bank
Area of Origin:
Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash