Fire Incidents at 8th St, Liberal, KS
16 Apr 1999
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:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
08 Jun 1999
Cultivated vegetation, crop fire, other
Property Use:
Manufacturing, processing
Area of Origin:
Shipping/receiving area; loading area, dock or bay
First Ignition:
Baled goods or material
Heat Source:
Cigarette
02 Jul 1999
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Dump, sanitary landfill
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Lightning
17 Jul 1999
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Exterior, exposed surface
First Ignition:
Adornment, recreational material, signs, other
Heat Source:
Radiated heat from another fire
23 Sep 1999
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Dump, sanitary landfill
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
20 Jan 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:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
13 Mar 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:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
19 Mar 2000
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Livestock production
Area of Origin:
Machinery room or area; elevator machinery room
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas in container or pipe
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
01 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
Heat Source:
Cigarette
11 Jul 2000
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Dump, sanitary landfill
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Explosive, fireworks, other
14 Sep 2000
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
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
22 Sep 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:
Hot or smoldering object, other
27 Sep 2000
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
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
15 Dec 2000
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
13 Sep 2001
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Dump, sanitary landfill
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Pallet, skid (empty)
Heat Source:
Molten, hot material
15 Sep 2001
Grass fire
Property Use:
Open land or field
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
21 Jan 2002
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas - in/from engine or burner
Heat Source:
Arcing
09 Aug 2002
Building fires
Property Use:
Outbuilding, protective shelter
Area of Origin:
Equipment or service area, other
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
17 Feb 2003
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Attic: vacant, crawl space above top story, cupola
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
11 Jul 2003
Building fires
Property Use:
Manufacturing, processing
Area of Origin:
Laundry area, wash house (laundry)
First Ignition:
Soft goods, wearing apparel, other
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
06 Mar 2004
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
01 Apr 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:
Backfire from internal combustion engine
01 May 2004
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
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
19 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:
Backfire from internal combustion engine
01 Jan 2006
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 heat from another fire
17 May 2006
Road freight or transport vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Separate operator/control area of transportation
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
27 May 2006
Outside storage fire
Property Use:
Outside material storage area
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Flame/torch used for lighting
05 Jul 2006
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:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
07 Dec 2006
Camper or recreational vehicle (RV) fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
30 May 2007
Outside equipment fire
Property Use:
Railroad right of way
Area of Origin:
Railroad right of way: on or near
First Ignition:
Railroad ties
Heat Source:
Molten, hot material
23 Sep 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
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
18 Nov 2007
Building fires
Property Use:
Manufacturing, processing
Area of Origin:
Conduit, pipe, utility, or ventilation shaft
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Arcing
06 Feb 2009
Building fires
02 Jun 2009
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Manufacturing, processing
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Atomized liquid, vaporized liquid, aerosol.
Heat Source:
Molten, hot material
02 Mar 2010
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Motor vehicle or boat sales, services, repair
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
31 May 2011
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Dump, sanitary landfill
Area of Origin:
Storage area, other
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Chemical reaction
15 Jan 2012
Building fires
Property Use:
Manufacturing, processing
Area of Origin:
Processing/manufacturing area, workroom
First Ignition:
Atomized liquid, vaporized liquid, aerosol.
Heat Source:
Molten, hot material
06 Apr 2012
Building fires
Property Use:
Manufacturing, processing
Area of Origin:
Equipment or service area, other
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
01 Jan 2013
Building fires
Property Use:
Dump, sanitary landfill
Area of Origin:
Structural area, other
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
24 Jun 2013
Off-road vehicle or heavy equipment fire
Property Use:
Dump, sanitary landfill
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
21 Oct 2016
Chimney or flue fire, confined to chimney or flue
Property Use:
Manufacturing, processing
Area of Origin:
Incinerator area
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Molten, hot material
17 Jun 2018
Road freight or transport vehicle fire
Property Use:
Manufacturing, processing
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
20 Jun 2018
Road freight or transport vehicle fire
Property Use:
Manufacturing, processing
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing