Fire Incidents at Alabama St, Houston, TX
28 Jan 2004
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street or road in commercial area
Area of Origin:
Railroad right of way: on or near
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
13 Nov 2004
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
Heat Source:
Arcing
28 Mar 2005
Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
14 May 2005
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Vehicle area, other
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
12 Aug 2005
Grass fire
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
14 Aug 2005
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:
Arcing
17 Nov 2005
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Other
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
31 Dec 2005
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
08 Jan 2006
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Construction site
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Agricultural crop, including fruits and vegetables
Heat Source:
Heat from undetermined smoking material
23 Feb 2006
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
28 Feb 2006
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Street or road in commercial area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Arcing
19 Mar 2006
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Other
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
09 Jun 2006
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
24 Jun 2006
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Other
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
14 Jul 2006
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
30 Aug 2006
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Street or road in commercial area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
05 Nov 2006
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Function area, other
First Ignition:
Bedding; blanket, sheet, comforter
26 Nov 2006
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:
Heat from powered equipment, other
21 May 2007
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Service facilities, other
First Ignition:
Wearing apparel not on a person
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
21 Aug 2007
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Other
First Ignition:
Exterior trim, including doors
Heat Source:
Cigarette
30 Sep 2007
Building fires
Property Use:
Bar or nightclub
Area of Origin:
Function area, other
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
27 Feb 2008
Building fires
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
29 Feb 2008
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Vehicle area, other
25 Apr 2008
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Function area, other
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
11 May 2008
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Other
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
18 Jun 2008
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Cargo/trunk area - all vehicles
First Ignition:
Pipe, duct, conduit or hose
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
22 Jun 2008
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
05 Jul 2008
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Vehicle area, other
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas - in/from final container
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
28 Jul 2008
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Wall surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Mattress, pillow
Heat Source:
Cigarette
13 Aug 2008
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Liquids, piping, filters, other
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
05 Oct 2008
Brush, or brush and grass mixture 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
26 Nov 2008
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Exterior balcony, unenclosed porch
First Ignition:
Structural member or framing
Heat Source:
Cigarette
11 Jun 2009
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Pipeline, power line or other utility right of way
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
12 Jun 2009
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Street or road in commercial area
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
30 Jan 2010
Fire, other
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Storage room, area, tank, or bin
First Ignition:
Bedding; blanket, sheet, comforter
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
14 Mar 2010
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Wall assembly
First Ignition:
Structural component or finish, other
Heat Source:
Arcing
06 May 2010
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Equipment or service area, other
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
02 Jun 2010
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Function area, other
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
18 Jun 2010
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
22 Jun 2010
Building fires
Property Use:
Specialty shop
Area of Origin:
Conduit, pipe, utility, or ventilation shaft
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas in container or pipe
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
19 Oct 2010
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
15 Dec 2010
Building fires
Property Use:
Business office
Area of Origin:
Roof surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Exterior roof covering or finish
Heat Source:
Arcing
13 Jan 2011
Fire, other
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Exterior balcony, unenclosed porch
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Cigarette
14 Mar 2011
Building fires
Property Use:
General retail, other
Area of Origin:
Equipment or service area, other
First Ignition:
Insulation within structural area
Heat Source:
Arcing
18 May 2011
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Heat, spark from friction
05 Jun 2011
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Exterior balcony, unenclosed porch
First Ignition:
Structural component or finish, other
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
09 Feb 2012
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
19 Jun 2012
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Vehicle area, other
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
06 Oct 2012
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street or road in commercial 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
09 Oct 2012
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
02 Aug 2013
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
27 Jan 2014
Fuel burner/boiler malfunction, fire confined
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Heating room or area, water heater area
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
15 May 2014
Building fires
Property Use:
Laundry, dry cleaning
Area of Origin:
Machinery room or area; elevator machinery room
First Ignition:
Linen; other than bedding
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
14 Jul 2014
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
06 Jan 2015
Fires in structures other than in a building
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
20 Oct 2015
Fire, other
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Duct: hvac, cable, exhaust, heating, or AC
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas - in/from engine or burner
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
08 Nov 2015
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:
Arcing
12 Mar 2016
Building fires
Property Use:
Outbuilding or shed
Area of Origin:
Equipment or service area, other
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
11 Nov 2016
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
Heat Source:
Arcing
24 Mar 2017
Grass fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
05 Sep 2017
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
15 Oct 2017
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Exterior stairway, ramp, or fire escape
First Ignition:
Exterior wall covering or finish
Heat Source:
Cigarette
25 Dec 2017
Fires in structures other than in a building
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
21 Feb 2018
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Wall assembly
First Ignition:
Structural member or framing
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
03 Mar 2018
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Wall assembly
First Ignition:
Structural member or framing
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
30 Dec 2018
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
25 Apr 2019
Building fires
Property Use:
Property Use, other
01 May 2019
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Highway or divided highway
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area