Fire Incidents at Alden St, Fall River, MA
16 Jun 2002
Building fires
Property Use:
Manufacturing, processing
Area of Origin:
Exterior balcony, unenclosed porch
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas - uncontained
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
18 Jul 2002
Brush, or brush and grass mixture 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
13 Nov 2002
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Vehicle area, other
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
10 Mar 2003
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Interior ceiling cover or finish
Heat Source:
Arcing
28 May 2003
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Structural area, other
First Ignition:
Structural member or framing
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
04 Mar 2004
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:
Heat source: other
17 May 2005
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Open land or field
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Exterior roof covering or finish
Heat Source:
Cigarette
04 Jun 2005
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Roof surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Exterior trim, including doors
Heat Source:
Cigarette
01 Mar 2006
Building fires
Property Use:
Warehouse
Area of Origin:
Exterior stairway, ramp, or fire escape
First Ignition:
Exterior wall covering or finish
Heat Source:
Flying brand, ember, spark
01 Mar 2006
Building fires
Property Use:
Warehouse
Area of Origin:
Corridor, mall
First Ignition:
Exterior wall covering or finish
22 Jun 2006
Trash or rubbish fire, contained
Property Use:
Forest, timberland, woodland
Area of Origin:
Wildland, woods
First Ignition:
Box, carton, bag, basket, barrel
22 Nov 2006
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Vehicle area, other
04 Jul 2007
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
03 Aug 2007
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Exterior balcony, unenclosed porch
First Ignition:
Exterior roof covering or finish
Heat Source:
Cigarette
08 Nov 2007
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Graded and cared-for plots of land
Area of Origin:
Cargo/trunk area - all vehicles
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
02 Apr 2008
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 Apr 2008
Grass fire
Property Use:
Playground
Area of Origin:
Cargo/trunk area - all vehicles
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
17 Apr 2009
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
09 Oct 2009
Building fires
Property Use:
Manufacturing, processing
Area of Origin:
Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace
First Ignition:
Pallet, skid (empty)
24 Apr 2010
Road freight or transport vehicle fire
Property Use:
Manufacturing, processing
Area of Origin:
Cargo/trunk area - all vehicles
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
13 Nov 2010
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Wall assembly
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
09 Mar 2011
Fire, other
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Flame/torch used for lighting
14 May 2011
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Vehicle area, other
29 Aug 2011
Building fires
Property Use:
Manufacturing, processing
Area of Origin:
Function area, other
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
01 Feb 2013
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Mattress, pillow
Heat Source:
Cigarette
09 Jul 2014
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Vacant lot
10 Sep 2014
Trash or rubbish fire, contained
Property Use:
Manufacturing, processing
Area of Origin:
Wildland, woods
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
20 Dec 2017
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
30 Mar 2018
Passenger vehicle fire