Fire Incidents at Alder St, Portland, OR
01 Feb 1999
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette
18 Apr 1999
Building fires
Property Use:
Hotel/motel, commercial
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette
10 Jun 1999
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Dump, sanitary landfill
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette
18 Jul 1999
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Other
First Ignition:
Exterior wall covering or finish
Heat Source:
Heat from direct flame, convection currents
09 Aug 1999
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Substructure area or space, crawl space
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Match
05 Sep 1999
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
06 Oct 1999
Cultivated vegetation, crop fire, other
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Fireworks
03 Nov 1999
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Heat from direct flame, convection currents
30 Dec 1999
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette
13 Jan 2000
Building fires
Property Use:
Storage, other
Area of Origin:
Computer room, control room or center
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
04 Apr 2000
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Dump, sanitary landfill
Area of Origin:
Other
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
12 Apr 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:
Cigarette
14 Apr 2000
Building fires
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Liquids, piping, filters, other
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
16 Jul 2000
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
26 Jul 2000
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Elementary school, including kindergarten
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
28 Jul 2000
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Elementary school, including kindergarten
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
22 Oct 2000
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Vehicle storage area; garage, carport
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette
12 Dec 2000
Building fires
Property Use:
Recreational, hobby, home repair sales, pet store
Area of Origin:
Wall surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Exterior wall covering or finish
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
28 Dec 2000
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Wall assembly
First Ignition:
Structural component or finish, other
Heat Source:
Arcing
17 Jan 2001
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:
Heat, spark from friction
24 Feb 2001
Building fires
Property Use:
Assembly, other
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
05 Jul 2001
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Wall surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Chemical, natural heat source, other
21 Aug 2001
Building fires
Property Use:
Hotel/motel, commercial
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Furniture, utensils, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
28 Aug 2001
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:
Heat from undetermined smoking material
31 Aug 2001
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Other
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
18 Dec 2001
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Cabinetry (including built-in)
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
17 Jan 2002
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette
28 Jan 2002
Fire, other
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas in container or pipe
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
03 Feb 2002
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
10 Apr 2002
Trash or rubbish fire, contained
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas in container or pipe
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
23 Jun 2002
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Match
17 Jul 2002
Fire, other
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
16 Aug 2002
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Vehicle storage area; garage, carport
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette
06 Oct 2002
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
High school/junior high school/middle school
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette
26 Oct 2002
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Elementary school, including kindergarten
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
03 Nov 2002
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Elementary school, including kindergarten
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
09 Nov 2002
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Bar area, beverage service area, cafeteria
First Ignition:
Floor covering or rug/carpet/mat
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
23 Dec 2002
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette
28 Dec 2002
Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
28 Jan 2003
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
First Ignition:
Multiple items first ignited
Heat Source:
Heat from undetermined smoking material
22 Feb 2003
Building fires
Property Use:
Professional supplies, services
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Decoration
Heat Source:
Candle
14 Apr 2003
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas in container or pipe
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
14 Apr 2003
Fire, other
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Bedding; blanket, sheet, comforter
Heat Source:
Cigarette
05 Jun 2003
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
First Ignition:
Structural component or finish, other
Heat Source:
Heat from undetermined smoking material
29 Jun 2003
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Street, other
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Heat from undetermined smoking material
29 Jun 2003
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Elementary school, including kindergarten
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
04 Jul 2003
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Fireworks
04 Jul 2003
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Fireworks
27 Jul 2003
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
23 Aug 2003
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Elementary school, including kindergarten
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Dust, fiber, lint, including sawdust and excelsior
Heat Source:
Cigarette
12 Sep 2003
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Business office
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas in container or pipe
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
20 Nov 2003
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
21 Dec 2003
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Bedding; blanket, sheet, comforter
Heat Source:
Cigarette
21 Dec 2003
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Multiple items first ignited
Heat Source:
Cigarette
22 Mar 2004
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
06 Apr 2004
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Wall surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
03 May 2004
Passenger vehicle fire
22 Jul 2004
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Elementary school, including kindergarten
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Agricultural crop, including fruits and vegetables
Heat Source:
Match
29 Jul 2004
Building fires
08 Aug 2004
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
29 Dec 2004
Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace
First Ignition:
Household utensils
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
30 Dec 2004
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
First Ignition:
Interior wall covering excluding drapes, etc.
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
18 Mar 2005
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Elementary school, including kindergarten
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Match
18 Mar 2005
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Elementary school, including kindergarten
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Match
12 Jun 2005
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Multiple items first ignited
Heat Source:
Cigarette
17 Jul 2005
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
11 Sep 2005
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Elementary school, including kindergarten
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Match
27 Sep 2005
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Wall surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Exterior wall covering or finish
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
18 Jan 2006
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Entrance way, lobby
First Ignition:
Exterior trim, including doors
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
08 Feb 2006
Building fires
Property Use:
Hotel/motel, commercial
Area of Origin:
Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge
First Ignition:
Wearing apparel not on a person
12 Mar 2006
Building fires
Property Use:
Boarding/rooming house, residential hotels
Area of Origin:
Function area, other
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Candle
25 May 2006
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Bathroom, checkroom, lavatory, locker room
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
07 Aug 2006
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette
13 Sep 2006
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
18 Nov 2006
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Exterior stairway, ramp, or fire escape
First Ignition:
Wearing apparel not on a person
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
18 Nov 2006
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Closet
First Ignition:
Box, carton, bag, basket, barrel
Heat Source:
Pipe or cigar
06 Dec 2006
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Exterior balcony, unenclosed porch
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
20 Dec 2006
Trash or rubbish fire, contained
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Laundry area, wash house (laundry)
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
25 Jan 2007
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Function area, other
First Ignition:
Magazine, newspaper, writing paper
Heat Source:
Candle
19 Feb 2007
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Mattress, pillow
Heat Source:
Cigarette
19 Feb 2007
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Mattress, pillow
Heat Source:
Cigarette
18 Mar 2007
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Liquids, piping, filters, other
Heat Source:
Arcing
14 Jun 2007
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
23 Jun 2007
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
27 Jul 2007
Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace
First Ignition:
Linen; other than bedding
Heat Source:
Cigarette
03 Aug 2007
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
04 Aug 2007
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Rolled, wound material (paper, fabric)
Heat Source:
Cigarette
16 Aug 2007
Fire, other
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Mattress, pillow
Heat Source:
Cigarette
25 Aug 2007
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Heat from undetermined smoking material
15 Dec 2007
Building fires
Property Use:
Warehouse
Area of Origin:
Entrance way, lobby
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
20 Mar 2008
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:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
04 Jun 2008
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
High school/junior high school/middle school
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Rolled, wound material (paper, fabric)
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
22 Jul 2008
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
03 Aug 2008
Passenger vehicle fire
06 Aug 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
06 Aug 2008
Cooking fire, confined to container
10 Aug 2008
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Match
10 Aug 2008
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
10 Aug 2008
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
07 Sep 2008
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Dining room, cafeteria bar area, beverage service
First Ignition:
Household utensils
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment