Fire Incidents at Avenue, Bessemer, AL
13 Apr 2006
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Multiple items first ignited
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
21 May 2006
Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Other
First Ignition:
Animal living or dead
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
22 Jul 2006
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Oily rags
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
25 Jul 2006
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Vacant lot
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
01 Aug 2006
Grass fire
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
18 Aug 2006
Building fires
Property Use:
Residential, other
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Oily rags
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
19 Aug 2006
Building fires
Property Use:
Mercantile, business, other
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
12 Sep 2006
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Exterior, exposed surface
First Ignition:
Tire
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
20 Sep 2006
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Vehicle area, other
First Ignition:
Tire
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
17 Nov 2006
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Highway or divided highway
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
28 Nov 2006
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Highway or divided highway
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
09 Dec 2006
Fire, other
10 Dec 2006
Fires in structures other than in a building
01 Jan 2007
Road freight or transport vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Cargo/trunk area - all vehicles
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Molten, hot material
16 Jan 2007
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Open land or field
Area of Origin:
Other
First Ignition:
Tire
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
21 Jan 2007
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
27 Jan 2007
Building fires
27 Jan 2007
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Highway or divided highway
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
07 Jun 2007
Forest, woods or wildland fire
Property Use:
Highway or divided highway
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
12 Jun 2007
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Highway or divided highway
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Multiple items first ignited
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
23 Aug 2007
Road freight or transport vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
24 Aug 2007
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
01 Sep 2007
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
15 Sep 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
17 Sep 2007
Passenger vehicle fire
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 from powered equipment, other
19 Sep 2007
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
01 Nov 2007
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Open land or field
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Tire
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
22 Nov 2007
Passenger vehicle fire
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 from powered equipment, other
11 Dec 2007
Grass fire
Property Use:
Open land or field
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
15 Dec 2007
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Property Use, other
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Multiple items first ignited
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
05 Jan 2008
Grass fire
Property Use:
Open land or field
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Backfire from internal combustion engine
18 Jan 2008
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
First Ignition:
Liquids, piping, filters, other
Heat Source:
Heat, spark from friction
09 Feb 2008
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Backfire from internal combustion engine
28 Feb 2008
Grass fire
Property Use:
Open land or field
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Backfire from internal combustion engine
29 Mar 2008
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:
Heat from powered equipment, other
04 Apr 2008
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Exterior, exposed surface
First Ignition:
Tire
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
07 Apr 2008
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
13 May 2008
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Backfire from internal combustion engine
18 May 2008
Grass fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Backfire from internal combustion engine
03 Jul 2008
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:
Heat from powered equipment, other
03 Jul 2008
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
28 Jul 2008
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Backfire from internal combustion engine
17 Sep 2008
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
09 Nov 2008
Passenger vehicle fire
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 from powered equipment, other
11 Dec 2008
Building fires
Property Use:
Mercantile, business, other
Area of Origin:
Cargo/trunk area - all vehicles
First Ignition:
Multiple items first ignited
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
12 Dec 2008
Building fires
Property Use:
Mercantile, business, other
Area of Origin:
Cargo/trunk area - all vehicles
First Ignition:
Multiple items first ignited
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
22 Dec 2008
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
First Ignition:
Liquids, piping, filters, other
Heat Source:
Heat, spark from friction
05 Jan 2009
Road freight or transport 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, spark from friction
12 Jan 2009
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
17 Jan 2009
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Highway or divided highway
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Backfire from internal combustion engine
18 Feb 2009
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vacant lot
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Backfire from internal combustion engine
23 Mar 2009
Passenger vehicle fire
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 from powered equipment, other
18 Aug 2009
Passenger vehicle fire
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:
Heat source: other
01 Dec 2009
Passenger vehicle fire
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:
Heat from powered equipment, other
05 Jan 2010
Grass fire
Property Use:
Highway or divided highway
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Backfire from internal combustion engine
18 Feb 2010
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
02 Apr 2010
Natural vegetation fire, other
22 May 2010
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Highway or divided highway
Area of Origin:
Vehicle area, other
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
20 Jun 2010
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Cargo/trunk area - all vehicles
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
03 Oct 2010
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Highway or divided highway
Area of Origin:
Vehicle area, other
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
15 Oct 2010
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
12 Nov 2010
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:
Heat from powered equipment, other
28 Jan 2011
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
28 Apr 2011
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
09 May 2011
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:
Heat source: other
29 Jun 2011
Passenger vehicle fire
09 Jul 2011
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Highway or divided highway
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
13 Sep 2011
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
19 Sep 2011
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
21 Sep 2011
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
16 Oct 2011
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Motor vehicle or boat sales, services, repair
Area of Origin:
Other
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
08 Nov 2011
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas - uncontained
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
01 Jan 2012
Grass fire
Property Use:
Vacant lot
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
06 Feb 2012
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
06 Mar 2012
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Fuel tank, fuel line
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas - in/from final container
Heat Source:
Flame/torch used for lighting
10 Apr 2012
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
09 May 2012
Grass fire
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Sign, including outdoor signs such as billboards
Heat Source:
Heat from undetermined smoking material
04 Nov 2013
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Structural component or finish, other
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
04 Nov 2013
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Convenience store
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
13 Nov 2013
Grass fire
Property Use:
Open land or field
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
24 Dec 2013
Passenger vehicle fire
22 May 2014
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
14 Jul 2014
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Property Use, other
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Sign, including outdoor signs such as billboards
Heat Source:
Heat from undetermined smoking material
12 Sep 2014
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Open land or field
Area of Origin:
Separate operator/control area of transportation
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas - uncontained
Heat Source:
Match
08 Nov 2014
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
11 May 2015
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Attic: vacant, crawl space above top story, cupola
First Ignition:
Structural component or finish, other
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
12 May 2015
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
04 Jun 2015
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Motor vehicle or boat sales, services, repair
Area of Origin:
Vehicle area, other
14 Aug 2015
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
23 Jul 2017
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
05 Aug 2017
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
02 Mar 2019
Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Appliance housing or casing
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
24 Sep 2019
Passenger vehicle fire
24 Nov 2019
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Residential, other
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field