Fire Incidents at Belmont St, Portland, OR
06 Mar 1999
Fire, other
Property Use:
Studio/theater, other
Area of Origin:
Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace
First Ignition:
Pyrotechnics, explosives
01 May 1999
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Bathroom, checkroom, lavatory, locker room
First Ignition:
Furniture, utensils, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
16 Jul 1999
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:
Candle
27 Jul 1999
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Recreational, hobby, home repair sales, pet store
Area of Origin:
Wall surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
01 Aug 1999
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Fireworks
06 Sep 1999
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Bedding; blanket, sheet, comforter
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
21 Sep 1999
Cooking fire, confined to container
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
25 Sep 1999
Cultivated vegetation, crop fire, other
Property Use:
Educational, other
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
04 Apr 2000
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:
Arcing
09 May 2000
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Electrical distribution
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Magazine, newspaper, writing paper
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
09 May 2000
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Utility or Distribution system, other
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Magazine, newspaper, writing paper
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
21 Jun 2000
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Manufacturing, processing
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Chemical, natural heat source, other
04 Jul 2000
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Manufacturing, processing
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Mattress, pillow
Heat Source:
Explosive, fireworks, other
19 Jul 2000
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Business office
Area of Origin:
Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
25 Sep 2000
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
19 Jun 2001
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Furniture, utensils, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
21 Jun 2001
Cultivated vegetation, crop fire, other
Property Use:
Recreational, hobby, home repair sales, pet store
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
14 Aug 2001
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Fuel tank, fuel line
First Ignition:
Liquids, piping, filters, other
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
05 Sep 2001
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Amusement center: indoor/outdoor
Area of Origin:
Other
First Ignition:
Wearing apparel not on a person
Heat Source:
Cigarette
21 Sep 2001
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Other
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
20 Oct 2001
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Function area, other
First Ignition:
Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats
Heat Source:
Cigarette
30 Nov 2001
Building fires
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
12 Dec 2001
Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use:
Boarding/rooming house, residential hotels
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
20 Jan 2002
Building fires
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Shipping/receiving area; loading area, dock or bay
First Ignition:
Floor covering or rug/carpet/mat
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
28 Feb 2002
Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
28 Apr 2002
Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use:
Residential, other
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Arcing
14 Aug 2002
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Decoration
Heat Source:
Cigarette
24 Aug 2002
Special outside 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
11 Nov 2002
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Multiple areas
Heat Source:
Heat from undetermined smoking material
09 Jun 2003
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
10 Jul 2003
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
16 Jul 2003
Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
15 Aug 2003
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
15 Aug 2003
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Arcing
11 Oct 2003
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Arcing
02 Nov 2003
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
22 Apr 2004
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette
29 Jun 2004
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Bar or nightclub
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
02 Aug 2004
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
09 Dec 2004
Building fires
Property Use:
Laundry, dry cleaning
First Ignition:
Linen; other than bedding
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
17 Jan 2005
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Vacant structural area
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
08 Aug 2005
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Fence, pole
Heat Source:
Heat from undetermined smoking material
16 Aug 2005
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Wearing apparel not on a person
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
28 Aug 2005
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
03 Sep 2005
Building fires
Property Use:
Recreational, hobby, home repair sales, pet store
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Heat from direct flame, convection currents
08 Sep 2005
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
24 Dec 2005
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
24 Feb 2006
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Rolled, wound material (paper, fabric)
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
08 Mar 2006
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Other
First Ignition:
Bedding; blanket, sheet, comforter
Heat Source:
Cigarette
15 May 2006
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Adult education center, college classroom
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
07 Jul 2006
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Fireworks
10 Jul 2006
Building fires
Property Use:
Bar or nightclub
Area of Origin:
Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas in container or pipe
Heat Source:
Cigarette
01 Aug 2006
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
12 Aug 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:
Heat from direct flame, convection currents
01 Jan 2007
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Exterior balcony, unenclosed porch
First Ignition:
Exterior trim, including doors
22 Feb 2007
Trash or rubbish fire, contained
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Entrance way, lobby
First Ignition:
Multiple items first ignited
Heat Source:
Cigarette
19 Mar 2007
Trash or rubbish fire, contained
Property Use:
Hotel/motel, commercial
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Rolled, wound material (paper, fabric)
Heat Source:
Cigarette
26 Mar 2007
Trash or rubbish fire, contained
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
02 May 2007
Trash or rubbish fire, contained
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
17 May 2007
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Construction/renovation area
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
28 May 2007
Outside storage fire
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Rolled, wound material (paper, fabric)
Heat Source:
Match
01 Jun 2007
Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Household utensils
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
21 Jun 2007
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette
07 Aug 2007
Building fires
Property Use:
Bar or nightclub
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Insulation within structural area
Heat Source:
Arcing
24 Aug 2007
Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use:
Hotel/motel, commercial
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Packing, wrapping material
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
12 Sep 2007
Trash or rubbish fire, contained
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Entrance way, lobby
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Match
30 Oct 2007
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Corridor, mall
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Match
16 Nov 2007
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Furniture, utensils, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
25 Apr 2008
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Food and beverage sales, grocery store
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette
12 Jul 2008
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Fireworks
16 Aug 2008
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
25 Sep 2008
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
04 Oct 2008
Building fires
Property Use:
Recreational, hobby, home repair sales, pet store
Area of Origin:
Corridor, mall
First Ignition:
Curtains, blinds, drapery, tapestry
Heat Source:
Candle
29 Oct 2008
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
First Ignition:
Sign, including outdoor signs such as billboards
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
06 Apr 2009
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Electrical distribution
Area of Origin:
Equipment or service area, other
First Ignition:
Fence, pole
Heat Source:
Cigarette
28 Nov 2009
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Machinery room or area; elevator machinery room
First Ignition:
Multiple items first ignited
Heat Source:
Cigarette
06 Dec 2009
Trash or rubbish fire, contained
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge
First Ignition:
Furniture, utensils, other
Heat Source:
Pipe or cigar
12 Jan 2010
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Rolled, wound material (paper, fabric)
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
25 May 2010
Building fires
Property Use:
Doctor, dentist or oral surgeon's office
Area of Origin:
Function area, other
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
16 Jun 2010
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Wall surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Heat from direct flame, convection currents
07 Feb 2011
Trash or rubbish fire, contained
Property Use:
Recreational, hobby, home repair sales, pet store
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Agricultural crop, including fruits and vegetables
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
31 Mar 2011
Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
02 Jun 2011
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Exterior stairway, ramp, or fire escape
First Ignition:
Floor covering or rug/carpet/mat
Heat Source:
Cigarette
08 Jun 2011
Outside equipment fire
Property Use:
Eating, drinking places
Area of Origin:
Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace
First Ignition:
Box, carton, bag, basket, barrel
16 Jul 2011
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Rolled, wound material (paper, fabric)
28 Jul 2011
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Business office
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Chips, including wood chips
Heat Source:
Cigarette
30 Jul 2011
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Railroad right of way
Area of Origin:
Railroad right of way: on or near
First Ignition:
Chips, including wood chips
Heat Source:
Cigarette
19 Sep 2011
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Multiple items first ignited
Heat Source:
Heat from undetermined smoking material
04 Dec 2011
Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use:
Residential board and care
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
07 Dec 2011
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
05 Apr 2012
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Railroad right of way
Area of Origin:
Railroad right of way: on or near
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Match
28 May 2012
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Box, carton, bag, basket, barrel
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
04 Aug 2012
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Chips, including wood chips
Heat Source:
Cigarette
31 Aug 2012
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Business office
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Chips, including wood chips
Heat Source:
Cigarette
29 Sep 2012
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Laundry area, wash house (laundry)
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
06 Oct 2012
Outside storage fire
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Egress/exit, other
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Cigarette
11 Dec 2012
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
04 May 2013
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge
First Ignition:
Bedding; blanket, sheet, comforter
Heat Source:
Cigarette
20 Sep 2013
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
General retail, other
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
12 Dec 2013
Fires in structures other than in a building
Property Use:
Residential, other
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Bedding; blanket, sheet, comforter
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other