Fire Incidents at Broadway, Portland, OR
14 Jan 1999
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
First Ignition:
Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats
23 Jan 1999
Building fires
Property Use:
General retail, other
Area of Origin:
Office
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Arcing
29 Jan 1999
Chimney or flue fire, confined to chimney or flue
Property Use:
Hotel/motel, commercial
Area of Origin:
Structural area, other
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
08 Mar 1999
Building fires
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
27 May 1999
Building fires
Property Use:
Hotel/motel, commercial
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
23 Oct 1999
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
27 Nov 1999
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
01 Dec 1999
Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use:
Business office
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
12 Dec 1999
Fire, other
Property Use:
Boarding/rooming house, residential hotels
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Decoration
Heat Source:
Candle
18 Dec 1999
Building fires
Property Use:
Boarding/rooming house, residential hotels
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Bedding; blanket, sheet, comforter
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
22 Dec 1999
Building fires
Property Use:
Hotel/motel, commercial
Area of Origin:
Entrance way, lobby
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette
04 Mar 2000
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
06 Mar 2000
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Floor covering or rug/carpet/mat
Heat Source:
Arcing
17 Mar 2000
Building fires
Property Use:
Office: veterinary or research
Area of Origin:
Roof surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas in container or pipe
Heat Source:
Arcing
25 Mar 2000
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette
20 Apr 2000
Chimney or flue fire, confined to chimney or flue
Property Use:
Adult education center, college classroom
Area of Origin:
Machinery room or area; elevator machinery room
First Ignition:
Dust, fiber, lint, including sawdust and excelsior
Heat Source:
Heat, spark from friction
30 Apr 2000
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Match
18 Jun 2000
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:
Heat source: other
24 Jun 2000
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Business office
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Heat from direct flame, convection currents
01 Jul 2000
Cultivated vegetation, crop fire, other
Property Use:
Business office
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
22 Jul 2000
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
27 Aug 2000
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
25 Sep 2000
Building fires
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
12 Jul 2001
Building fires
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
03 Oct 2001
Building fires
Property Use:
Boarding/rooming house, residential hotels
Area of Origin:
Bar area, beverage service area, cafeteria
First Ignition:
Non-upholstered chair, bench
Heat Source:
Pipe or cigar
08 Jan 2002
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Storage: supplies or tools; dead storage
First Ignition:
Rolled, wound material (paper, fabric)
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
27 Feb 2002
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Liquids, piping, filters, other
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
18 Apr 2002
Building fires
Property Use:
Parking garage, general vehicle
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Liquids, piping, filters, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
23 May 2002
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Assembly, other
Area of Origin:
Egress/exit, other
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
29 May 2002
Building fires
Property Use:
Professional supplies, services
Area of Origin:
Bathroom, checkroom, lavatory, locker room
First Ignition:
Linen; other than bedding
Heat Source:
Chemical, natural heat source, other
13 Jun 2002
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
15 Jun 2002
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
25 Jun 2002
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:
Magazine, newspaper, writing paper
Heat Source:
Cigarette
04 Jul 2002
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Dust, fiber, lint, including sawdust and excelsior
Heat Source:
Cigarette
18 Aug 2002
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Church, mosque, synagogue, temple, chapel
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
23 Aug 2002
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Pipe, duct, conduit, hose covering
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
27 Oct 2002
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
16 Nov 2002
Chimney or flue fire, confined to chimney or flue
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Chimney (conversion only)
First Ignition:
Liquids, piping, filters, other
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
21 Nov 2002
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:
Hot or smoldering object, other
27 Nov 2002
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette
01 Jan 2003
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
First Ignition:
Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
02 Jan 2003
Building fires
Property Use:
Professional supplies, services
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
05 Jan 2003
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
First Ignition:
Furniture, utensils, other
Heat Source:
Candle
25 Feb 2003
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
17 Mar 2003
Building fires
Property Use:
Hotel/motel, commercial
Area of Origin:
Equipment or service area, other
First Ignition:
Soft goods, wearing apparel, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
08 May 2003
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
20 May 2003
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Mattress, pillow
Heat Source:
Cigarette
24 Jun 2003
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
25 Jun 2003
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Business office
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
05 Jul 2003
Cultivated trees or nursery stock fire
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Fireworks
27 Jul 2003
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
First Ignition:
Multiple items first ignited
Heat Source:
Arcing
15 Aug 2003
Building fires
Property Use:
Business office
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
28 Aug 2003
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
19 Sep 2003
Trash or rubbish fire, contained
Property Use:
Food and beverage sales, grocery store
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Wearing apparel not on a person
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
20 Sep 2003
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Assembly or sales area, other
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette
24 Nov 2003
Building fires
Property Use:
Food and beverage sales, grocery store
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
09 Jan 2004
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
03 Apr 2004
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Fixed use recreation places, other
Area of Origin:
Assembly or sales area, other
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette
11 Apr 2004
Building fires
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette
14 Apr 2004
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street, other
First Ignition:
Pipe, duct, conduit, hose covering
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
01 May 2004
Building fires
Property Use:
Hotel/motel, commercial
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Bedding; blanket, sheet, comforter
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
03 May 2004
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
18 May 2004
Trash or rubbish fire, contained
Property Use:
Professional supplies, services
First Ignition:
Wearing apparel not on a person
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
26 Jun 2004
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
General retail, other
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
04 Jul 2004
Cultivated trees or nursery stock fire
Property Use:
Church, mosque, synagogue, temple, chapel
First Ignition:
Agricultural crop, including fruits and vegetables
Heat Source:
Cigarette
13 Jul 2004
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Street or road in commercial area
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
25 Jul 2004
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
First Ignition:
Film, residue, including paint & resin
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
27 Jul 2004
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
06 Aug 2004
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
First Ignition:
Liquids, piping, filters, other
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
12 Aug 2004
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette
21 Aug 2004
Building fires
Property Use:
General retail, other
First Ignition:
Exterior roof covering or finish
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
20 Sep 2004
Road freight or transport vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
21 Sep 2004
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Adult education center, college classroom
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette
19 Nov 2004
Trash or rubbish fire, contained
Property Use:
Business office
Area of Origin:
Machinery room or area; elevator machinery room
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette
17 Dec 2004
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street, other
First Ignition:
Liquids, piping, filters, other
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
18 Dec 2004
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
31 Jan 2005
Building fires
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
12 Mar 2005
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Professional supplies, services
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
04 Jun 2005
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:
Cigarette
26 Jun 2005
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Liquids, piping, filters, other
Heat Source:
Match
26 Jun 2005
Building fires
07 Jul 2005
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
16 Sep 2005
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Appliance housing or casing
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
27 Sep 2005
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
19 Dec 2005
Building fires
Property Use:
Motor vehicle or boat sales, services, repair
Area of Origin:
Roof surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
05 Feb 2006
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Dump, sanitary landfill
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
12 Apr 2006
Building fires
Property Use:
Business office
Area of Origin:
Machinery room or area; elevator machinery room
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
03 May 2006
Building fires
Property Use:
Boarding/rooming house, residential hotels
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Bedding; blanket, sheet, comforter
Heat Source:
Cigarette
13 May 2006
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Floor covering or rug/carpet/mat
Heat Source:
Heat from undetermined smoking material
19 May 2006
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Business office
Area of Origin:
Cargo/trunk area - all vehicles
First Ignition:
Multiple items first ignited
Heat Source:
Heat from undetermined smoking material
30 Jul 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
06 Aug 2006
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Business office
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
13 Aug 2006
Trash or rubbish fire, contained
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
16 Sep 2006
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Bathroom, checkroom, lavatory, locker room
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Multiple heat sources including multiple ignitions
17 Sep 2006
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Bathroom, checkroom, lavatory, locker room
First Ignition:
Wearing apparel not on a person
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
26 Sep 2006
Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use:
Hotel/motel, commercial
Area of Origin:
Other
First Ignition:
Furniture, utensils, other
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
09 Oct 2006
Building fires
Property Use:
Hotel/motel, commercial
Area of Origin:
Laundry area, wash house (laundry)
First Ignition:
Soft goods, wearing apparel, other
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
22 Oct 2006
Trash or rubbish fire, contained
Property Use:
Hotel/motel, commercial
Area of Origin:
Structural area, other
12 Nov 2006
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Fixed use recreation places, other
Area of Origin:
Assembly or sales area, other
First Ignition:
Multiple items first ignited
Heat Source:
Cigarette
01 Dec 2006
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Packing, wrapping material
Heat Source:
Heat from undetermined smoking material