Fire Incidents at Candler St, Decatur, GA
24 Sep 2001
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:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
25 Dec 2001
Outside gas or vapor combustion explosion
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace
First Ignition:
Pipe, duct, conduit or hose
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
15 Jan 2003
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Exterior roof covering or finish
Heat Source:
Heat from direct flame, convection currents
01 Feb 2003
Outside gas or vapor combustion explosion
Property Use:
Gas distribution, pipeline, gas distribution
Area of Origin:
Assembly or sales area, other
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
15 Feb 2003
Building fires
Property Use:
Business office
Area of Origin:
Function area, other
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Arcing
21 Feb 2003
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Attic: vacant, crawl space above top story, cupola
First Ignition:
Exterior roof covering or finish
Heat Source:
Heat from direct flame, convection currents
24 Feb 2003
Building fires
Property Use:
Motor vehicle or boat sales, services, repair
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
27 Feb 2003
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
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:
Hot or smoldering object, other
25 May 2003
Fire, other
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Other
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Candle
03 Jun 2003
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
19 Aug 2003
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:
Heat from powered equipment, other
24 Sep 2003
Grass fire
24 Oct 2003
Passenger vehicle fire
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
01 Dec 2003
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
First Ignition:
Structural member or framing
06 Dec 2003
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Mercantile, business, other
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Multiple heat sources including multiple ignitions
12 Feb 2005
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Other
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
15 Jun 2006
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Hotel/motel, commercial
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Appliance housing or casing
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
21 Dec 2006
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
23 Feb 2007
Grass fire
Property Use:
Vacant lot
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
24 Mar 2007
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Street or road in commercial area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
01 Apr 2007
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
05 Nov 2007
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Heat from direct flame, convection currents
06 Dec 2007
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
20 Feb 2008
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Cabinetry (including built-in)
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
28 Feb 2008
Building fires
Property Use:
Dormitory type residence, other
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - 5+ persons; including barrack/dormitory
First Ignition:
Mattress, pillow
Heat Source:
Heat from undetermined smoking material
18 Mar 2008
Grass fire
20 Jun 2008
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
02 Aug 2008
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Church, mosque, synagogue, temple, chapel
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
Heat Source:
Multiple heat sources including multiple ignitions
19 Aug 2008
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
29 Sep 2008
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
18 Dec 2008
Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use:
Food and beverage sales, grocery store
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Liquids, piping, filters, other
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
24 Dec 2008
Building fires
07 Jun 2009
Fire, other
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
04 Aug 2009
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Wall assembly
First Ignition:
Exterior wall covering or finish
Heat Source:
Arcing
25 Sep 2009
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Property Use, other
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
01 Feb 2010
Fires in structures other than in a building
Property Use:
Specialty shop
Area of Origin:
Service facilities, other
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas in container or pipe
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
11 Feb 2010
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Food and beverage sales, grocery store
05 Mar 2010
Grass fire
Property Use:
Service station, gas station
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
06 Mar 2010
Grass fire
Property Use:
Street or road in commercial area
07 Apr 2010
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Closet
First Ignition:
Wearing apparel not on a person
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
19 Apr 2010
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
08 May 2010
Trash or rubbish fire, contained
Property Use:
Personal service, including barber & beauty shops
Area of Origin:
Machinery room or area; elevator machinery room
First Ignition:
Dust, fiber, lint, including sawdust and excelsior
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
28 Jun 2010
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Property Use, other
07 Jul 2010
Building fires
Property Use:
Specialty shop
Area of Origin:
Roof surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Exterior roof covering or finish
19 Jul 2010
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Bank
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
25 Aug 2010
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:
Hot or smoldering object, other
04 Sep 2010
Building fires
Property Use:
Clubs, other
Area of Origin:
Office
First Ignition:
Furniture, utensils, other
22 Oct 2010
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Multiple items first ignited
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
08 Nov 2010
Building fires
Property Use:
Hotel/motel, commercial
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Appliance housing or casing
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
17 Nov 2010
Building fires
Property Use:
Clinics, Doctors offices, hemodialysis centers
Area of Origin:
Attic: vacant, crawl space above top story, cupola
First Ignition:
Structural member or framing
Heat Source:
Arcing
14 Dec 2010
Building fires
Property Use:
Service station, gas station
Area of Origin:
Bathroom, checkroom, lavatory, locker room
20 Jan 2014
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Elementary school, including kindergarten
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
05 Apr 2014
Building fires
Property Use:
Outbuilding, protective shelter
Area of Origin:
Storage: supplies or tools; dead storage
First Ignition:
Structural member or framing
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
18 Apr 2014
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
17 May 2014
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street or road in commercial area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
11 Aug 2014
Building fires
Property Use:
Food and beverage sales, grocery store
Area of Origin:
Attic: vacant, crawl space above top story, cupola
First Ignition:
Structural member or framing
23 Dec 2014
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Exterior, exposed surface
First Ignition:
Adhesive
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
11 Apr 2015
Trash or rubbish fire, contained
Property Use:
Food and beverage sales, grocery store
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Oily rags
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
06 May 2015
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Highway or divided highway
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas - in/from engine or burner
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
24 Nov 2015
Building fires
Property Use:
Laundry, dry cleaning
Area of Origin:
Laundry area, wash house (laundry)
23 Jun 2016
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Exterior, exposed surface
Heat Source:
Heat, spark from friction
16 Oct 2019
Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas - in/from final container
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
19 Oct 2019
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area