Fire Incidents at Center St, Manchester, CT
09 Jan 2000
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:
Backfire from internal combustion engine
16 May 2000
Cultivated vegetation, crop fire, other
Property Use:
Business office
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Non-upholstered chair, bench
Heat Source:
Cigarette
10 Jun 2000
Cultivated vegetation, crop fire, other
Property Use:
Hotel/motel, commercial
Area of Origin:
Equipment or service area, other
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
13 Jan 2001
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Exterior balcony, unenclosed porch
First Ignition:
Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats
Heat Source:
Cigarette
01 Feb 2001
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
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
15 Jun 2001
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace
First Ignition:
Chips, including wood chips
Heat Source:
Cigarette
28 Aug 2001
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
12 Oct 2001
Fire, other
Property Use:
Electrical distribution
Area of Origin:
Equipment or service area, other
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
19 Oct 2001
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Motor vehicle or boat sales, services, repair
Area of Origin:
Other
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
26 Oct 2001
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
12 Nov 2001
Natural vegetation 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
30 Nov 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:
Hot or smoldering object, other
08 Dec 2001
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Other
First Ignition:
Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats
Heat Source:
Candle
14 Mar 2002
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Office: veterinary or research
18 Mar 2002
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Laundry area, wash house (laundry)
First Ignition:
Dust, fiber, lint, including sawdust and excelsior
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
27 May 2002
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Other
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
27 May 2002
Cultivated vegetation, crop fire, other
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
28 Jun 2002
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
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 Jul 2002
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Business office
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Chips, including wood chips
31 Jul 2002
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Storage, other
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
26 Aug 2002
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Clubs, other
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
12 Dec 2002
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Technical processing areas, other
First Ignition:
Furniture, utensils, other
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
18 Feb 2003
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
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
11 Mar 2003
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Cigarette
16 Apr 2003
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Chips, including wood chips
Heat Source:
Cigarette
28 Apr 2003
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Motor vehicle or boat sales, services, repair
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
Heat Source:
Cigarette
13 May 2003
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Chimney (conversion only)
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Heat spread from another fire, other
21 May 2003
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Specialty shop
Area of Origin:
Machinery room or area; elevator machinery room
First Ignition:
Transformer, including transformer fluids
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
15 Jul 2003
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Other
First Ignition:
Cabinetry (including built-in)
Heat Source:
Arcing
26 Jul 2003
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Exterior balcony, unenclosed porch
First Ignition:
Furniture, utensils, other
Heat Source:
Candle
13 Aug 2003
Outside equipment fire
Property Use:
Utility or Distribution system, other
Area of Origin:
Switchgear area, transformer vault
Heat Source:
Arcing
29 Jan 2004
Outside equipment fire
Property Use:
Electrical distribution
Area of Origin:
Switchgear area, transformer vault
25 Feb 2004
Fire, other
Property Use:
Residential, other
Area of Origin:
Bathroom, checkroom, lavatory, locker room
First Ignition:
Magazine, newspaper, writing paper
Heat Source:
Match
29 Apr 2004
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Cigarette
21 Jun 2004
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
19 Jul 2004
Outside equipment fire
Property Use:
Church, mosque, synagogue, temple, chapel
Area of Origin:
Fuel tank, fuel line
07 Jan 2005
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
17 Apr 2005
Forest, woods or wildland fire
04 Jun 2005
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Open land or field
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
22 Jul 2005
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
29 Aug 2005
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas in container or pipe
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
11 Oct 2005
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
17 Jan 2006
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
29 Mar 2006
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette
20 Apr 2006
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Chips, including wood chips
Heat Source:
Cigarette
28 Apr 2006
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Sunlight
09 Sep 2006
Fire, other
Property Use:
Graded and cared-for plots of land
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
15 Oct 2006
Building fires
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Bathroom, checkroom, lavatory, locker room
First Ignition:
Linen; other than bedding
Heat Source:
Chemical reaction
02 Jan 2007
Fires in structures other than in a building
Property Use:
Residential board and care
Area of Origin:
Bathroom, checkroom, lavatory, locker room
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette
04 Feb 2007
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Exterior balcony, unenclosed porch
First Ignition:
Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats
12 Feb 2007
Building fires
Property Use:
Service station, gas station
Area of Origin:
Fuel tank, fuel line
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas - uncontained
24 Mar 2007
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
23 Apr 2007
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Open land or field
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Cigarette
25 Jun 2007
Grass fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
30 Jun 2007
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
21 Jul 2007
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Courthouse
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
31 Aug 2007
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Open land or field
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
01 Sep 2007
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Clubs, other
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
03 Sep 2007
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Soft goods, wearing apparel, other
Heat Source:
Candle
05 Sep 2007
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Mercantile, business, other
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
09 Sep 2007
Building fires
Property Use:
Hotel/motel, commercial
Area of Origin:
Closet
First Ignition:
Linen; other than bedding
Heat Source:
Chemical reaction
17 Feb 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:
Heat source: other
07 Mar 2008
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Soft goods, wearing apparel, other
Heat Source:
Arcing
22 Mar 2008
Outside equipment fire
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
30 Mar 2008
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
14 May 2008
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
19 Dec 2008
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Liquids, piping, filters, other
28 Jul 2009
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
Heat Source:
Arcing
23 Oct 2009
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Fire station
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
09 Nov 2009
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Fire station
Area of Origin:
Cargo/trunk area - all vehicles
18 Mar 2010
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
22 Mar 2010
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Food and beverage sales, grocery store
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Chips, including wood chips
28 Mar 2010
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Wall surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Exterior wall covering or finish
Heat Source:
Arcing
08 Apr 2010
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Open land or field
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
25 Jun 2010
Road freight or transport 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
03 Aug 2010
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
26 May 2011
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Vehicle area, other
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
05 Aug 2011
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
18 Oct 2011
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
18 Nov 2011
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
28 Mar 2012
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Mattress, pillow
11 Apr 2012
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Courthouse
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
11 Apr 2012
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
11 Jul 2012
Building fires
Property Use:
Business office
09 Aug 2012
Building fires
Property Use:
Laundry, dry cleaning
Area of Origin:
Duct: hvac, cable, exhaust, heating, or AC
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
29 Oct 2012
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
31 Mar 2013
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Doctor, dentist or oral surgeon's office
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
19 May 2013
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
06 Nov 2013
Road freight or transport vehicle fire
Property Use:
Food and beverage sales, grocery store
Area of Origin:
Vehicle area, other
12 Feb 2014
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
09 May 2014
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Service station, gas station
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
24 Jun 2014
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Wall surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Exterior roof covering or finish
Heat Source:
Cigarette
08 Aug 2014
Grass fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Other
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
11 Nov 2014
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Cargo/trunk area - all vehicles
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
13 May 2015
Building fires
Property Use:
Parking garage, general vehicle
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Heavy vegetation - not crop, including trees
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
07 Jun 2015
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Mercantile, business, other
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
06 Jul 2015
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
27 Sep 2015
Fire, other
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Other
First Ignition:
Furniture, utensils, other
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
13 May 2016
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
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
06 Sep 2016
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Laundry area, wash house (laundry)