Fire Incidents at Center St, Portland, OR
07 Apr 1999
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Heat from undetermined smoking material
07 Apr 1999
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Other
First Ignition:
Exterior wall covering or finish
Heat Source:
Heat spread from another fire, other
07 Apr 1999
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
30 Sep 1999
Cultivated vegetation, crop fire, other
Property Use:
Open land or field
Area of Origin:
Railroad right of way: on or near
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
01 Jun 2000
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
General retail, other
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
15 Jul 2000
Natural vegetation 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
24 Oct 2000
Building fires
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Bar area, beverage service area, cafeteria
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
25 Jun 2001
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
First Ignition:
Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats
Heat Source:
Fireworks
08 Feb 2002
Self-propelled motor home or recreational vehicle
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Fuel tank, fuel line
First Ignition:
Liquids, piping, filters, other
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
17 Mar 2002
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Match
17 Mar 2002
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Bathroom, checkroom, lavatory, locker room
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Heat from undetermined smoking material
20 May 2002
Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
First Ignition:
Film, residue, including paint & resin
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
09 Jul 2002
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Storage supplies, other
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
11 Jul 2002
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
30 Jul 2002
Outside storage fire
Property Use:
Storage, other
Area of Origin:
Storage area, other
First Ignition:
Wearing apparel not on a person
27 Oct 2002
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
05 Dec 2002
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Egress/exit, other
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
23 Feb 2003
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
First Ignition:
Bedding; blanket, sheet, comforter
Heat Source:
Match
21 Mar 2003
Road freight or transport vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Storage area, other
First Ignition:
Liquids, piping, filters, other
Heat Source:
Arcing
24 Jun 2003
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Assembly, other
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Rolled, wound material (paper, fabric)
Heat Source:
Match
21 Jul 2003
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
02 Aug 2003
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Sunlight
10 Dec 2003
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
08 Jan 2004
Outside storage fire
Property Use:
Outbuilding or shed
First Ignition:
Multiple items first ignited
Heat Source:
Arcing
08 Feb 2004
Building fires
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
First Ignition:
Exterior wall covering or finish
Heat Source:
Heat from direct flame, convection currents
21 Mar 2004
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Match
23 Mar 2004
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Fixed use recreation places, other
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
15 May 2004
Cultivated vegetation, crop fire, other
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
14 Jul 2004
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Match
19 Nov 2004
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
First Ignition:
Floor covering or rug/carpet/mat
Heat Source:
Cigarette
02 Mar 2005
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Other
First Ignition:
Toy or game
04 Apr 2005
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
07 May 2005
Fire, other
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Wearing apparel on a person
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
11 May 2005
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:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
19 May 2005
Chimney or flue fire, confined to chimney or flue
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
First Ignition:
Film, residue, including paint & resin
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
21 Aug 2005
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Assembly, other
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
24 Feb 2006
Fire, other
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Exterior stairway, ramp, or fire escape
First Ignition:
Liquids, piping, filters, other
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
14 Jun 2006
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge
First Ignition:
Appliance housing or casing
25 Aug 2006
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
16 Dec 2006
Fire in motor home, camper, recreational vehicle
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Interior wall covering excluding drapes, etc.
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
20 Dec 2006
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Exterior stairway, ramp, or fire escape
First Ignition:
Structural member or framing
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
16 Jan 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:
Organic materials, other
19 Feb 2007
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge
First Ignition:
Cabinetry (including built-in)
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
19 Feb 2007
Building fires
09 Jul 2007
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Radiated heat from another fire
04 Aug 2007
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace
First Ignition:
Multiple items first ignited
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
25 Oct 2007
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Exterior, exposed surface
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Radiated heat from another fire
23 Dec 2007
Building fires
12 Jan 2008
Special outside fire, other
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:
Cigarette lighter
14 Apr 2008
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Function area, other
First Ignition:
Interior wall covering excluding drapes, etc.
Heat Source:
Arcing
08 Jul 2009
Fire in mobile prop. used as a fixed struc., other
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Storage area, other
First Ignition:
Exterior trim, including doors
Heat Source:
Radiated heat from another fire
02 Aug 2009
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Fixed use recreation places, other
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
10 Aug 2009
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Fixed use recreation places, other
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
05 Dec 2009
Chimney or flue fire, confined to chimney or flue
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Structural area, other
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
02 Jan 2011
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Arcing
04 May 2011
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
04 Aug 2011
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Fixed use recreation places, other
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Chips, including wood chips
Heat Source:
Cigarette
04 Jan 2012
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
24 Sep 2012
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Elementary school, including kindergarten
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Animal living or dead
Heat Source:
Cigarette
09 Oct 2012
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Rolled, wound material (paper, fabric)
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
09 Oct 2012
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Rolled, wound material (paper, fabric)
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
12 Nov 2013
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
03 Sep 2014
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Cigarette
20 Dec 2014
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Function area, other
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Arcing
17 Nov 2015
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Conducted heat from another fire
01 May 2016
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
23 Jun 2016
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Fixed use recreation places, other
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Rolled, wound material (paper, fabric)
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
14 Aug 2016
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Function area, other
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
16 Aug 2016
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Chips, including wood chips
Heat Source:
Cigarette
07 Dec 2016
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:
Rolled, wound material (paper, fabric)
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
28 Apr 2018
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Egress/exit, other
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
01 Jun 2018
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace
First Ignition:
Film, residue, including paint & resin
21 Jun 2018
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
First Ignition:
Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats
Heat Source:
Heat from undetermined smoking material
05 Jul 2018
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:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Cigarette
05 Jul 2018
Grass fire
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Pyrotechnics, explosives
Heat Source:
Fireworks
06 Jul 2018
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Forest, timberland, woodland
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Chips, including wood chips
16 Sep 2018
Outside storage fire
05 Jul 2019
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Fireworks
08 Aug 2019
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Chips, including wood chips
Heat Source:
Cigarette
11 Aug 2019
Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Arcing