Fire Incidents at Chandler St, Worcester, MA
24 Jan 2000
Fire, other
Property Use:
Barracks, dormitory
Area of Origin:
Heating room or area, water heater area
28 May 2000
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Playground
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Multiple items first ignited
16 Jun 2000
Fire, other
Property Use:
Ballroom, gymnasium
08 Jul 2000
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
01 Aug 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:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
17 Nov 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:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
07 Apr 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:
Flammable liquid/gas - in/from final container
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
03 Jun 2001
Fire, other
Property Use:
Educational, other
14 Jun 2001
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Barracks, dormitory
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
29 Aug 2001
Fire, other
Property Use:
Barracks, dormitory
16 Oct 2001
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Barracks, dormitory
Area of Origin:
Corridor, mall
First Ignition:
Box, carton, bag, basket, barrel
09 Jan 2002
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
21 Jan 2002
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
27 Jan 2002
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
05 Aug 2002
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
07 Sep 2002
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
27 Nov 2002
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Adult education center, college classroom
Area of Origin:
Cargo/trunk area - all vehicles
First Ignition:
Magazine, newspaper, writing paper
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
24 Dec 2002
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
23 Mar 2003
Fire, other
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Storage area, other
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
25 Nov 2003
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Elementary school, including kindergarten
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
30 Nov 2003
Building fires
Property Use:
Food and beverage sales, grocery store
Area of Origin:
Function area, other
29 Apr 2004
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
03 Nov 2004
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
04 Nov 2004
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street or road in commercial area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas - in/from engine or burner
Heat Source:
Heat, spark from friction
08 Dec 2004
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Cabinetry (including built-in)
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
03 Mar 2005
Building fires
Property Use:
Asylum, mental institution
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
23 Jun 2005
Building fires
Property Use:
Professional supplies, services
Area of Origin:
Roof surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Exterior roof covering or finish
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
22 Jul 2005
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Tire
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
02 Oct 2005
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Multiple items first ignited
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
21 Feb 2006
Building fires
Property Use:
Adult education center, college classroom
Area of Origin:
Other
First Ignition:
Magazine, newspaper, writing paper
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
12 Mar 2006
Building fires
Property Use:
Barracks, dormitory
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Magazine, newspaper, writing paper
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
24 Mar 2006
Building fires
Property Use:
Food and beverage sales, grocery store
Area of Origin:
Wall surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Exterior wall covering or finish
31 May 2006
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Multiple items first ignited
16 Jul 2006
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge
First Ignition:
Multiple items first ignited
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
09 Dec 2006
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Elementary school, including kindergarten
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
08 Mar 2007
Building fires
Property Use:
Mercantile, business, other
Area of Origin:
Roof surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Exterior roof covering or finish
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
17 Mar 2007
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Curtains, blinds, drapery, tapestry
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
10 Apr 2007
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Vacant lot
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
23 Apr 2007
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Graded and cared-for plots of land
Area of Origin:
Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
20 Jul 2007
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Construction site
Area of Origin:
Vehicle area, other
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
26 Jul 2007
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
18 Aug 2007
Outside gas or vapor combustion explosion
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Other
First Ignition:
Transformer, including transformer fluids
Heat Source:
Arcing
19 Aug 2007
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Graded and cared-for plots of land
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
24 Aug 2007
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Multiple items first ignited
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
07 Nov 2007
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
04 Jan 2008
Building fires
Property Use:
Specialty shop
Area of Origin:
Storage area, other
First Ignition:
Appliance housing or casing
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
05 May 2008
Trash or rubbish fire, contained
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge
First Ignition:
Magazine, newspaper, writing paper
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
27 Jul 2008
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street or road in commercial area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Magazine, newspaper, writing paper
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
06 Oct 2008
Building fires
Property Use:
Business office
Area of Origin:
Roof surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Packing, wrapping material
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
23 Nov 2008
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Service facilities, other
First Ignition:
Structural member or framing
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
11 Jan 2009
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
02 Jul 2009
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street or road in commercial area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
21 Aug 2009
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Laundry area, wash house (laundry)
First Ignition:
Structural member or framing
Heat Source:
Flame/torch used for lighting
17 Sep 2009
Building fires
Property Use:
Dormitory type residence, other
Area of Origin:
Other
First Ignition:
Magazine, newspaper, writing paper
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
19 Dec 2009
Building fires
Property Use:
Day care, in residence, licensed
Area of Origin:
Attic: vacant, crawl space above top story, cupola
First Ignition:
Structural member or framing
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
20 Dec 2009
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Roof surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Structural member or framing
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
23 Dec 2009
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Vehicle storage area; garage, carport
25 Dec 2009
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Multiple items first ignited
01 Apr 2010
Building fires
Property Use:
Mercantile, business, other
Area of Origin:
Conduit, pipe, utility, or ventilation shaft
First Ignition:
Insulation within structural area
23 Aug 2010
Building fires
Property Use:
General retail, other
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
04 Sep 2010
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Exterior wall covering or finish
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
24 Oct 2010
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Appliance housing or casing
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
27 Jan 2011
Building fires
Property Use:
Adult education center, college classroom
Area of Origin:
Corridor, mall
First Ignition:
Magazine, newspaper, writing paper
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
30 Mar 2012
Building fires
Property Use:
Dormitory type residence, other
Area of Origin:
Corridor, mall
First Ignition:
Magazine, newspaper, writing paper
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
17 Apr 2012
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Graded and cared-for plots of land
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
30 Sep 2012
Building fires
Property Use:
Dormitory type residence, other
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
04 Feb 2013
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Laundry area, wash house (laundry)
23 Mar 2013
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Laundry area, wash house (laundry)
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
16 May 2013
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
21 Aug 2013
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
21 Sep 2013
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Closet
First Ignition:
Structural component or finish, other
Heat Source:
Arcing
15 Dec 2013
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge
First Ignition:
Multiple items first ignited
11 Apr 2014
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Structural area, other
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
29 May 2014
Building fires
Property Use:
Laundry, dry cleaning
Area of Origin:
Laundry area, wash house (laundry)
First Ignition:
Wearing apparel not on a person
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
12 Jun 2014
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
13 Jul 2014
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Street or road in commercial area
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
17 Aug 2014
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats
18 Aug 2014
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Street or road in commercial area
Area of Origin:
Wildland, woods
06 Dec 2014
Building fires
Property Use:
Laundry, dry cleaning
Area of Origin:
Equipment or service area, other
First Ignition:
Dust, fiber, lint, including sawdust and excelsior
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
09 Jan 2015
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
First Ignition:
Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats
Heat Source:
Cigarette
10 Feb 2015
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Laundry area, wash house (laundry)
First Ignition:
Appliance housing or casing
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
15 Feb 2015
Fires in structures other than in a building
Property Use:
Parking garage, (detached residential garage)
Area of Origin:
Storage area, other
21 Feb 2015
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Vehicle storage area; garage, carport
First Ignition:
Insulation within structural area
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
10 May 2015
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Dust, fiber, lint, including sawdust and excelsior
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
23 May 2015
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Adult education center, college classroom
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Chemical, natural heat source, other
29 May 2015
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Graded and cared-for plots of land
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
07 Jul 2015
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Post office or mailing firms
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
28 Nov 2015
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
21 Dec 2015
Building fires
Property Use:
Convenience store
Area of Origin:
Sales area, showroom (exclude display window)
First Ignition:
Interior wall covering excluding drapes, etc.
Heat Source:
Arcing
31 Mar 2016
Fire in motor home, camper, recreational vehicle
Property Use:
Motor vehicle or boat sales, services, repair
Area of Origin:
Cargo/trunk area - all vehicles
20 Apr 2016
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Adult education center, college classroom
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Agricultural crop, including fruits and vegetables
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
16 May 2016
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
25 Jun 2016
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
05 Sep 2016
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Clinics, Doctors offices, hemodialysis centers
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
14 Oct 2016
Building fires
Property Use:
Educational, other
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Linen; other than bedding
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
14 Dec 2016
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Assembly, other
24 Jan 2017
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Exterior, exposed surface
17 Apr 2017
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Sunlight
06 May 2018
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Convenience store
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 May 2018
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