Fire Incidents at Charles St, Baltimore, MD


09 Jan 1999 Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Candle
21 Jan 1999 Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
24-hour care Nursing homes, 4 or more persons
Area of Origin:
Closet
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
08 Feb 1999 Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Barracks, dormitory
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Arcing
14 Feb 1999 Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Wearing apparel not on a person
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
18 Feb 1999 Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Barracks, dormitory
Area of Origin:
Bathroom, checkroom, lavatory, locker room
First Ignition:
Wearing apparel not on a person
Heat Source:
Arcing
20 Feb 1999 Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Magazine, newspaper, writing paper
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
17 Mar 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
Heat Source:
Arcing
22 Mar 1999 Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Wall surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Exterior wall covering or finish
02 May 1999 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
04 Jun 1999 Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
15 Jul 1999 Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Barracks, dormitory
Area of Origin:
Bathroom, checkroom, lavatory, locker room
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
25 Jul 1999 Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Exterior balcony, unenclosed porch
First Ignition:
Exterior roof covering or finish
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
26 Jul 1999 Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Personal service, including barber & beauty shops
Area of Origin:
Wall surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Exterior trim, including doors
04 Aug 1999 Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Corridor, mall
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Match
15 Aug 1999 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
20 Aug 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:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
28 Aug 1999 Fire, other
Property Use:
24-hour care Nursing homes, 4 or more persons
Area of Origin:
Laundry area, wash house (laundry)
First Ignition:
Wearing apparel not on a person
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
18 Sep 1999 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
19 Sep 1999 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
24 Sep 1999 Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
27 Sep 1999 Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Bar area, beverage service area, cafeteria
First Ignition:
Cabinetry (including built-in)
Heat Source:
Arcing
04 Oct 1999 Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge
First Ignition:
Bedding; blanket, sheet, comforter
18 Oct 1999 Structure fire, other (conversion only)
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:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
26 Oct 1999 Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Laundry area, wash house (laundry)
First Ignition:
Wearing apparel not on a person
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
09 Nov 1999 Fire, other
Property Use:
Dormitory type residence, other
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
04 Dec 1999 Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
First Ignition:
Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats
Heat Source:
Match
16 Dec 1999 Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Corridor, mall
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
17 Dec 1999 Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Corridor, mall
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
18 Dec 1999 Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Closet
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
18 Dec 1999 Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
19 Dec 1999 Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Hotel/motel, commercial
Area of Origin:
Corridor, mall
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
21 Dec 1999 Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Closet
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
25 Dec 1999 Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Area of Origin:
Corridor, mall
First Ignition:
Structural member or framing
26 Dec 1999 Cultivated vegetation, crop fire, other
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
30 Dec 1999 Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Switchgear area, transformer vault
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
30 Dec 1999 Structure fire, other (conversion only)
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
06 Jan 2000 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:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
23 Jan 2000 Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Bar or nightclub
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette
30 Jan 2000 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
09 Feb 2000 Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Heating room or area, water heater area
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas in container or pipe
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
14 Feb 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
20 Feb 2000 Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Barracks, dormitory
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Wearing apparel not on a person
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
22 Feb 2000 Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Office: veterinary or research
Area of Origin:
Exterior stairway, ramp, or fire escape
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
26 Feb 2000 Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
27 Feb 2000 Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Closet
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
07 Mar 2000 Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
07 Mar 2000 Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Dump, sanitary landfill
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
09 Mar 2000 Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Schools, non-adult
Area of Origin:
Corridor, mall
First Ignition:
Magazine, newspaper, writing paper
Heat Source:
Explosive, fireworks, other
11 Mar 2000 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
20 Mar 2000 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
02 Apr 2000 Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Manufacturing, processing
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
05 Apr 2000 Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
30 Apr 2000 Outside rubbish fire, other
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
14 Jun 2000 Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
12 Aug 2000 Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Asylum, mental institution
Area of Origin:
Bathroom, checkroom, lavatory, locker room
First Ignition:
Magazine, newspaper, writing paper
Heat Source:
Cigarette
14 Sep 2000 Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
24-hour care Nursing homes, 4 or more persons
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
04 Oct 2000 Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
04 Oct 2000 Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Clubhouse
Area of Origin:
Laundry area, wash house (laundry)
First Ignition:
Linen; other than bedding
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
06 Oct 2000 Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Bank
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Structural component or finish, other
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
20 Oct 2000 Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
02 Nov 2000 Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette
04 Nov 2000 Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Asylum, mental institution
Area of Origin:
Bathroom, checkroom, lavatory, locker room
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Heat spread from another fire, other
21 Nov 2000 Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Personal service, including barber & beauty shops
Area of Origin:
Corridor, mall
First Ignition:
Floor covering or rug/carpet/mat
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
01 Dec 2000 Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Agricultural crop, including fruits and vegetables
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
07 Dec 2000 Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Business office
Area of Origin:
Corridor, mall
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
13 Dec 2000 Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Conveyor belt, drive belt, V-belt
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
14 Dec 2000 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 Jan 2001 Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Other
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
26 Jan 2001 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
29 Jan 2001 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
02 Feb 2001 Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Business office
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
06 Feb 2001 Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette
23 Feb 2001 Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Barracks, dormitory
Area of Origin:
Corridor, mall
First Ignition:
Magazine, newspaper, writing paper
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
23 Feb 2001 Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Hotel/motel, commercial
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Bedding; blanket, sheet, comforter
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
24 Feb 2001 Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
10 Apr 2001 Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Asylum, mental institution
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
19 Apr 2001 Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Food and beverage sales, grocery store
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
04 May 2001 Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
24-hour care Nursing homes, 4 or more persons
Area of Origin:
Laundry area, wash house (laundry)
First Ignition:
Dust, fiber, lint, including sawdust and excelsior
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
06 May 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:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
13 May 2001 Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
06 Jun 2001 Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Wall surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
16 Jul 2001 Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
23 Aug 2001 Cultivated vegetation, crop fire, other
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
28 Aug 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:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
10 Oct 2001 Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Vehicle area, other
11 Oct 2001 Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Interior stairway or ramp
First Ignition:
Magazine, newspaper, writing paper
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
30 Oct 2001 Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Bedding; blanket, sheet, comforter
Heat Source:
Cigarette
08 Nov 2001 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
13 Nov 2001 Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Business office
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette
19 Nov 2001 Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Business office
Area of Origin:
Dumbwaiter or elavator shaft
First Ignition:
Floor covering or rug/carpet/mat
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
20 Nov 2001 Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
24-hour care Nursing homes, 4 or more persons
Area of Origin:
Corridor, mall
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Heat, spark from friction
02 Jan 2002 Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
24-hour care Nursing homes, 4 or more persons
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
15 Jan 2002 Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Storage: supplies or tools; dead storage
11 Feb 2002 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
13 Feb 2002 Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Adult education center, college classroom
Area of Origin:
Interior stairway or ramp
First Ignition:
Magazine, newspaper, writing paper
Heat Source:
Explosive, fireworks, other
17 Mar 2002 Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Household goods, sales, repairs
Area of Origin:
Corridor, mall
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
02 Apr 2002 Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
24-hour care Nursing homes, 4 or more persons
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Heat spread from another fire, other
04 Apr 2002 Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Barracks, dormitory
Area of Origin:
Corridor, mall
First Ignition:
Magazine, newspaper, writing paper
05 Apr 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
13 Apr 2002 Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette