Fire Incidents at Clark St, Chicago, IL
08 Jun 2000
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Magazine, newspaper, writing paper
23 Jun 2000
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
20 Jan 2002
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Laundry area, wash house (laundry)
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas - uncontained
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
02 Sep 2002
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Substructure area or space, crawl space
First Ignition:
Dust, fiber, lint, including sawdust and excelsior
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
22 Oct 2003
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Multiple areas
07 Nov 2003
Trash or rubbish fire, contained
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Rolled, wound material (paper, fabric)
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
04 Jan 2004
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
29 Feb 2004
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
25 Apr 2004
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Laundry area, wash house (laundry)
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
03 Aug 2004
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
18 Feb 2005
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Laundry area, wash house (laundry)
First Ignition:
Soft goods, wearing apparel, other
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
07 Dec 2005
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Household utensils
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
17 Feb 2006
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
28 Dec 2008
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Laundry area, wash house (laundry)
First Ignition:
Soft goods, wearing apparel, other
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
11 Mar 2009
Building fires
Property Use:
Motor vehicle or boat sales, services, repair
Area of Origin:
Vehicle storage area; garage, carport
First Ignition:
Multiple items first ignited
Heat Source:
Flying brand, ember, spark
11 Mar 2009
Fire, other
Property Use:
Service station, gas station
Area of Origin:
Vehicle storage area; garage, carport
First Ignition:
Multiple items first ignited
Heat Source:
Flying brand, ember, spark
12 May 2009
Fire, other
Property Use:
Street or road in commercial area
Area of Origin:
Vacant structural area
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
26 May 2009
Fires in structures other than in a building
27 May 2009
Passenger vehicle fire
18 Jul 2009
Fires in structures other than in a building
Property Use:
Tunnel
Area of Origin:
Railroad right of way: on or near
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
19 Jul 2009
Fires in structures other than in a building
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas - in/from final container
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
30 Sep 2009
Building fires
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Ceiling & floor assembly, crawl space b/t stories
First Ignition:
Structural component or finish, other
Heat Source:
Heat from direct flame, convection currents
25 Oct 2009
Building fires
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Interior ceiling cover or finish
Heat Source:
Heat from direct flame, convection currents
09 Nov 2009
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Appliance housing or casing
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
13 Nov 2009
Fire, other
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Corridor, mall
First Ignition:
Furniture, utensils, other
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
14 Nov 2009
Fire, other
Property Use:
Business office
Area of Origin:
Wall surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Interior wall covering excluding drapes, etc.
Heat Source:
Heat spread from another fire, other
17 Nov 2009
Building fires
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Roof surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Exterior roof covering or finish
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
21 Nov 2009
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Bathroom, checkroom, lavatory, locker room
First Ignition:
Structural component or finish, other
Heat Source:
Flame/torch used for lighting
29 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
Heat Source:
Arcing
13 Jan 2010
Fire, other
Property Use:
Mercantile, business, other
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
19 Jan 2010
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
04 Feb 2010
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Conveyor belt, drive belt, V-belt
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
15 Mar 2010
Grass fire
Property Use:
Vacant lot
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
19 Mar 2010
Passenger vehicle fire
08 Apr 2010
Fire, other
Property Use:
Mercantile, business, other
Area of Origin:
Laundry area, wash house (laundry)
First Ignition:
Soft goods, wearing apparel, other
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
16 Apr 2010
Building fires
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Structural component or finish, other
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
10 Jun 2010
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Closet
First Ignition:
Multiple items first ignited
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
20 Jun 2010
Fire, other
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Equipment or service area, other
09 Jul 2010
Fire, other
18 Jul 2010
Rail vehicle fire
Property Use:
Railroad right of way
Area of Origin:
Equipment or service area, other
24 Aug 2010
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge
First Ignition:
Structural member or framing
Heat Source:
Arcing
07 Oct 2010
Fire, other
Property Use:
Mercantile, business, other
Area of Origin:
Equipment or service area, other
First Ignition:
Goods not made up, including fabrics & yard goods
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
02 Dec 2010
Fire, other
Property Use:
Construction site
Area of Origin:
Construction/renovation area
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
03 Dec 2010
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
11 Jan 2011
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Vehicle area, other
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas - in/from engine or burner
Heat Source:
Arcing
04 Feb 2011
Fire, other
Property Use:
Fixed use recreation places, other
Area of Origin:
Storage: supplies or tools; dead storage
First Ignition:
Oily rags
Heat Source:
Chemical reaction
10 Feb 2011
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street, other
17 Feb 2011
Fire, other
Property Use:
Mercantile, business, other
Area of Origin:
Vacant structural area
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
19 Feb 2011
Fire, other
03 Mar 2011
Building fires
Property Use:
Mercantile, business, other
Area of Origin:
Dining room, cafeteria bar area, beverage service
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
07 Apr 2011
Building fires
Property Use:
Eating, drinking places
Area of Origin:
Ceiling & floor assembly, crawl space b/t stories
First Ignition:
Structural component or finish, other
Heat Source:
Arcing
21 Apr 2011
Fire, other
Property Use:
24-hour care Nursing homes, 4 or more persons
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
04 May 2011
Building fires
Property Use:
Business office
Area of Origin:
Multiple areas
First Ignition:
Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
09 May 2011
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Vehicle storage area; garage, carport
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas - in/from engine or burner
Heat Source:
Backfire from internal combustion engine
26 May 2011
Fire, other
Property Use:
Eating, drinking places
23 Jun 2011
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
30 Jul 2011
Fire, other
18 Sep 2011
Fire, other
Property Use:
Bar or nightclub
Area of Origin:
Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge
First Ignition:
Oily rags
Heat Source:
Chemical, natural heat source, other
30 Sep 2011
Building fires
Property Use:
Food and beverage sales, grocery store
Area of Origin:
Conduit, pipe, utility, or ventilation shaft
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
03 Oct 2011
Building fires
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Interior wall covering excluding drapes, etc.
Heat Source:
Arcing
29 Oct 2011
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
03 Nov 2011
Fire, other
Property Use:
Parking garage, (detached residential garage)
Area of Origin:
Vehicle storage area; garage, carport
First Ignition:
Box, carton, bag, basket, barrel
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
07 Nov 2011
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Roof surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Exterior trim, including doors
Heat Source:
Flame/torch used for lighting
19 Nov 2011
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas - in/from engine or burner
Heat Source:
Arcing
30 Nov 2011
Fire, other
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
Heat Source:
Arcing
18 Feb 2012
Fire, other
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Structural area, other
First Ignition:
Tire
Heat Source:
Sunlight
22 Feb 2012
Rail vehicle fire
Property Use:
Rapid transit station
25 Feb 2012
Fire, other
Property Use:
Hotel/motel, commercial
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Mattress, pillow
Heat Source:
Match
21 Apr 2012
Fire, other
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Exterior stairway, ramp, or fire escape
First Ignition:
Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
21 Apr 2012
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Exterior stairway, ramp, or fire escape
First Ignition:
Mattress, pillow
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
24 Apr 2012
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Other
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
05 May 2012
Fire, other
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
24 May 2012
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Roof surface: exterior
27 May 2012
Fire, other
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Flame/torch used for lighting
11 Jun 2012
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street or road in commercial area
14 Jun 2012
Building fires
Property Use:
Parking garage, (detached residential garage)
Area of Origin:
Vehicle storage area; garage, carport
First Ignition:
Exterior wall covering or finish
15 Jun 2012
Fires in structures other than in a building
Property Use:
Parking garage, (detached residential garage)
Area of Origin:
Vehicle storage area; garage, carport
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
25 Jul 2012
Fire, other
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Switchgear area, transformer vault
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
12 Oct 2012
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street, other
22 Oct 2012
Building fires
Property Use:
Mercantile, business, other
Area of Origin:
Substructure area or space, crawl space
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
07 Nov 2012
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street, other
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas - in/from engine or burner
Heat Source:
Arcing
09 Nov 2012
Outside equipment fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette
19 Nov 2012
Fire, other
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Egress/exit, other
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
05 Dec 2012
Fire, other
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Bedding; blanket, sheet, comforter
Heat Source:
Heat from direct flame, convection currents
04 Jan 2013
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
11 Jan 2013
Building fires
Property Use:
Eating, drinking places
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Structural component or finish, other
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
31 Jan 2013
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Vehicle area, other
Heat Source:
Arcing
09 Feb 2013
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Exterior stairway, ramp, or fire escape
First Ignition:
Exterior wall covering or finish
Heat Source:
Cigarette
24 Apr 2013
Building fires
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
First Ignition:
Mattress, pillow
01 Jul 2013
Passenger vehicle fire
23 Jul 2013
Fire, other
Property Use:
Motor vehicle or boat sales, services, repair
Area of Origin:
Sales area, showroom (exclude display window)
30 Jul 2013
Fire, other
Property Use:
Church, mosque, synagogue, temple, chapel
Area of Origin:
Substructure area or space, crawl space
First Ignition:
Storage supplies, other
Heat Source:
Candle
09 Aug 2013
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Structural area, other
First Ignition:
Non-upholstered chair, bench
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
03 Sep 2013
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Exterior, exposed surface
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
12 Oct 2013
Building fires
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Heating room or area, water heater area
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
25 Oct 2013
Building fires
26 Oct 2013
Fire, other
Property Use:
Street, other
26 Oct 2013
Building fires
Property Use:
Property Use, other
27 Oct 2013
Fire, other
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
11 Feb 2014
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Mercantile, business, other
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area