Fire Incidents at Clinton St, Defiance, OH
13 Jan 1999
Fire in mobile home used as fixed residence
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Bedding; blanket, sheet, comforter
Heat Source:
Cigarette
20 Jan 1999
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Barracks, dormitory
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Floor covering or rug/carpet/mat
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
21 Feb 1999
Cultivated vegetation, crop fire, other
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas - in/from final container
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
09 Apr 1999
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
25 May 1999
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:
Heat from powered equipment, other
10 Aug 1999
Cultivated vegetation, crop fire, other
Property Use:
Pipeline, power line or other utility right of way
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Fence, pole
26 Nov 1999
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
16 Mar 2000
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Food and beverage sales, grocery store
Area of Origin:
Wall surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Exterior wall covering or finish
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
20 Apr 2000
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Attic: vacant, crawl space above top story, cupola
First Ignition:
Insulation within structural area
12 May 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:
Tire
Heat Source:
Heat, spark from friction
18 Jun 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:
Flammable liquid/gas - in/from final container
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
05 Jul 2000
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Eating, drinking places
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
18 Aug 2000
Cultivated vegetation, crop fire, other
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
27 Oct 2000
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
28 Oct 2000
Cultivated vegetation, crop fire, other
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
28 Oct 2000
Cultivated vegetation, crop fire, other
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
01 Dec 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:
Flammable liquid/gas - in/from final container
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
24 Jan 2001
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Food and beverage sales, grocery store
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
05 Mar 2001
Building fires
Property Use:
Manufacturing, processing
Area of Origin:
Storage room, area, tank, or bin
First Ignition:
Palletized material, material stored on pallets.
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
12 Apr 2001
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Service station, gas station
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Chips, including wood chips
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
28 Apr 2001
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Eating, drinking places
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
Heat Source:
Arcing
06 May 2001
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
06 May 2001
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
25 Oct 2001
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:
Box, carton, bag, basket, barrel
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
17 Nov 2001
Building fires
Property Use:
Textile, wearing apparel sales
Area of Origin:
Bathroom, checkroom, lavatory, locker room
First Ignition:
Storage supplies, other
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
13 Feb 2002
Road freight or transport vehicle fire
Property Use:
Highway or divided highway
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Box, carton, bag, basket, barrel
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
24 Apr 2002
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Vehicle storage area; garage, carport
24 Jul 2002
Building fires
Property Use:
Bank
Area of Origin:
Attic: vacant, crawl space above top story, cupola
First Ignition:
Structural member or framing
28 Mar 2003
Building fires
Property Use:
Adult education center, college classroom
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - 5+ persons; including barrack/dormitory
First Ignition:
Bedding; blanket, sheet, comforter
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
13 May 2003
Building fires
Property Use:
Food and beverage sales, grocery store
Area of Origin:
Enclosure, pressurized air
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
30 Sep 2003
Fire in mobile home used as fixed residence
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Bedding; blanket, sheet, comforter
Heat Source:
Pipe or cigar
24 Oct 2003
Outside equipment fire
Property Use:
Bridge, trestle
Area of Origin:
Storage room, area, tank, or bin
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
25 Jan 2004
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Service station, gas station
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
14 Apr 2004
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
09 May 2004
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Heating room or area, water heater area
First Ignition:
Wearing apparel not on a person
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
22 Aug 2004
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Bedding; blanket, sheet, comforter
Heat Source:
Cigarette
12 Oct 2004
Building fires
Property Use:
Business office
Area of Origin:
Ceiling & floor assembly, crawl space b/t stories
First Ignition:
Structural member or framing
15 Oct 2004
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Household goods, sales, repairs
Area of Origin:
Separate operator/control area of transportation
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
03 May 2005
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
08 May 2005
Fire in mobile home used as fixed residence
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Substructure area or space, crawl space
First Ignition:
Exterior wall covering or finish
Heat Source:
Arcing
30 May 2005
Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Decoration
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
20 Jun 2005
Fires in structures other than in a building
Property Use:
Manufacturing, processing
Area of Origin:
Processing/manufacturing area, workroom
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
01 Jul 2005
Fires in structures other than in a building
Property Use:
Specialty shop
Area of Origin:
Function area, other
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
14 Jul 2005
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Convenience store
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
24 Apr 2006
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge
23 Apr 2007
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Outbuilding, protective shelter
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Multiple items first ignited
31 May 2007
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Service station, gas station
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 Aug 2007
Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Assembly area without fixed seats - 100+ persons
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
08 Oct 2007
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
25 Nov 2007
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Floor covering or rug/carpet/mat
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
23 Apr 2008
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
High school/junior high school/middle school
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
26 Apr 2008
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
02 May 2008
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
26 Jul 2008
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Entrance way, lobby
First Ignition:
Floor covering or rug/carpet/mat
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
27 Jul 2008
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Attic: vacant, crawl space above top story, cupola
First Ignition:
Insulation within structural area
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
31 Jul 2008
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
31 Jul 2008
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
26 Aug 2008
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Food and beverage sales, grocery store
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
18 Sep 2008
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street or road in commercial area
Area of Origin:
Vehicle area, other
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
05 Nov 2008
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Open land or field
Area of Origin:
Wildland, woods
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
24 Mar 2009
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Department or discount store
Area of Origin:
Wildland, woods
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
06 May 2009
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
08 Jul 2009
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Graded and cared-for plots of land
Area of Origin:
Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace
First Ignition:
Chips, including wood chips
Heat Source:
Cigarette
25 Jan 2010
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Property Use, other
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
30 Apr 2010
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Convenience store
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
17 Jun 2010
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street or road in commercial area
Area of Origin:
Fuel tank, fuel line
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
30 Jun 2010
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
30 Aug 2010
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
07 Oct 2010
Fire in mobile home used as fixed residence
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Wall surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Exterior wall covering or finish
Heat Source:
Radiated heat from another fire
26 Nov 2010
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
15 Mar 2011
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Laundry area, wash house (laundry)
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
30 Jun 2011
Grass fire
Property Use:
Public or government, other
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
14 Oct 2011
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Fuel tank, fuel line
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas - in/from engine or burner
29 Jan 2012
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Function area, other
06 May 2012
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Street, other
25 Jun 2012
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
07 Jul 2012
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Graded and cared-for plots of land
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
22 Oct 2012
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
23 Feb 2013
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:
Hot or smoldering object, other
06 Mar 2013
Building fires
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
29 Nov 2013
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
10 May 2014
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
04 Aug 2014
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Heavy vegetation - not crop, including trees
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
15 Oct 2014
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street or road in commercial area
Area of Origin:
Cargo/trunk area - all vehicles
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
14 Sep 2015
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Structural area, other
First Ignition:
Structural component or finish, other
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
21 Jan 2016
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Department or discount store
Area of Origin:
Vehicle area, other
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
24 Feb 2016
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
17 Apr 2016
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Mercantile, business, other
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
23 May 2016
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
16 Jun 2016
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Courthouse
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
24 Aug 2017
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
01 Oct 2017
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
30 Nov 2017
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
07 May 2018
Trash or rubbish fire, contained
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
10 May 2018
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street, other
03 Jul 2018
Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Other
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas in container or pipe
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
14 Jul 2018
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Wall surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Exterior wall covering or finish
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
03 Jul 2019
Fires in structures other than in a building
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Exterior balcony, unenclosed porch
First Ignition:
Structural component or finish, other
Heat Source:
Heat spread from another fire, other
18 Aug 2019
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Service station, gas station
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
09 Dec 2019
Commercial Compactor fire, confined to rubbish
Property Use:
Food and beverage sales, grocery store
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste