Fire Incidents at College Ave, Appleton, WI
29 May 1999
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Highway or divided highway
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
13 Jun 1999
Outside rubbish 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
30 Jul 1999
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Manufacturing, processing
Area of Origin:
Separate operator/control area of transportation
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
06 Aug 1999
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Service station, gas station
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
09 Aug 1999
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Department or discount store
Area of Origin:
Sales area, showroom (exclude display window)
First Ignition:
Magazine, newspaper, writing paper
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
26 Aug 1999
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Vehicle storage area; garage, carport
First Ignition:
Non-upholstered chair, bench
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
16 Sep 1999
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Motor vehicle or boat sales, services, repair
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
21 Oct 1999
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:
Agricultural crop, including fruits and vegetables
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
18 Nov 1999
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
14 Dec 1999
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Highway or divided highway
Area of Origin:
Cargo/trunk area - all vehicles
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette
21 Dec 1999
Fire, other
Property Use:
Manufacturing, processing
Area of Origin:
Laundry area, wash house (laundry)
First Ignition:
Appliance housing or casing
Heat Source:
Chemical reaction
24 Feb 2001
Fuel burner/boiler malfunction, fire confined
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Heating room or area, water heater area
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
31 Mar 2002
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Specialty shop
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
11 Jan 2003
Building fires
Property Use:
Business office
Area of Origin:
Switchgear area, transformer vault
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
13 Aug 2003
Grass fire
Property Use:
Manufacturing, processing
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
05 Dec 2003
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
17 Dec 2003
Building fires
Property Use:
Museum
Area of Origin:
Laundry area, wash house (laundry)
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
05 Jan 2004
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Storage area, other
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
24 Apr 2004
Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
10 May 2004
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Motor vehicle or boat sales, services, repair
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
28 Jul 2004
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Exterior balcony, unenclosed porch
First Ignition:
Exterior trim, including doors
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
13 Mar 2005
Building fires
Property Use:
Motor vehicle or boat sales, services, repair
Area of Origin:
Roof surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Exterior roof covering or finish
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
07 Jul 2005
Building fires
Property Use:
Business office
Area of Origin:
Duct: hvac, cable, exhaust, heating, or AC
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
27 Apr 2006
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Motor vehicle or boat sales, services, repair
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
23 Jan 2007
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Motor vehicle or boat sales, services, repair
Area of Origin:
Vehicle area, other
First Ignition:
Tire
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
30 Jun 2007
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Railroad right of way
Area of Origin:
Railroad right of way: on or near
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
17 Jul 2007
Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
27 Jan 2008
Building fires
Property Use:
Hotel/motel, commercial
Area of Origin:
Personal service area, barber/beauty salon area
First Ignition:
Bedding; blanket, sheet, comforter
Heat Source:
Chemical reaction
05 Mar 2008
Building fires
Property Use:
Hotel/motel, commercial
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
05 Apr 2008
Building fires
Property Use:
Bar or nightclub
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
09 Apr 2008
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Convenience store
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
26 Jun 2008
Trash or rubbish fire, contained
Property Use:
Street or road in commercial area
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
23 Aug 2008
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Personal service, including barber & beauty shops
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
05 Sep 2008
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Electronic amusement center
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Multiple items first ignited
22 Sep 2008
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
19 Nov 2008
Building fires
Property Use:
Doctor, dentist or oral surgeon's office
Area of Origin:
Wall surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Exterior wall covering or finish
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
26 Oct 2009
Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Heat from direct flame, convection currents
14 Nov 2009
Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use:
Dormitory type residence, other
Area of Origin:
Corridor, mall
First Ignition:
Box, carton, bag, basket, barrel
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
24 Nov 2009
Building fires
Property Use:
Laundry, dry cleaning
Area of Origin:
Laundry area, wash house (laundry)
First Ignition:
Goods not made up, including fabrics & yard goods
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
29 Jan 2010
Building fires
Property Use:
Hotel/motel, commercial
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Structural member or framing
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
22 Mar 2010
Natural vegetation 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:
Hot ember or ash
18 Sep 2010
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Street or road in commercial area
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
25 Sep 2010
Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
13 Oct 2010
Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use:
Hotel/motel, commercial
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
02 Nov 2010
Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use:
Dormitory type residence, other
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
02 Nov 2010
Building fires
Property Use:
Laundry, dry cleaning
Area of Origin:
Laundry area, wash house (laundry)
First Ignition:
Oily rags
Heat Source:
Chemical reaction
15 Nov 2010
Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
29 Dec 2010
Building fires
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Dining room, cafeteria bar area, beverage service
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
04 Feb 2011
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Service station, gas station
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
05 Jul 2011
Building fires
Property Use:
Outbuilding or shed
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Pyrotechnics, explosives
Heat Source:
Fireworks
01 Mar 2012
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Specialty shop
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette
11 Mar 2012
Building fires
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Wall surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Exterior wall covering or finish
Heat Source:
Cigarette
02 Apr 2012
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 or smoldering object, other
08 Jun 2012
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
29 Jul 2012
Building fires
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Laundry area, wash house (laundry)
05 Aug 2012
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
26 Aug 2012
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street or road in commercial area
Area of Origin:
Cargo/trunk area - all vehicles
08 Nov 2012
Fire, other
Property Use:
Business office
Area of Origin:
Office
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
31 Jan 2013
Building fires
Property Use:
Hotel/motel, commercial
Area of Origin:
Wall assembly
First Ignition:
Structural member or framing
Heat Source:
Arcing
13 Feb 2013
Building fires
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Wall surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
25 Jul 2013
Building fires
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas in container or pipe
13 Aug 2013
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Convention center, exhibition hall
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Radiated heat from another fire
14 Aug 2013
Trash or rubbish fire, contained
Property Use:
Street or road in commercial area
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Multiple items first ignited
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
17 Aug 2013
Building fires
07 Nov 2013
Building fires
Property Use:
Business office
Area of Origin:
Storage: supplies or tools; dead storage
First Ignition:
Packing, wrapping material
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
14 Nov 2013
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
22 Nov 2014
Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use:
Hotel/motel, commercial
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
31 Dec 2014
Building fires
Property Use:
Specialty shop
Area of Origin:
Wall assembly
First Ignition:
Structural member or framing
Heat Source:
Arcing
14 Feb 2015
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Linen; other than bedding
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
29 Mar 2015
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Convenience store
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Fireworks
05 May 2015
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:
Heat from powered equipment, other
23 Jul 2015
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Assembly, other
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
29 Oct 2015
Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use:
Dormitory type residence, other
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
05 Nov 2015
Building fires
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
12 Feb 2016
Trash or rubbish fire, contained
Property Use:
Barracks, dormitory
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - 5+ persons; including barrack/dormitory
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas - uncontained
Heat Source:
Match
12 Apr 2016
Building fires
Property Use:
Recreational, hobby, home repair sales, pet store
Area of Origin:
Duct: hvac, cable, exhaust, heating, or AC
First Ignition:
Chips, including wood chips
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
16 Nov 2016
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Recreational, hobby, home repair sales, pet store
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
10 Jun 2017
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Service station, gas station
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
07 Jan 2018
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Chips, including wood chips
Heat Source:
Cigarette
11 Jun 2018
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Heavy vegetation - not crop, including trees
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
05 Aug 2018
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street or road in commercial area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Atomized liquid, vaporized liquid, aerosol.
Heat Source:
Molten, hot material
27 Oct 2018
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Vehicle area, other
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
09 Jan 2019
Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use:
Bar or nightclub
Area of Origin:
Processing/manufacturing area, workroom
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
15 Jun 2019
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Street or road in commercial area
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Flame/torch used for lighting
06 Sep 2019
Outside equipment fire
Property Use:
Street or road in commercial area
Area of Origin:
Fuel tank, fuel line
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Flame/torch used for lighting
28 Sep 2019
Building fires
Property Use:
Boarding/rooming house, residential hotels
Area of Origin:
Laundry area, wash house (laundry)
First Ignition:
Linen; other than bedding
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
13 Oct 2019
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Highway or divided highway
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area