Fire Incidents at College Ave, Normal, IL
30 Jan 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:
Heat from direct flame, convection currents
30 Mar 1999
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
26 Apr 1999
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Manufacturing, processing
Area of Origin:
Other
First Ignition:
Pallet, skid (empty)
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
17 Aug 1999
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Adult education center, college classroom
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
22 Sep 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
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
06 Nov 1999
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
22 Nov 1999
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
08 Feb 2000
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
14 Nov 2000
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
30 Nov 2000
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas in container or pipe
23 Mar 2002
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Barracks, dormitory
Area of Origin:
Bathroom, checkroom, lavatory, locker room
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
30 Jul 2002
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:
Heat from powered equipment, other
15 Apr 2003
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Property Use, other
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
22 May 2003
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
25 Sep 2003
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
08 Oct 2003
Off-road vehicle or heavy equipment fire
Property Use:
Open land or field
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Agricultural crop, including fruits and vegetables
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
18 Nov 2003
Rail vehicle fire
Property Use:
Railroad yard
Area of Origin:
Cargo/trunk area - all vehicles
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
17 Feb 2004
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Open land or field
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Heavy vegetation - not crop, including trees
19 Apr 2004
Grass fire
Property Use:
Bank
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
08 Mar 2005
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Open land or field
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Chips, including wood chips
20 Mar 2005
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
17 May 2005
Fires in structures other than in a building
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Exterior, exposed surface
First Ignition:
Structural member or framing
06 Oct 2005
Chimney or flue fire, confined to chimney or flue
Property Use:
Mercantile, business, other
Area of Origin:
Processing/manufacturing area, workroom
First Ignition:
Liquids, piping, filters, other
Heat Source:
Chemical reaction
15 Oct 2005
Outside storage fire
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Egress/exit, other
First Ignition:
Box, carton, bag, basket, barrel
26 Oct 2005
Grass fire
Property Use:
Vacant lot
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
27 Oct 2005
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
21 Apr 2006
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
First Ignition:
Multiple items first ignited
Heat Source:
Candle
19 Jun 2006
Grass fire
Property Use:
Property Use, other
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Box, carton, bag, basket, barrel
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
08 Jul 2006
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace
First Ignition:
Fence, pole
16 Jul 2006
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Exterior balcony, unenclosed porch
First Ignition:
Structural member or framing
Heat Source:
Heat from undetermined smoking material
24 Jul 2006
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Service station, gas station
05 Aug 2006
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
05 Oct 2006
Camper or recreational vehicle (RV) fire
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Equipment or service area, other
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
15 Jun 2007
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Property Use, other
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
09 Oct 2007
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Open land or field
Area of Origin:
Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace
First Ignition:
Chips, including wood chips
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
06 Jul 2008
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Vehicle storage area; garage, carport
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Fireworks
24 Dec 2008
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Library
Area of Origin:
Fuel tank, fuel line
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas - in/from engine or burner
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
24 Apr 2009
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Interior wall covering excluding drapes, etc.
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
14 Jul 2009
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
23 Jan 2010
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Vehicle storage area; garage, carport
02 Apr 2010
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
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:
Heat source: other
02 Apr 2010
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
23 Jun 2010
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Function area, other
First Ignition:
Appliance housing or casing
Heat Source:
Candle
07 May 2011
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Church, mosque, synagogue, temple, chapel
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Agricultural crop, including fruits and vegetables
18 May 2011
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Function area, other
First Ignition:
Floor covering or rug/carpet/mat
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
12 Nov 2011
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
18 Nov 2011
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Department or discount store
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
25 Dec 2011
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Food and beverage sales, grocery store
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
24 May 2012
Fire, other
Property Use:
Department or discount store
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
27 May 2012
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Business office
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
04 Jul 2012
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace
First Ignition:
Chips, including wood chips
05 Jul 2012
Building fires
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Duct: hvac, cable, exhaust, heating, or AC
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
25 Jul 2012
Building fires
Property Use:
Mercantile, business, other
Area of Origin:
Processing/manufacturing area, workroom
First Ignition:
Film, residue, including paint & resin
Heat Source:
Chemical reaction
15 Mar 2013
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
12 Sep 2013
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Educational, other
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
30 Dec 2013
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Closet
First Ignition:
Soft goods, wearing apparel, other
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
03 Jan 2014
Fire, other
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
17 Jun 2014
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Department or discount store
Area of Origin:
Cargo/trunk area - all vehicles
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
02 Feb 2015
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Department or discount store
Area of Origin:
Vehicle area, other
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
29 Mar 2015
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Exterior balcony, unenclosed porch
First Ignition:
Structural component or finish, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
23 Apr 2015
Grass fire
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Chips, including wood chips
19 May 2015
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Convenience store
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
31 Jul 2015
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Department or discount store
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
13 Aug 2015
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
15 Sep 2016
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
24 Apr 2017
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Laundry area, wash house (laundry)
First Ignition:
Dust, fiber, lint, including sawdust and excelsior
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
25 Jul 2018
Fire, other
Property Use:
Fixed use recreation places, other
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
08 Nov 2018
Road freight or transport vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street or road in commercial area
Area of Origin:
Vehicle area, other