Fire Incidents at Commercial St, Portland, ME
07 Aug 2001
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
23 Feb 2004
Fire, other
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Storage: supplies or tools; dead storage
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
11 Mar 2004
Fuel burner/boiler malfunction, fire confined
Property Use:
Passenger terminal, other
Area of Origin:
Separate operator/control area of transportation
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
20 Jun 2004
Grass fire
Property Use:
Graded and cared-for plots of land
Area of Origin:
Vacant structural area
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Arcing
23 Jun 2004
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Open land or field
Area of Origin:
Railroad right of way: on or near
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
04 Aug 2004
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Open land or field
Area of Origin:
Railroad right of way: on or near
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Heat from undetermined smoking material
06 Aug 2004
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Corridor, mall
First Ignition:
Exterior wall covering or finish
Heat Source:
Arcing
12 Dec 2004
Cooking fire, confined to container
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
05 Feb 2005
Water vehicle fire
Property Use:
Water area, other
Area of Origin:
Closet
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
28 May 2005
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:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
02 Jul 2005
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Function area, other
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Candle
21 Jul 2005
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Water area, other
Area of Origin:
Substructure area or space, crawl space
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
24 Jul 2005
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Open land or field
Area of Origin:
Storage area, other
First Ignition:
Magazine, newspaper, writing paper
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
26 Jul 2005
Fires in structures other than in a building
Property Use:
Dock, marina, pier, wharf
Area of Origin:
Conduit, pipe, utility, or ventilation shaft
First Ignition:
Pipe, duct, conduit, hose covering
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
02 Sep 2005
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Graded and cared-for plots of land
Area of Origin:
Wall surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Exterior wall covering or finish
05 Sep 2005
Water vehicle fire
Property Use:
Open ocean, sea or tidal waters
Area of Origin:
Function area, other
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
18 Sep 2005
Chimney or flue fire, confined to chimney or flue
Property Use:
Manufacturing, processing
Area of Origin:
Equipment or service area, other
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
05 Jan 2006
Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use:
Residential, other
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
05 Feb 2006
Water vehicle fire
Property Use:
Open ocean, sea or tidal waters
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Box, carton, bag, basket, barrel
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
11 Mar 2006
Fires in structures other than in a building
Property Use:
Food and beverage sales, grocery store
Area of Origin:
Technical processing areas, other
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
26 Mar 2006
Outside equipment fire
Property Use:
Bank
Area of Origin:
Exterior stairway, ramp, or fire escape
First Ignition:
Chips, including wood chips
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
01 Apr 2006
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Dock, marina, pier, wharf
Area of Origin:
Exterior stairway, ramp, or fire escape
22 Jun 2006
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Vacant lot
Area of Origin:
Railroad right of way: on or near
First Ignition:
Railroad ties
Heat Source:
Match
26 Jun 2006
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Railroad right of way
Area of Origin:
Wildland, woods
First Ignition:
Heavy vegetation - not crop, including trees
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
15 Jul 2006
Building fires
Property Use:
Hotel/motel, commercial
Area of Origin:
Laundry area, wash house (laundry)
First Ignition:
Linen; other than bedding
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
01 Sep 2006
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Vacant lot
Area of Origin:
Railroad right of way: on or near
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
25 Sep 2006
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street or road in commercial area
Area of Origin:
Wildland, woods
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Match
30 Sep 2006
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Vacant lot
Area of Origin:
Wildland, woods
First Ignition:
Magazine, newspaper, writing paper
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
10 Nov 2006
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
First Ignition:
Box, carton, bag, basket, barrel
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
31 Jan 2007
Cooking fire, confined to container
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
03 May 2007
Grass fire
Property Use:
Street, other
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
08 May 2007
Grass fire
Property Use:
Street or road in commercial area
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
08 May 2007
Grass fire
Property Use:
Graded and cared-for plots of land
Area of Origin:
Entrance way, lobby
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Chemical reaction
22 Jun 2007
Construction or demolition landfill fire
Property Use:
Vacant lot
Area of Origin:
Railroad right of way: on or near
First Ignition:
Railroad ties
Heat Source:
Match
04 Jul 2007
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Vacant lot
Area of Origin:
Railroad right of way: on or near
First Ignition:
Heavy vegetation - not crop, including trees
Heat Source:
Match
05 Aug 2007
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Tunnel
Area of Origin:
Vacant structural area
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
23 Aug 2007
Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use:
Convenience store
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
17 Feb 2008
Cooking fire, confined to container
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
13 Jun 2008
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Match
22 Nov 2008
Construction or demolition landfill fire
Property Use:
Eating, drinking places
Area of Origin:
Assembly area - less than 100 persons
First Ignition:
Heavy vegetation - not crop, including trees
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
22 Mar 2009
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Tunnel
Area of Origin:
Railroad right of way: on or near
First Ignition:
Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats
25 Apr 2009
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Vacant lot
Area of Origin:
Wildland, woods
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Match
17 Jul 2009
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Open land or field
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
30 Aug 2009
Fires in structures other than in a building
Property Use:
Eating, drinking places
Area of Origin:
Egress/exit, other
First Ignition:
Magazine, newspaper, writing paper
Heat Source:
Match
28 Sep 2009
Building fires
Property Use:
Warehouse
Area of Origin:
Shipping/receiving area; loading area, dock or bay
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
08 Oct 2009
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
09 Nov 2009
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Vacant lot
Area of Origin:
Wildland, woods
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
02 Feb 2010
Fire, other
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Fence, pole
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
17 Feb 2010
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Open land or field
Area of Origin:
Wildland, woods
First Ignition:
Fence, pole
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
07 Mar 2010
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
08 Apr 2010
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Vacant lot
Area of Origin:
Railroad right of way: on or near
11 Apr 2010
Grass fire
Property Use:
Open land or field
Area of Origin:
Wildland, woods
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Match
13 Apr 2010
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Vacant lot
Area of Origin:
Wildland, woods
First Ignition:
Fence, pole
Heat Source:
Match
14 Apr 2010
Fire, other
Property Use:
Bridge, trestle
Area of Origin:
Function area, other
First Ignition:
Fence, pole
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
14 Apr 2010
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:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Heat spread from another fire, other
14 Apr 2010
Fire, other
Property Use:
Bridge, trestle
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Fence, pole
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
18 Apr 2010
Forest, woods or wildland fire
Property Use:
Vacant lot
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Match
19 Apr 2010
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Vacant lot
Area of Origin:
Railroad right of way: on or near
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Match
21 Apr 2010
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Vacant lot
Area of Origin:
Railroad right of way: on or near
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Match
16 May 2010
Grass 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:
Hot ember or ash
18 May 2010
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Vacant lot
Area of Origin:
Wildland, woods
First Ignition:
Box, carton, bag, basket, barrel
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
24 May 2010
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Open land or field
Area of Origin:
Railroad right of way: on or near
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
25 May 2010
Grass fire
Property Use:
Convenience store
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
04 Jun 2010
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Open land or field
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
07 Jul 2010
Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use:
Food and beverage sales, grocery store
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
13 Jul 2010
Road freight or transport vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street or road in commercial area
Area of Origin:
Cargo/trunk area - all vehicles
First Ignition:
Bulk storage
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
27 Jul 2010
Grass fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Exterior, exposed surface
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
29 Jul 2010
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:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Cigarette
21 Aug 2010
Building fires
Property Use:
Eating, drinking places
Area of Origin:
Wall surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Exterior wall covering or finish
22 Aug 2010
Grass fire
Property Use:
Street, other
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
24 Oct 2010
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
06 Dec 2010
Outside storage fire
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Personal service area, barber/beauty salon area
First Ignition:
Fence, pole
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
18 Apr 2011
Fires in structures other than in a building
Property Use:
Bridge, trestle
Area of Origin:
Substructure area or space, crawl space
First Ignition:
Structural member or framing
Heat Source:
Arcing
19 Apr 2011
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Vacant lot
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Wearing apparel not on a person
08 May 2011
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Vacant lot
Area of Origin:
Wildland, woods
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
02 Jun 2011
Grass fire
Property Use:
Street or road in commercial area
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Chips, including wood chips
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
03 Jun 2011
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Vacant lot
Area of Origin:
Wildland, woods
First Ignition:
Heavy vegetation - not crop, including trees
Heat Source:
Match
19 Jul 2011
Fires in structures other than in a building
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Vacant structural area
First Ignition:
Railroad ties
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
20 Jul 2011
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Open land or field
Area of Origin:
Wildland, woods
First Ignition:
Multiple items first ignited
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
20 Jul 2011
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Vacant lot
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Flying brand, ember, spark
07 Aug 2011
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Vacant lot
Area of Origin:
Railroad right of way: on or near
First Ignition:
Heavy vegetation - not crop, including trees
Heat Source:
Flame/torch used for lighting
08 Feb 2012
Fuel burner/boiler malfunction, fire confined
Property Use:
Open ocean, sea or tidal waters
Area of Origin:
Heating room or area, water heater area
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas - in/from engine or burner
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
31 Mar 2012
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:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
28 Jun 2012
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
20 Jul 2012
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Equipment or service area, other
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Arcing
22 Aug 2012
Water vehicle fire
Property Use:
Dock, marina, pier, wharf
Area of Origin:
Storage area, other
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
03 Sep 2012
Fire in portable building, fixed location
Property Use:
Vacant lot
Area of Origin:
Railroad right of way: on or near
First Ignition:
Tarpaulin or tent
Heat Source:
Flame/torch used for lighting
03 Sep 2012
Fire in portable building, fixed location
Property Use:
Vacant lot
Area of Origin:
Railroad right of way: on or near
First Ignition:
Tarpaulin or tent
Heat Source:
Flame/torch used for lighting
18 Nov 2012
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Open land or field
Area of Origin:
Wildland, woods
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
02 Feb 2013
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Open land or field
Area of Origin:
Railroad right of way: on or near
First Ignition:
Magazine, newspaper, writing paper
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
22 Feb 2013
Fire, other
Property Use:
Open land or field
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Flame/torch used for lighting
22 Feb 2013
Fires in structures other than in a building
Property Use:
Outbuilding, protective shelter
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
17 Mar 2013
Water vehicle fire
Property Use:
Open ocean, sea or tidal waters
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
06 Apr 2013
Fires in structures other than in a building
Property Use:
Railroad right of way
Area of Origin:
Function area, other
Heat Source:
Candle
17 May 2013
Building fires
Property Use:
Bank
Area of Origin:
Egress/exit, other
First Ignition:
Exterior trim, including doors
18 Jul 2013
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Water area, other
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
13 Aug 2013
Fires in structures other than in a building
Property Use:
Utility, defense, agriculture, mining, other
Area of Origin:
Shipping/receiving area; loading area, dock or bay
First Ignition:
Structural member or framing
11 Oct 2013
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Dock, marina, pier, wharf
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
24 Dec 2013
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
29 Dec 2013
Chimney or flue fire, confined to chimney or flue
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Heating room or area, water heater area
First Ignition:
Dust, fiber, lint, including sawdust and excelsior
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash