Fire Incidents at Commercial St, Salem, OR
10 Jan 2000
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
16 Jan 2000
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Service station, gas station
Area of Origin:
Exterior, exposed surface
First Ignition:
Liquids, piping, filters, other
30 Apr 2000
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
13 Jul 2000
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Lake, river, stream
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Rolled, wound material (paper, fabric)
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
29 Jul 2000
Cultivated vegetation, crop fire, other
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
03 Aug 2000
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
06 Aug 2000
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:
Arcing
07 Aug 2000
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Liquids, piping, filters, other
Heat Source:
Arcing
12 Aug 2000
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Liquids, piping, filters, other
Heat Source:
Arcing
17 Aug 2000
Building fires
Property Use:
Bar or nightclub
Area of Origin:
Corridor, mall
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
25 Sep 2000
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Liquids, piping, filters, other
08 Oct 2000
Cultivated vegetation, crop fire, other
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
11 Nov 2000
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Liquids, piping, filters, other
Heat Source:
Backfire from internal combustion engine
09 Dec 2000
Building fires
Property Use:
Department or discount store
Area of Origin:
Sales area, showroom (exclude display window)
First Ignition:
Wearing apparel not on a person
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
10 Dec 2000
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Mattress, pillow
Heat Source:
Cigarette
07 Jan 2001
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 container or pipe
Heat Source:
Backfire from internal combustion engine
14 Feb 2001
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas in container or pipe
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
21 Feb 2001
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle 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:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
28 Feb 2001
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
22 Mar 2001
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas in container or pipe
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
22 Jun 2001
Building fires
Property Use:
Laundry, dry cleaning
Area of Origin:
Machinery room or area; elevator machinery room
19 Aug 2001
Cultivated vegetation, crop fire, other
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
21 Aug 2001
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Fireworks
21 Oct 2001
Building fires
Property Use:
Specialty shop
Area of Origin:
Entrance way, lobby
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette
16 Dec 2002
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
14 Mar 2003
Building fires
Property Use:
Business office
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
22 Apr 2003
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
11 May 2003
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
First Ignition:
Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
03 Jun 2003
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Pipe, duct, conduit or hose
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
11 Jul 2003
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Food and beverage sales, grocery store
17 Jul 2003
Cultivated vegetation, crop fire, other
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
23 Jul 2003
Cultivated vegetation, crop fire, other
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Heat Source:
Cigarette
31 Jul 2003
Cultivated vegetation, crop fire, other
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
22 Aug 2003
Cultivated vegetation, crop fire, other
Property Use:
Food and beverage sales, grocery store
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
06 Sep 2003
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Variable use amusement, recreation places
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Exterior wall covering or finish
Heat Source:
Cigarette
04 Nov 2003
Building fires
Property Use:
General retail, other
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Other static discharge
15 Nov 2003
Building fires
09 Dec 2003
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
24 Dec 2003
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
General retail, other
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
14 Feb 2004
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas in container or pipe
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
25 Mar 2004
Building fires
Property Use:
Parking garage, (detached residential garage)
First Ignition:
Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
21 Apr 2004
Building fires
Property Use:
Business office
First Ignition:
Magazine, newspaper, writing paper
23 Apr 2004
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
First Ignition:
Cabinetry (including built-in)
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
24 Apr 2004
Fires in structures other than in a building
Property Use:
Open land or field
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Exterior wall covering or finish
Heat Source:
Cigarette
12 Aug 2004
Cultivated vegetation, crop fire, other
Property Use:
Playground
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
13 Nov 2004
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
01 Sep 2007
Cultivated vegetation, crop fire, other
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
14 Sep 2007
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Business office
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
16 Apr 2008
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Professional supplies, services
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
11 May 2008
Cultivated vegetation, crop fire, other
Property Use:
Professional supplies, services
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
15 May 2008
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
18 May 2008
Cultivated vegetation, crop fire, other
Property Use:
Motor vehicle or boat sales, services, repair
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
20 May 2008
Fire, other
Property Use:
Manufacturing, processing
Area of Origin:
Storage room, area, tank, or bin
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
11 Jun 2008
Building fires
Property Use:
Household goods, sales, repairs
Area of Origin:
Wall surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Exterior wall covering or finish
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
25 Jun 2008
Fire, other
Property Use:
General retail, other
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Magazine, newspaper, writing paper
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
25 Jun 2008
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Vehicle area, other
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
30 Jun 2008
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Business office
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
18 Jul 2008
Cultivated vegetation, crop fire, other
Property Use:
Food and beverage sales, grocery store
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
20 Jul 2008
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
23 Jul 2008
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Business office
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
Heat Source:
Sunlight
04 Aug 2008
Cultivated vegetation, crop fire, other
Property Use:
General retail, other
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
04 Aug 2010
Cultivated vegetation, crop fire, other
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
04 Nov 2014
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
11 Nov 2014
Building fires
Property Use:
Outbuilding or shed
Area of Origin:
Records storage room, storage vault
First Ignition:
Magazine, newspaper, writing paper
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
10 Jan 2016
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
03 Mar 2016
Fire in motor home, camper, recreational vehicle
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
13 Mar 2016
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette
17 Mar 2016
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
05 Apr 2016
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street or road in commercial area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Backfire from internal combustion engine
17 Apr 2016
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
11 Jul 2016
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
29 Jul 2016
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Chips, including wood chips
Heat Source:
Heat from undetermined smoking material
04 Aug 2016
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Chips, including wood chips
Heat Source:
Heat from undetermined smoking material
17 Aug 2016
Building fires
Property Use:
Business office
Area of Origin:
Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace
First Ignition:
Chips, including wood chips
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
17 Aug 2016
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Graded and cared-for plots of land
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Cigarette
19 Aug 2016
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Graded and cared-for plots of land
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Candle
21 Aug 2016
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Graded and cared-for plots of land
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Cigarette
25 Aug 2016
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Chips, including wood chips
25 Aug 2016
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Graded and cared-for plots of land
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Cigarette
27 Aug 2016
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Graded and cared-for plots of land
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
20 Sep 2016
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Street or road in commercial area
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
25 Sep 2016
Fires in structures other than in a building
Property Use:
Street or road in commercial area
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
06 Dec 2016
Camper or recreational vehicle (RV) fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
07 Dec 2016
Camper or recreational vehicle (RV) fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
18 Dec 2016
Building fires
Property Use:
Convention center, exhibition hall
Area of Origin:
Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
30 Dec 2016
Building fires
Property Use:
Motor vehicle or boat sales, services, repair
Area of Origin:
Equipment or service area, other
First Ignition:
Structural component or finish, other
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
25 Jan 2017
Fires in structures other than in a building
Property Use:
Street or road in commercial area
Area of Origin:
Bathroom, checkroom, lavatory, locker room
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
10 Feb 2017
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
First Ignition:
Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats
Heat Source:
Candle
18 Jan 2018
Fires in structures other than in a building
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Tarpaulin or tent
16 Feb 2018
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
10 Apr 2018
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
30 May 2018
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
31 May 2018
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Street or road in commercial area
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
05 Jun 2018
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Graded and cared-for plots of land
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Chips, including wood chips
Heat Source:
Cigarette
07 Jun 2018
Fires in structures other than in a building
Property Use:
Bridge, trestle
Area of Origin:
Railroad right of way: on or near
First Ignition:
Structural component or finish, other
Heat Source:
Heat from direct flame, convection currents
19 Jun 2018
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Graded and cared-for plots of land
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Chips, including wood chips
Heat Source:
Cigarette
02 Jul 2018
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Graded and cared-for plots of land
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Cigarette
06 Jul 2018
Fires in structures other than in a building
Property Use:
Graded and cared-for plots of land
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Fence, pole
Heat Source:
Heat from direct flame, convection currents
11 Jul 2018
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Street or road in commercial area
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
13 Jul 2018
Grass fire
Property Use:
Graded and cared-for plots of land
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass