Fire Incidents at Commercial St, Springfield, MO
10 Jul 2001
Fires in structures other than in a building
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Structural area, other
First Ignition:
Floor covering or rug/carpet/mat
Heat Source:
Flame/torch used for lighting
25 Jul 2001
Building fires
Property Use:
Outbuilding or shed
Area of Origin:
Storage area, other
12 Nov 2001
Building fires
Property Use:
Storage, other
Area of Origin:
Storage area, other
First Ignition:
Box, carton, bag, basket, barrel
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
13 Dec 2001
Building fires
Property Use:
Boarding/rooming house, residential hotels
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Mattress, pillow
Heat Source:
Cigarette
31 Dec 2001
Road freight or transport vehicle fire
Property Use:
Property Use, other
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
24 Mar 2002
Building fires
Property Use:
Motor vehicle or boat sales, services, repair
Area of Origin:
Other
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
01 Sep 2002
Grass 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
01 Oct 2002
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
03 Oct 2002
Building fires
Property Use:
Boarding/rooming house, residential hotels
Area of Origin:
Wall surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Exterior wall covering or finish
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
17 Nov 2002
Building fires
Property Use:
Boarding/rooming house, residential hotels
Area of Origin:
Conduit, pipe, utility, or ventilation shaft
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
17 Nov 2002
Building fires
Property Use:
Boarding/rooming house, residential hotels
Area of Origin:
Conduit, pipe, utility, or ventilation shaft
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
18 Jan 2003
Building fires
05 Apr 2003
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Motor vehicle or boat sales, services, repair
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas - in/from engine or burner
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
11 Jun 2003
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Outbuilding or shed
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
25 Oct 2003
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Exterior, exposed surface
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
06 Apr 2004
Grass fire
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
06 Jul 2004
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge
07 Jul 2004
Grass 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:
Heat, spark from friction
27 Sep 2004
Grass fire
Property Use:
Railroad right of way
Area of Origin:
Railroad right of way: on or near
08 Feb 2005
Building fires
Property Use:
Boarding/rooming house, residential hotels
Area of Origin:
Equipment or service area, other
First Ignition:
Exterior wall covering or finish
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
28 Feb 2005
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
04 Mar 2005
Building fires
Property Use:
Boarding/rooming house, residential hotels
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Mattress, pillow
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
14 May 2005
Building fires
Property Use:
Food and beverage sales, grocery store
Area of Origin:
Attic: vacant, crawl space above top story, cupola
First Ignition:
Structural member or framing
Heat Source:
Lightning
21 May 2005
Building fires
Property Use:
Boarding/rooming house, residential hotels
Area of Origin:
Laundry area, wash house (laundry)
First Ignition:
Appliance housing or casing
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
17 Jun 2005
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Attic: vacant, crawl space above top story, cupola
First Ignition:
Exterior wall covering or finish
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
18 Jun 2005
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Attic: vacant, crawl space above top story, cupola
First Ignition:
Exterior wall covering or finish
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
21 Jun 2005
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Mercantile, business, other
Area of Origin:
Cargo/trunk area - all vehicles
04 Jul 2005
Building fires
Property Use:
Clubhouse
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
08 Jul 2005
Building fires
Property Use:
Boarding/rooming house, residential hotels
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Magazine, newspaper, writing paper
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
04 Aug 2005
Grass fire
Property Use:
Open land or field
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
02 Mar 2006
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
General retail, other
Area of Origin:
Cargo/trunk area - all vehicles
First Ignition:
Tire
Heat Source:
Heat from direct flame, convection currents
05 Mar 2006
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Mercantile, business, other
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
13 Mar 2006
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Appliance housing or casing
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
08 Apr 2006
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
28 Jul 2006
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Wall surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
30 Sep 2006
Building fires
Property Use:
Manufacturing, processing
Area of Origin:
Storage: supplies or tools; dead storage
First Ignition:
Sign, including outdoor signs such as billboards
Heat Source:
Cigarette
21 Nov 2006
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Vacant lot
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
14 Dec 2006
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Flame/torch used for lighting
05 Jan 2007
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
20 Apr 2007
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace
First Ignition:
Heavy vegetation - not crop, including trees
Heat Source:
Match
12 Sep 2007
Grass fire
Property Use:
Vacant lot
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
15 Dec 2007
Building fires
Property Use:
Vehicle storage, other
Area of Origin:
Vehicle storage area; garage, carport
03 Jan 2008
Building fires
Property Use:
Mercantile, business, other
Area of Origin:
Heating room or area, water heater area
First Ignition:
Interior ceiling cover or finish
Heat Source:
Arcing
21 Jan 2008
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Mattress, pillow
Heat Source:
Cigarette
27 Jan 2008
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
28 Jan 2008
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Motor vehicle or boat sales, services, repair
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas - in/from engine or burner
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
26 Apr 2008
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
General retail, other
Area of Origin:
Cargo/trunk area - all vehicles
First Ignition:
Tire
Heat Source:
Heat, spark from friction
23 May 2008
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
General retail, other
Area of Origin:
Fuel tank, fuel line
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas - in/from engine or burner
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
08 Sep 2008
Building fires
Property Use:
Specialty shop
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
15 Jan 2009
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Exterior stairway, ramp, or fire escape
First Ignition:
Exterior wall covering or finish
Heat Source:
Cigarette
06 May 2010
Building fires
Property Use:
Storage, other
Area of Origin:
Wall surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Exterior trim, including doors
Heat Source:
Cigarette
06 Sep 2010
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge
First Ignition:
Wearing apparel not on a person
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
19 Sep 2010
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Bar or nightclub
Area of Origin:
Exterior, exposed surface
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
16 Nov 2010
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas - uncontained
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
27 Jan 2011
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:
Cigarette
03 Jun 2011
Building fires
Property Use:
Manufacturing, processing
Area of Origin:
Processing/manufacturing area, workroom
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas in container or pipe
Heat Source:
Heat, spark from friction
18 Aug 2011
Fire, other
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Film, residue, including paint & resin
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
28 Aug 2011
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Wall assembly
First Ignition:
Structural member or framing
Heat Source:
Arcing
22 Oct 2011
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Function area, other
First Ignition:
Bedding; blanket, sheet, comforter
Heat Source:
Cigarette
02 Jan 2012
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
19 Jan 2012
Off-road vehicle or heavy equipment fire
Property Use:
Vacant lot
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
20 Jan 2012
Building fires
Property Use:
Boarding/rooming house, residential hotels
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Exterior trim, including doors
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
02 Nov 2013
Building fires
Property Use:
Outbuilding or shed
Area of Origin:
Vehicle storage area; garage, carport
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Flame/torch used for lighting
16 Feb 2014
Building fires
Property Use:
Boarding/rooming house, residential hotels
Area of Origin:
Structural area, other
First Ignition:
Exterior trim, including doors
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
01 Jun 2014
Building fires
Property Use:
Clubs, other
Area of Origin:
Roof surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas in container or pipe
Heat Source:
Flame/torch used for lighting
01 Jun 2014
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Church, mosque, synagogue, temple, chapel
Area of Origin:
Roof surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas in container or pipe
Heat Source:
Flame/torch used for lighting
21 Aug 2014
Building fires
Property Use:
Grain elevator, silo
Area of Origin:
Storage room, area, tank, or bin
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Match
02 Sep 2014
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Multiple items first ignited
Heat Source:
Arcing
08 Sep 2014
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
29 Oct 2014
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Dining room, cafeteria bar area, beverage service
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette
28 Feb 2015
Outside storage fire
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
28 Feb 2015
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge
First Ignition:
Structural member or framing
Heat Source:
Arcing
01 Sep 2015
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Warehouse
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
08 Dec 2015
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Match
10 Mar 2016
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Match
16 Mar 2016
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Mercantile, business, other
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Box, carton, bag, basket, barrel
25 Jun 2016
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Bar or nightclub
21 Aug 2016
Building fires
Property Use:
Vacant lot
Area of Origin:
Wall surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
02 Sep 2016
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Mercantile, business, other
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
21 Oct 2016
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Attic: vacant, crawl space above top story, cupola
First Ignition:
Structural member or framing
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
18 Mar 2017
Building fires
Property Use:
Food and beverage sales, grocery store
Area of Origin:
Wall surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Exterior wall covering or finish
Heat Source:
Arcing
21 Mar 2017
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Outbuilding or shed
Area of Origin:
Vacant structural area
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette
03 May 2017
Natural vegetation fire, other
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:
Flame/torch used for lighting
04 Jun 2017
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Laundry area, wash house (laundry)
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas in container or pipe
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
18 Aug 2017
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
04 Nov 2017
Fire, other
Property Use:
Fire station
Area of Origin:
Other
First Ignition:
Wearing apparel on a person
Heat Source:
Arcing
23 Nov 2017
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
22 Feb 2018
Building fires
Property Use:
General retail, other
Area of Origin:
Shipping/receiving area; loading area, dock or bay
First Ignition:
Liquids, piping, filters, other
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
22 Mar 2018
Off-road vehicle or heavy equipment fire
Property Use:
Manufacturing, processing
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Liquids, piping, filters, other
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
28 Jun 2018
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Property Use, other
Area of Origin:
Cargo/trunk area - all vehicles
02 Jul 2018
Building fires
Property Use:
Food and beverage sales, grocery store
Area of Origin:
Wall surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Box, carton, bag, basket, barrel
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
03 Jul 2018
Building fires
Property Use:
Food and beverage sales, grocery store
Area of Origin:
Multiple areas
First Ignition:
Multiple items first ignited
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
18 Jul 2018
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Exterior balcony, unenclosed porch
First Ignition:
Exterior wall covering or finish
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
01 Aug 2018
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
14 Oct 2018
Passenger vehicle fire
23 Oct 2018
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
29 Oct 2018
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Wall surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Soft goods, wearing apparel, other
Heat Source:
Flame/torch used for lighting
16 Jan 2019
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Soft goods, wearing apparel, other
Heat Source:
Flame/torch used for lighting
04 Feb 2019
Building fires
Property Use:
Outbuilding or shed
Area of Origin:
Storage room, area, tank, or bin
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
20 Apr 2019
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other