Fire Incidents at County Road 500, Big Spring, IL
20 May 2011
Passenger vehicle fire
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
29 Sep 2012
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Highway or divided highway
Area of Origin:
Cargo/trunk area - all vehicles
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas - uncontained
Heat Source:
Chemical reaction
01 Apr 2014
Grass fire
Property Use:
Open land or field
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Flying brand, ember, spark
29 Oct 2016
Off-road vehicle or heavy equipment fire
Property Use:
Open land or field
Area of Origin:
Exterior, exposed surface
First Ignition:
Agricultural crop, including fruits and vegetables
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
20 Feb 2017
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
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
03 Jun 2017
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street, other
27 Dec 2017
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Structural member or framing
Heat Source:
Arcing
08 Apr 2019
Building fires
Property Use:
Manufacturing, processing
Area of Origin:
Processing/manufacturing area, workroom
First Ignition:
Floor covering or rug/carpet/mat
Heat Source:
Chemical reaction