Fire Incidents at County St, Fall River, MA
01 Jan 2002
Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
19 Feb 2002
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Pallet, skid (empty)
06 Mar 2002
Fires in structures other than in a building
Property Use:
High school/junior high school/middle school
Area of Origin:
Corridor, mall
First Ignition:
Decoration
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
12 Mar 2002
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:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
30 Mar 2002
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Open land or field
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
06 Apr 2002
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Candle
13 Apr 2002
Fire, other
Property Use:
Open land or field
Area of Origin:
Other
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
24 May 2002
Building fires
Property Use:
Recreational, hobby, home repair sales, pet store
Area of Origin:
Sales area, showroom (exclude display window)
First Ignition:
Structural component or finish, other
Heat Source:
Arcing
23 Jun 2002
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Vehicle area, other
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
11 Jul 2002
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Business office
Area of Origin:
Construction/renovation area
First Ignition:
Baled goods or material
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
22 Jul 2002
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Funeral parlor
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Chemical, natural heat source, other
22 Jul 2002
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Open land or field
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Heavy vegetation - not crop, including trees
Heat Source:
Chemical, natural heat source, other
29 Jul 2002
Building fires
Property Use:
General retail, other
Area of Origin:
Wall surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Exterior wall covering or finish
16 Aug 2002
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:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
27 Aug 2002
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Multiple items first ignited
28 Aug 2002
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Business office
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
06 Nov 2002
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Graded and cared-for plots of land
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
14 Dec 2002
Passenger vehicle fire
21 Dec 2002
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
22 Jul 2003
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Service station, gas station
Area of Origin:
Other
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
20 Nov 2003
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Wall surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Bedding; blanket, sheet, comforter
09 Dec 2003
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
First Ignition:
Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats
01 Jan 2004
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Bank
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Heat from undetermined smoking material
09 May 2004
Building fires
Property Use:
Parking garage, general vehicle
Area of Origin:
Other
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
29 Oct 2004
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
26 Jan 2005
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Highway or divided highway
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
26 Mar 2005
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Tire
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
20 May 2005
Building fires
Property Use:
Food and beverage sales, grocery store
Area of Origin:
Sales area, showroom (exclude display window)
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
30 Jul 2005
Fire, other
Property Use:
Business office
Area of Origin:
Closet
First Ignition:
Wearing apparel not on a person
Heat Source:
Lightning
04 Aug 2005
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Playground
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
14 Aug 2005
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Service station, gas station
Area of Origin:
Other
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
19 Sep 2005
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Equipment or service area, other
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
05 Oct 2005
Fire in portable building, fixed location
Property Use:
High school/junior high school/middle school
12 Dec 2005
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Wall assembly
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Arcing
16 Jan 2006
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Food and beverage sales, grocery store
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
08 Feb 2006
Fire, other
Property Use:
Laundry, dry cleaning
Area of Origin:
Laundry area, wash house (laundry)
First Ignition:
Dust, fiber, lint, including sawdust and excelsior
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
24 Feb 2006
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Clinic, clinic-type infirmary
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
30 Mar 2006
Fire, other
Property Use:
Service station, gas station
Area of Origin:
Other
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
14 Jun 2006
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Assembly area - less than 100 persons
First Ignition:
Adornment, recreational material, signs, other
Heat Source:
Candle
14 Jun 2006
Trash or rubbish fire, contained
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Tire
Heat Source:
Flame/torch used for lighting
16 Jun 2006
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Assembly or sales area, other
First Ignition:
Interior ceiling cover or finish
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
02 Aug 2006
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Playground
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
10 Aug 2006
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Construction site
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
02 Nov 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:
Heat from powered equipment, other
03 Dec 2006
Fire, other
Property Use:
Service station, gas station
Area of Origin:
Vehicle storage area; garage, carport
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
18 Dec 2006
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Entrance way, lobby
First Ignition:
Furniture, utensils, other
Heat Source:
Candle
06 Apr 2007
Fire, other
Property Use:
Laundry, dry cleaning
Area of Origin:
Equipment or service area, other
First Ignition:
Linen; other than bedding
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
06 May 2007
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Doctor, dentist or oral surgeon's office
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
14 May 2007
Trash or rubbish fire, contained
Property Use:
Playground
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
14 May 2007
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Playground
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
16 May 2007
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Highway or divided highway
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
30 May 2007
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Playground
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
31 May 2007
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Playground
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
01 Jun 2007
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Service station, gas station
Area of Origin:
Cargo/trunk area - all vehicles
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
18 Jul 2007
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
28 Aug 2007
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Bank
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
29 Aug 2007
Trash or rubbish fire, contained
Property Use:
Playground
01 Sep 2007
Special outside fire, other
22 Sep 2007
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Graded and cared-for plots of land
Area of Origin:
Other
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
07 Oct 2007
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
14 May 2008
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
14 May 2008
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Vacant lot
09 Jul 2008
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Other
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
09 Jul 2008
Fire, other
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Other
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
13 Jul 2008
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Specialty shop
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
24 Sep 2008
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Graded and cared-for plots of land
03 Oct 2008
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
05 Dec 2008
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Bathroom, checkroom, lavatory, locker room
First Ignition:
Interior ceiling cover or finish
Heat Source:
Arcing
16 Mar 2009
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
21 Apr 2009
Building fires
Property Use:
Places of worship, funeral parlors
Area of Origin:
Wall assembly
First Ignition:
Structural member or framing
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
14 May 2009
Outside equipment fire
Property Use:
Electrical distribution
Area of Origin:
Other
Heat Source:
Arcing
04 Aug 2009
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Business office
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
30 Nov 2009
Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
17 Jan 2010
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
03 Jun 2010
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge
First Ignition:
Box, carton, bag, basket, barrel
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
22 Aug 2010
Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Appliance housing or casing
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
09 Dec 2010
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Ceiling & floor assembly, crawl space b/t stories
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
23 Aug 2011
Trash or rubbish fire, contained
Property Use:
Bank
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
16 Sep 2011
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
23 Mar 2012
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Clinic, clinic-type infirmary
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
20 Aug 2012
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Interior stairway or ramp
First Ignition:
Curtains, blinds, drapery, tapestry
22 Sep 2012
Building fires
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
16 May 2013
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Substructure area or space, crawl space
First Ignition:
Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats
22 Jun 2013
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Bank
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
01 Mar 2015
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Service station, gas station
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
15 Apr 2015
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Exterior, exposed surface
First Ignition:
Exterior wall covering or finish
24 May 2015
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Exterior balcony, unenclosed porch
First Ignition:
Box, carton, bag, basket, barrel
Heat Source:
Cigarette
03 Aug 2015
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Mercantile, business, other
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
04 Nov 2015
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Vehicle area, other
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
05 Jan 2016
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Exterior, exposed surface
Heat Source:
Cigarette
31 Jan 2016
Fire, other
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
27 Apr 2016
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Wall surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Exterior wall covering or finish
Heat Source:
Radiated heat from another fire
08 May 2016
Chimney or flue fire, confined to chimney or flue
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Other
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
24 Jun 2016
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Vehicle storage area; garage, carport
24 Jul 2016
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
09 Apr 2017
Building fires
Property Use:
Business office
Area of Origin:
Storage area, other
First Ignition:
Multiple items first ignited
21 May 2017
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas - in/from engine or burner
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
19 Jul 2017
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Funeral parlor
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
15 Sep 2017
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Other
12 Oct 2017
Fire, other
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Exterior, exposed surface
First Ignition:
Dust, fiber, lint, including sawdust and excelsior
Heat Source:
Heat source: other