Fire Incidents at Division St, Chicago, IL
30 Jan 2009
Passenger vehicle fire
20 Feb 2009
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 from direct flame, convection currents
19 Mar 2009
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Corridor, mall
First Ignition:
Goods not made up, including fabrics & yard goods
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
05 Jun 2009
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge
First Ignition:
Interior wall covering excluding drapes, etc.
Heat Source:
Arcing
09 Jun 2009
Building fires
Property Use:
Manufacturing, processing
Area of Origin:
Incinerator area
Heat Source:
Molten, hot material
30 Jun 2009
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street, other
11 Jul 2009
Building fires
Property Use:
Bar or nightclub
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Structural component or finish, other
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
11 Jul 2009
Fire, other
Property Use:
Bar or nightclub
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Cabinetry (including built-in)
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
16 Jul 2009
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Interior stairway or ramp
First Ignition:
Atomized liquid, vaporized liquid, aerosol.
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
22 Aug 2009
Building fires
Property Use:
Bar or nightclub
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Structural component or finish, other
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
23 Aug 2009
Fire, other
Property Use:
Church, mosque, synagogue, temple, chapel
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
13 Sep 2009
Fire, other
Property Use:
Mercantile, business, other
Area of Origin:
Sales area, showroom (exclude display window)
First Ignition:
Curtains, blinds, drapery, tapestry
Heat Source:
Arcing
16 Sep 2009
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Vehicle storage area; garage, carport
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
20 Sep 2009
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
30 Sep 2009
Fire, other
Property Use:
Hotel/motel, commercial
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Bedding; blanket, sheet, comforter
Heat Source:
Cigarette
12 Oct 2009
Fire, other
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Roof surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
12 Nov 2009
Building fires
Property Use:
Mercantile, business, other
Area of Origin:
Ceiling & floor assembly, crawl space b/t stories
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
15 Nov 2009
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street or road in commercial area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
15 Nov 2009
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 from direct flame, convection currents
19 Nov 2009
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street or road in commercial area
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
01 Jan 2010
Building fires
Property Use:
Bar or nightclub
Area of Origin:
Interior stairway or ramp
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
04 Jan 2010
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Vehicle area, other
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas - in/from engine or burner
27 Jan 2010
Building fires
Property Use:
Property Use, other
Area of Origin:
Vehicle storage area; garage, carport
First Ignition:
Atomized liquid, vaporized liquid, aerosol.
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
15 Feb 2010
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
02 Mar 2010
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Bedding; blanket, sheet, comforter
Heat Source:
Candle
06 Mar 2010
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Floor covering or rug/carpet/mat
Heat Source:
Heat from direct flame, convection currents
17 Apr 2010
Fire, other
Property Use:
Hospital - medical or psychiatric
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
05 May 2010
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:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
25 May 2010
Fire, other
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Exterior stairway, ramp, or fire escape
First Ignition:
Chips, including wood chips
Heat Source:
Cigarette
15 Aug 2010
Building fires
Property Use:
Mercantile, business, other
Area of Origin:
Vehicle storage area; garage, carport
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
03 Sep 2010
Fire, other
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Wall surface: exterior
08 Sep 2010
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge
First Ignition:
Mattress, pillow
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
16 Sep 2010
Building fires
Property Use:
Outbuilding or shed
Area of Origin:
Storage room, area, tank, or bin
First Ignition:
Tire
Heat Source:
Heat from undetermined smoking material
15 Oct 2010
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Attic: vacant, crawl space above top story, cupola
First Ignition:
Structural member or framing
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
26 Oct 2010
Fire, other
Property Use:
Electrical distribution
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Arcing
08 Dec 2010
Building fires
Property Use:
Residential, other
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
10 Dec 2010
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge
First Ignition:
Furniture, utensils, other
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
30 Dec 2010
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Structural component or finish, other
Heat Source:
Molten, hot material
31 Jan 2011
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Structural area, other
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
05 Feb 2011
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street or road in commercial area
Area of Origin:
Vehicle area, other
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
03 Mar 2011
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street, other
07 Mar 2011
Building fires
Property Use:
Mercantile, business, other
Area of Origin:
Sales area, showroom (exclude display window)
First Ignition:
Box, carton, bag, basket, barrel
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
08 Mar 2011
Fire, other
Property Use:
Mercantile, business, other
30 Mar 2011
Fire, other
Property Use:
Mercantile, business, other
Area of Origin:
Egress/exit, other
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Heat from direct flame, convection currents
19 Apr 2011
Fires in structures other than in a building
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Equipment or service area, other
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
17 May 2011
Passenger vehicle fire
17 May 2011
Passenger vehicle fire
22 May 2011
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge
First Ignition:
Appliance housing or casing
Heat Source:
Arcing
27 Jun 2011
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Mattress, pillow
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
01 Jul 2011
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Service station, gas station
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas - in/from engine or burner
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
23 Jul 2011
Building fires
Property Use:
Mercantile, business, other
Heat Source:
Molten, hot material
02 Aug 2011
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Arcing
20 Nov 2011
Fire, other
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Laundry area, wash house (laundry)
First Ignition:
Ironing board
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
01 Dec 2011
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
11 Jan 2012
Passenger vehicle fire
03 Mar 2012
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
07 Apr 2012
Building fires
Property Use:
Parking garage, (detached residential garage)
Area of Origin:
Vehicle storage area; garage, carport
12 Apr 2012
Building fires
Property Use:
Laundry, dry cleaning
Area of Origin:
Conduit, pipe, utility, or ventilation shaft
First Ignition:
Multiple items first ignited
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
12 Jun 2012
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Exterior balcony, unenclosed porch
First Ignition:
Box, carton, bag, basket, barrel
Heat Source:
Cigarette
04 Jul 2012
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
30 Aug 2012
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
20 Sep 2012
Building fires
Property Use:
Storage, other
Area of Origin:
Service facilities, other
First Ignition:
Exterior roof covering or finish
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
26 Oct 2012
Building fires
Property Use:
Food and beverage sales, grocery store
Area of Origin:
Storage room, area, tank, or bin
Heat Source:
Arcing
14 Nov 2012
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Heating room or area, water heater area
First Ignition:
Wearing apparel not on a person
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
18 Nov 2012
Fire, other
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Bathroom, checkroom, lavatory, locker room
First Ignition:
Furniture, utensils, other
Heat Source:
Heat, spark from friction
26 Nov 2012
Building fires
Property Use:
Textile, wearing apparel sales
Area of Origin:
Heating room or area, water heater area
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
16 Dec 2012
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge
First Ignition:
Christmas tree
Heat Source:
Arcing
07 Jan 2013
Building fires
Property Use:
Church, mosque, synagogue, temple, chapel
Area of Origin:
Roof surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Exterior roof covering or finish
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
26 Jun 2013
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge
First Ignition:
Multiple items first ignited
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
13 Jul 2013
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Exterior balcony, unenclosed porch
First Ignition:
Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats
Heat Source:
Cigarette
28 Aug 2013
Passenger vehicle fire
12 Nov 2013
Fire, other
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
06 Feb 2014
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
09 Feb 2014
Fire, other
Property Use:
Billiard center, pool hall
Area of Origin:
Art gallery, exhibit hall, library
First Ignition:
Non-upholstered chair, bench
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
20 Mar 2014
Fire, other
Property Use:
Residential, other
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Appliance housing or casing
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
20 Mar 2014
Fire, other
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Appliance housing or casing
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
28 Mar 2014
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Laundry area, wash house (laundry)
First Ignition:
Appliance housing or casing
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
24 May 2014
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Service station, gas station
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
19 Aug 2014
Passenger vehicle fire
27 Aug 2014
Building fires
Property Use:
Mercantile, business, other
Area of Origin:
Bathroom, checkroom, lavatory, locker room
First Ignition:
Structural component or finish, other
Heat Source:
Arcing
10 Sep 2014
Fire, other
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Bathroom, checkroom, lavatory, locker room
First Ignition:
Oily rags
Heat Source:
Chemical, natural heat source, other
29 Sep 2014
Fire, other
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
10 Oct 2014
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Exterior, exposed surface
First Ignition:
Atomized liquid, vaporized liquid, aerosol.
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
12 Oct 2014
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Exterior stairway, ramp, or fire escape
First Ignition:
Structural component or finish, other
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
09 Nov 2014
Building fires
Property Use:
Mercantile, business, other
Area of Origin:
Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge
First Ignition:
Furniture, utensils, other
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
09 Nov 2014
Fire, other
Property Use:
Mercantile, business, other
Area of Origin:
Structural area, other
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Heat from direct flame, convection currents
11 Nov 2014
Building fires
Property Use:
Manufacturing, processing
Area of Origin:
Storage room, area, tank, or bin
16 Jan 2015
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
21 Jan 2015
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Bedding; blanket, sheet, comforter
Heat Source:
Cigarette
16 Apr 2015
Building fires
Property Use:
Manufacturing, processing
Area of Origin:
Roof surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Exterior roof covering or finish
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
02 May 2015
Building fires
Property Use:
Parking garage, (detached residential garage)
Area of Origin:
Vehicle storage area; garage, carport
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette
02 May 2015
Fire, other
Property Use:
24-hour care Nursing homes, 4 or more persons
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
02 May 2015
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
16 Jun 2015
Fires in structures other than in a building
Property Use:
Street, other
04 Jul 2015
Fires in structures other than in a building
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
24 Jul 2015
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
24 Jul 2015
Fire, other
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Exterior stairway, ramp, or fire escape
Heat Source:
Heat from undetermined smoking material
10 Nov 2015
Fire, other
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Bathroom, checkroom, lavatory, locker room
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
23 Nov 2015
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:
Arcing
06 Dec 2015
Fire, other
Property Use:
Laundry, dry cleaning
Area of Origin:
Equipment or service area, other
First Ignition:
Wearing apparel not on a person