Fire Incidents at Division St, Decatur, IL
25 Mar 1999
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Floor covering or rug/carpet/mat
Heat Source:
Heat spread from another fire, other
27 Jul 1999
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge
First Ignition:
Floor covering or rug/carpet/mat
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
25 Aug 1999
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Parking garage, (detached residential garage)
Area of Origin:
Vehicle storage area; garage, carport
First Ignition:
Wearing apparel not on a person
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
15 Apr 2000
Cultivated vegetation, crop fire, other
Property Use:
Playground
Area of Origin:
Other
First Ignition:
Chips, including wood chips
16 Apr 2000
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Laundry area, wash house (laundry)
First Ignition:
Dust, fiber, lint, including sawdust and excelsior
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
02 Jul 2000
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Open land or field
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Pyrotechnics, explosives
Heat Source:
Fireworks
14 Sep 2000
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge
First Ignition:
Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats
Heat Source:
Cigarette
29 Oct 2000
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
18 Nov 2000
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
25 May 2002
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Curtains, blinds, drapery, tapestry
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
26 Jul 2002
Fire, other
Property Use:
Open land or field
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
27 Jul 2002
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Substructure area or space, crawl space
First Ignition:
Structural member or framing
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
04 Aug 2002
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
29 Jan 2003
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Laundry area, wash house (laundry)
06 May 2003
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Ceiling & floor assembly, crawl space b/t stories
First Ignition:
Magazine, newspaper, writing paper
04 Jul 2003
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
12 Oct 2003
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/from engine or burner
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
14 Nov 2003
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 from powered equipment, other
18 Jun 2004
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:
Hot or smoldering object, other
06 Nov 2004
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Ceiling & floor assembly, crawl space b/t stories
First Ignition:
Structural member or framing
Heat Source:
Arcing
14 Nov 2004
Building fires
Property Use:
Property Use, other
Area of Origin:
Wall assembly
First Ignition:
Agricultural crop, including fruits and vegetables
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
20 Dec 2004
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
12 Feb 2005
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Backfire from internal combustion engine
10 Jun 2005
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Exterior wall covering or finish
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
21 Jul 2005
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
17 Sep 2005
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Multiple items first ignited
Heat Source:
Chemical reaction
19 Jan 2006
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/from engine or burner
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
25 Feb 2006
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Wall surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Exterior wall covering or finish
Heat Source:
Cigarette
20 Mar 2006
Building fires
Property Use:
Manufacturing, processing
Area of Origin:
Equipment or service area, other
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas in container or pipe
Heat Source:
Heat, spark from friction
13 May 2006
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
23 May 2006
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
First Ignition:
Box, carton, bag, basket, barrel
08 Sep 2006
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Vehicle area, other
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
03 Feb 2007
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:
Flammable liquid/gas - in/from final container
Heat Source:
Match
06 Sep 2007
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 Sep 2007
Trash or rubbish fire, contained
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Wall surface: exterior
25 Dec 2007
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
22 Jan 2008
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/from engine or burner
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
04 Sep 2008
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge
First Ignition:
Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats
Heat Source:
Candle
12 Apr 2009
Outside equipment fire
Property Use:
Playground
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
14 Jan 2010
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
18 Feb 2010
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Multiple areas
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
29 Mar 2010
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats
02 Apr 2010
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:
Hot or smoldering object, other
18 May 2010
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Exterior, exposed surface
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Radiated heat from another fire
30 Jun 2010
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:
Arcing
07 Aug 2010
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Function area, other
First Ignition:
Furniture, utensils, other
Heat Source:
Candle
15 Aug 2010
Building fires
Property Use:
Parking garage, (detached residential garage)
Area of Origin:
Wall assembly
First Ignition:
Structural member or framing
Heat Source:
Arcing
30 Aug 2010
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Substructure area or space, crawl space
22 Nov 2011
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Cabinetry (including built-in)
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
12 Feb 2012
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
11 Mar 2012
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Exterior balcony, unenclosed porch
First Ignition:
Structural component or finish, other
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
18 May 2012
Outside equipment fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Appliance housing or casing
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
28 May 2012
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Wall assembly
First Ignition:
Structural member or framing
Heat Source:
Arcing
21 Jul 2012
Outside equipment fire
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace
First Ignition:
Atomized liquid, vaporized liquid, aerosol.
Heat Source:
Heat from direct flame, convection currents
04 Jul 2013
Forest, woods or wildland fire
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Wildland, woods
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
20 Aug 2014
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Oily rags
Heat Source:
Chemical reaction
01 Jan 2015
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Vehicle storage area; garage, carport
First Ignition:
Exterior wall covering or finish
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
07 Feb 2015
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Function area, other
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
24 Feb 2015
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 lighter
02 Jun 2015
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
03 Jun 2015
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Wall surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Exterior wall covering or finish
Heat Source:
Radiated heat from another fire
16 Dec 2015
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Function area, other
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas - in/from engine or burner
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
17 Jan 2016
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Wall surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Exterior wall covering or finish
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
27 Jun 2016
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
12 Oct 2016
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas - uncontained
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
07 Nov 2016
Building fires
Property Use:
Manufacturing, processing
Area of Origin:
Equipment or service area, other
First Ignition:
Agricultural crop, including fruits and vegetables
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
25 Jun 2017
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Exterior balcony, unenclosed porch
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas in container or pipe
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
29 Jan 2018
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Attic: vacant, crawl space above top story, cupola
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
11 Mar 2018
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Laundry area, wash house (laundry)
First Ignition:
Wearing apparel not on a person
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
28 Jun 2018
Building fires
Property Use:
Manufacturing, processing
Area of Origin:
Conduit, pipe, utility, or ventilation shaft
First Ignition:
Pipe, duct, conduit, hose covering
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
01 Oct 2018
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Function area, other
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
17 Nov 2018
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
First Ignition:
Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
08 Jan 2019
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
16 May 2019
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Function area, other