Fire Incidents at Douglas Ave, Wichita, KS
23 Mar 1999
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge
First Ignition:
Toy or game
Heat Source:
Candle
24 Mar 1999
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Heat spread from another fire, other
24 May 1999
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Exterior, exposed surface
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
03 Aug 1999
Fire, other
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas in container or pipe
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
14 Aug 1999
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
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:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
03 Oct 1999
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Attic: vacant, crawl space above top story, cupola
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
23 Nov 1999
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:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
01 Jan 2000
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
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
02 Jan 2000
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Structural area, other
First Ignition:
Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
12 Jan 2000
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
First Ignition:
Linen; other than bedding
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
09 Mar 2000
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street or road in commercial area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas - uncontained
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
20 May 2000
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Conveyor belt, drive belt, V-belt
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
14 Jun 2000
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
05 Jul 2000
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Exterior, exposed surface
First Ignition:
Oily rags
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
03 Aug 2000
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Conveyor belt, drive belt, V-belt
Heat Source:
Heat, spark from friction
08 Sep 2000
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Cargo/trunk area - all vehicles
First Ignition:
Cord, rope, twine
Heat Source:
Match
20 Sep 2000
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Heat from undetermined smoking material
17 Oct 2000
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
First Ignition:
Magazine, newspaper, writing paper
Heat Source:
Match
20 Oct 2000
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Exterior roof covering or finish
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
21 Oct 2000
Fire, other
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
23 Mar 2001
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
30 Mar 2001
Building fires
Property Use:
Convention center, exhibition hall
Area of Origin:
Assembly or sales area, other
First Ignition:
Linen; other than bedding
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
27 Apr 2001
Grass fire
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
10 May 2001
Passenger vehicle fire
Area of Origin:
Cargo/trunk area - all vehicles
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
06 Jun 2001
Building fires
Property Use:
Business office
Area of Origin:
Office
First Ignition:
Structural component or finish, other
Heat Source:
Candle
06 Aug 2001
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
18 Sep 2001
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
02 Oct 2001
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
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
10 Oct 2001
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Conduit, pipe, utility, or ventilation shaft
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
31 Oct 2001
Building fires
Property Use:
Business office
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
14 Feb 2002
Grass fire
Property Use:
Graded and cared-for plots of land
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
14 Feb 2002
Trash or rubbish fire, contained
Property Use:
High school/junior high school/middle school
Area of Origin:
Bathroom, checkroom, lavatory, locker room
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
07 Mar 2002
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Convenience store
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
01 Apr 2002
Building fires
Property Use:
High school/junior high school/middle school
Area of Origin:
Service facilities, other
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas in container or pipe
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
01 Apr 2002
Building fires
Property Use:
Food and beverage sales, grocery store
Area of Origin:
Roof surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Exterior roof covering or finish
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
01 Apr 2002
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Open land or field
Area of Origin:
Wildland, woods
First Ignition:
Heavy vegetation - not crop, including trees
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
01 Apr 2002
Forest, woods or wildland fire
Property Use:
Open land or field
Area of Origin:
Wildland, woods
First Ignition:
Heavy vegetation - not crop, including trees
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
02 Apr 2002
Forest, woods or wildland fire
05 Apr 2002
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
06 Apr 2002
Fires in structures other than in a building
Property Use:
Outbuilding or shed
Area of Origin:
Storage area, other
First Ignition:
Exterior wall covering or finish
Heat Source:
Match
31 May 2002
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:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
15 Sep 2002
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Candle
24 Oct 2002
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
13 Nov 2002
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Storage room, area, tank, or bin
First Ignition:
Magazine, newspaper, writing paper
10 Jan 2003
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Tire
Heat Source:
Heat, spark from friction
03 Aug 2003
Building fires
Property Use:
General retail, other
Area of Origin:
Shipping/receiving area; loading area, dock or bay
First Ignition:
Linen; other than bedding
Heat Source:
Chemical, natural heat source, other
08 Aug 2003
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas - in/from final container
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
08 Aug 2003
Grass fire
08 Aug 2003
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Open land or field
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
05 Oct 2003
Grass fire
Property Use:
Open land or field
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Agricultural crop, including fruits and vegetables
12 Oct 2003
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Cargo/trunk area - all vehicles
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
29 Oct 2003
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
05 Nov 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:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
14 Nov 2003
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Furniture, utensils, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
28 Jan 2004
Building fires
Property Use:
High school/junior high school/middle school
Area of Origin:
Bathroom, checkroom, lavatory, locker room
First Ignition:
Magazine, newspaper, writing paper
Heat Source:
Match
28 Feb 2004
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
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
08 Mar 2004
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
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 Mar 2004
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas - in/from engine or burner
Heat Source:
Match
15 Mar 2004
Building fires
Property Use:
Specialty shop
Area of Origin:
Sales area, showroom (exclude display window)
First Ignition:
Wearing apparel not on a person
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
21 Apr 2004
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street, other
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
12 May 2004
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:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
13 May 2004
Building fires
Property Use:
Textile, wearing apparel sales
Area of Origin:
Wall assembly
First Ignition:
Structural member or framing
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
18 Aug 2004
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
08 Sep 2004
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas in container or pipe
Heat Source:
Incendiary device
08 Oct 2004
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street or road in commercial area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
26 Jan 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
05 Feb 2005
Grass fire
Property Use:
Graded and cared-for plots of land
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
05 Mar 2005
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas - uncontained
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
16 Mar 2005
Building fires
Property Use:
Eating, drinking places
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
13 May 2005
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
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
04 Jul 2005
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Vacant lot
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Fireworks
09 Jul 2005
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
24 Jul 2005
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
27 Aug 2005
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Fuel tank, fuel line
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas - uncontained
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
14 Nov 2005
Grass fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Match
20 Nov 2005
Building fires
Property Use:
Laundry, dry cleaning
Area of Origin:
Laundry area, wash house (laundry)
First Ignition:
Soft goods, wearing apparel, other
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
03 Mar 2006
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
14 Apr 2006
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
21 Apr 2006
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
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
07 May 2006
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
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
29 Jun 2006
Building fires
Property Use:
Boarding/rooming house, residential hotels
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Bedding; blanket, sheet, comforter
Heat Source:
Cigarette
09 Jul 2006
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
30 Oct 2006
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street or road in commercial area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
03 Nov 2006
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Function area, other
First Ignition:
Furniture, utensils, other
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
11 Dec 2006
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
15 Dec 2006
Building fires
Property Use:
Personal service, including barber & beauty shops
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
22 Mar 2007
Off-road vehicle or heavy equipment fire
Property Use:
Open land or field
Area of Origin:
Vehicle area, other
First Ignition:
Pipe, duct, conduit, hose covering
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
25 Mar 2007
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
Heat Source:
Arcing
09 Apr 2007
Road freight or transport vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Filter, including evaporative cooler pads
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
20 Apr 2007
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
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
03 May 2007
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Mattress, pillow
Heat Source:
Cigarette
07 Jun 2007
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
04 Jul 2007
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Soft goods, wearing apparel, other
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
08 Aug 2007
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Chips, including wood chips
Heat Source:
Cigarette
17 Sep 2007
Off-road vehicle or heavy equipment fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Separate operator/control area of transportation
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas - in/from engine or burner
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
22 Sep 2007
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:
Heat, spark from friction
05 Oct 2007
Building fires
Property Use:
Mercantile, business, other
Area of Origin:
Wall surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Conducted heat from another fire
22 Mar 2008
Building fires
Property Use:
Residential or self storage units
Area of Origin:
Storage: supplies or tools; dead storage
First Ignition:
Magazine, newspaper, writing paper
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
18 Apr 2008
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
First Ignition:
Oily rags
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash