Fire Incidents at Eldorado St, Decatur, IL
05 Jan 1999
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
Heat Source:
Arcing
25 Feb 1999
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Box, carton, bag, basket, barrel
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
28 Aug 1999
Cultivated vegetation, crop fire, other
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Exterior balcony, unenclosed porch
First Ignition:
Exterior trim, including doors
Heat Source:
Cigarette
10 Sep 1999
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
22 Dec 1999
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Multiple items first ignited
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
08 Feb 2000
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Open land or field
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
18 Mar 2000
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Open land or field
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Agricultural crop, including fruits and vegetables
Heat Source:
Cigarette
09 Jun 2000
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
Heat Source:
Arcing
29 Jul 2000
Cultivated vegetation, crop fire, other
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Magazine, newspaper, writing paper
22 Sep 2000
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
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
14 Nov 2000
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Manufacturing, processing
Area of Origin:
Equipment or service area, other
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
18 Nov 2000
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Open land or field
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
03 Feb 2001
Cultivated vegetation, crop fire, other
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
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
03 Feb 2001
Cultivated vegetation, crop fire, other
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
17 Feb 2001
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
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
28 Feb 2001
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Service station, gas station
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas - in/from final container
Heat Source:
Backfire from internal combustion engine
06 Mar 2001
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Railroad right of way
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Heat, spark from friction
27 Mar 2001
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Box, carton, bag, basket, barrel
Heat Source:
Cigarette
30 Jun 2001
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas - in/from final container
Heat Source:
Backfire from internal combustion engine
09 Aug 2002
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Animal living or dead
21 Oct 2002
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
02 Nov 2002
Building fires
Property Use:
Manufacturing, processing
Area of Origin:
Processing/manufacturing area, workroom
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
18 Nov 2002
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Service station, gas station
Area of Origin:
Fuel tank, fuel line
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
16 Dec 2002
Building fires
Property Use:
Warehouse
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
17 Feb 2003
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Function area, other
Heat Source:
Candle
28 Jun 2003
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Vacant lot
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
16 Apr 2004
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Tire
Heat Source:
Heat, spark from friction
01 May 2004
Road freight or transport vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Cargo/trunk area - all vehicles
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
06 Jun 2004
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Magazine, newspaper, writing paper
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
29 Jun 2004
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
13 Aug 2004
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Attic: vacant, crawl space above top story, cupola
First Ignition:
Film, residue, including paint & resin
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
15 Oct 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:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
22 Oct 2004
Building fires
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Storage room, area, tank, or bin
First Ignition:
Linen; other than bedding
05 Nov 2004
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
20 Nov 2004
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Separate operator/control area of transportation
First Ignition:
Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
21 Dec 2004
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Assembly, other
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
17 Feb 2005
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
15 Mar 2005
Building fires
Property Use:
Manufacturing, processing
Area of Origin:
Technical processing areas, other
First Ignition:
Agricultural crop, including fruits and vegetables
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
10 Apr 2005
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Service station, gas station
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Tire
17 May 2005
Building fires
Property Use:
Manufacturing, processing
Area of Origin:
Conduit, pipe, utility, or ventilation shaft
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
11 Jul 2005
Forest, woods or wildland fire
Property Use:
Fixed use recreation places, other
Area of Origin:
Wildland, woods
22 Nov 2005
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Bridge, trestle
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
26 Jan 2006
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Street or road in commercial area
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Warning or road flare; fusee
31 Mar 2006
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
First Ignition:
Soft goods, wearing apparel, other
09 Apr 2006
Natural vegetation fire, other
22 Apr 2006
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Business office
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Chips, including wood chips
Heat Source:
Cigarette
04 Jun 2006
Building fires
Property Use:
Manufacturing, processing
Area of Origin:
Conduit, pipe, utility, or ventilation shaft
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
17 Aug 2006
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
03 Nov 2006
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, spark from friction
25 Nov 2006
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 - in/from engine or burner
Heat Source:
Backfire from internal combustion engine
02 May 2007
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
06 Sep 2007
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Open land or field
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
04 Feb 2008
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
22 Apr 2008
Grass fire
Property Use:
Railroad right of way
Area of Origin:
Railroad right of way: on or near
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
08 May 2008
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
05 Jun 2008
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Cargo/trunk area - all vehicles
First Ignition:
Bedding; blanket, sheet, comforter
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
01 Jul 2008
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
05 Jul 2008
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 - in/from engine or burner
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
03 Aug 2008
Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Equipment or service area, other
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
19 Oct 2008
Building fires
Property Use:
Manufacturing, processing
Area of Origin:
Processing/manufacturing area, workroom
First Ignition:
Dust, fiber, lint, including sawdust and excelsior
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
20 Feb 2009
Building fires
Property Use:
Laundry, dry cleaning
Area of Origin:
Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
28 Mar 2009
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:
Hot or smoldering object, other
17 Apr 2009
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Exterior, exposed surface
31 Mar 2010
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Open land or field
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
Heat Source:
Backfire from internal combustion engine
01 May 2010
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Railroad right of way
Area of Origin:
Railroad right of way: on or near
First Ignition:
Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats
28 Jun 2010
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
05 Jul 2010
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Department or discount store
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
07 Jul 2010
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
08 Aug 2010
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
04 Oct 2010
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
13 Nov 2010
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
01 Mar 2011
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
02 Mar 2011
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Street or road in commercial area
Area of Origin:
Laundry area, wash house (laundry)
First Ignition:
Dust, fiber, lint, including sawdust and excelsior
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
02 Apr 2011
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Church, mosque, synagogue, temple, chapel
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Cigarette
21 May 2011
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
09 Jul 2011
Building fires
Property Use:
Mercantile, business, other
Area of Origin:
Wall surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Exterior wall covering or finish
Heat Source:
Radiated heat from another fire
22 Aug 2011
Building fires
Property Use:
Parking garage, (detached residential garage)
Area of Origin:
Wall surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Exterior wall covering or finish
Heat Source:
Radiated heat from another fire
24 Aug 2011
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Vehicle area, other
First Ignition:
Filter, including evaporative cooler pads
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
07 Oct 2011
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Business office
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Pyrotechnics, explosives
Heat Source:
Warning or road flare; fusee
29 Jun 2012
Rail vehicle fire
Property Use:
Railroad yard
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Liquids, piping, filters, other
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
10 Aug 2012
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Railroad right of way
Area of Origin:
Railroad right of way: on or near
First Ignition:
Pyrotechnics, explosives
Heat Source:
Warning or road flare; fusee
16 Aug 2012
Rail vehicle fire
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Liquids, piping, filters, other
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
08 Aug 2013
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
29 Nov 2013
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Filter, including evaporative cooler pads
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
07 Jan 2014
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
13 Feb 2014
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 source: other
25 Apr 2014
Grass fire
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
04 Oct 2014
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
20 Jan 2015
Building fires
Property Use:
Manufacturing, processing
Area of Origin:
Processing/manufacturing area, workroom
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
03 Aug 2015
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Manufacturing, processing
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
First Ignition:
Tire
Heat Source:
Molten, hot material
21 Aug 2015
Road freight or transport vehicle fire
Property Use:
Manufacturing, processing
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
First Ignition:
Pipe, duct, conduit or hose
Heat Source:
Chemical reaction
13 Jan 2016
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace
First Ignition:
Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
14 Sep 2016
Building fires
Property Use:
Manufacturing, processing
Area of Origin:
Technical processing areas, other
First Ignition:
Pipe, duct, conduit or hose
Heat Source:
Chemical reaction
16 Mar 2017
Building fires
Property Use:
Manufacturing, processing
Area of Origin:
Processing/manufacturing area, workroom
First Ignition:
Atomized liquid, vaporized liquid, aerosol.
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
05 Apr 2017
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Specialty shop
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
14 Apr 2017
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
Heat Source:
Backfire from internal combustion engine
22 Sep 2017
Outside equipment fire
Property Use:
Manufacturing, processing
06 Jan 2018
Outside equipment fire
Property Use:
Manufacturing, processing
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
09 Jan 2018
Building fires
Property Use:
Clubs, other
Area of Origin:
Multiple areas
First Ignition:
Multiple items first ignited
23 Jan 2018
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