Fire Incidents at Elm St, Worcester, MA
25 Mar 2000
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Agricultural crop, including fruits and vegetables
26 Feb 2001
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Dumbwaiter or elavator shaft
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
06 Jul 2002
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
12 Aug 2002
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Residential, other
Area of Origin:
Laundry area, wash house (laundry)
First Ignition:
Exterior trim, including doors
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
17 Mar 2004
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Vehicle area, other
First Ignition:
Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats
19 Apr 2004
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
12 Jun 2005
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
First Ignition:
Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats
07 May 2006
Building fires
Property Use:
Residential, other
Area of Origin:
Entrance way, lobby
First Ignition:
Magazine, newspaper, writing paper
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
05 Jul 2006
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
23 Apr 2007
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Street or road in commercial area
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Chemical, natural heat source, other
20 Apr 2008
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
11 May 2008
Building fires
Property Use:
Residential, other
Area of Origin:
Exterior stairway, ramp, or fire escape
First Ignition:
Exterior trim, including doors
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
25 Sep 2008
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
14 Jul 2010
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Bathroom, checkroom, lavatory, locker room
First Ignition:
Interior wall covering excluding drapes, etc.
01 Feb 2011
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Magazine, newspaper, writing paper
Heat Source:
Arcing
27 Sep 2011
Building fires
Property Use:
Boarding/rooming house, residential hotels
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats
Heat Source:
Cigarette
18 Dec 2011
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Multiple items first ignited
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
09 Feb 2013
Building fires
Property Use:
Business office
Area of Origin:
Function area, other
First Ignition:
Structural component or finish, other
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
18 May 2013
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:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
20 May 2014
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Cigarette
20 May 2014
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
22 May 2015
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
24 Jul 2015
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Doctor, dentist or oral surgeon's office
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
25 Oct 2015
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Street or road in commercial area
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
01 Apr 2016
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Function area, other
First Ignition:
Structural member or framing
26 Sep 2016
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Cigarette
18 Aug 2017
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Doctor, dentist or oral surgeon's office
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
10 Jun 2019
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Entrance way, lobby
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Cigarette