Fire Incidents at Forest Dr, Columbia, SC
08 Jan 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:
Flammable liquid/gas - in/from final container
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
22 Jan 1999
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Fuel tank, fuel line
05 Mar 1999
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
General retail, other
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette
09 Mar 1999
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Area of Origin:
Wall surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Exterior wall covering or finish
10 Mar 1999
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Area of Origin:
Other
First Ignition:
Structural component or finish, other
05 Apr 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
29 Apr 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:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
20 May 1999
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Department or discount store
Area of Origin:
Storage: supplies or tools; dead storage
First Ignition:
Wearing apparel not on a person
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
04 Jul 1999
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Box, carton, bag, basket, barrel
Heat Source:
Arcing
10 Jan 2000
Fire, other
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Sales area, showroom (exclude display window)
First Ignition:
Wearing apparel not on a person
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
31 Jan 2000
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Food and beverage sales, grocery store
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
09 May 2000
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Heat Source:
Conducted heat from another fire
15 May 2000
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:
Backfire from internal combustion engine
23 May 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
28 May 2000
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
24-hour care Nursing homes, 4 or more persons
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
10 Sep 2000
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
25 Sep 2000
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
03 Jan 2001
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Dormitory type residence, other
Area of Origin:
Closet
First Ignition:
Bedding; blanket, sheet, comforter
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
08 Jan 2001
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Textile, wearing apparel sales
Area of Origin:
Sales area, showroom (exclude display window)
First Ignition:
Wearing apparel not on a person
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
01 Feb 2001
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Attic: vacant, crawl space above top story, cupola
First Ignition:
Exterior roof covering or finish
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
04 Apr 2001
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Department or discount store
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
21 Apr 2001
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Specialty shop
Area of Origin:
Switchgear area, transformer vault
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
30 May 2001
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Specialty shop
Area of Origin:
Laundry area, wash house (laundry)
First Ignition:
Dust, fiber, lint, including sawdust and excelsior
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
23 Jan 2002
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Hospital - medical or psychiatric
Area of Origin:
Bathroom, checkroom, lavatory, locker room
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
09 Mar 2002
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Bathroom, checkroom, lavatory, locker room
First Ignition:
Box, carton, bag, basket, barrel
29 Oct 2002
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
15 Nov 2002
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:
Arcing
26 Jan 2003
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
04 Feb 2003
Cultivated grain or crop fire
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
23 Feb 2003
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Heat from direct flame, convection currents
07 Apr 2003
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Hospital - medical or psychiatric
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
09 May 2003
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
13 May 2003
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:
Hot or smoldering object, other
10 Jun 2003
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Food and beverage sales, grocery store
Area of Origin:
Sales area, showroom (exclude display window)
First Ignition:
Structural component or finish, other
Heat Source:
Arcing
07 Nov 2003
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
20 Nov 2003
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
25 Nov 2003
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Hotel/motel, commercial
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
10 Dec 2003
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Textile, wearing apparel sales
Area of Origin:
Chute; laundry or mail, excluding trash chutes
First Ignition:
Box, carton, bag, basket, barrel
Heat Source:
Arcing
04 Apr 2004
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
14 Apr 2004
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:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
20 Jun 2004
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
05 Jul 2004
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Food and beverage sales, grocery store
Area of Origin:
Roof surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Exterior wall covering or finish
Heat Source:
Arcing
07 Sep 2004
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Food and beverage sales, grocery store
Area of Origin:
Wall assembly
First Ignition:
Exterior wall covering or finish
Heat Source:
Arcing
01 Oct 2004
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Hotel/motel, commercial
Area of Origin:
Structural area, other
First Ignition:
Magazine, newspaper, writing paper
Heat Source:
Heat from direct flame, convection currents
06 Nov 2004
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Dormitory type residence, other
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
12 Dec 2004
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Open land or field
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
10 Mar 2005
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
08 Apr 2005
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
24-hour care Nursing homes, 4 or more persons
Area of Origin:
Machinery room or area; elevator machinery room
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Lightning
11 Apr 2005
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Street, other
21 Jun 2005
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Dormitory type residence, other
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
12 Jul 2005
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:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
02 Aug 2005
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Office: veterinary or research
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
27 Aug 2005
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Hotel/motel, commercial
Area of Origin:
Structural area, other
First Ignition:
Magazine, newspaper, writing paper
Heat Source:
Candle
01 Jan 2006
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
22 Apr 2006
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Attic: vacant, crawl space above top story, cupola
First Ignition:
Structural component or finish, other
Heat Source:
Heat spread from another fire, other
05 May 2006
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
First Ignition:
Furniture, utensils, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
09 Apr 2007
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
12 May 2007
Building fires
Property Use:
Dormitory type residence, other
Area of Origin:
Duct: hvac, cable, exhaust, heating, or AC
First Ignition:
Conveyor belt, drive belt, V-belt
Heat Source:
Heat, spark from friction
16 Aug 2007
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Department or discount store
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Cigarette
08 Oct 2007
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
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
18 Jan 2008
Road freight or transport vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Tire
Heat Source:
Arcing
21 Feb 2008
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Motor vehicle or boat sales, services, repair
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Tire
Heat Source:
Radiated heat from another fire
25 May 2008
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
01 Jun 2008
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Department or discount store
Area of Origin:
Exterior, exposed surface
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Radiated heat from another fire
17 Jul 2008
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street or road in commercial area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Box, carton, bag, basket, barrel
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
12 Nov 2008
Building fires
Property Use:
Outside material storage area
Area of Origin:
Laundry area, wash house (laundry)
First Ignition:
Bedding; blanket, sheet, comforter
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
26 Nov 2008
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle 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:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
04 Dec 2008
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Department or discount store
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Baled goods or material
Heat Source:
Fireworks
08 Jan 2009
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Adhesive
03 Feb 2009
Building fires
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Wall assembly
First Ignition:
Structural member or framing
Heat Source:
Arcing
13 Feb 2009
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
19 Mar 2009
Grass fire
Property Use:
Department or discount store
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Baled goods or material
Heat Source:
Fireworks
03 May 2009
Grass fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Baled goods or material
Heat Source:
Fireworks
25 Jun 2009
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Department or discount store
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Baled goods or material
Heat Source:
Fireworks
29 Jun 2009
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street or road in commercial area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
Heat Source:
Arcing
30 Jun 2009
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Department or discount store
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
19 Aug 2009
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Department or discount store
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
03 Oct 2009
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
10 Jan 2010
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Street or road in commercial area
Area of Origin:
Wildland, woods
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
03 Feb 2010
Fires in structures other than in a building
Property Use:
Bank
Area of Origin:
Awning
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
12 Apr 2010
Grass fire
04 Jul 2010
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Department or discount store
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
10 Sep 2010
Grass fire
Property Use:
Street or road in commercial area
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
24 Oct 2010
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
01 May 2011
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
Heat Source:
Arcing
24 May 2011
Grass fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
15 Jun 2011
Passenger vehicle fire
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
18 Jul 2011
Grass fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
25 Aug 2011
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Food and beverage sales, grocery store
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Conveyor belt, drive belt, V-belt
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
07 Oct 2011
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
08 Nov 2011
Fires in structures other than in a building
Property Use:
Food and beverage sales, grocery store
Area of Origin:
Bathroom, checkroom, lavatory, locker room
03 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
08 Mar 2012
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street or road in commercial area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
30 Jun 2012
Grass fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Cigarette
15 Dec 2012
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street or road in commercial area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
20 Dec 2012
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
18 Jun 2013
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Vehicle area, other
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Multiple heat sources including multiple ignitions
23 Jan 2014
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Vehicle area, other
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
07 Apr 2014
Fire, other
Property Use:
24-hour care Nursing homes, 4 or more persons
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - 5+ persons; including barrack/dormitory
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
29 Aug 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
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other