Fire Incidents at Forest St, Wellesley, MA
17 Nov 2001
Building fires
Property Use:
Barracks, dormitory
Area of Origin:
Bathroom, checkroom, lavatory, locker room
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
27 Jan 2002
Trash or rubbish fire, contained
Property Use:
Adult education center, college classroom
Area of Origin:
Corridor, mall
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
28 Apr 2002
Fire, other
Property Use:
Barracks, dormitory
Area of Origin:
Corridor, mall
First Ignition:
Adornment, recreational material, signs, other
Heat Source:
Match
12 May 2002
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Adult education center, college classroom
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Match
18 May 2002
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Street or road in commercial 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
01 Nov 2002
Fire, other
Property Use:
Barracks, dormitory
Area of Origin:
Laundry area, wash house (laundry)
First Ignition:
Soft goods, wearing apparel, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
05 Feb 2003
Fire, other
Property Use:
Barracks, dormitory
Area of Origin:
Bathroom, checkroom, lavatory, locker room
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
19 Jun 2003
Trash or rubbish fire, contained
Property Use:
Adult education center, college classroom
Area of Origin:
Corridor, mall
First Ignition:
Box, carton, bag, basket, barrel
Heat Source:
Match
19 Jun 2003
Trash or rubbish fire, contained
Property Use:
Adult education center, college classroom
Area of Origin:
Dark room, photography area, or printing area
First Ignition:
Magazine, newspaper, writing paper
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
27 Feb 2005
Building fires
Property Use:
Barracks, dormitory
Area of Origin:
Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas - in/from final container
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
29 Dec 2005
Construction or demolition landfill fire
Property Use:
Construction site
Area of Origin:
Construction/renovation area
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas - in/from final container
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
27 Jul 2006
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats
Heat Source:
Candle
06 Aug 2006
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Adult education center, college classroom
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Chips, including wood chips
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
24 Feb 2007
Trash or rubbish fire, contained
Property Use:
Barracks, dormitory
Area of Origin:
Corridor, mall
First Ignition:
Magazine, newspaper, writing paper
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
24 Apr 2007
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Multiple items first ignited
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
04 May 2007
Trash or rubbish fire, contained
Property Use:
Barracks, dormitory
Area of Origin:
Corridor, mall
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette
14 May 2008
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Adult education center, college classroom
Area of Origin:
Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace
First Ignition:
Mattress, pillow
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
26 Sep 2010
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Pallet, skid (empty)
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
29 Jan 2016
Building fires
Property Use:
Barracks, dormitory
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - 5+ persons; including barrack/dormitory
First Ignition:
Bedding; blanket, sheet, comforter
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
27 Jul 2016
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Adult education center, college classroom
Area of Origin:
Vehicle storage area; garage, carport
First Ignition:
Chips, including wood chips
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
09 Dec 2016
Building fires
Property Use:
Barracks, dormitory
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Interior wall covering excluding drapes, etc.
Heat Source:
Candle
17 Apr 2017
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:
Cigarette
24 Apr 2017
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Adult education center, college classroom
Area of Origin:
Other
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
11 Nov 2017
Building fires
Property Use:
Barracks, dormitory
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
28 Nov 2018
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Parking garage, general vehicle
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
20 Aug 2019
Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other