Fire Incidents at Fremont St, Portland, OR
04 Jan 1999
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Vehicle storage area; garage, carport
First Ignition:
Exterior trim, including doors
Heat Source:
Heat from direct flame, convection currents
13 Jan 1999
Building fires
Property Use:
Residential board and care
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette
04 Feb 1999
Building fires
Property Use:
Household goods, sales, repairs
Area of Origin:
Entrance way, lobby
First Ignition:
Exterior wall covering or finish
Heat Source:
Arcing
23 Feb 1999
Building fires
Property Use:
Household goods, sales, repairs
Area of Origin:
Bathroom, checkroom, lavatory, locker room
First Ignition:
Box, carton, bag, basket, barrel
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
15 Jul 1999
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Backfire from internal combustion engine
04 Sep 1999
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
01 Oct 1999
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Service facilities, other
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Match
03 Oct 1999
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Professional supplies, services
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
21 Oct 1999
Building fires
Property Use:
Food and beverage sales, grocery store
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
16 Nov 1999
Fire, other
Property Use:
Boarding/rooming house, residential hotels
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette
21 Dec 1999
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Cargo/trunk area - all vehicles
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Heat spread from another fire, other
04 Feb 2000
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Exterior balcony, unenclosed porch
First Ignition:
Exterior trim, including doors
Heat Source:
Cigarette
25 Feb 2000
Outside rubbish 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:
Cigarette lighter
27 Feb 2000
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Wall surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Storage supplies, other
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
19 Mar 2000
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette
25 Mar 2000
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
27 Mar 2000
Building fires
Property Use:
Elementary school, including kindergarten
Area of Origin:
Bathroom, checkroom, lavatory, locker room
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
04 Apr 2000
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
12 Apr 2000
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette
19 Apr 2000
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace
First Ignition:
Exterior trim, including doors
Heat Source:
Cigarette
27 May 2000
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Laundry area, wash house (laundry)
First Ignition:
Wearing apparel not on a person
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
18 Jun 2000
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette
10 Jul 2000
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette
15 Jul 2000
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette
25 Jul 2000
Building fires
Property Use:
Residential board and care
Area of Origin:
Storage room, area, tank, or bin
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
23 Sep 2000
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Function area, other
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
06 Oct 2000
Cultivated vegetation, crop fire, other
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
08 Oct 2000
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Non-upholstered chair, bench
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
16 Nov 2000
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Candle
01 Mar 2001
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Vehicle storage area; garage, carport
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
03 Jul 2001
Trash or rubbish fire, contained
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Substructure area or space, crawl space
First Ignition:
Magazine, newspaper, writing paper
Heat Source:
Fireworks
10 Jul 2001
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Explosive, fireworks, other
31 Aug 2001
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
01 May 2002
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Ceiling & floor assembly, crawl space b/t stories
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
10 Jul 2002
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
21 Aug 2002
Trash or rubbish fire, contained
Property Use:
Recreational, hobby, home repair sales, pet store
Area of Origin:
Laundry area, wash house (laundry)
First Ignition:
Wearing apparel not on a person
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
30 Aug 2002
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
04 Nov 2002
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Wildland, woods
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
12 May 2003
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge
First Ignition:
Appliance housing or casing
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
23 Jun 2003
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
24 Jun 2003
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
04 Jul 2003
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Fireworks
06 Jul 2003
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Street, other
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Fireworks
31 Jul 2003
Building fires
Property Use:
Bar or nightclub
First Ignition:
Structural member or framing
Heat Source:
Arcing
11 Feb 2004
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
First Ignition:
Exterior wall covering or finish
01 May 2004
Trash or rubbish fire, contained
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Pipe or cigar
07 May 2004
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Street, other
First Ignition:
Bedding; blanket, sheet, comforter
Heat Source:
Heat from undetermined smoking material
03 Jul 2004
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Open land or field
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Fireworks
06 Jul 2004
Building fires
Property Use:
Storage, other
First Ignition:
Decoration
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
07 Mar 2005
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Structural area, other
First Ignition:
Fence, pole
Heat Source:
Radiated heat from another fire
08 Jun 2005
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
21 Oct 2005
Trash or rubbish fire, contained
Property Use:
Professional supplies, services
Area of Origin:
Laundry area, wash house (laundry)
First Ignition:
Linen; other than bedding
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
21 Apr 2006
Building fires
Property Use:
Food and beverage sales, grocery store
Area of Origin:
Bathroom, checkroom, lavatory, locker room
First Ignition:
Rolled, wound material (paper, fabric)
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
04 Jul 2006
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Fireworks
22 Aug 2006
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
General retail, other
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
25 Oct 2006
Building fires
Property Use:
Professional supplies, services
Area of Origin:
Ceiling & floor assembly, crawl space b/t stories
First Ignition:
Dust, fiber, lint, including sawdust and excelsior
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
05 Dec 2006
Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Agricultural crop, including fruits and vegetables
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
05 Jan 2007
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
04 Jun 2007
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
First Ignition:
Multiple items first ignited
Heat Source:
Arcing
10 Jul 2007
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
11 Jul 2007
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Pipe or cigar
29 Jul 2007
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Wall surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Exterior wall covering or finish
Heat Source:
Heat from direct flame, convection currents
09 Sep 2007
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Arcing
16 Dec 2007
Cooking fire, confined to container
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
06 Jan 2009
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge
First Ignition:
Linen; other than bedding
Heat Source:
Chemical, natural heat source, other
29 Jun 2009
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette
05 Jul 2009
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Elementary school, including kindergarten
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
04 Nov 2009
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Liquids, piping, filters, other
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
13 Feb 2010
Building fires
Property Use:
Church, mosque, synagogue, temple, chapel
Area of Origin:
Egress/exit, other
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Heat from undetermined smoking material
25 Aug 2010
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
02 Jul 2011
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Elementary school, including kindergarten
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Chips, including wood chips
Heat Source:
Fireworks
04 Apr 2012
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
05 Aug 2012
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Forest, timberland, woodland
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Rolled, wound material (paper, fabric)
Heat Source:
Cigarette
23 Aug 2012
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Chips, including wood chips
Heat Source:
Cigarette
18 Feb 2013
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Entrance way, lobby
First Ignition:
Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats
Heat Source:
Cigarette
08 Jul 2013
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Interior ceiling cover or finish
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
08 Jul 2013
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Multiple areas
First Ignition:
Interior ceiling cover or finish
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
16 Jul 2013
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
05 Sep 2013
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Multiple items first ignited
Heat Source:
Cigarette
04 Jul 2014
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Elementary school, including kindergarten
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Fireworks
26 Mar 2015
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Fixed use recreation places, other
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Rolled, wound material (paper, fabric)
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
14 Sep 2015
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Chips, including wood chips
Heat Source:
Cigarette
18 Oct 2015
Building fires
Property Use:
Fixed use recreation places, other
Area of Origin:
Bathroom, checkroom, lavatory, locker room
First Ignition:
Rolled, wound material (paper, fabric)
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
14 May 2016
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Flame/torch used for lighting
30 Jul 2016
Building fires
Property Use:
Specialty shop
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Exterior roof covering or finish
Heat Source:
Arcing
12 Nov 2016
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Vehicle storage area; garage, carport
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
12 Jan 2018
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
22 May 2018
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
General retail, other
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Chips, including wood chips
Heat Source:
Cigarette
21 Jul 2018
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Highway or divided highway
Area of Origin:
Wildland, woods
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Flame/torch used for lighting
22 Jul 2018
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Other
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
31 Jul 2018
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Chips, including wood chips
Heat Source:
Cigarette
11 Aug 2018
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Storage supplies, other
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
20 Aug 2018
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
30 Aug 2018
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Personal service area, barber/beauty salon area
First Ignition:
Linen; other than bedding
Heat Source:
Chemical reaction
30 Aug 2018
Brush, or brush and grass mixture 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
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
07 Oct 2018
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Forest, timberland, woodland
Area of Origin:
Wildland, woods
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
10 Oct 2018
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Fixed use recreation places, other
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
05 Apr 2019
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Elementary school, including kindergarten
Area of Origin:
Function area, other
First Ignition:
Atomized liquid, vaporized liquid, aerosol.
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
05 Apr 2019
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
07 Apr 2019
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Elementary school, including kindergarten
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials