Fire Incidents at Glisan St, Portland, OR
14 Jan 1999
Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use:
Health care, detention, & correction, other
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
24 Jan 1999
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Vehicle storage area; garage, carport
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Backfire from internal combustion engine
18 Feb 1999
Building fires
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
24 Mar 1999
Fire, other
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Linen; other than bedding
Heat Source:
Incendiary device
24 Mar 1999
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
22 Jun 1999
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Motor vehicle or boat sales, services, repair
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
Heat Source:
Arcing
11 Jul 1999
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Non-upholstered chair, bench
19 Jul 1999
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Bus station
Area of Origin:
Function area, other
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
24 Jul 1999
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Bedding; blanket, sheet, comforter
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
02 Aug 1999
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
03 Aug 1999
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
27 Aug 1999
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Wearing apparel not on a person
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
12 Sep 1999
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
01 Oct 1999
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
22 Oct 1999
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Elementary school, including kindergarten
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Rolled, wound material (paper, fabric)
Heat Source:
Cigarette
30 Oct 1999
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Vehicle area, other
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Arcing
12 Dec 1999
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Vehicle storage, other
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
24 Dec 1999
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Department or discount store
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
27 Jan 2000
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Egress/exit, other
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
03 Feb 2000
Building fires
Property Use:
Bar or nightclub
Area of Origin:
Wall surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
09 May 2000
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Interior wall covering excluding drapes, etc.
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
22 May 2000
Fire, other
Property Use:
Health care, detention, & correction, other
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
23 May 2000
Road freight or transport vehicle fire
Property Use:
Construction site
Area of Origin:
Exterior, exposed surface
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Heat from direct flame, convection currents
23 May 2000
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Open land or field
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
01 Jun 2000
Fire, other
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
18 Jun 2000
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
19 Jun 2000
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Agricultural crop, including fruits and vegetables
Heat Source:
Cigarette
26 Jun 2000
Building fires
Property Use:
Professional supplies, services
Area of Origin:
Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Match
28 Jun 2000
Special outside 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
05 Jul 2000
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Pyrotechnics, explosives
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
13 Jul 2000
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Department or discount store
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
23 Jul 2000
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Elementary school, including kindergarten
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
23 Jul 2000
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
24-hour care Nursing homes, 4 or more persons
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
02 Aug 2000
Natural vegetation fire, other
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
04 Aug 2000
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
17 Aug 2000
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
20 Aug 2000
Fire, other
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Structural area, other
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Match
06 Sep 2000
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Egress/exit, other
First Ignition:
Wearing apparel not on a person
Heat Source:
Match
07 Oct 2000
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Elementary school, including kindergarten
Area of Origin:
Other
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
02 Nov 2000
Building fires
Property Use:
Hospital - medical or psychiatric
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Bedding; blanket, sheet, comforter
Heat Source:
Match
19 Nov 2000
Fire, other
Property Use:
Hospital - medical or psychiatric
Area of Origin:
Laundry area, wash house (laundry)
First Ignition:
Dust, fiber, lint, including sawdust and excelsior
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
10 Jan 2001
Building fires
Property Use:
Elementary school, including kindergarten
Area of Origin:
Corridor, mall
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
22 Jan 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:
Liquids, piping, filters, other
Heat Source:
Backfire from internal combustion engine
16 Feb 2001
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
31 Mar 2001
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas in container or pipe
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
12 Apr 2001
Fire in mobile prop. used as a fixed struc., other
Property Use:
Residential, other
Area of Origin:
Exterior, exposed surface
First Ignition:
Exterior wall covering or finish
Heat Source:
Match
30 May 2001
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Other
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
12 Jul 2001
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette
12 Sep 2001
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Arcing
03 Oct 2001
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle 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:
Cigarette
05 Oct 2001
Cultivated vegetation, crop fire, other
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Agricultural crop, including fruits and vegetables
Heat Source:
Cigarette
12 Oct 2001
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
31 Oct 2001
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Cargo/trunk area - all vehicles
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Radiated heat from another fire
28 Jan 2002
Building fires
Property Use:
Manufacturing, processing
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Film, residue, including paint & resin
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
27 Mar 2002
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
09 Apr 2002
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Assembly, other
Area of Origin:
Other
First Ignition:
Packing, wrapping material
Heat Source:
Match
22 Apr 2002
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:
Heat source: other
11 May 2002
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Separate operator/control area of transportation
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
13 May 2002
Fire, other
Property Use:
Business office
Area of Origin:
Laundry area, wash house (laundry)
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
25 May 2002
Building fires
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Exterior wall covering or finish
Heat Source:
Radiated heat from another fire
30 Jun 2002
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:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
01 Jul 2002
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
25 Sep 2002
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
20 Oct 2002
Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
28 Nov 2002
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Laundry area, wash house (laundry)
First Ignition:
Exterior trim, including doors
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
04 Feb 2003
Building fires
Property Use:
Hospital - medical or psychiatric
Area of Origin:
Other
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette
08 Feb 2003
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Liquids, piping, filters, other
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
01 Mar 2003
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
First Ignition:
Wearing apparel not on a person
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
04 Mar 2003
Trash or rubbish fire, contained
Property Use:
Hospital - medical or psychiatric
Area of Origin:
Other
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Heat from undetermined smoking material
30 Apr 2003
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
General retail, other
05 May 2003
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
General retail, other
17 Jun 2003
Building fires
Property Use:
Laundry, dry cleaning
First Ignition:
Liquids, piping, filters, other
Heat Source:
Match
17 Jun 2003
Building fires
Property Use:
Department or discount store
First Ignition:
Magazine, newspaper, writing paper
Heat Source:
Match
19 Jun 2003
Building fires
Property Use:
Recreational, hobby, home repair sales, pet store
First Ignition:
Insulation within structural area
Heat Source:
Conducted heat from another fire
04 Jul 2003
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Fireworks
05 Jul 2003
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
First Ignition:
Packing, wrapping material
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
24 Aug 2003
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Bank
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
01 Sep 2003
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street, other
First Ignition:
Liquids, piping, filters, other
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
09 Sep 2003
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
27 Sep 2003
Cultivated vegetation, crop fire, other
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
29 Sep 2003
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
First Ignition:
Exterior wall covering or finish
Heat Source:
Heat spread from another fire, other
11 Oct 2003
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
First Ignition:
Exterior wall covering or finish
Heat Source:
Heat from direct flame, convection currents
15 Oct 2003
Trash or rubbish fire, contained
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Match
12 Nov 2003
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Other
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Match
17 Nov 2003
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Other
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
29 Nov 2003
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Church, mosque, synagogue, temple, chapel
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
04 Dec 2003
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
04 Dec 2003
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
First Ignition:
Insulation within structural area
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
26 Dec 2003
Chimney or flue fire, confined to chimney or flue
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
09 Jan 2004
Building fires
05 Feb 2004
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
13 Mar 2004
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
29 Mar 2004
Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
11 Apr 2004
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Graded and cared-for plots of land
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
23 May 2004
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Entrance way, lobby
First Ignition:
Soft goods, wearing apparel, other
Heat Source:
Chemical, natural heat source, other
08 Jun 2004
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Box, carton, bag, basket, barrel
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
25 Jun 2004
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Hospital - medical or psychiatric
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas in container or pipe
Heat Source:
Cigarette
04 Jul 2004
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Assembly, other
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Explosive, fireworks, other