Fire Incidents at Grand St, Springfield, MO
25 Aug 2001
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Railroad right of way
Area of Origin:
Vehicle area, other
16 Oct 2001
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Floor covering or rug/carpet/mat
Heat Source:
Arcing
17 Oct 2001
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Open land or field
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
19 Oct 2001
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Open land or field
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Heavy vegetation - not crop, including trees
16 Nov 2001
Off-road vehicle or heavy equipment 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:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
03 Feb 2002
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas - in/from engine or burner
Heat Source:
Backfire from internal combustion engine
14 Feb 2002
Fires in structures other than in a building
Property Use:
Residential, other
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
18 Feb 2002
Fire, other
Property Use:
Adult education center, college classroom
Area of Origin:
Office
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
14 Sep 2002
Grass fire
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Flame/torch used for lighting
01 Oct 2002
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:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
11 Jan 2003
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Mercantile, business, other
Area of Origin:
Shipping/receiving area; loading area, dock or bay
First Ignition:
Pyrotechnics, explosives
Heat Source:
Fireworks
31 Jan 2003
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Graded and cared-for plots of land
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
29 May 2003
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Playground
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas in container or pipe
25 Jul 2003
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
19 Aug 2003
Grass fire
Property Use:
Graded and cared-for plots of land
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
20 Oct 2003
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Substructure area or space, crawl space
First Ignition:
Insulation within structural area
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
03 Dec 2003
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Vehicle area, other
13 Jan 2004
Grass fire
Property Use:
Open land or field
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
09 Feb 2004
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Convenience store
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas - in/from engine or burner
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
03 Apr 2004
Fire, other
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace
First Ignition:
Material being used to make a product
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
06 Oct 2004
Grass fire
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
22 Nov 2004
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Toy or game
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
25 Jan 2005
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
13 Apr 2005
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
24 Apr 2005
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 source: other
27 May 2005
Building fires
Property Use:
Manufacturing, processing
Area of Origin:
Attic: vacant, crawl space above top story, cupola
First Ignition:
Structural member or framing
Heat Source:
Arcing
07 Jun 2005
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas - uncontained
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
09 Jun 2005
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Egress/exit, other
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Match
24 Jun 2005
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Closet
First Ignition:
Soft goods, wearing apparel, other
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
24 Jul 2005
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas - in/from final container
Heat Source:
Candle
30 Oct 2005
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Vacant lot
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Heavy vegetation - not crop, including trees
Heat Source:
Match
19 Dec 2005
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Open land or field
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
21 Jul 2006
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Closet
First Ignition:
Wearing apparel not on a person
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
22 Sep 2006
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Fireworks
02 Nov 2006
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
05 Nov 2006
Building fires
Property Use:
Vehicle storage, other
Area of Origin:
Vehicle storage area; garage, carport
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
18 Jan 2007
Building fires
Property Use:
24-hour care Nursing homes, 4 or more persons
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - 5+ persons; including barrack/dormitory
First Ignition:
Bedding; blanket, sheet, comforter
Heat Source:
Cigarette
19 Mar 2007
Building fires
Property Use:
24-hour care Nursing homes, 4 or more persons
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Oily rags
Heat Source:
Chemical reaction
13 Aug 2007
Road freight or transport vehicle fire
Property Use:
Fire station
Area of Origin:
Cargo/trunk area - all vehicles
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
01 Nov 2007
Cultivated trees or nursery stock fire
Property Use:
Business office
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Chemical reaction
13 Mar 2008
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Candle
29 Jun 2008
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Vehicle storage area; garage, carport
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
29 Jun 2008
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Magazine, newspaper, writing paper
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
10 Nov 2008
Fires in structures other than in a building
05 Dec 2008
Passenger vehicle fire
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:
Heat from powered equipment, other
22 Jan 2009
Grass fire
Property Use:
Vacant lot
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
09 Mar 2009
Road freight or transport vehicle fire
01 Sep 2009
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Vehicle storage area; garage, carport
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
11 Sep 2009
Off-road vehicle or heavy equipment fire
Property Use:
Outside material storage area
Area of Origin:
Fuel tank, fuel line
First Ignition:
Magazine, newspaper, writing paper
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
25 Sep 2009
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Open land or field
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Match
30 Sep 2009
Fire, other
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Household utensils
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
07 Oct 2009
Outside equipment fire
Property Use:
Graded and cared-for plots of land
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
29 Mar 2010
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Vacant lot
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
31 Mar 2010
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Pipe, duct, conduit or hose
Heat Source:
Cigarette
30 Apr 2010
Fire, other
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
11 Jul 2010
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas - in/from engine or burner
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
21 Jul 2010
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Food and beverage sales, grocery store
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas - in/from engine or burner
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
22 Aug 2010
Building fires
Property Use:
Outbuilding or shed
Area of Origin:
Storage area, other
First Ignition:
Mattress, pillow
Heat Source:
Flame/torch used for lighting
03 Dec 2010
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Food and beverage sales, grocery store
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Heat, spark from friction
27 Dec 2010
Trash or rubbish fire, contained
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Rolled, wound material (paper, fabric)
10 Jan 2011
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Open land or field
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
28 Mar 2011
Fire, other
Property Use:
Bar or nightclub
Area of Origin:
Bathroom, checkroom, lavatory, locker room
First Ignition:
Appliance housing or casing
Heat Source:
Arcing
21 Oct 2011
Fire, other
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Arcing
18 Nov 2011
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Chemical reaction
01 Feb 2012
Fire, other
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Exterior balcony, unenclosed porch
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Pipe or cigar
19 Jan 2013
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Flame/torch used for lighting
06 May 2013
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas - uncontained
Heat Source:
Arcing
24 Jun 2013
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 Sep 2013
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Corridor, mall
First Ignition:
Decoration
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
30 Jan 2014
Grass fire
Property Use:
Open land or field
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
21 Mar 2014
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Attic: vacant, crawl space above top story, cupola
First Ignition:
Structural member or framing
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
04 Jul 2014
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Laundry area, wash house (laundry)
First Ignition:
Structural member or framing
Heat Source:
Arcing
18 Oct 2014
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Wall surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Match
10 Nov 2014
Outside equipment fire
Property Use:
Graded and cared-for plots of land
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
17 Oct 2015
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
08 Mar 2016
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Match
15 Mar 2016
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
25 May 2016
Fire in portable building, fixed location
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Storage: supplies or tools; dead storage
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas - uncontained
Heat Source:
Match
30 Jul 2016
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Tunnel
Area of Origin:
Substructure area or space, crawl space
01 Dec 2016
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
15 Sep 2017
Outside equipment fire
Property Use:
Electrical distribution
Area of Origin:
Switchgear area, transformer vault
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
15 Oct 2017
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge
10 Mar 2018
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
22 Mar 2018
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
12 Apr 2018
Building fires
Property Use:
Parking garage, (detached residential garage)
Area of Origin:
Vacant structural area
First Ignition:
Exterior wall covering or finish
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
18 Apr 2018
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Storage: supplies or tools; dead storage
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas - uncontained
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
26 Jun 2018
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
13 Jul 2019
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Graded and cared-for plots of land
Area of Origin:
Railroad right of way: on or near
First Ignition:
Pallet, skid (empty)
19 Aug 2019
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Dining room, cafeteria bar area, beverage service
First Ignition:
Pipe, duct, conduit or hose
Heat Source:
Cigarette
07 Oct 2019
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Bar or nightclub
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
21 Oct 2019
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Convenience store
06 Nov 2019
Outside storage fire
Property Use:
Outbuilding or shed
Area of Origin:
Storage: supplies or tools; dead storage
First Ignition:
Non-upholstered chair, bench
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
14 Dec 2019
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Open land or field
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass