Fire Incidents at Independence St, Tulsa, OK
29 Jul 1999
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Match
24 Aug 1999
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Multiple items first ignited
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
04 Jul 2000
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
09 Dec 2000
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Open land or field
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
18 Dec 2000
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Post office or mailing firms
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
23 Jan 2001
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Interior wall covering excluding drapes, etc.
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
31 Jan 2001
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
09 Feb 2001
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Playground
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
First Ignition:
Heavy vegetation - not crop, including trees
25 Apr 2001
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:
Backfire from internal combustion engine
30 Apr 2001
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Exterior wall covering or finish
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
14 Jun 2001
Fires in structures other than in a building
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
29 Oct 2001
Fire in motor home, camper, recreational vehicle
07 Dec 2001
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street or road in commercial area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
07 Sep 2002
Passenger vehicle fire
Area of Origin:
Exterior, exposed surface
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
26 Sep 2002
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
27 Jan 2003
Building fires
Property Use:
Residential, other
Area of Origin:
Multiple areas
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
18 Mar 2003
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Attic: vacant, crawl space above top story, cupola
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
10 Jun 2003
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
27 Aug 2003
Grass fire
Property Use:
Vacant lot
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
10 Sep 2003
Grass fire
Property Use:
Graded and cared-for plots of land
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
07 Jan 2004
Building fires
Property Use:
Storage, other
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Multiple items first ignited
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
07 Jan 2004
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:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
19 Feb 2004
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Vehicle area, other
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Candle
24 Mar 2004
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
First Ignition:
Multiple items first ignited
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
15 Apr 2004
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Other
First Ignition:
Cabinetry (including built-in)
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
23 May 2004
Outside storage fire
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Linen; other than bedding
Heat Source:
Candle
17 Aug 2004
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas - uncontained
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
09 Oct 2004
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Wall surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
19 Oct 2004
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Vehicle area, other
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Fireworks
25 Oct 2004
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas - in/from final container
30 Nov 2004
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
26 Dec 2004
Fires in structures other than in a building
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Storage area, other
First Ignition:
Insulation within structural area
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
16 May 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:
Hot ember or ash
07 Jul 2005
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
25 Jul 2005
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
06 Aug 2005
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Household utensils
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
20 Sep 2005
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:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
01 Oct 2005
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Cabinetry (including built-in)
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
25 Jan 2006
Outside storage fire
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Fence, pole
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
02 Feb 2006
Grass fire
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
23 Feb 2006
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Function area, other
First Ignition:
Furniture, utensils, other
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
01 Mar 2006
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Function area, other
First Ignition:
Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
12 Mar 2006
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Wall surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Exterior wall covering or finish
Heat Source:
Multiple heat sources including multiple ignitions
05 Apr 2006
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
01 May 2006
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Cabinetry (including built-in)
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
11 Jun 2006
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Chemical, natural heat source, other
29 Aug 2006
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Manufacturing, processing
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
24 Oct 2006
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Vehicle area, other
First Ignition:
Multiple items first ignited
16 Feb 2007
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Interior wall covering excluding drapes, etc.
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
16 Mar 2007
Grass fire
Property Use:
Vacant lot
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
03 Apr 2007
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
08 Apr 2007
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Multiple areas
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas - uncontained
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
02 Sep 2007
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Attic: vacant, crawl space above top story, cupola
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
06 Dec 2007
Fires in structures other than in a building
Property Use:
Manufacturing, processing
Area of Origin:
Duct: hvac, cable, exhaust, heating, or AC
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
10 Dec 2007
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Function area, other
First Ignition:
Wearing apparel not on a person
Heat Source:
Candle
31 Dec 2007
Grass fire
Property Use:
Graded and cared-for plots of land
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Fireworks
29 Jan 2008
Outside equipment fire
Property Use:
Manufacturing, processing
Area of Origin:
Equipment or service area, other
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
26 Feb 2008
Building fires
Property Use:
Residential, other
Area of Origin:
Laundry area, wash house (laundry)
First Ignition:
Dust, fiber, lint, including sawdust and excelsior
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
15 Jul 2008
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Exterior wall covering or finish
Heat Source:
Arcing
05 Aug 2008
Building fires
Property Use:
Manufacturing, processing
Area of Origin:
Awning
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
24 Aug 2008
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
30 Oct 2008
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Function area, other
First Ignition:
Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
22 Nov 2008
Fires in structures other than in a building
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Attic: vacant, crawl space above top story, cupola
First Ignition:
Insulation within structural area
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
03 Jan 2009
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Vehicle area, other
13 Jan 2009
Building fires
Property Use:
Church, mosque, synagogue, temple, chapel
Area of Origin:
Office
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas - uncontained
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
21 Jan 2009
Grass fire
Property Use:
Graded and cared-for plots of land
Area of Origin:
Other
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
12 Mar 2009
Grass fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
04 Apr 2009
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
05 Apr 2009
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
23 May 2009
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Storage area, other
First Ignition:
Curtains, blinds, drapery, tapestry
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
24 May 2009
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Interior ceiling cover or finish
06 Jul 2009
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Vacant lot
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
21 Jan 2010
Fire, other
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Vehicle storage area; garage, carport
First Ignition:
Wearing apparel not on a person
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
19 Feb 2010
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
26 Mar 2010
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Decoration
Heat Source:
Candle
27 Jul 2010
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
16 Aug 2010
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:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
05 Sep 2010
Grass fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
27 Jan 2011
Grass fire
Property Use:
Open land or field
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Heavy vegetation - not crop, including trees
31 Jan 2011
Building fires
Property Use:
Manufacturing, processing
Area of Origin:
Conduit, pipe, utility, or ventilation shaft
First Ignition:
Dust, fiber, lint, including sawdust and excelsior
Heat Source:
Flame/torch used for lighting
15 Mar 2011
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Exterior, exposed surface
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas - uncontained
Heat Source:
Heat from undetermined smoking material
05 Jul 2011
Grass fire
11 Jul 2011
Grass fire
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
09 Sep 2011
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
04 Nov 2011
Outside equipment fire
Property Use:
Utility, defense, agriculture, mining, other
Area of Origin:
Other
First Ignition:
Liquids, piping, filters, other
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
22 Jul 2012
Building fires
Property Use:
Manufacturing, processing
Area of Origin:
Dining room, cafeteria bar area, beverage service
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
23 Sep 2012
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Laundry area, wash house (laundry)
01 Feb 2013
Fires in structures other than in a building
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
09 Jul 2013
Grass fire
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Fireworks
10 Aug 2013
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Open land or field
First Ignition:
Heavy vegetation - not crop, including trees
15 Oct 2013
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
23 Nov 2013
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Function area, other
First Ignition:
Furniture, utensils, other
24 Nov 2013
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
21 Jan 2014
Building fires
Property Use:
Outbuilding, protective shelter
Area of Origin:
Structural area, other
First Ignition:
Structural component or finish, other
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
19 Feb 2014
Building fires
Property Use:
Church, mosque, synagogue, temple, chapel
Area of Origin:
Assembly or sales area, other
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
13 Mar 2014
Grass fire
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
18 May 2014
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
25 Sep 2014
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
15 Jul 2015
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Attic: vacant, crawl space above top story, cupola
First Ignition:
Insulation within structural area
Heat Source:
Arcing
15 Jan 2016
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings