Fire Incidents at Kenneth Ave, Chicago, IL
19 Jun 2001
Grass fire
Property Use:
Playground
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
02 Feb 2002
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Magazine, newspaper, writing paper
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
28 Mar 2002
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
10 Sep 2004
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Storage room, area, tank, or bin
First Ignition:
Wearing apparel not on a person
26 Jan 2005
Fire, other
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
26 Jan 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
11 Nov 2008
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Laundry area, wash house (laundry)
First Ignition:
Dust, fiber, lint, including sawdust and excelsior
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
13 Feb 2009
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
16 Feb 2009
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
First Ignition:
Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
19 Mar 2009
Fire, other
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Substructure area or space, crawl space
First Ignition:
Wearing apparel not on a person
Heat Source:
Heat from direct flame, convection currents
15 Apr 2009
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
Heat Source:
Incendiary device
03 Jun 2009
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street, other
12 Jun 2009
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Laundry area, wash house (laundry)
First Ignition:
Wearing apparel not on a person
Heat Source:
Multiple heat sources including multiple ignitions
29 Jun 2009
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Open land or field
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Match
06 Jul 2009
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge
First Ignition:
Atomized liquid, vaporized liquid, aerosol.
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
31 Aug 2009
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
14 Sep 2009
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge
First Ignition:
Magazine, newspaper, writing paper
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
17 Nov 2009
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
05 Dec 2009
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
20 Dec 2009
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Furniture, utensils, other
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
02 May 2010
Fire, other
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Bathroom, checkroom, lavatory, locker room
Heat Source:
Candle
25 May 2010
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
First Ignition:
Multiple items first ignited
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
25 Jul 2010
Building fires
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Vehicle storage area; garage, carport
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette
17 Aug 2010
Passenger vehicle fire
12 Nov 2010
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street, other
23 Nov 2010
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
26 Nov 2010
Building fires
Property Use:
Parking garage, general vehicle
Area of Origin:
Exterior, exposed surface
First Ignition:
Oily rags
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
05 Dec 2010
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Exterior stairway, ramp, or fire escape
First Ignition:
Exterior wall covering or finish
Heat Source:
Heat from undetermined smoking material
12 Jan 2011
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Attic: vacant, crawl space above top story, cupola
First Ignition:
Structural component or finish, other
Heat Source:
Arcing
04 Mar 2011
Fire, other
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Corridor, mall
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
03 Apr 2011
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas - uncontained
01 Jun 2011
Fires in structures other than in a building
Property Use:
Parking garage, (detached residential garage)
Area of Origin:
Egress/exit, other
First Ignition:
Non-upholstered chair, bench
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
12 Jun 2011
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Open land or field
Area of Origin:
Railroad right of way: on or near
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
13 Jun 2011
Building fires
Property Use:
Convenience store
Area of Origin:
Structural area, other
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
20 Jun 2011
Building fires
Property Use:
Parking garage, (detached residential garage)
Area of Origin:
Vehicle storage area; garage, carport
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas - uncontained
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
06 Aug 2011
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
28 Nov 2011
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
18 Dec 2011
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
30 Jan 2012
Fire, other
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Appliance housing or casing
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
04 Apr 2012
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Multiple items first ignited
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
06 Apr 2012
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Magazine, newspaper, writing paper
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
15 May 2012
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Soft goods, wearing apparel, other
Heat Source:
Flame/torch used for lighting
23 May 2012
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Street, other
03 Jun 2012
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
Heat Source:
Arcing
18 Jul 2012
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
20 Aug 2012
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Vehicle storage area; garage, carport
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
26 Aug 2012
Fire, other
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats
Heat Source:
Cigarette
06 Sep 2012
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Street, other
13 Oct 2012
Passenger vehicle fire
19 Dec 2012
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas in container or pipe
01 Jan 2013
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Bathroom, checkroom, lavatory, locker room
07 Jan 2013
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
16 Jan 2013
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Multiple areas
First Ignition:
Atomized liquid, vaporized liquid, aerosol.
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
04 Mar 2013
Fire, other
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
First Ignition:
Appliance housing or casing
14 Mar 2013
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Wall surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Structural member or framing
Heat Source:
Cigarette
15 Mar 2013
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Function area, other
First Ignition:
Curtains, blinds, drapery, tapestry
Heat Source:
Multiple heat sources including multiple ignitions
15 May 2013
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
23 May 2013
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - 5+ persons; including barrack/dormitory
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
25 May 2013
Building fires
Property Use:
Parking garage, (detached residential garage)
Area of Origin:
Exterior, exposed surface
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Heat from undetermined smoking material
28 May 2013
Fire, other
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Ceiling & floor assembly, crawl space b/t stories
First Ignition:
Pipe, duct, conduit or hose
Heat Source:
Arcing
07 Jun 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:
Arcing
19 Jun 2013
Fire, other
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Other
First Ignition:
Multiple items first ignited
Heat Source:
Candle
03 Jul 2013
Fire, other
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
22 Aug 2013
Building fires
Property Use:
Parking garage, (detached residential garage)
Area of Origin:
Vehicle storage area; garage, carport
First Ignition:
Atomized liquid, vaporized liquid, aerosol.
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
31 Aug 2013
Fire, other
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Other
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
22 Oct 2013
Building fires
Property Use:
Parking garage, (detached residential garage)
Area of Origin:
Exterior, exposed surface
First Ignition:
Box, carton, bag, basket, barrel
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
11 Mar 2014
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Cargo/trunk area - all vehicles
04 Apr 2014
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Vehicle area, other
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
23 Jun 2014
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street, other
29 Jun 2014
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
First Ignition:
Multiple items first ignited
25 Jul 2014
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Exterior, exposed surface
01 Aug 2014
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Fence, pole
Heat Source:
Lightning
05 Aug 2014
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Vehicle area, other
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas in container or pipe
Heat Source:
Incendiary device
25 Sep 2014
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
08 Nov 2014
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Heating room or area, water heater area
First Ignition:
Structural member or framing
Heat Source:
Flying brand, ember, spark
08 Nov 2014
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Wall assembly
First Ignition:
Structural member or framing
Heat Source:
Flying brand, ember, spark
05 Apr 2015
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street or road in commercial area
06 Apr 2015
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street, other
22 Apr 2015
Outside storage fire
Property Use:
Parking garage, (detached residential garage)
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
30 Apr 2015
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Exterior, exposed surface
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette
25 May 2015
Building fires
Property Use:
Parking garage, (detached residential garage)
Area of Origin:
Vehicle storage area; garage, carport
First Ignition:
Oily rags
Heat Source:
Chemical reaction
08 Jul 2015
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
19 Sep 2015
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling