Fire Incidents at Knott St, Portland, OR
17 Apr 1999
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Swimming facility: indoor or outdoor
Area of Origin:
Exterior stairway, ramp, or fire escape
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
09 Feb 2000
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Amusement center: indoor/outdoor
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
28 Aug 2000
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
02 Feb 2001
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Bedding; blanket, sheet, comforter
Heat Source:
Cigarette
11 Sep 2001
Chimney or flue fire, confined to chimney or flue
Property Use:
Manufacturing, processing
Area of Origin:
Processing/manufacturing area, workroom
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
09 Oct 2001
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Railroad ties
Heat Source:
Cigarette
04 Jan 2002
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Arcing
31 Aug 2002
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Assembly, other
Area of Origin:
Exterior stairway, ramp, or fire escape
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Match
13 Oct 2002
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Magazine, newspaper, writing paper
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
17 Oct 2002
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Church, mosque, synagogue, temple, chapel
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
03 Jan 2003
Building fires
Property Use:
Athletic/health club
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
17 Mar 2004
Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
27 Jul 2004
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Pipe or cigar
19 Aug 2004
Trash or rubbish fire, contained
Property Use:
Fixed use recreation places, other
First Ignition:
Storage supplies, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
22 Sep 2004
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
First Ignition:
Structural member or framing
Heat Source:
Arcing
01 Aug 2005
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Vehicle storage area; garage, carport
First Ignition:
Floor covering or rug/carpet/mat
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
21 Sep 2006
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
29 Sep 2006
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Vehicle storage area; garage, carport
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
18 Dec 2006
Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use:
Manufacturing, processing
Area of Origin:
Processing/manufacturing area, workroom
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
13 Mar 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
16 Jul 2007
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Elementary school, including kindergarten
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
21 Jul 2007
Special outside 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
13 Aug 2007
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Elementary school, including kindergarten
Area of Origin:
Multiple areas
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
17 Nov 2007
Outside storage fire
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Storage area, other
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Arcing
12 Feb 2008
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Elementary school, including kindergarten
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Wearing apparel not on a person
13 Jun 2008
Outside rubbish 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:
Match
26 Feb 2009
Chimney or flue fire, confined to chimney or flue
Property Use:
Manufacturing, processing
Area of Origin:
Processing/manufacturing area, workroom
First Ignition:
Film, residue, including paint & resin
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
07 Jun 2009
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
First Ignition:
Wearing apparel not on a person
12 Jul 2009
Fire, other
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Match
02 Nov 2009
Building fires
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Structural area, other
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
21 Aug 2010
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Box, carton, bag, basket, barrel
Heat Source:
Explosive, fireworks, other
06 Sep 2010
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:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
13 Feb 2011
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Function area, other
First Ignition:
Packing, wrapping material
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
27 Mar 2011
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
04 Jul 2011
Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
26 Aug 2011
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
24 Jun 2014
Fire, other
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge
First Ignition:
Wearing apparel not on a person
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
29 Nov 2015
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Flame/torch used for lighting
20 Jun 2016
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:
Chips, including wood chips
Heat Source:
Cigarette
25 Jul 2018
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Pipe or cigar
20 Aug 2018
Outside rubbish 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
21 Jul 2019
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Chips, including wood chips
Heat Source:
Heat from undetermined smoking material
13 Aug 2019
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Health care, detention, & correction, other
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette