Fire Incidents at Lake Shore Dr, Decatur, IL
14 Apr 1999
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Parking garage, (detached residential garage)
Area of Origin:
Storage: supplies or tools; dead storage
First Ignition:
Structural component or finish, other
Heat Source:
Heat spread from another fire, other
18 Apr 1999
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Outbuilding or shed
Area of Origin:
Wall surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Exterior wall covering or finish
Heat Source:
Heat from direct flame, convection currents
10 Jul 1999
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas in container or pipe
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
26 Oct 1999
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, spark from friction
07 Mar 2000
Natural vegetation fire, other
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:
Cigarette
26 Mar 2000
Cultivated vegetation, crop fire, other
Property Use:
Open land or field
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Fence, pole
Heat Source:
Heat spread from another fire, other
23 Aug 2000
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:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
24 Jan 2001
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Parking garage, (detached residential garage)
Area of Origin:
Vehicle storage area; garage, carport
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
29 Jun 2001
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Asylum, mental institution
Area of Origin:
Treatment - first aid area, surgery area
First Ignition:
Dust, fiber, lint, including sawdust and excelsior
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
07 Feb 2002
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Wall surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Exterior wall covering or finish
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
01 Jun 2002
Fire, other
Property Use:
Lake, river, stream
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas - in/from final container
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
04 Jul 2002
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Open land or field
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Animal living or dead
Heat Source:
Cigarette
09 Jul 2002
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Wall surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Exterior wall covering or finish
Heat Source:
Radiated heat from another fire
14 Jan 2003
Building fires
Property Use:
Hospital - medical or psychiatric
Area of Origin:
Duct: hvac, cable, exhaust, heating, or AC
First Ignition:
Dust, fiber, lint, including sawdust and excelsior
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
15 Sep 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 engine or burner
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
20 Feb 2005
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:
Heat from powered equipment, other
08 Jun 2005
Grass fire
Property Use:
Open land or field
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Cigarette
27 Apr 2006
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Ceiling & floor assembly, crawl space b/t stories
First Ignition:
Insulation within structural area
Heat Source:
Flame/torch used for lighting
17 May 2007
Building fires
Property Use:
Hospital - medical or psychiatric
Area of Origin:
Conveyor
First Ignition:
Dust, fiber, lint, including sawdust and excelsior
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
04 May 2008
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street or road in commercial area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas - in/from engine or burner
21 Jun 2008
Building fires
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
Heat Source:
Candle
25 Apr 2009
Building fires
Property Use:
Hospital - medical or psychiatric
Area of Origin:
Laundry area, wash house (laundry)
First Ignition:
Bedding; blanket, sheet, comforter
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
30 May 2009
Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Other
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas - in/from engine or burner
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
26 Jan 2010
Building fires
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, spark from friction
17 Aug 2010
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Bedding; blanket, sheet, comforter
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
05 Jul 2012
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Open land or field
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
02 Aug 2012
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:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
29 May 2013
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Day care, in commercial property
Area of Origin:
Multiple areas
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
26 Nov 2014
Building fires
Property Use:
Hospital - medical or psychiatric
Area of Origin:
Bathroom, checkroom, lavatory, locker room
First Ignition:
Bedding; blanket, sheet, comforter
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
21 Aug 2016
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Tire
Heat Source:
Heat, spark from friction
04 Jan 2017
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
12 Nov 2017
Building fires
Property Use:
Hospital - medical or psychiatric
Area of Origin:
Function area, other
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
28 Apr 2018
Building fires
Property Use:
Outbuilding or shed
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Flying brand, ember, spark