Fire Incidents at Leavenworth St, Omaha, NE
08 Jan 1999
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Bar or nightclub
Area of Origin:
Roof surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Exterior roof covering or finish
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
05 Feb 1999
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Exterior, exposed surface
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
11 Feb 1999
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas - in/from final container
Heat Source:
Backfire from internal combustion engine
20 Feb 1999
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
28 Feb 1999
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
14 Aug 1999
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
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
19 Nov 1999
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
First Ignition:
Goods not made up, including fabrics & yard goods
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
25 Aug 2000
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
05 Dec 2000
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Convenience store
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
02 Jan 2001
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Cargo/trunk area - all vehicles
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
20 May 2001
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Street or road in commercial area
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
23 May 2001
Building fires
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
14 Jun 2001
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Mattress, pillow
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
27 Jun 2001
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Street or road in commercial area
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
10 Aug 2001
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
23 Aug 2001
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street or road in commercial area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
14 Sep 2001
Building fires
Property Use:
Mercantile, business, other
Area of Origin:
Wall surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
21 Sep 2001
Building fires
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
28 Aug 2002
Building fires
Property Use:
Manufacturing, processing
Area of Origin:
Storage area, other
First Ignition:
Interior ceiling cover or finish
Heat Source:
Arcing
04 Sep 2002
Building fires
Property Use:
Service station, gas station
Area of Origin:
Wall assembly
First Ignition:
Insulation within structural area
Heat Source:
Arcing
30 Jun 2003
Camper or recreational vehicle (RV) fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats
30 Nov 2003
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Cargo/trunk area - all vehicles
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas - in/from final container
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
17 Jan 2004
Building fires
Property Use:
Food and beverage sales, grocery store
Area of Origin:
Sales area, showroom (exclude display window)
First Ignition:
Interior ceiling cover or finish
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
02 Feb 2004
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 source: other
17 Feb 2004
Building fires
02 Mar 2004
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
07 Jul 2004
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Multiple items first ignited
16 Jul 2004
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Convenience store
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Appliance housing or casing
Heat Source:
Backfire from internal combustion engine
01 Jul 2005
Fires in structures other than in a building
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - 5+ persons; including barrack/dormitory
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette
16 Mar 2006
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
06 Jun 2006
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Parking garage, general vehicle
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
01 Jul 2006
Building fires
Property Use:
Hotel/motel, commercial
05 Jul 2006
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Candle
19 Oct 2006
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge
14 Nov 2006
Building fires
Property Use:
Business office
Area of Origin:
Wall surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Cigarette
28 Jan 2007
Trash or rubbish fire, contained
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Linen; other than bedding
Heat Source:
Chemical reaction
06 May 2007
Outside equipment fire
Property Use:
Food and beverage sales, grocery store
Area of Origin:
Duct: hvac, cable, exhaust, heating, or AC
First Ignition:
Appliance housing or casing
Heat Source:
Lightning
09 May 2007
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Laundry, dry cleaning
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
17 Feb 2008
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Vehicle storage area; garage, carport
First Ignition:
Agricultural crop, including fruits and vegetables
Heat Source:
Flame/torch used for lighting
07 Sep 2008
Building fires
Property Use:
Laundry, dry cleaning
Area of Origin:
Entrance way, lobby
08 Oct 2008
Building fires
Property Use:
Personal service, including barber & beauty shops
Area of Origin:
Personal service area, barber/beauty salon area
First Ignition:
Floor covering or rug/carpet/mat
17 Nov 2008
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Cargo/trunk area - all vehicles
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
18 Jun 2009
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Cargo/trunk area - all vehicles
First Ignition:
Film, residue, including paint & resin
Heat Source:
Sunlight
02 Jul 2009
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
17 Aug 2009
Building fires
Property Use:
Outbuilding or shed
25 Sep 2009
Building fires
Property Use:
Specialty shop
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
24 Aug 2010
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Exterior balcony, unenclosed porch
Heat Source:
Cigarette
13 May 2011
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
15 Aug 2011
Commercial Compactor fire, confined to rubbish
Property Use:
Household goods, sales, repairs
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
03 Feb 2013
Building fires
Property Use:
General retail, other
Area of Origin:
Function area, other
First Ignition:
Interior ceiling cover or finish
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
03 Feb 2013
Building fires
Property Use:
Household goods, sales, repairs
Area of Origin:
Ceiling & floor assembly, crawl space b/t stories
First Ignition:
Interior ceiling cover or finish
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
17 May 2013
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Exterior balcony, unenclosed porch
First Ignition:
Exterior roof covering or finish
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
10 Mar 2014
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
24 Mar 2015
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Vehicle area, other
First Ignition:
Soft goods, wearing apparel, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
02 Nov 2016
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Cabinetry (including built-in)
Heat Source:
Heat from direct flame, convection currents
18 Aug 2017
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Motor vehicle or boat sales, services, repair
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
19 Aug 2017
Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use:
Bar or nightclub
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas in container or pipe
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
27 Feb 2018
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Vacant lot
03 Oct 2018
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Candle
17 Feb 2019
Trash or rubbish fire, contained
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Laundry area, wash house (laundry)
First Ignition:
Linen; other than bedding
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
21 Nov 2019
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Service station, gas station
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area