Fire Incidents at Lincoln St, Portland, OR
10 Mar 1999
Building fires
Property Use:
Hotel/motel, commercial
Area of Origin:
Roof surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Filter, including evaporative cooler pads
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
17 Apr 1999
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Amusement center: indoor/outdoor
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette
27 Jun 1999
Building fires
Property Use:
Manufacturing, processing
Area of Origin:
Maintenance shop or area, paint shop or area
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas in container or pipe
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
11 Jul 1999
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Elementary school, including kindergarten
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
23 Jul 1999
Building fires
Property Use:
Hotel/motel, commercial
Area of Origin:
Laundry area, wash house (laundry)
First Ignition:
Linen; other than bedding
Heat Source:
Arcing
18 Jan 2000
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge
First Ignition:
Non-upholstered chair, bench
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
27 Jan 2000
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Chimney (conversion only)
First Ignition:
Decoration
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
15 Jun 2000
Fire, other
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Entrance way, lobby
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette
18 Jul 2000
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Wearing apparel not on a person
Heat Source:
Cigarette
08 Aug 2000
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:
Heat from powered equipment, other
05 Oct 2000
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Elementary school, including kindergarten
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
19 Oct 2000
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Electrical distribution
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Sign, including outdoor signs such as billboards
Heat Source:
Heat from undetermined smoking material
04 Feb 2001
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Equipment or service area, other
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette
05 Jul 2001
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Exterior wall covering or finish
Heat Source:
Fireworks
16 Jul 2001
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Laundry area, wash house (laundry)
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
19 Jan 2002
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Exterior, exposed surface
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas in container or pipe
Heat Source:
Match
19 Jan 2002
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Closet
First Ignition:
Interior wall covering excluding drapes, etc.
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
13 Mar 2002
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Exterior stairway, ramp, or fire escape
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
02 Jul 2002
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Elementary school, including kindergarten
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
19 Jul 2002
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Fuel tank, fuel line
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Arcing
13 Dec 2002
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
09 Feb 2003
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
First Ignition:
Interior wall covering excluding drapes, etc.
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
20 Apr 2003
Building fires
Property Use:
Business office
First Ignition:
Exterior wall covering or finish
Heat Source:
Heat from direct flame, convection currents
16 Jan 2004
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
22 Feb 2004
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Exterior wall covering or finish
Heat Source:
Heat from direct flame, convection currents
08 May 2004
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
08 May 2004
Building fires
28 May 2004
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
First Ignition:
Wearing apparel not on a person
Heat Source:
Heat from undetermined smoking material
15 Sep 2004
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Liquids, piping, filters, other
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
10 Oct 2004
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
First Ignition:
Filter, including evaporative cooler pads
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
30 Nov 2004
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
First Ignition:
Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats
Heat Source:
Heat from undetermined smoking material
06 Dec 2004
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
04 Feb 2005
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Mattress, pillow
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
08 Sep 2005
Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
05 May 2006
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Bathroom, checkroom, lavatory, locker room
First Ignition:
Rolled, wound material (paper, fabric)
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
14 Jun 2006
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
08 Jul 2006
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Elementary school, including kindergarten
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Fireworks
11 Jul 2006
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Elementary school, including kindergarten
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Fireworks
14 Jul 2006
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Bathroom, checkroom, lavatory, locker room
First Ignition:
Rolled, wound material (paper, fabric)
Heat Source:
Fireworks
18 Nov 2006
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street or road in commercial area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Liquids, piping, filters, other
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
11 Jan 2007
Building fires
13 Feb 2007
Trash or rubbish fire, contained
Property Use:
Elementary school, including kindergarten
Area of Origin:
Bathroom, checkroom, lavatory, locker room
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
04 Jul 2007
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Elementary school, including kindergarten
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Fireworks
06 Jul 2007
Cultivated vegetation, crop fire, other
Property Use:
Open land or field
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
01 Aug 2007
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
10 Sep 2007
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Linen; other than bedding
Heat Source:
Chemical, natural heat source, other
01 Jan 2008
Chimney or flue fire, confined to chimney or flue
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Service facilities, other
First Ignition:
Film, residue, including paint & resin
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
18 Aug 2008
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Interior ceiling cover or finish
Heat Source:
Heat from direct flame, convection currents
27 Sep 2008
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Exterior, exposed surface
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Heat from direct flame, convection currents
27 Apr 2009
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
06 Jun 2009
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Sanitation utility
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
06 Jul 2009
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
04 Sep 2009
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
15 Nov 2009
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Elementary school, including kindergarten
Area of Origin:
Entrance way, lobby
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
08 May 2011
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Elementary school, including kindergarten
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
30 May 2011
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Elementary school, including kindergarten
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
30 Apr 2012
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Appliance housing or casing
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
05 Jul 2012
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Vehicle storage area; garage, carport
First Ignition:
Heavy vegetation - not crop, including trees
Heat Source:
Fireworks
09 Jul 2012
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Function area, other
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Candle
10 Jul 2012
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Business office
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Chips, including wood chips
Heat Source:
Cigarette
01 Sep 2012
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
01 Sep 2012
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Chips, including wood chips
Heat Source:
Cigarette
13 Sep 2013
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
26 Nov 2013
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:
Hot or smoldering object, other
13 Oct 2014
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Attic: vacant, crawl space above top story, cupola
First Ignition:
Exterior wall covering or finish
Heat Source:
Arcing
15 Dec 2014
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Vehicle storage area; garage, carport
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
23 Jan 2015
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas - in/from engine or burner
Heat Source:
Arcing
04 Feb 2015
Building fires
Property Use:
Hotel/motel, commercial
Area of Origin:
Machinery room or area; elevator machinery room
First Ignition:
Oily rags
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
03 Mar 2015
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette
09 Jun 2015
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Multiple items first ignited
18 Jun 2015
Cultivated vegetation, crop fire, other
Property Use:
Open land or field
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Chips, including wood chips
Heat Source:
Cigarette
24 Jul 2015
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Closet
Heat Source:
Arcing
24 Aug 2015
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette
14 Dec 2015
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
14 Feb 2016
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
19 Aug 2016
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
15 Dec 2016
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
15 Feb 2017
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Highway or divided highway
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Bedding; blanket, sheet, comforter
Heat Source:
Cigarette
22 Feb 2018
Building fires
Property Use:
Manufacturing, processing
Area of Origin:
Machinery room or area; elevator machinery room
First Ignition:
Bedding; blanket, sheet, comforter
Heat Source:
Chemical reaction
02 May 2018
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Multiple items first ignited
Heat Source:
Flame/torch used for lighting
08 Jun 2018
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Business office
Area of Origin:
Wall surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Chips, including wood chips
Heat Source:
Cigarette
21 Aug 2018
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Chips, including wood chips
Heat Source:
Cigarette
23 Oct 2018
Road freight or transport vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
19 Mar 2019
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
23 Jun 2019
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Storage, other
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette
27 Jul 2019
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
Heat Source:
Cigarette
08 Aug 2019
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Highway or divided highway
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
Heat Source:
Cigarette