Fire Incidents at Lombard St, Portland, OR
09 Feb 1999
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Manufacturing, processing
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
23 Feb 1999
Building fires
Property Use:
Manufacturing, processing
Area of Origin:
Laboratory
First Ignition:
Soft goods, wearing apparel, other
Heat Source:
Arcing
22 Mar 1999
Building fires
Property Use:
Residential, other
Area of Origin:
Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge
First Ignition:
Bedding; blanket, sheet, comforter
Heat Source:
Cigarette
05 Apr 1999
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Agricultural crop, including fruits and vegetables
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
19 Apr 1999
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Bathroom, checkroom, lavatory, locker room
First Ignition:
Cabinetry (including built-in)
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
04 May 1999
Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use:
Eating, drinking places
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
18 May 1999
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Bedding; blanket, sheet, comforter
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
23 May 1999
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
01 Jun 1999
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Wall surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Liquids, piping, filters, other
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
01 Jun 1999
Building fires
Property Use:
Business office
Area of Origin:
Office
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
13 Jun 1999
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette
13 Jun 1999
Water vehicle fire
Property Use:
Motor vehicle or boat sales, services, repair
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Arcing
15 Jun 1999
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
30 Jun 1999
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Motor vehicle or boat sales, services, repair
Area of Origin:
Equipment or service area, other
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
09 Jul 1999
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
12 Jul 1999
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
12 Jul 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:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
22 Jul 1999
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Storage, other
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
23 Jul 1999
Fire, other
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
25 Jul 1999
Building fires
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
02 Aug 1999
Building fires
Property Use:
Assembly, other
Area of Origin:
Bathroom, checkroom, lavatory, locker room
First Ignition:
Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats
Heat Source:
Cigarette
23 Aug 1999
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
27 Aug 1999
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Open land or field
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Agricultural crop, including fruits and vegetables
Heat Source:
Cigarette
01 Sep 1999
Cultivated vegetation, crop fire, other
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Agricultural crop, including fruits and vegetables
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
07 Sep 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:
Non-upholstered chair, bench
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
08 Sep 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:
Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
09 Sep 1999
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
16 Sep 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:
Liquids, piping, filters, other
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
26 Sep 1999
Fire in mobile prop. used as a fixed struc., other
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
First Ignition:
Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats
06 Oct 1999
Building fires
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
20 Oct 1999
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
28 Oct 1999
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Computer room, control room or center
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Arcing
23 Nov 1999
Fire, other
Property Use:
Railroad yard
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Liquids, piping, filters, other
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
05 Jan 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:
Hot or smoldering object, other
20 Jan 2000
Building fires
Property Use:
Food and beverage sales, grocery store
Area of Origin:
Entrance way, lobby
First Ignition:
Sign, including outdoor signs such as billboards
Heat Source:
Match
20 Jan 2000
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
General retail, other
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette
30 Jan 2000
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Fireworks
16 Mar 2000
Fire, other
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:
Hot ember or ash
16 Mar 2000
Chimney or flue fire, confined to chimney or flue
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Arcing
02 Apr 2000
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Laboratory or science lababoratory
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Liquids, piping, filters, other
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
03 Apr 2000
Building fires
Property Use:
Grain elevator, silo
Area of Origin:
Shipping/receiving area; loading area, dock or bay
First Ignition:
Agricultural crop, including fruits and vegetables
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
20 Apr 2000
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
21 Apr 2000
Building fires
Property Use:
Eating, drinking places
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
26 May 2000
Building fires
Property Use:
Eating, drinking places
Area of Origin:
Bathroom, checkroom, lavatory, locker room
First Ignition:
Rolled, wound material (paper, fabric)
Heat Source:
Cigarette
04 Jun 2000
Building fires
Property Use:
Business office
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Radiated heat from another fire
23 Jun 2000
Building fires
Property Use:
Campsite with utilities
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Sign, including outdoor signs such as billboards
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
24 Jun 2000
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Bank
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
25 Jun 2000
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Fireworks
27 Jun 2000
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Railroad right of way
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
29 Jun 2000
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Business office
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
13 Jul 2000
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Storage, other
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
22 Jul 2000
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
24 Jul 2000
Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use:
Bar or nightclub
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
24 Jul 2000
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
25 Sep 2000
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
12 Oct 2000
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
First Ignition:
Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
30 Oct 2000
Building fires
Property Use:
General retail, other
Area of Origin:
Sales area, showroom (exclude display window)
First Ignition:
Floor covering or rug/carpet/mat
Heat Source:
Match
24 Nov 2000
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Motor vehicle or boat sales, services, repair
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Filter, including evaporative cooler pads
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
05 Dec 2000
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Liquids, piping, filters, other
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
26 Dec 2000
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
31 Dec 2000
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
18 Jan 2001
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Cabinetry (including built-in)
03 Feb 2001
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
General retail, other
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
14 Feb 2001
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Dump, sanitary landfill
Area of Origin:
Processing/manufacturing area, workroom
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
22 Feb 2001
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Mattress, pillow
Heat Source:
Cigarette
10 Mar 2001
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Liquids, piping, filters, other
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
11 Apr 2001
Building fires
Property Use:
Bar or nightclub
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Box, carton, bag, basket, barrel
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
11 May 2001
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
14 Jun 2001
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Motor vehicle or boat sales, services, repair
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Liquids, piping, filters, other
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
24 Jun 2001
Building fires
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
30 Jun 2001
Passenger vehicle fire
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:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
08 Jul 2001
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:
Heat from undetermined smoking material
27 Jul 2001
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Vehicle storage area; garage, carport
First Ignition:
Wearing apparel not on a person
Heat Source:
Arcing
27 Jul 2001
Outside storage fire
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
06 Aug 2001
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:
Cigarette
08 Sep 2001
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Fence, pole
Heat Source:
Chemical, natural heat source, other
16 Sep 2001
Passenger vehicle fire
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, spark from friction
17 Sep 2001
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Food and beverage sales, grocery store
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Wearing apparel not on a person
Heat Source:
Cigarette
20 Sep 2001
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Bank
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
21 Sep 2001
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Wall surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Exterior wall covering or finish
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
26 Oct 2001
Building fires
Property Use:
Motor vehicle or boat sales, services, repair
Area of Origin:
Wall surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Exterior wall covering or finish
Heat Source:
Heat from direct flame, convection currents
04 Nov 2001
Building fires
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Function area, other
First Ignition:
Wearing apparel not on a person
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
11 Nov 2001
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Liquids, piping, filters, other
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
03 Mar 2002
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Liquids, piping, filters, other
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
16 Mar 2002
Building fires
Property Use:
Laboratory or science lababoratory
Area of Origin:
Processing/manufacturing area, workroom
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
31 Mar 2002
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
22 Jun 2002
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Bank
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette
26 Jun 2002
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
30 Jun 2002
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Professional supplies, services
Area of Origin:
Wall surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
07 Jul 2002
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Roof surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Exterior trim, including doors
Heat Source:
Explosive, fireworks, other
07 Jul 2002
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Exterior balcony, unenclosed porch
First Ignition:
Exterior wall covering or finish
Heat Source:
Fireworks
13 Jul 2002
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Eating, drinking places
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
20 Jul 2002
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
21 Jul 2002
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Grain elevator, silo
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
22 Jul 2002
Building fires
Property Use:
Manufacturing, processing
Area of Origin:
Heating room or area, water heater area
First Ignition:
Wearing apparel on a person
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
03 Aug 2002
Building fires
Property Use:
Motor vehicle or boat sales, services, repair
Area of Origin:
Equipment or service area, other
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Arcing
27 Oct 2002
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
05 Nov 2002
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
16 Nov 2002
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Arcing
28 Nov 2002
Building fires
Property Use:
Food and beverage sales, grocery store
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Packing, wrapping material
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment