Fire Incidents at Macadam Ave, Portland, OR
23 Jun 1999
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:
Heat from powered equipment, other
17 Aug 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 Aug 1999
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Decoration
Heat Source:
Arcing
28 Sep 1999
Building fires
Property Use:
Food and beverage sales, grocery store
Area of Origin:
Exterior balcony, unenclosed porch
First Ignition:
Exterior wall covering or finish
Heat Source:
Heat from direct flame, convection currents
25 May 2000
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Professional supplies, services
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
17 Jun 2000
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Open land or field
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Non-upholstered chair, bench
Heat Source:
Cigarette
26 Jun 2000
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
20 Jul 2000
Cultivated vegetation, crop fire, other
Property Use:
Business office
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
02 Aug 2000
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Business office
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
22 Aug 2000
Cultivated vegetation, crop fire, other
Property Use:
Business office
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
22 Sep 2000
Building fires
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Office
First Ignition:
Multiple items first ignited
23 Sep 2000
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Business office
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
13 Dec 2000
Building fires
Property Use:
Business office
Area of Origin:
Personal service area, barber/beauty salon area
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Candle
01 Mar 2001
Building fires
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Box, carton, bag, basket, barrel
Heat Source:
Cigarette
05 Jun 2001
Building fires
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
31 Jul 2001
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
26 Aug 2001
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Computer room, control room or center
First Ignition:
Multiple items first ignited
Heat Source:
Arcing
21 Sep 2001
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Exterior balcony, unenclosed porch
First Ignition:
Exterior trim, including doors
Heat Source:
Cigarette
14 Jan 2002
Building fires
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
22 Feb 2002
Off-road vehicle or heavy equipment fire
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Liquids, piping, filters, other
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
09 Jun 2002
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Heat from direct flame, convection currents
10 Jul 2002
Building fires
Property Use:
Household goods, sales, repairs
Area of Origin:
Wall surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Exterior wall covering or finish
Heat Source:
Arcing
18 Jul 2002
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
28 Jul 2002
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Assembly, other
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
16 Apr 2003
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
20 Jul 2003
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
20 Jul 2003
Building fires
Property Use:
Household goods, sales, repairs
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
27 Jul 2003
Building fires
Property Use:
Manufacturing, processing
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette
31 Aug 2003
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Specialty shop
Area of Origin:
Cargo/trunk area - all vehicles
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
10 Sep 2003
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Lake, river, stream
Area of Origin:
Wildland, woods
First Ignition:
Heavy vegetation - not crop, including trees
Heat Source:
Cigarette
20 Jul 2004
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Assembly, other
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette
20 Jul 2004
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Assembly, other
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette
24 Jul 2004
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
First Ignition:
Agricultural crop, including fruits and vegetables
Heat Source:
Cigarette
11 Aug 2004
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Doctor, dentist or oral surgeon's office
First Ignition:
Multiple items first ignited
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
16 Jul 2005
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Lake, river, stream
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
25 Jul 2005
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Business office
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Agricultural crop, including fruits and vegetables
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
25 Aug 2005
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Lake, river, stream
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
27 Aug 2005
Special outside 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
06 Jan 2006
Fire, other
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Roof surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Liquids, piping, filters, other
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
17 Feb 2006
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Function area, other
First Ignition:
Magazine, newspaper, writing paper
03 Mar 2006
Road freight or transport 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
15 Aug 2006
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Business office
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
15 May 2007
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
27 Dec 2007
Trash or rubbish fire, contained
Property Use:
Manufacturing, processing
Area of Origin:
Processing/manufacturing area, workroom
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
21 Jun 2008
Building fires
Property Use:
Recreational, hobby, home repair sales, pet store
Area of Origin:
Wall surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Exterior trim, including doors
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
12 Aug 2008
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Railroad right of way
Area of Origin:
Railroad right of way: on or near
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
12 Aug 2008
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Railroad right of way
Area of Origin:
Railroad right of way: on or near
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
03 Feb 2009
Building fires
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Dining room, cafeteria bar area, beverage service
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
26 Apr 2009
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Railroad right of way
Area of Origin:
Railroad right of way: on or near
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
25 Jul 2009
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
27 Jul 2009
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Business office
Area of Origin:
Roof surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Arcing
10 Aug 2009
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Laboratory or science lababoratory
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
08 Sep 2009
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Cargo/trunk area - all vehicles
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
06 Aug 2011
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
12 Aug 2011
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Chips, including wood chips
Heat Source:
Cigarette
28 Dec 2011
Building fires
Property Use:
Convenience store
Area of Origin:
Assembly or sales area, other
First Ignition:
Box, carton, bag, basket, barrel
Heat Source:
Arcing
21 Apr 2012
Building fires
Property Use:
Business office
Area of Origin:
Office
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
01 May 2013
Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
10 May 2016
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Bank
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Chips, including wood chips
Heat Source:
Cigarette
28 May 2016
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Chips, including wood chips
Heat Source:
Cigarette
29 Jun 2016
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
24 Aug 2016
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:
Cigarette
25 Aug 2016
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Chips, including wood chips
Heat Source:
Cigarette
18 Sep 2016
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
14 Mar 2018
Cooking fire, confined to container
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
30 May 2018
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Business office
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Chips, including wood chips
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
12 Jun 2018
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Wildland, woods
First Ignition:
Heavy vegetation - not crop, including trees
Heat Source:
Cigarette
28 Jun 2018
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Cigarette
11 Jul 2018
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:
Cigarette
21 Jul 2018
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Water area, other
Area of Origin:
Wildland, woods
First Ignition:
Chips, including wood chips
Heat Source:
Cigarette
17 Aug 2018
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Motor vehicle or boat sales, services, repair
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Cigarette
19 Aug 2018
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
General retail, other
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Chips, including wood chips
Heat Source:
Cigarette
25 Aug 2018
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Recreational, hobby, home repair sales, pet store
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Chips, including wood chips
Heat Source:
Cigarette
24 Sep 2018
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Chips, including wood chips
Heat Source:
Cigarette
01 Nov 2018
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
20 Nov 2018
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
21 Mar 2019
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Business office
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Chips, including wood chips
Heat Source:
Cigarette
08 Apr 2019
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas - in/from engine or burner
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
03 Jul 2019
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Water area, other
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Fireworks
25 Jul 2019
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Business office
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Chips, including wood chips
Heat Source:
Cigarette
21 Aug 2019
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Cigarette