Fire Incidents at Main St, Portland, OR
03 May 1999
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Function area, other
First Ignition:
Liquids, piping, filters, other
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
04 May 1999
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:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
16 May 1999
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Laundry area, wash house (laundry)
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
06 Jul 1999
Fire, other
Property Use:
Assembly, other
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Pyrotechnics, explosives
Heat Source:
Explosive, fireworks, other
06 Jul 1999
Fire, other
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
Heat Source:
Explosive, fireworks, other
09 Jul 1999
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Other
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Cigarette
09 Jul 1999
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Railroad right of way
Area of Origin:
Railroad right of way: on or near
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
13 Jul 1999
Fire, other
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Pyrotechnics, explosives
Heat Source:
Explosive, fireworks, other
02 Aug 1999
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
27 Aug 1999
Cultivated vegetation, crop fire, other
Property Use:
Open land or field
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
10 Sep 1999
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Open land or field
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
02 Dec 1999
Fire, other
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
20 Jan 2000
Fire, other
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:
Heat, spark from friction
22 Feb 2000
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Wearing apparel not on a person
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
13 Mar 2000
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
03 Apr 2000
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Vehicle storage area; garage, carport
First Ignition:
Dust, fiber, lint, including sawdust and excelsior
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
05 May 2000
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas in container or pipe
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
18 Jun 2000
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Heat from undetermined smoking material
26 Jun 2000
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Chips, including wood chips
Heat Source:
Cigarette
28 Jun 2000
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Magazine, newspaper, writing paper
Heat Source:
Fireworks
05 Jul 2000
Special outside 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:
Hot ember or ash
01 Aug 2000
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
05 Aug 2000
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Exterior, exposed surface
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Radiated heat from another fire
09 Nov 2000
Chimney or flue fire, confined to chimney or flue
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Chimney (conversion only)
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Match
21 Feb 2001
Building fires
Property Use:
Professional supplies, services
Area of Origin:
Fuel tank, fuel line
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Match
02 Mar 2001
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Exterior balcony, unenclosed porch
First Ignition:
Multiple items first ignited
Heat Source:
Cigarette
02 Jun 2001
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Laundry area, wash house (laundry)
First Ignition:
Dust, fiber, lint, including sawdust and excelsior
Heat Source:
Arcing
13 Jun 2001
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:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
05 Jul 2001
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Assembly, other
Area of Origin:
Bathroom, checkroom, lavatory, locker room
First Ignition:
Rolled, wound material (paper, fabric)
Heat Source:
Match
20 Aug 2001
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Bar area, beverage service area, cafeteria
First Ignition:
Soft goods, wearing apparel, other
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
15 Jan 2002
Trash or rubbish fire, contained
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:
Heat from powered equipment, other
02 Mar 2002
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Multiple areas
First Ignition:
Exterior wall covering or finish
07 Jun 2002
Building fires
Property Use:
Outbuilding or shed
Area of Origin:
Wall surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Box, carton, bag, basket, barrel
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
13 Jun 2002
Forest, woods or wildland fire
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Other
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
23 Jun 2002
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
26 Jun 2002
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
04 Jul 2002
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Agricultural crop, including fruits and vegetables
Heat Source:
Fireworks
04 Jul 2002
Cultivated trees or nursery stock fire
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Agricultural crop, including fruits and vegetables
Heat Source:
Fireworks
31 Jul 2002
Forest, woods or wildland fire
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Other
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
22 Aug 2002
Building fires
Property Use:
Business office
Area of Origin:
Bathroom, checkroom, lavatory, locker room
First Ignition:
Interior ceiling cover or finish
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
30 Aug 2002
Forest, woods or wildland fire
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
21 Nov 2002
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 lighter
18 Jan 2003
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Bathroom, checkroom, lavatory, locker room
First Ignition:
Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
31 Jan 2003
Building fires
18 Feb 2003
Trash or rubbish fire, contained
Property Use:
Business office
Area of Origin:
Machinery room or area; elevator machinery room
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette
01 Mar 2003
Forest, woods or wildland fire
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
03 Mar 2003
Building fires
Property Use:
Fixed use recreation places, other
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
11 Mar 2003
Building fires
Property Use:
Educational, other
Area of Origin:
Corridor, mall
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
02 May 2003
Building fires
Property Use:
High school/junior high school/middle school
Area of Origin:
Corridor, mall
First Ignition:
Rolled, wound material (paper, fabric)
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
13 Jun 2003
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
24 Jun 2003
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
29 Jun 2003
Building fires
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
06 Jul 2003
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Fireworks
30 Jul 2003
Building fires
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
07 Aug 2003
Forest, woods or wildland fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
23 Sep 2003
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Boarding/rooming house, residential hotels
First Ignition:
Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats
Heat Source:
Flying brand, ember, spark
25 Sep 2003
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Food and beverage sales, grocery store
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
19 Dec 2003
Building fires
Property Use:
Business office
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
08 Feb 2004
Outside rubbish, trash or waste 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
04 Apr 2004
Cultivated vegetation, crop fire, other
Property Use:
Food and beverage sales, grocery store
Area of Origin:
Bathroom, checkroom, lavatory, locker room
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
10 May 2004
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
10 May 2004
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Motor vehicle or boat sales, services, repair
Area of Origin:
Vehicle storage area; garage, carport
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas - uncontained
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
18 Jun 2004
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street or road in commercial area
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
04 Jul 2004
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
First Ignition:
Liquids, piping, filters, other
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
12 Jul 2004
Cultivated vegetation, crop fire, other
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Heat from undetermined smoking material
26 Jul 2004
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Street, other
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Match
26 Jul 2004
Natural vegetation fire, other
19 Aug 2004
Forest, woods or wildland fire
Property Use:
Public or government, other
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
13 Nov 2004
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
First Ignition:
Multiple items first ignited
Heat Source:
Heat from undetermined smoking material
04 Dec 2004
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas in container or pipe
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
11 Jan 2005
Passenger vehicle fire
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 Apr 2005
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Bathroom, checkroom, lavatory, locker room
First Ignition:
Wearing apparel not on a person
Heat Source:
Heat from undetermined smoking material
02 Jun 2005
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Function area, other
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette
01 Jul 2005
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Recreational, hobby, home repair sales, pet store
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette
14 Jul 2005
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
06 Aug 2005
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Agricultural crop, including fruits and vegetables
Heat Source:
Fireworks
18 Aug 2005
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Bank
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
28 Sep 2005
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Fence, pole
Heat Source:
Chemical, natural heat source, other
05 Dec 2005
Building fires
Property Use:
Food and beverage sales, grocery store
Area of Origin:
Bathroom, checkroom, lavatory, locker room
First Ignition:
Dust, fiber, lint, including sawdust and excelsior
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
04 Jul 2006
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Highway or divided highway
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
First Ignition:
Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats
Heat Source:
Warning or road flare; fusee
14 Jul 2006
Cultivated vegetation, crop 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
16 Jul 2006
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Graded and cared-for plots of land
Area of Origin:
Other
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
16 Jul 2006
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Graded and cared-for plots of land
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Fireworks
04 Aug 2006
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
12 Aug 2006
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Graded and cared-for plots of land
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
22 Aug 2006
Cultivated vegetation, crop fire, other
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
27 Aug 2006
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Fixed use recreation places, other
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
31 Aug 2006
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
21 Sep 2006
Trash or rubbish fire, contained
Property Use:
High school/junior high school/middle school
Area of Origin:
Corridor, mall
First Ignition:
Sign, including outdoor signs such as billboards
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
07 Oct 2006
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Assembly, other
Area of Origin:
Other
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Heat from undetermined smoking material
27 Oct 2006
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Construction/renovation area
First Ignition:
Rolled, wound material (paper, fabric)
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
28 Nov 2006
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Service facilities, other
First Ignition:
Structural component or finish, other
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
28 Nov 2006
Building fires
03 Apr 2007
Building fires
Property Use:
Hospital - medical or psychiatric
Area of Origin:
Machinery room or area; elevator machinery room
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
02 May 2007
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace
First Ignition:
Exterior trim, including doors
Heat Source:
Heat from undetermined smoking material
30 May 2007
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Graded and cared-for plots of land
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Arcing
22 Jun 2007
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Other
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Fireworks
08 Jul 2007
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
23 Jul 2007
Cultivated trees or nursery stock fire
Property Use:
Business office
Area of Origin:
Other
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash