Fire Incidents at Main St, Springfield, OH
12 Jan 1999
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Corridor, mall
First Ignition:
Adornment, recreational material, signs, other
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
05 Mar 1999
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
08 Mar 1999
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
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
17 Mar 1999
Cultivated vegetation, crop fire, other
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
01 May 1999
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
02 May 1999
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Attic: vacant, crawl space above top story, cupola
First Ignition:
Exterior roof covering or finish
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
13 Jul 1999
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas - in/from final container
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
04 Aug 1999
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Warehouse
Area of Origin:
Storage area, other
First Ignition:
Exterior wall covering or finish
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
14 Aug 1999
Cultivated vegetation, crop fire, other
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette
04 Sep 1999
Cultivated vegetation, crop fire, other
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette
26 Sep 1999
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Warehouse
Area of Origin:
Roof surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Exterior roof covering or finish
Heat Source:
Heat from direct flame, convection currents
26 Sep 1999
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Boarding/rooming house, residential hotels
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Mattress, pillow
Heat Source:
Heat spread from another fire, other
11 Oct 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:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
24 Dec 1999
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
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
12 Feb 2000
Cultivated vegetation, crop 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
10 Mar 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
24 Mar 2000
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
10 Apr 2000
Cultivated vegetation, crop fire, other
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
11 May 2000
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas - in/from final container
Heat Source:
Arcing
27 May 2000
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
29 May 2000
Cultivated vegetation, crop fire, other
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
10 Jun 2000
Cultivated vegetation, crop fire, other
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace
First Ignition:
Chips, including wood chips
Heat Source:
Cigarette
13 Jun 2000
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Vehicle area, other
First Ignition:
Tire
Heat Source:
Heat, spark from friction
30 Jun 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:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
01 Jul 2000
Cultivated vegetation, crop fire, other
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace
First Ignition:
Chips, including wood chips
Heat Source:
Cigarette
03 Aug 2000
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
19 Sep 2000
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Household goods, sales, repairs
Area of Origin:
Maintenance shop or area, paint shop or area
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
13 Oct 2000
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Boarding/rooming house, residential hotels
Area of Origin:
Exterior stairway, ramp, or fire escape
First Ignition:
Structural member or framing
Heat Source:
Heat spread from another fire, other
28 Oct 2000
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Egress/exit, other
First Ignition:
Wearing apparel not on a person
16 Nov 2000
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Entrance way, lobby
First Ignition:
Decoration
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
23 Dec 2000
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
23 Feb 2001
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Places of worship, funeral parlors
Area of Origin:
Arena, assembly area w/ fixed seats - 100+ persons
First Ignition:
Magazine, newspaper, writing paper
07 Mar 2001
Cultivated vegetation, crop fire, other
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Mattress, pillow
01 Apr 2001
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Food and beverage sales, grocery store
Area of Origin:
Bar area, beverage service area, cafeteria
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
14 Apr 2001
Cultivated vegetation, crop fire, other
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Chips, including wood chips
Heat Source:
Cigarette
02 May 2001
Cultivated vegetation, crop fire, other
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette
31 May 2001
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Cargo/trunk area - all vehicles
First Ignition:
Box, carton, bag, basket, barrel
Heat Source:
Cigarette
01 Jul 2001
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:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
09 Jul 2001
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Storage room, area, tank, or bin
First Ignition:
Box, carton, bag, basket, barrel
Heat Source:
Cigarette
30 Aug 2001
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Warehouse
Area of Origin:
Storage room, area, tank, or bin
First Ignition:
Box, carton, bag, basket, barrel
Heat Source:
Lightning
24 Sep 2001
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Exterior, exposed surface
Heat Source:
Lightning
28 Oct 2001
Outside gas or vapor combustion explosion
Property Use:
Motor vehicle or boat sales, services, repair
Area of Origin:
Vehicle storage area; garage, carport
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas in container or pipe
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
08 Dec 2001
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
25 Jan 2002
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Floor covering or rug/carpet/mat
01 Mar 2002
Building fires
Property Use:
Manufacturing, processing
Area of Origin:
Maintenance shop or area, paint shop or area
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas - uncontained
Heat Source:
Flame/torch used for lighting
04 Mar 2002
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Bathroom, checkroom, lavatory, locker room
First Ignition:
Wearing apparel not on a person
Heat Source:
Cigarette
08 Mar 2002
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
18 Mar 2002
Building fires
Property Use:
General retail, other
Area of Origin:
Roof surface: exterior
Heat Source:
Arcing
30 Mar 2002
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Cigarette
03 Sep 2002
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
08 Sep 2002
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:
Hot ember or ash
03 Oct 2002
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Exterior wall covering or finish
Heat Source:
Radiated heat from another fire
29 Dec 2002
Trash or rubbish fire, contained
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Substructure area or space, crawl space
First Ignition:
Magazine, newspaper, writing paper
Heat Source:
Match
02 Mar 2003
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
25 Mar 2003
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Fuel tank, fuel line
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas - in/from engine or burner
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
30 Mar 2003
Building fires
Property Use:
Manufacturing, processing
Area of Origin:
Processing/manufacturing area, workroom
31 Mar 2003
Building fires
Property Use:
Storage, other
Area of Origin:
Roof surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Exterior roof covering or finish
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
31 Mar 2003
Building fires
Property Use:
Storage, other
Area of Origin:
Roof surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Exterior roof covering or finish
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
01 Apr 2003
Building fires
Property Use:
Manufacturing, processing
Area of Origin:
Roof surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Exterior roof covering or finish
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
01 Apr 2003
Building fires
Property Use:
Manufacturing, processing
Area of Origin:
Roof surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Exterior roof covering or finish
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
22 Apr 2003
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Exterior, exposed surface
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Radiated heat from another fire
16 Sep 2003
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Professional supplies, services
Area of Origin:
Railroad right of way: on or near
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
18 Sep 2003
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Cigarette
21 Nov 2003
Trash or rubbish fire, contained
Property Use:
Storage, other
Area of Origin:
Maintenance shop or area, paint shop or area
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas - uncontained
Heat Source:
Flame/torch used for lighting
24 Dec 2003
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Eating, drinking places
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas - in/from engine or burner
Heat Source:
Multiple heat sources including multiple ignitions
24 Dec 2003
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Eating, drinking places
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Chips, including wood chips
Heat Source:
Cigarette
26 Dec 2003
Building fires
Property Use:
Eating, drinking places
Area of Origin:
Bathroom, checkroom, lavatory, locker room
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
23 Jun 2004
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Motor vehicle or boat sales, services, repair
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Flame/torch used for lighting
28 Jun 2004
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street or road in commercial area
Area of Origin:
Vehicle area, other
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
17 Jul 2004
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Food and beverage sales, grocery store
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
18 Aug 2004
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Mattress, pillow
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
25 Oct 2004
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
20 Apr 2005
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
11 May 2005
Building fires
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Awning
First Ignition:
Awning, canopy
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
08 Jul 2005
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Chips, including wood chips
Heat Source:
Cigarette
07 Aug 2005
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Heat from undetermined smoking material
12 Aug 2005
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Structural area, other
13 Sep 2005
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Business office
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
10 Mar 2006
Building fires
Property Use:
Department or discount store
Area of Origin:
Sales area, showroom (exclude display window)
First Ignition:
Palletized material, material stored on pallets.
29 Apr 2006
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Function area, other
30 May 2006
Building fires
Property Use:
Food and beverage sales, grocery store
Area of Origin:
Shipping/receiving area; loading area, dock or bay
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
02 Jun 2006
Building fires
Property Use:
Warehouse
Area of Origin:
Roof surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Exterior roof covering or finish
Heat Source:
Arcing
27 Aug 2006
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Graded and cared-for plots of land
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Magazine, newspaper, writing paper
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
10 Sep 2006
Grass 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
19 Sep 2006
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
07 Oct 2006
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Service station, gas station
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Liquids, piping, filters, other
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
03 Nov 2006
Building fires
Property Use:
Motor vehicle or boat sales, services, repair
Area of Origin:
Vehicle storage area; garage, carport
16 Dec 2006
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Bar or nightclub
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
Heat Source:
Arcing
08 Jan 2007
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
01 Feb 2007
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Food and beverage sales, grocery store
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
12 Mar 2007
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Laundry area, wash house (laundry)
13 Mar 2007
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Wall surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Exterior wall covering or finish
Heat Source:
Radiated heat from another fire
12 May 2007
Cultivated vegetation, crop fire, other
Property Use:
Service station, gas station
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Cigarette
03 Jun 2007
Passenger vehicle fire
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
03 Jul 2007
Building fires
Property Use:
Manufacturing, processing
Area of Origin:
Wall surface: exterior
Heat Source:
Fireworks
05 Aug 2007
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Eating, drinking places
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Chips, including wood chips
Heat Source:
Cigarette
29 Aug 2007
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Cigarette
17 Sep 2007
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Business office
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Chips, including wood chips
Heat Source:
Cigarette
25 Sep 2007
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Service station, gas station
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
09 Dec 2007
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other