Fire Incidents at Main St, Walpole, MA
06 May 1999
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
10 Jun 1999
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Railroad right of way
05 Jul 1999
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Pipeline, power line or other utility right of way
26 Mar 2000
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
08 Apr 2000
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
01 Jun 2000
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Manufacturing, processing
02 Sep 2000
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Outside material storage area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
18 Feb 2001
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Outside material storage area
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
15 Jul 2001
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Railroad right of way: on or near
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
11 Aug 2001
Outside equipment fire
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas in container or pipe
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
06 Nov 2001
Road freight or transport vehicle fire
Property Use:
Business office
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
10 Dec 2001
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
08 Feb 2002
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:
Flammable liquid/gas - in/from engine or burner
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
13 Feb 2002
Camper or recreational vehicle (RV) fire
Property Use:
Food and beverage sales, grocery store
Area of Origin:
Vehicle area, other
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Candle
16 Feb 2002
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Outside material storage area
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
02 Apr 2002
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Highway or divided highway
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
08 Aug 2002
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Open land or field
Area of Origin:
Wildland, woods
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
13 Aug 2002
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Open land or field
Area of Origin:
Wildland, woods
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
16 Sep 2002
Building fires
Property Use:
Vacant lot
Area of Origin:
Entrance way, lobby
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Lightning
31 Oct 2002
Building fires
Property Use:
Food and beverage sales, grocery store
Area of Origin:
Roof surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
26 Dec 2002
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
Heat Source:
Heat, spark from friction
06 Jan 2003
Building fires
Property Use:
Jail, prison (not juvenile)
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Bedding; blanket, sheet, comforter
Heat Source:
Arcing
06 Mar 2003
Building fires
Property Use:
Jail, prison (not juvenile)
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Mattress, pillow
Heat Source:
Arcing
12 Apr 2003
Building fires
Property Use:
Jail, prison (not juvenile)
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Wearing apparel not on a person
Heat Source:
Arcing
15 Apr 2003
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Railroad right of way: on or near
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
06 May 2003
Building fires
Property Use:
Food and beverage sales, grocery store
Area of Origin:
Attic: vacant, crawl space above top story, cupola
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
11 May 2003
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:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
04 Jun 2003
Building fires
Property Use:
Jail, prison (not juvenile)
Area of Origin:
Assembly or sales area, other
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
16 Jun 2003
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
16 Jul 2003
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Magazine, newspaper, writing paper
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
11 Aug 2003
Building fires
Property Use:
Jail, prison (not juvenile)
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Mattress, pillow
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
11 Aug 2003
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Food and beverage sales, grocery store
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
27 Aug 2003
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Household utensils
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
27 Sep 2003
Building fires
Property Use:
Jail, prison (not juvenile)
Area of Origin:
Cell, test
First Ignition:
Bedding; blanket, sheet, comforter
Heat Source:
Arcing
05 Oct 2003
Building fires
Property Use:
Food and beverage sales, grocery store
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
10 Nov 2003
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
General retail, other
Area of Origin:
Wildland, woods
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
18 Nov 2003
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Gas distribution, pipeline, gas distribution
Area of Origin:
Wildland, woods
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
06 Dec 2003
Building fires
Property Use:
Jail, prison (not juvenile)
Area of Origin:
Function area, other
First Ignition:
Mattress, pillow
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
14 Dec 2003
Building fires
Property Use:
Jail, prison (not juvenile)
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
29 Dec 2003
Building fires
Property Use:
Jail, prison (not juvenile)
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Rolled, wound material (paper, fabric)
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
29 Dec 2003
Building fires
Property Use:
Jail, prison (not juvenile)
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Magazine, newspaper, writing paper
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
31 Dec 2003
Building fires
Property Use:
Jail, prison (not juvenile)
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Mattress, pillow
Heat Source:
Arcing
31 Dec 2003
Building fires
Property Use:
Jail, prison (not juvenile)
Area of Origin:
Maintenance shop or area, paint shop or area
First Ignition:
Packing, wrapping material
Heat Source:
Heat, spark from friction
30 Jan 2004
Building fires
Property Use:
Jail, prison (not juvenile)
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Multiple items first ignited
Heat Source:
Arcing
04 Feb 2004
Building fires
Property Use:
Jail, prison (not juvenile)
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
11 Feb 2004
Building fires
Property Use:
Jail, prison (not juvenile)
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Household utensils
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
18 Feb 2004
Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use:
Jail, prison (not juvenile)
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
23 Mar 2004
Building fires
Property Use:
Jail, prison (not juvenile)
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Magazine, newspaper, writing paper
Heat Source:
Arcing
09 Apr 2004
Building fires
Property Use:
Jail, prison (not juvenile)
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Magazine, newspaper, writing paper
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
12 Apr 2004
Building fires
Property Use:
Jail, prison (not juvenile)
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Magazine, newspaper, writing paper
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
20 Apr 2004
Building fires
Property Use:
Jail, prison (not juvenile)
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Magazine, newspaper, writing paper
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
30 Apr 2004
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Mercantile, business, other
Area of Origin:
Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Sunlight
30 Apr 2004
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Mercantile, business, other
Area of Origin:
Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Sunlight
04 Jul 2004
Building fires
Property Use:
Jail, prison (not juvenile)
Area of Origin:
Function area, other
First Ignition:
Linen; other than bedding
Heat Source:
Arcing
17 Jul 2004
Road freight or transport vehicle fire
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
24 Jul 2004
Building fires
Property Use:
Jail, prison (not juvenile)
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Bedding; blanket, sheet, comforter
Heat Source:
Arcing
30 Jul 2004
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Street or road in commercial area
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
03 Aug 2004
Building fires
Property Use:
Jail, prison (not juvenile)
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Bedding; blanket, sheet, comforter
Heat Source:
Arcing
04 Sep 2004
Building fires
Property Use:
Jail, prison (not juvenile)
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
25 Sep 2004
Building fires
Property Use:
Jail, prison (not juvenile)
Area of Origin:
Assembly area - less than 100 persons
First Ignition:
Bedding; blanket, sheet, comforter
Heat Source:
Arcing
05 Jan 2005
Building fires
Property Use:
Convenience store
Area of Origin:
Roof surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
18 Apr 2005
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Floor covering or rug/carpet/mat
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
01 May 2005
Building fires
Property Use:
General retail, other
Area of Origin:
Storage area, other
First Ignition:
Storage supplies, other
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
03 May 2005
Off-road vehicle or heavy equipment fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
12 May 2005
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
05 Jun 2005
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
22 Jun 2005
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Service station, gas station
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
25 Jul 2005
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
30 Jul 2005
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Food and beverage sales, grocery store
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Chemical reaction
02 Sep 2005
Building fires
Property Use:
Jail, prison (not juvenile)
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Bedding; blanket, sheet, comforter
Heat Source:
Arcing
04 Sep 2005
Building fires
Property Use:
Jail, prison (not juvenile)
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Bedding; blanket, sheet, comforter
Heat Source:
Arcing
19 Oct 2005
Building fires
Property Use:
Jail, prison (not juvenile)
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Bedding; blanket, sheet, comforter
Heat Source:
Arcing
19 Oct 2005
Building fires
Property Use:
Jail, prison (not juvenile)
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Bedding; blanket, sheet, comforter
Heat Source:
Arcing
07 Nov 2005
Building fires
Property Use:
Jail, prison (not juvenile)
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Mattress, pillow
Heat Source:
Arcing
09 Nov 2005
Building fires
Property Use:
Jail, prison (not juvenile)
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Arcing
16 Nov 2005
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Wall surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
04 Dec 2005
Building fires
Property Use:
Jail, prison (not juvenile)
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Arcing
04 Dec 2005
Building fires
Property Use:
Jail, prison (not juvenile)
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Box, carton, bag, basket, barrel
Heat Source:
Arcing
04 Feb 2006
Building fires
Property Use:
Jail, prison (not juvenile)
Area of Origin:
Egress/exit, other
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Arcing
17 Mar 2006
Fire, other
Property Use:
Motor vehicle or boat sales, services, repair
Area of Origin:
Exterior, exposed surface
First Ignition:
Box, carton, bag, basket, barrel
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
24 May 2006
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Gas distribution, pipeline, gas distribution
Area of Origin:
Railroad right of way: on or near
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
25 May 2006
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Mercantile, business, other
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
30 May 2006
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Office: veterinary or research
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Chips, including wood chips
Heat Source:
Cigarette
06 Sep 2006
Building fires
Property Use:
Jail, prison (not juvenile)
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Arcing
16 Sep 2006
Building fires
Property Use:
Jail, prison (not juvenile)
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Arcing
29 Nov 2006
Building fires
Property Use:
Jail, prison (not juvenile)
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Arcing
30 Nov 2006
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette
12 Dec 2006
Building fires
Property Use:
Jail, prison (not juvenile)
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Arcing
17 Dec 2006
Building fires
Property Use:
Jail, prison (not juvenile)
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Arcing
25 Feb 2007
Building fires
Property Use:
Jail, prison (not juvenile)
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Magazine, newspaper, writing paper
Heat Source:
Arcing
02 Apr 2007
Building fires
Property Use:
Jail, prison (not juvenile)
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Magazine, newspaper, writing paper
Heat Source:
Arcing
02 Apr 2007
Building fires
Property Use:
Jail, prison (not juvenile)
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Magazine, newspaper, writing paper
Heat Source:
Arcing
07 Apr 2007
Building fires
Property Use:
Jail, prison (not juvenile)
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Magazine, newspaper, writing paper
Heat Source:
Arcing
07 Apr 2007
Building fires
Property Use:
Jail, prison (not juvenile)
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Magazine, newspaper, writing paper
Heat Source:
Arcing
29 May 2007
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Household utensils
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
12 Jun 2007
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
12 Aug 2007
Building fires
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Bathroom, checkroom, lavatory, locker room
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
15 Aug 2007
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Chips, including wood chips
Heat Source:
Cigarette
15 Aug 2007
Building fires
Property Use:
Jail, prison (not juvenile)
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Wearing apparel not on a person
Heat Source:
Arcing
24 Aug 2007
Cooking fire, confined to container
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