Fire Incidents at Monroe St, Chicago, IL
01 Jan 2009
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Substructure area or space, crawl space
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
05 Jan 2009
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Substructure area or space, crawl space
19 Mar 2009
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Corridor, mall
Heat Source:
Arcing
10 Apr 2009
Building fires
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Vacant structural area
First Ignition:
Furniture, utensils, other
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
10 Apr 2009
Fire, other
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Fuel tank, fuel line
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas - in/from final container
22 Apr 2009
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Mattress, pillow
Heat Source:
Incendiary device
22 Apr 2009
Fire, other
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Fuel tank, fuel line
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas - in/from final container
19 May 2009
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
27 May 2009
Fires in structures other than in a building
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Vehicle storage area; garage, carport
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Heat from undetermined smoking material
31 May 2009
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Vacant lot
Area of Origin:
Vehicle area, other
First Ignition:
Oily rags
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
21 Jun 2009
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:
Heat from powered equipment, other
02 Jul 2009
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Street, other
19 Jul 2009
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Closet
First Ignition:
Structural member or framing
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
26 Jul 2009
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street or road in commercial area
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
27 Jul 2009
Fires in structures other than in a building
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Exterior stairway, ramp, or fire escape
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Cigarette
03 Aug 2009
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Interior stairway or ramp
First Ignition:
Multiple items first ignited
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
02 Sep 2009
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Exterior stairway, ramp, or fire escape
First Ignition:
Structural member or framing
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
21 Sep 2009
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Exterior balcony, unenclosed porch
First Ignition:
Atomized liquid, vaporized liquid, aerosol.
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
30 Sep 2009
Fires in structures other than in a building
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Laundry area, wash house (laundry)
First Ignition:
Soft goods, wearing apparel, other
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
07 Oct 2009
Building fires
Property Use:
Church, mosque, synagogue, temple, chapel
Area of Origin:
Roof surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Material being used to make a product
Heat Source:
Molten, hot material
13 Nov 2009
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
17 Nov 2009
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Exterior balcony, unenclosed porch
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
09 Jan 2010
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
First Ignition:
Multiple items first ignited
22 Jan 2010
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Construction/renovation area
First Ignition:
Structural component or finish, other
Heat Source:
Arcing
03 Feb 2010
Fire, other
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
24 Feb 2010
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge
First Ignition:
Wearing apparel not on a person
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
27 Feb 2010
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Substructure area or space, crawl space
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
03 Mar 2010
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas - in/from engine or burner
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
22 Mar 2010
Fire, other
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Laundry area, wash house (laundry)
First Ignition:
Soft goods, wearing apparel, other
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
02 Apr 2010
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Wildland, woods
29 Apr 2010
Fires in structures other than in a building
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Entrance way, lobby
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Arcing
01 Jun 2010
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:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
02 Jun 2010
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Multiple areas
First Ignition:
Multiple items first ignited
Heat Source:
Multiple heat sources including multiple ignitions
08 Jun 2010
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge
First Ignition:
Interior wall covering excluding drapes, etc.
Heat Source:
Heat from direct flame, convection currents
03 Jul 2010
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Chemical reaction
04 Jul 2010
Fire, other
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Exterior balcony, unenclosed porch
13 Jul 2010
Fire, other
Property Use:
Fixed use recreation places, other
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas - uncontained
22 Jul 2010
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Vehicle area, other
First Ignition:
Multiple items first ignited
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
13 Aug 2010
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Furniture, utensils, other
Heat Source:
Candle
21 Aug 2010
Fire, other
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Bathroom, checkroom, lavatory, locker room
Heat Source:
Arcing
22 Aug 2010
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
First Ignition:
Multiple items first ignited
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
14 Sep 2010
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
21 Sep 2010
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:
Heat, spark from friction
07 Oct 2010
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Street, other
10 Oct 2010
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge
First Ignition:
Appliance housing or casing
Heat Source:
Arcing
08 Nov 2010
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Vehicle area, other
First Ignition:
Goods not made up, including fabrics & yard goods
Heat Source:
Heat spread from another fire, other
13 Nov 2010
Fire, other
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Ceiling & floor assembly, crawl space b/t stories
Heat Source:
Arcing
24 Nov 2010
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Heating room or area, water heater area
First Ignition:
Structural component or finish, other
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
03 Dec 2010
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Street, other
21 Dec 2010
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Laundry area, wash house (laundry)
First Ignition:
Goods not made up, including fabrics & yard goods
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
29 Dec 2010
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Multiple areas
First Ignition:
Multiple items first ignited
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
21 Jan 2011
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Structural area, other
First Ignition:
Structural member or framing
Heat Source:
Arcing
08 Feb 2011
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Corridor, mall
First Ignition:
Ironing board
Heat Source:
Arcing
13 Feb 2011
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge
First Ignition:
Appliance housing or casing
Heat Source:
Arcing
21 Feb 2011
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Substructure area or space, crawl space
First Ignition:
Structural member or framing
Heat Source:
Arcing
23 Feb 2011
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
27 Mar 2011
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Multiple items first ignited
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
28 Mar 2011
Passenger vehicle fire
17 Apr 2011
Fires in structures other than in a building
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Corridor, mall
Heat Source:
Arcing
25 Apr 2011
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
05 Jul 2011
Cultivated vegetation, crop fire, other
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Chemical reaction
19 Jul 2011
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Exterior balcony, unenclosed porch
First Ignition:
Magazine, newspaper, writing paper
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
14 Aug 2011
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge
22 Oct 2011
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
23 Oct 2011
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:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
28 Oct 2011
Building fires
Property Use:
Parking garage, (detached residential garage)
Area of Origin:
Vehicle storage area; garage, carport
First Ignition:
Structural member or framing
Heat Source:
Arcing
30 Oct 2011
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street, other
30 Jan 2012
Passenger vehicle fire
10 Mar 2012
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
14 Mar 2012
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Interior stairway or ramp
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
23 Mar 2012
Fire, other
Property Use:
Mercantile, business, other
Area of Origin:
Equipment or service area, other
First Ignition:
Conveyor belt, drive belt, V-belt
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
13 Apr 2012
Fire in portable building, fixed location
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Magazine, newspaper, writing paper
02 May 2012
Fire, other
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Egress/exit, other
First Ignition:
Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats
Heat Source:
Cigarette
11 May 2012
Grass fire
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Exterior stairway, ramp, or fire escape
07 Jun 2012
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
08 Jun 2012
Fire, other
Property Use:
Mental retardation/development disability facility
23 Jun 2012
Fires in structures other than in a building
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace
First Ignition:
Multiple items first ignited
25 Jun 2012
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Vacant lot
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette
27 Jun 2012
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street, other
30 Jul 2012
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
02 Aug 2012
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street, other
13 Aug 2012
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Structural area, other
First Ignition:
Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
02 Oct 2012
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
01 Nov 2012
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Corridor, mall
First Ignition:
Mattress, pillow
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
02 Nov 2012
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge
First Ignition:
Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats
04 Nov 2012
Fire, other
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Records storage room, storage vault
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
15 Nov 2012
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
13 Dec 2012
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:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
26 Dec 2012
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
26 Dec 2012
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
28 Dec 2012
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
08 Jan 2013
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Fuel tank, fuel line
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas - in/from final container
22 Jan 2013
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
24 Jan 2013
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge
First Ignition:
Atomized liquid, vaporized liquid, aerosol.
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
25 Jan 2013
Outside gas or vapor combustion explosion
13 Apr 2013
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
17 Apr 2013
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Cargo/trunk area - all vehicles
10 Jun 2013
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Exterior stairway, ramp, or fire escape
First Ignition:
Exterior wall covering or finish
Heat Source:
Cigarette
17 Jun 2013
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Street, other
22 Jun 2013
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Exterior stairway, ramp, or fire escape
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials