Fire Incidents at Morrison St, Portland, OR
02 Apr 1999
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Sanitation utility
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette
28 Apr 1999
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
10 May 1999
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Match
17 May 1999
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Liquids, piping, filters, other
Heat Source:
Backfire from internal combustion engine
29 Jul 1999
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats
Heat Source:
Cigarette
18 Aug 1999
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
06 Sep 1999
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Stadium, arena
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette
14 Sep 1999
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Bar or nightclub
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette
19 Dec 1999
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Bathroom, checkroom, lavatory, locker room
First Ignition:
Cabinetry (including built-in)
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
23 Feb 2000
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Bedding; blanket, sheet, comforter
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
07 Mar 2000
Building fires
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Floor covering or rug/carpet/mat
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
28 Mar 2000
Building fires
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Assembly area - less than 100 persons
First Ignition:
Decoration
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
17 May 2000
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette
22 Jun 2000
Fire, other
Property Use:
Bank
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
15 Jul 2000
Building fires
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
26 Aug 2000
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Heat from undetermined smoking material
26 Sep 2000
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
26 Sep 2000
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
30 Sep 2000
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Bathroom, checkroom, lavatory, locker room
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
09 Oct 2000
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Arcing
17 Oct 2000
Building fires
Property Use:
Eating, drinking places
Area of Origin:
Duct: hvac, cable, exhaust, heating, or AC
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
23 Oct 2000
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Bedding; blanket, sheet, comforter
Heat Source:
Cigarette
15 Dec 2000
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge
First Ignition:
Film, residue, including paint & resin
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
25 Dec 2000
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Bedding; blanket, sheet, comforter
Heat Source:
Cigarette
07 Jan 2001
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette
22 Mar 2001
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Roof surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
21 Apr 2001
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Ceiling & floor assembly, crawl space b/t stories
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Arcing
21 Apr 2001
Building fires
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Structural component or finish, other
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
25 Jul 2001
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Liquids, piping, filters, other
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
21 Aug 2001
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Match
27 Aug 2001
Building fires
Property Use:
Business office
Area of Origin:
Bar area, beverage service area, cafeteria
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
02 Sep 2001
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Magazine, newspaper, writing paper
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
13 Sep 2001
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
02 Oct 2001
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Street or road in commercial area
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
06 Oct 2001
Trash or rubbish fire, contained
Property Use:
Hotel/motel, commercial
Area of Origin:
Storage: supplies or tools; dead storage
First Ignition:
Wearing apparel not on a person
Heat Source:
Cigarette
02 Dec 2001
Camper or recreational vehicle (RV) fire
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Roof surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Radiated heat from another fire
11 Mar 2002
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
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
29 Mar 2002
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Rolled, wound material (paper, fabric)
13 Apr 2002
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Business office
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
29 Apr 2002
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Heat from undetermined smoking material
19 May 2002
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
First Ignition:
Wearing apparel not on a person
Heat Source:
Cigarette
23 Jun 2002
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Match
23 Jun 2002
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Match
26 Jun 2002
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
First Ignition:
Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats
Heat Source:
Fireworks
22 Jul 2002
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Liquids, piping, filters, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
18 Sep 2002
Trash or rubbish fire, contained
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette
09 Oct 2002
Building fires
Property Use:
General retail, other
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Exterior wall covering or finish
Heat Source:
Heat from direct flame, convection currents
11 Oct 2002
Building fires
Property Use:
Hotel/motel, commercial
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
09 Nov 2002
Building fires
Property Use:
Hotel/motel, commercial
Area of Origin:
Laundry area, wash house (laundry)
First Ignition:
Liquids, piping, filters, other
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
13 Feb 2003
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Amusement center: indoor/outdoor
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette
03 Mar 2003
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Fixed use recreation places, other
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette
13 May 2003
Fire, other
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
28 Jun 2003
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Fireworks
13 Jul 2003
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Recreational, hobby, home repair sales, pet store
Area of Origin:
Roof surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Rolled, wound material (paper, fabric)
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
16 Jul 2003
Building fires
Property Use:
General retail, other
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
19 Jul 2003
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
29 Jul 2003
Special outside 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
29 Jul 2003
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
30 Aug 2003
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
First Ignition:
Exterior trim, including doors
Heat Source:
Cigarette
13 Oct 2003
Building fires
Property Use:
Business office
First Ignition:
Adhesive
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
14 Oct 2003
Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
First Ignition:
Magazine, newspaper, writing paper
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
30 Dec 2003
Building fires
Property Use:
Food and beverage sales, grocery store
First Ignition:
Storage supplies, other
Heat Source:
Chemical, natural heat source, other
06 Mar 2004
Building fires
Property Use:
Hotel/motel, commercial
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
11 Mar 2004
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Bathroom, checkroom, lavatory, locker room
First Ignition:
Wearing apparel not on a person
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
17 Mar 2004
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Arcing
12 Apr 2004
Natural vegetation fire, other
22 May 2004
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
General retail, other
Area of Origin:
Sales area, showroom (exclude display window)
First Ignition:
Wearing apparel not on a person
Heat Source:
Match
16 Jun 2004
Fires in structures other than in a building
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
First Ignition:
Fence, pole
Heat Source:
Cigarette
28 Jun 2004
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
01 Jul 2004
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Storage, other
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette
05 Jul 2004
Cultivated trees or nursery stock fire
Property Use:
Residential board and care
First Ignition:
Agricultural crop, including fruits and vegetables
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
22 Jul 2004
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
03 Aug 2004
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
07 Feb 2005
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:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
19 Mar 2005
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Health care, detention, & correction, other
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Fence, pole
Heat Source:
Radiated heat from another fire
19 Jun 2005
Building fires
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
03 Jul 2005
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette
18 Jul 2005
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Other
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette
26 Jul 2005
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
07 Aug 2005
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Heat from undetermined smoking material
08 Aug 2005
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Box, carton, bag, basket, barrel
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
02 Jan 2006
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Storage area, other
First Ignition:
Floor covering or rug/carpet/mat
Heat Source:
Cigarette
04 Mar 2006
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Cabinetry (including built-in)
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
18 Mar 2006
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Storage supplies, other
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
28 Mar 2006
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
09 Aug 2006
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Fireworks
13 Aug 2006
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
05 Jan 2007
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
General retail, other
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
First Ignition:
Soft goods, wearing apparel, other
Heat Source:
Match
17 Mar 2007
Building fires
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Roof surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
04 May 2007
Building fires
Property Use:
Warehouse
Area of Origin:
Roof surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Liquids, piping, filters, other
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
04 Jul 2007
Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use:
Hotel/motel, commercial
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
01 Sep 2007
Natural vegetation 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
07 Sep 2007
Building fires
Property Use:
Food and beverage sales, grocery store
Area of Origin:
Sales area, showroom (exclude display window)
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
19 Nov 2007
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Toy or game
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
08 Dec 2007
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
20 May 2008
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:
Cigarette
08 Jun 2008
Building fires
Property Use:
Boarding/rooming house, residential hotels
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
21 Jul 2008
Building fires
Property Use:
Storage, other
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Box, carton, bag, basket, barrel
Heat Source:
Heat from undetermined smoking material
25 Jul 2008
Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use:
Food and beverage sales, grocery store
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
30 Jul 2008
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace
First Ignition:
Exterior wall covering or finish
Heat Source:
Heat from direct flame, convection currents