Fire Incidents at Pleasant St, Amherst, MA
23 Jan 1999
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Sorority house, fraternity house
Area of Origin:
Roof surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
31 Mar 1999
Cultivated vegetation, crop fire, other
Property Use:
Sorority house, fraternity house
Area of Origin:
Wall surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Exterior wall covering or finish
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
17 Oct 1999
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Church, mosque, synagogue, temple, chapel
Area of Origin:
Ceiling & floor assembly, crawl space b/t stories
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
13 Dec 1999
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats
12 Feb 2000
Natural vegetation 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
Heat Source:
Match
01 Apr 2000
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge
First Ignition:
Appliance housing or casing
Heat Source:
Candle
01 Oct 2000
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Adult education center, college classroom
Area of Origin:
Machinery room or area; elevator machinery room
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
30 Oct 2000
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Agricultural crop, including fruits and vegetables
12 Jan 2001
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Cargo/trunk area - all vehicles
30 Jan 2001
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Other
First Ignition:
Multiple items first ignited
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
08 Feb 2001
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
22 Apr 2001
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
24 Apr 2001
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
03 May 2001
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Sorority house, fraternity house
Area of Origin:
Multiple areas
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
04 May 2001
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Open land or field
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
06 May 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:
Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats
09 May 2001
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
11 May 2001
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
15 May 2001
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Sorority house, fraternity house
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
16 May 2001
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
16 May 2001
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Other
First Ignition:
Multiple items first ignited
04 Jul 2001
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
24 Aug 2001
Natural vegetation fire, other
21 Sep 2001
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Sorority house, fraternity house
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
01 Oct 2001
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
05 Oct 2001
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
18 Oct 2001
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:
Bedding; blanket, sheet, comforter
Heat Source:
Arcing
19 Oct 2001
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
06 Apr 2002
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Egress/exit, other
First Ignition:
Exterior wall covering or finish
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
18 May 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:
Arcing
30 May 2002
Building fires
Property Use:
Food and beverage sales, grocery store
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
10 Aug 2002
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street or road in commercial area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
27 Aug 2002
Cultivated vegetation, crop fire, other
Property Use:
Street or road in commercial area
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
05 Oct 2002
Building fires
Property Use:
Residential, other
Area of Origin:
Closet
First Ignition:
Wearing apparel not on a person
14 Nov 2002
Off-road vehicle or heavy equipment fire
Property Use:
General retail, other
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Curtains, blinds, drapery, tapestry
Heat Source:
Arcing
21 Nov 2002
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Mattress, pillow
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
17 Dec 2002
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
28 Jan 2003
Building fires
Property Use:
Adult education center, college classroom
Area of Origin:
Laboratory
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
10 Feb 2003
Forest, woods or wildland fire
Property Use:
Open land or field
Area of Origin:
Wildland, woods
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
01 Mar 2003
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
09 Apr 2003
Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use:
Dormitory type residence, other
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
18 Apr 2003
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Street or road in commercial area
Area of Origin:
Wildland, woods
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
23 Apr 2003
Building fires
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
16 May 2003
Fire, other
Property Use:
Barracks, dormitory
Area of Origin:
Function area, other
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
19 May 2003
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Business office
Area of Origin:
Exterior stairway, ramp, or fire escape
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
20 May 2003
Fire, other
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Adornment, recreational material, signs, other
21 Jul 2003
Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
27 Jul 2003
Trash or rubbish fire, contained
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Multiple items first ignited
Heat Source:
Fireworks
10 Sep 2003
Trash or rubbish fire, contained
Property Use:
Highway or divided highway
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
17 Oct 2003
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Educational, other
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Multiple items first ignited
Heat Source:
Arcing
17 Oct 2003
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Barracks, dormitory
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Multiple items first ignited
29 Oct 2003
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Vehicle area, other
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
13 Dec 2003
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:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Cigarette
17 Jan 2004
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Museum
Area of Origin:
Other
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
25 Feb 2004
Building fires
Property Use:
Laboratory or science lababoratory
Area of Origin:
Machinery room or area; elevator machinery room
First Ignition:
Insulation within structural area
Heat Source:
Arcing
09 Apr 2004
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Substructure area or space, crawl space
First Ignition:
Packing, wrapping material
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
21 Apr 2004
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
27 Apr 2004
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Multiple items first ignited
14 May 2004
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:
Incendiary device
16 May 2004
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:
Mattress, pillow
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
22 May 2004
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Multiple items first ignited
Heat Source:
Fireworks
26 May 2004
Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
19 Jun 2004
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Curtains, blinds, drapery, tapestry
Heat Source:
Candle
05 Aug 2004
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Highway or divided highway
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
16 Aug 2004
Building fires
Property Use:
Business office
Area of Origin:
Sales area, showroom (exclude display window)
First Ignition:
Soft goods, wearing apparel, other
06 Sep 2004
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Mattress, pillow
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
09 Sep 2004
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 engine or burner
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
11 Sep 2004
Fire, other
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Storage area, other
First Ignition:
Mattress, pillow
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
26 Sep 2004
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
09 Oct 2004
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Storage area, other
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas in container or pipe
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
21 Oct 2004
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Graded and cared-for plots of land
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Heavy vegetation - not crop, including trees
Heat Source:
Multiple heat sources including multiple ignitions
23 Oct 2004
Fuel burner/boiler malfunction, fire confined
Property Use:
Sorority house, fraternity house
Area of Origin:
Heating room or area, water heater area
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas - in/from engine or burner
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
04 Nov 2004
Cooking fire, confined to container
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
22 Nov 2004
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
08 Jan 2005
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:
Mattress, pillow
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
26 Feb 2005
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Storage area, other
First Ignition:
Mattress, pillow
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
17 Mar 2005
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle 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
05 Apr 2005
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Open land or field
Area of Origin:
Exterior, exposed surface
First Ignition:
Heavy vegetation - not crop, including trees
18 Apr 2005
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Graded and cared-for plots of land
Area of Origin:
Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
15 May 2005
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Graded and cared-for plots of land
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Bedding; blanket, sheet, comforter
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
20 Aug 2005
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Match
26 Aug 2005
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle 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
04 Sep 2005
Building fires
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Exterior stairway, ramp, or fire escape
First Ignition:
Box, carton, bag, basket, barrel
Heat Source:
Cigarette
10 Sep 2005
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Boarding/rooming house, residential hotels
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
17 Sep 2005
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
23 Nov 2005
Fuel burner/boiler malfunction, fire confined
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Substructure area or space, crawl space
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas - in/from engine or burner
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
16 Dec 2005
Building fires
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
16 Dec 2005
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas in container or pipe
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
13 Jan 2006
Building fires
Property Use:
Bar or nightclub
Area of Origin:
Bathroom, checkroom, lavatory, locker room
First Ignition:
Structural component or finish, other
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
26 Feb 2006
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Wall surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Exterior wall covering or finish
21 Mar 2006
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
29 Mar 2006
Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Exterior balcony, unenclosed porch
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas - in/from final container
Heat Source:
Match
29 May 2006
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
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 source: other
23 Jun 2006
Fire, other
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Vehicle area, other
25 Aug 2006
Building fires
Property Use:
Bank
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
31 Aug 2006
Building fires
Property Use:
Laboratory or science lababoratory
Area of Origin:
Laboratory
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
11 Sep 2006
Fire, other
Property Use:
Educational, other
Area of Origin:
Machinery room or area; elevator machinery room
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Chemical reaction
24 Sep 2006
Fire, other
Property Use:
Sorority house, fraternity house
Area of Origin:
Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge
First Ignition:
Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats
28 Oct 2006
Cooking fire, confined to container
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
21 Jun 2007
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Residential, other
Area of Origin:
Other
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Heat source: other