Fire Incidents at Polk St, Topeka, KS
16 Jan 1999
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
31 Jan 1999
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Floor covering or rug/carpet/mat
Heat Source:
Match
24 Feb 1999
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
25 Jun 1999
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
18 Sep 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
18 Sep 1999
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Bar area, beverage service area, cafeteria
First Ignition:
Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats
Heat Source:
Candle
12 Nov 1999
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - 5+ persons; including barrack/dormitory
First Ignition:
Linen; other than bedding
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
16 Nov 1999
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - 5+ persons; including barrack/dormitory
First Ignition:
Mattress, pillow
Heat Source:
Cigarette
16 Nov 1999
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - 5+ persons; including barrack/dormitory
First Ignition:
Mattress, pillow
Heat Source:
Cigarette
01 Dec 1999
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
05 Jan 2000
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
26 Jan 2000
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
05 Feb 2000
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
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
09 Mar 2000
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge
First Ignition:
Floor covering or rug/carpet/mat
Heat Source:
Pipe or cigar
22 Mar 2000
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - 5+ persons; including barrack/dormitory
First Ignition:
Mattress, pillow
Heat Source:
Cigarette
06 May 2000
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
First Ignition:
Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
31 May 2000
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas in container or pipe
Heat Source:
Incendiary device
23 Aug 2000
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Exterior balcony, unenclosed porch
First Ignition:
Structural member or framing
Heat Source:
Cigarette
17 Sep 2000
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
23 Sep 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
27 Sep 2000
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
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
07 Oct 2000
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette
02 Nov 2000
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
18 Dec 2000
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette
24 Feb 2001
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Corridor, mall
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Match
08 Mar 2001
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Parking garage, (detached residential garage)
Area of Origin:
Vehicle storage area; garage, carport
First Ignition:
Multiple items first ignited
23 Mar 2001
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
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
Heat Source:
Cigarette
04 Apr 2001
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Parking garage, (detached residential garage)
Area of Origin:
Vehicle storage area; garage, carport
First Ignition:
Bedding; blanket, sheet, comforter
Heat Source:
Cigarette
14 May 2001
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
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:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
03 Jun 2001
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Entrance way, lobby
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Heat from undetermined smoking material
01 Jul 2001
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Laundry area, wash house (laundry)
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Heat from undetermined smoking material
17 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:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Arcing
19 Jul 2001
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Highway or divided highway
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas - in/from final container
Heat Source:
Arcing
27 Jul 2001
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge
First Ignition:
Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats
Heat Source:
Cigarette
28 Jul 2001
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
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 source: other
05 Aug 2001
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Laundry area, wash house (laundry)
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Heat from undetermined smoking material
08 Aug 2001
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Substructure area or space, crawl space
First Ignition:
Multiple items first ignited
13 Aug 2001
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Cabinetry (including built-in)
Heat Source:
Heat from undetermined smoking material
21 Aug 2001
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Laundry area, wash house (laundry)
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Heat from undetermined smoking material
14 Oct 2001
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - 5+ persons; including barrack/dormitory
First Ignition:
Linen; other than bedding
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
21 Nov 2001
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge
First Ignition:
Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats
Heat Source:
Cigarette
27 Nov 2001
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Substructure area or space, crawl space
02 Dec 2001
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Vacant lot
Area of Origin:
Other
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
09 Dec 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 container or pipe
Heat Source:
Backfire from internal combustion engine
23 Dec 2001
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette
05 Jan 2002
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge
First Ignition:
Furniture, utensils, other
Heat Source:
Candle
27 Jan 2002
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Open land or field
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Cigarette
26 Mar 2002
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Match
27 Mar 2002
Outside rubbish fire, other
15 Apr 2002
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
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
12 May 2002
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge
First Ignition:
Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats
Heat Source:
Cigarette
06 Jun 2002
Building fires
Property Use:
Residential, other
Area of Origin:
Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge
First Ignition:
Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats
Heat Source:
Cigarette
21 Jun 2002
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Cargo/trunk area - all vehicles
First Ignition:
Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats
Heat Source:
Arcing
08 Jul 2002
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
14 Jul 2002
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
22 Aug 2002
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Multiple areas
Heat Source:
Multiple heat sources including multiple ignitions
03 Oct 2002
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
30 Nov 2002
Building fires
Property Use:
Boarding/rooming house, residential hotels
Area of Origin:
Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge
First Ignition:
Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats
Heat Source:
Cigarette
07 Dec 2002
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Wall surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Structural member or framing
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
15 Dec 2002
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
16 Dec 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:
Explosive, fireworks, other
27 Mar 2003
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
First Ignition:
Agricultural crop, including fruits and vegetables
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
14 Apr 2003
Fire, other
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Interior stairway or ramp
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette
15 Apr 2003
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge
First Ignition:
Bedding; blanket, sheet, comforter
Heat Source:
Candle
19 Apr 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:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
04 Jun 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:
Hot or smoldering object, other
29 Jun 2003
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Property Use, other
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
04 Jul 2003
Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Animal living or dead
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
29 Jul 2003
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Other
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
26 Aug 2003
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
31 Aug 2003
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
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
28 Nov 2003
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Explosive, fireworks, other
01 Jan 2004
Building fires
Property Use:
Boarding/rooming house, residential hotels
Area of Origin:
Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge
First Ignition:
Mattress, pillow
Heat Source:
Cigarette
17 Jan 2004
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge
First Ignition:
Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats
Heat Source:
Cigarette
18 Jan 2004
Forest, woods or wildland fire
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Wildland, woods
First Ignition:
Heavy vegetation - not crop, including trees
28 May 2004
Fires in structures other than in a building
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Wall surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Exterior wall covering or finish
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
06 Jul 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:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
03 Oct 2004
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Heavy vegetation - not crop, including trees
Heat Source:
Match
14 Oct 2004
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
14 Oct 2004
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
06 Nov 2004
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Exterior balcony, unenclosed porch
First Ignition:
Structural member or framing
09 Nov 2004
Trash or rubbish fire, contained
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
09 Nov 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:
Cigarette lighter
12 Nov 2004
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
12 Nov 2004
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
18 Nov 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:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
28 Nov 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:
Hot ember or ash
28 Nov 2004
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
08 Dec 2004
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Elementary school, including kindergarten
Area of Origin:
Other
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
16 Dec 2004
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
29 Dec 2004
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
30 Dec 2004
Trash or rubbish fire, contained
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
16 Jan 2005
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 source: other
20 Jan 2005
Trash or rubbish fire, contained
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
24 Jan 2005
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Other
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
24 Jan 2005
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
25 Jan 2005
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 source: other
01 Feb 2005
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
01 Feb 2005
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
03 Feb 2005
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash