Fire Incidents at Prairie Ave, Decatur, IL
02 Mar 1999
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
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:
Heat from powered equipment, other
21 Jun 1999
Fire, other
Property Use:
Open land or field
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Household utensils
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
30 Jun 1999
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge
Heat Source:
Heat from undetermined smoking material
07 Jul 1999
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Exterior, exposed surface
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Radiated heat from another fire
25 Jul 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:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
27 Jul 1999
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Closet
First Ignition:
Wearing apparel not on a person
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
18 Dec 1999
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Athletic/health club
Area of Origin:
Laundry area, wash house (laundry)
First Ignition:
Dust, fiber, lint, including sawdust and excelsior
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
31 Dec 1999
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Food and beverage sales, grocery store
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
10 Jun 2000
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Attic: vacant, crawl space above top story, cupola
First Ignition:
Exterior wall covering or finish
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
19 Jun 2000
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Church, mosque, synagogue, temple, chapel
Area of Origin:
Arena, assembly area w/ fixed seats - 100+ persons
First Ignition:
Structural member or framing
Heat Source:
Arcing
13 Aug 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:
Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats
12 Oct 2000
Cultivated vegetation, crop fire, other
Property Use:
Open land or field
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
27 Apr 2001
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
17 Feb 2002
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
22 Feb 2002
Cultivated vegetation, crop fire, other
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
22 Feb 2002
Cultivated vegetation, crop fire, other
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
22 Feb 2002
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Box, carton, bag, basket, barrel
22 Feb 2002
Cultivated vegetation, crop fire, other
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
11 Mar 2002
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Substructure area or space, crawl space
First Ignition:
Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
03 Jul 2002
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Railroad right of way: on or near
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
06 Aug 2002
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Corridor, mall
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
10 Aug 2002
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Substructure area or space, crawl space
First Ignition:
Curtains, blinds, drapery, tapestry
25 Nov 2002
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
30 Nov 2002
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
12 Feb 2003
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Appliance housing or casing
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
08 Apr 2003
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street or road in commercial area
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
First Ignition:
Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats
Heat Source:
Heat from undetermined smoking material
10 May 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
08 Jun 2003
Fire, other
Property Use:
Laundry, dry cleaning
Area of Origin:
Laundry area, wash house (laundry)
First Ignition:
Wearing apparel not on a person
22 Jun 2003
Building fires
Property Use:
Parking garage, (detached residential garage)
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Structural member or framing
Heat Source:
Radiated heat from another fire
27 Jun 2003
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas - uncontained
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
26 Jul 2003
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Open land or field
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
27 Oct 2003
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Substructure area or space, crawl space
First Ignition:
Multiple items first ignited
Heat Source:
Flame/torch used for lighting
27 Mar 2004
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Egress/exit, other
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas in container or pipe
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
18 Apr 2004
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
14 Aug 2004
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
12 Oct 2004
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Ceiling & floor assembly, crawl space b/t stories
First Ignition:
Structural member or framing
Heat Source:
Arcing
14 Nov 2004
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Exterior, exposed surface
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Heat from direct flame, convection currents
21 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:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
27 Dec 2004
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Structural area, other
First Ignition:
Structural member or framing
Heat Source:
Arcing
02 Mar 2005
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Interior stairway or ramp
First Ignition:
Floor covering or rug/carpet/mat
Heat Source:
Incendiary device
28 Mar 2005
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
25 Jul 2005
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Atomized liquid, vaporized liquid, aerosol.
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
26 Jul 2005
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Laundry area, wash house (laundry)
First Ignition:
Dust, fiber, lint, including sawdust and excelsior
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
06 Aug 2005
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Curtains, blinds, drapery, tapestry
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
11 Sep 2005
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Open land or field
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats
Heat Source:
Cigarette
02 Jan 2006
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
First Ignition:
Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats
05 Jan 2006
Building fires
Property Use:
Dormitory type residence, other
Area of Origin:
Laundry area, wash house (laundry)
First Ignition:
Wearing apparel not on a person
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
29 May 2006
Building fires
08 Oct 2006
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Open land or field
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Magazine, newspaper, writing paper
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
13 Oct 2006
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Open land or field
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
23 Nov 2006
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
09 Dec 2006
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
20 Apr 2007
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
06 May 2007
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
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
07 Jun 2007
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace
First Ignition:
Floor covering or rug/carpet/mat
Heat Source:
Cigarette
10 Jun 2007
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
05 Sep 2007
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Interior stairway or ramp
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas - uncontained
07 Feb 2008
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Wall surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Exterior wall covering or finish
Heat Source:
Radiated heat from another fire
20 Apr 2008
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:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
14 Jul 2008
Fire, other
09 Jun 2009
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Heavy vegetation - not crop, including trees
27 Jun 2009
Building fires
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Wall surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Exterior wall covering or finish
Heat Source:
Radiated heat from another fire
18 Jul 2009
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
25 Sep 2009
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Storage area, other
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas - uncontained
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
29 Oct 2009
Building fires
Property Use:
Mercantile, business, other
Area of Origin:
Personal service area, barber/beauty salon area
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas in container or pipe
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
17 Jan 2010
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
14 May 2010
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
08 Jul 2010
Building fires
Property Use:
Parking garage, (detached residential garage)
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Mattress, pillow
24 Oct 2010
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats
06 Dec 2010
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:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
23 Aug 2011
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Ceiling & floor assembly, crawl space b/t stories
First Ignition:
Interior ceiling cover or finish
Heat Source:
Arcing
01 Oct 2011
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Exterior, exposed surface
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas - in/from engine or burner
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
25 Feb 2012
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
27 Mar 2012
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Heat from direct flame, convection currents
18 Nov 2012
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Open land or field
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
08 Dec 2012
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Closet
First Ignition:
Structural member or framing
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
20 Feb 2013
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Bathroom, checkroom, lavatory, locker room
First Ignition:
Bedding; blanket, sheet, comforter
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
03 Apr 2013
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
24 Sep 2013
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Wall surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Exterior wall covering or finish
Heat Source:
Incendiary device
27 Sep 2013
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
03 Jan 2014
Camper or recreational vehicle (RV) fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
First Ignition:
Furniture, utensils, other
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
22 Apr 2014
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
26 May 2014
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
06 Jun 2014
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
21 Nov 2014
Building fires
04 Dec 2014
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
08 Jul 2015
Building fires
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
31 Jul 2015
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Appliance housing or casing
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
27 Sep 2015
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Soft goods, wearing apparel, other
06 Mar 2016
Building fires
Property Use:
Parking garage, (detached residential garage)
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
Heat Source:
Heat spread from another fire, other
22 Mar 2016
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Roof surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Exterior roof covering or finish
17 Jun 2016
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Cigarette
21 Jun 2016
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Appliance housing or casing
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
29 Dec 2016
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Multiple items first ignited
Heat Source:
Heat spread from another fire, other
31 Dec 2016
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Attic: vacant, crawl space above top story, cupola
First Ignition:
Insulation within structural area
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
18 Jan 2017
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
01 Jul 2017
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Open land or field
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Match
18 Sep 2017
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Wall surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Exterior wall covering or finish
Heat Source:
Radiated heat from another fire
28 Oct 2017
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
01 Dec 2017
Building fires
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:
Heat from direct flame, convection currents