Fire Incidents at Prescott St, Portland, OR
13 Jan 1999
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Storage area, other
First Ignition:
Soft goods, wearing apparel, other
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
01 Apr 1999
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
14 May 1999
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Exterior, exposed surface
First Ignition:
Heavy vegetation - not crop, including trees
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
04 Jun 1999
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Box, carton, bag, basket, barrel
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
16 Jul 1999
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace
First Ignition:
Exterior wall covering or finish
Heat Source:
Cigarette
16 Aug 1999
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace
First Ignition:
Wearing apparel not on a person
Heat Source:
Cigarette
17 Aug 1999
Cultivated vegetation, crop fire, other
Property Use:
Elementary school, including kindergarten
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
06 Sep 1999
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Elementary school, including kindergarten
Area of Origin:
Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace
First Ignition:
Box, carton, bag, basket, barrel
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
14 Jan 2000
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
27 Feb 2000
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
06 Apr 2000
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Non-upholstered chair, bench
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
25 Apr 2000
Building fires
Property Use:
Elementary school, including kindergarten
Area of Origin:
Assembly area - less than 100 persons
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
03 Jun 2000
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Elementary school, including kindergarten
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Match
12 Jun 2000
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Assembly, other
Area of Origin:
Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
26 Jul 2000
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas in container or pipe
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
04 Aug 2000
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
04 Aug 2000
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
26 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:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
25 Sep 2000
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Match
07 Oct 2000
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Assembly, other
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
11 Oct 2000
Building fires
Property Use:
Motor vehicle or boat sales, services, repair
Area of Origin:
Storage room, area, tank, or bin
First Ignition:
Box, carton, bag, basket, barrel
Heat Source:
Arcing
10 Feb 2001
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
27 Apr 2001
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace
First Ignition:
Furniture, utensils, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
18 Jul 2001
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
17 Aug 2001
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Vehicle area, other
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
14 Sep 2001
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
17 Nov 2001
Building fires
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
05 Dec 2001
Chimney or flue fire, confined to chimney or flue
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Chimney (conversion only)
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
09 Feb 2002
Chimney or flue fire, confined to chimney or flue
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Chimney (conversion only)
First Ignition:
Film, residue, including paint & resin
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
29 Mar 2002
Building fires
Property Use:
24-hour care Nursing homes, 4 or more persons
Area of Origin:
Attic: vacant, crawl space above top story, cupola
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
06 Apr 2002
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Box, carton, bag, basket, barrel
Heat Source:
Heat, spark from friction
08 Apr 2002
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
29 Apr 2002
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
First Ignition:
Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats
Heat Source:
Cigarette
29 May 2002
Building fires
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
20 Jul 2002
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Fireworks
13 Aug 2002
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Fence, pole
Heat Source:
Heat from direct flame, convection currents
31 Aug 2002
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Box, carton, bag, basket, barrel
Heat Source:
Backfire from internal combustion engine
10 Nov 2002
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Bar area, beverage service area, cafeteria
First Ignition:
Decoration
Heat Source:
Match
30 Nov 2002
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:
Cigarette
01 Dec 2002
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 or smoldering object, other
05 Dec 2002
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Wall surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Exterior wall covering or finish
Heat Source:
Heat from direct flame, convection currents
03 May 2003
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
First Ignition:
Cabinetry (including built-in)
Heat Source:
Candle
25 May 2003
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Rolled, wound material (paper, fabric)
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
16 Jun 2003
Trash or rubbish fire, contained
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette
06 Jul 2003
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Elementary school, including kindergarten
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Fireworks
16 Jul 2003
Cultivated trees or nursery stock fire
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Fireworks
21 Jul 2003
Cultivated vegetation, crop fire, other
Property Use:
Church, mosque, synagogue, temple, chapel
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
26 Jul 2003
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Elementary school, including kindergarten
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
13 Aug 2003
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Elementary school, including kindergarten
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
26 Jan 2004
Cultivated vegetation, crop fire, other
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
05 Mar 2004
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
First Ignition:
Adornment, recreational material, signs, other
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
12 May 2004
Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
30 Jun 2004
Building fires
Property Use:
Elementary school, including kindergarten
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Exterior trim, including doors
Heat Source:
Fireworks
22 Sep 2004
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Incendiary device
10 Oct 2004
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
08 Dec 2004
Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use:
Adult education center, college classroom
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
19 Mar 2005
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Household utensils
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
04 Apr 2005
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Function area, other
First Ignition:
Bedding; blanket, sheet, comforter
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
24 Apr 2005
Passenger vehicle fire
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
11 Jun 2005
Fire, other
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
18 Jun 2005
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Entrance way, lobby
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
22 Aug 2005
Building fires
Property Use:
General retail, other
Area of Origin:
Roof surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Insulation within structural area
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
31 Aug 2005
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Exterior balcony, unenclosed porch
First Ignition:
Exterior wall covering or finish
Heat Source:
Heat from direct flame, convection currents
29 Nov 2005
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
First Ignition:
Structural member or framing
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
07 Dec 2005
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Wall surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Exterior wall covering or finish
Heat Source:
Cigarette
23 Dec 2005
Fire, other
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Substructure area or space, crawl space
First Ignition:
Pipe, duct, conduit or hose
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
11 Feb 2006
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
17 May 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
08 Jul 2006
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Fence, pole
Heat Source:
Heat from direct flame, convection currents
27 Jul 2006
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Substructure area or space, crawl space
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
26 Aug 2006
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
30 Aug 2006
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
Heat Source:
Cigarette
24 Oct 2006
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Soft goods, wearing apparel, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
29 Nov 2006
Chimney or flue fire, confined to chimney or flue
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge
First Ignition:
Film, residue, including paint & resin
16 Dec 2006
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Egress/exit, other
First Ignition:
Exterior wall covering or finish
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
04 Jan 2007
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
16 Jan 2007
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - 5+ persons; including barrack/dormitory
First Ignition:
Floor covering or rug/carpet/mat
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
14 May 2007
Trash or rubbish fire, contained
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Vehicle storage area; garage, carport
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette
17 May 2007
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:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
04 Jul 2007
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Wall surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Exterior wall covering or finish
Heat Source:
Heat from direct flame, convection currents
07 Oct 2007
Self-propelled motor home or recreational vehicle
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
14 Nov 2007
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
23 Dec 2007
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge
First Ignition:
Structural component or finish, other
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
18 Feb 2008
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace
First Ignition:
Box, carton, bag, basket, barrel
Heat Source:
Cigarette
21 Feb 2008
Building fires
Property Use:
Assembly, other
Area of Origin:
Office
First Ignition:
Adornment, recreational material, signs, other
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
09 Apr 2008
Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use:
Health care, detention, & correction, other
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Box, carton, bag, basket, barrel
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
30 Jun 2008
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Elementary school, including kindergarten
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Fireworks
13 Jul 2008
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle storage, other
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Radiated heat from another fire
30 Jul 2008
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Elementary school, including kindergarten
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Toy or game
Heat Source:
Explosive, fireworks, other
09 Aug 2008
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Wearing apparel not on a person
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
15 Sep 2008
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Fireworks
30 Oct 2008
Building fires
Property Use:
Jail, prison (not juvenile)
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Floor covering or rug/carpet/mat
Heat Source:
Cigarette
13 Jan 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:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
31 Jan 2009
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 Apr 2009
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Entrance way, lobby
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
06 Jul 2009
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:
Organic materials, other
31 Jul 2009
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
24 Sep 2009
Building fires
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
11 Oct 2009
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Health care, detention, & correction, other
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
27 Dec 2009
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Educational, other
Area of Origin:
Exterior stairway, ramp, or fire escape
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas in container or pipe
Heat Source:
Incendiary device