Fire Incidents at Prospect Ave, Cleveland, OH
23 Feb 1999
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Construction site
Area of Origin:
Roof surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Exterior roof covering or finish
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
26 Feb 1999
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Parking garage, general vehicle
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas - in/from final container
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
27 Apr 1999
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Area of Origin:
Bathroom, checkroom, lavatory, locker room
04 May 1999
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Corridor, mall
First Ignition:
Magazine, newspaper, writing paper
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
11 Jun 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
13 Jun 1999
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Area of Origin:
Entrance way, lobby
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas in container or pipe
Heat Source:
Match
05 Jul 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:
Floor covering or rug/carpet/mat
Heat Source:
Candle
28 Oct 1999
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Laundry area, wash house (laundry)
First Ignition:
Interior ceiling cover or finish
Heat Source:
Match
27 Apr 2000
Outside gas or vapor combustion explosion
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
15 Jul 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
02 Nov 2000
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Business office
Area of Origin:
Conduit, pipe, utility, or ventilation shaft
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
14 Feb 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/from final container
Heat Source:
Backfire from internal combustion engine
06 May 2001
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Bar area, beverage service area, cafeteria
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
26 Jun 2001
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Hotel/motel, commercial
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette
23 Aug 2001
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
10 Sep 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/from final container
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
11 Sep 2001
Cultivated vegetation, crop fire, other
Property Use:
Electrical distribution
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
14 Oct 2001
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Barracks, dormitory
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
23 Nov 2001
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Department or discount store
Area of Origin:
Sales area, showroom (exclude display window)
First Ignition:
Rolled, wound material (paper, fabric)
Heat Source:
Match
03 Feb 2002
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Barracks, dormitory
Area of Origin:
Bathroom, checkroom, lavatory, locker room
First Ignition:
Dust, fiber, lint, including sawdust and excelsior
Heat Source:
Cigarette
11 Apr 2002
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
13 Sep 2002
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Auditorium or concert hall
Area of Origin:
Arena, assembly area w/ fixed seats - 100+ persons
First Ignition:
Linen; other than bedding
Heat Source:
Fireworks
09 Dec 2002
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Dust, fiber, lint, including sawdust and excelsior
Heat Source:
Match
29 Jan 2003
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Business office
Area of Origin:
Computer room, control room or center
First Ignition:
Transformer, including transformer fluids
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
17 Feb 2003
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Heat, spark from friction
23 Apr 2003
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:
Candle
08 Sep 2003
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
20 Sep 2003
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
13 Nov 2003
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:
Candle
10 Feb 2004
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Barracks, dormitory
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
19 May 2004
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Adult education center, college classroom
Area of Origin:
Bathroom, checkroom, lavatory, locker room
First Ignition:
Magazine, newspaper, writing paper
12 Jun 2004
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Barracks, dormitory
Area of Origin:
Machinery room or area; elevator machinery room
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
10 Nov 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:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
08 Nov 2005
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Educational, other
Area of Origin:
Assembly area without fixed seats - 100+ persons
27 Apr 2007
Building fires
Property Use:
Manufacturing, processing
Area of Origin:
Roof surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Exterior roof covering or finish
Heat Source:
Lightning
14 Jan 2009
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Bathroom, checkroom, lavatory, locker room
First Ignition:
Linen; other than bedding
Heat Source:
Candle
17 Jan 2009
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
30 Dec 2009
Building fires
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
26 Feb 2010
Building fires
Property Use:
Boarding/rooming house, residential hotels
Area of Origin:
Incinerator area
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette
31 Jan 2011
Building fires
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
22 Mar 2011
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
23 Jul 2011
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Cabinetry (including built-in)
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
03 May 2012
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Assembly, other
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
05 May 2012
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Cabinetry (including built-in)
Heat Source:
Heat from direct flame, convection currents
02 Jun 2013
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Bathroom, checkroom, lavatory, locker room
First Ignition:
Magazine, newspaper, writing paper
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
02 Nov 2013
Building fires
Property Use:
Stadium, arena
Area of Origin:
Arena, assembly area w/ fixed seats - 100+ persons
First Ignition:
Box, carton, bag, basket, barrel
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
15 Nov 2013
Building fires
Property Use:
Athletic/health club
Area of Origin:
Equipment or service area, other
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
01 Dec 2013
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Laundry area, wash house (laundry)
First Ignition:
Structural member or framing
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
18 Dec 2013
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Cabinetry (including built-in)
Heat Source:
Heat from direct flame, convection currents
21 Feb 2014
Building fires
Property Use:
Business office
Area of Origin:
Service facilities, other
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
11 Mar 2014
Building fires
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
30 Sep 2014
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Heat from undetermined smoking material
14 Oct 2014
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Egress/exit, other
First Ignition:
Magazine, newspaper, writing paper
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
25 Dec 2014
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
08 Aug 2015
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Wall surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Exterior roof covering or finish
Heat Source:
Sunlight
26 Oct 2015
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Fuel tank, fuel line
First Ignition:
Soft goods, wearing apparel, other
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
25 Apr 2016
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Chips, including wood chips
10 May 2016
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Wall surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Exterior roof covering or finish
Heat Source:
Sunlight
13 Oct 2016
Building fires
Property Use:
Business office
Area of Origin:
Office
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
22 Dec 2016
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 Jan 2017
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Vehicle area, other
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
10 May 2017
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Athletic/health club
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Magazine, newspaper, writing paper
Heat Source:
Heat from undetermined smoking material
02 Aug 2017
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Chips, including wood chips
Heat Source:
Cigarette
06 Sep 2017
Building fires
Property Use:
Boarding/rooming house, residential hotels
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Box, carton, bag, basket, barrel
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
30 Apr 2018
Building fires
Property Use:
Residential, other
Area of Origin:
Roof surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Exterior roof covering or finish
Heat Source:
Molten, hot material
17 Jul 2018
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Graded and cared-for plots of land
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Cigarette
21 Jul 2018
Grass fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Vehicle area, other
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Chemical reaction
19 Sep 2018
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:
Hot or smoldering object, other
31 Oct 2018
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace
First Ignition:
Wearing apparel not on a person
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
28 Jan 2019
Trash or rubbish fire, contained
Property Use:
Business office
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Baled goods or material
Heat Source:
Chemical, natural heat source, other
06 Oct 2019
Building fires
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials