Fire Incidents at Roosevelt Ave, Springfield, MA
04 Apr 2002
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Wildland, woods
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
10 Apr 2002
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Wildland, woods
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
11 Apr 2002
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Wildland, woods
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
01 May 2002
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Open land or field
Area of Origin:
Wildland, woods
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
21 May 2002
Forest, woods or wildland fire
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Wildland, woods
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Match
24 May 2002
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Playground
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
18 Jul 2002
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Wildland, woods
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Match
18 Jul 2002
Fire in mobile home used as fixed residence
Property Use:
Fixed use recreation places, other
Area of Origin:
Bathroom, checkroom, lavatory, locker room
First Ignition:
Magazine, newspaper, writing paper
Heat Source:
Match
13 Sep 2002
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Open land or field
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
11 Oct 2002
Outside equipment fire
Property Use:
Manufacturing, processing
Area of Origin:
Machinery room or area; elevator machinery room
First Ignition:
Dust, fiber, lint, including sawdust and excelsior
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
13 Sep 2003
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
10 Feb 2004
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
15 Mar 2004
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:
Sunlight
26 Mar 2004
Grass fire
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
12 Apr 2004
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Wildland, woods
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
18 Apr 2004
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
01 Aug 2004
Passenger vehicle fire
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:
Heat from powered equipment, other
18 Jan 2005
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Insulation within structural area
Heat Source:
Flame/torch used for lighting
30 Oct 2005
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vacant lot
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
21 Dec 2006
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Vehicle area, other
First Ignition:
Multiple items first ignited
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
09 Aug 2007
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Vehicle area, other
18 Aug 2007
Outside equipment fire
Property Use:
Manufacturing, processing
Area of Origin:
Conduit, pipe, utility, or ventilation shaft
First Ignition:
Dust, fiber, lint, including sawdust and excelsior
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
25 Sep 2007
Building fires
Property Use:
Manufacturing, processing
Area of Origin:
Processing/manufacturing area, workroom
First Ignition:
Dust, fiber, lint, including sawdust and excelsior
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
09 Mar 2008
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
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
17 Mar 2008
Road freight or transport vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street or road in commercial area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
21 Mar 2008
Building fires
Property Use:
Utility, defense, agriculture, mining, other
Area of Origin:
Structural area, other
First Ignition:
Insulation within structural area
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
16 May 2008
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
09 Oct 2008
Fires in structures other than in a building
Property Use:
Manufacturing, processing
Area of Origin:
Processing/manufacturing area, workroom
First Ignition:
Dust, fiber, lint, including sawdust and excelsior
Heat Source:
Chemical reaction
07 Apr 2009
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
08 Jun 2009
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
24 Jul 2009
Outside equipment fire
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Equipment or service area, other
First Ignition:
Heavy vegetation - not crop, including trees
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
08 Jul 2010
Fire, other
Property Use:
Electrical distribution
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Transformer, including transformer fluids
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
10 Nov 2010
Building fires
Property Use:
Manufacturing, processing
Area of Origin:
Technical processing areas, other
First Ignition:
Dust, fiber, lint, including sawdust and excelsior
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
18 Jul 2011
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Cargo/trunk area - all vehicles
First Ignition:
Dust, fiber, lint, including sawdust and excelsior
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
31 Jul 2011
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Vehicle area, other
07 Mar 2012
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
24 May 2012
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Vehicle area, other
First Ignition:
Multiple items first ignited
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
09 Sep 2012
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
22 Nov 2012
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Interior stairway or ramp
25 Apr 2013
Fire, other
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
08 Jul 2013
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street or road in commercial area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Dust, fiber, lint, including sawdust and excelsior
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
28 Sep 2013
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Ice rink: indoor, outdoor
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
27 Nov 2013
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas in container or pipe
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
21 Apr 2014
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Wall surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Exterior wall covering or finish
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
22 May 2014
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
22 Nov 2014
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Furniture, utensils, other
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
20 Jan 2015
Road freight or transport vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street or road in commercial area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
11 May 2015
Fires in structures other than in a building
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Cigarette
15 Jul 2015
Building fires
Property Use:
Business office
Area of Origin:
Equipment or service area, other
First Ignition:
Dust, fiber, lint, including sawdust and excelsior
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
29 Sep 2015
Building fires
Property Use:
High school/junior high school/middle school
Area of Origin:
Bathroom, checkroom, lavatory, locker room
First Ignition:
Rolled, wound material (paper, fabric)
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
25 Nov 2015
Building fires
Property Use:
Manufacturing, processing
Area of Origin:
Duct: hvac, cable, exhaust, heating, or AC
First Ignition:
Filter, including evaporative cooler pads
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
08 Jul 2016
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Vehicle area, other
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas in container or pipe
Heat Source:
Chemical, natural heat source, other
04 Oct 2016
Building fires
Property Use:
Manufacturing, processing
Area of Origin:
Duct: hvac, cable, exhaust, heating, or AC
07 Oct 2016
Fire, other
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Storage area, other
First Ignition:
Non-upholstered chair, bench
Heat Source:
Flame/torch used for lighting
22 Aug 2017
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Heating room or area, water heater area
Heat Source:
Arcing
13 Dec 2017
Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use:
Residential board and care
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Appliance housing or casing
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
20 Jul 2018
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 direct flame, convection currents
05 Sep 2018
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
01 Nov 2018
Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Household utensils
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
15 Mar 2019
Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
04 Apr 2019
Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use:
Residential board and care
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
24 Apr 2019
Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Household utensils
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
12 Jun 2019
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Magazine, newspaper, writing paper
14 Jul 2019
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
18 Aug 2019
Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
01 Sep 2019
Outside equipment fire
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas in container or pipe
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
06 Nov 2019
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire