Fire Incidents at Sacramento Ave, Chicago, IL
21 May 2001
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Residential, other
Area of Origin:
Interior stairway or ramp
First Ignition:
Floor covering or rug/carpet/mat
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
08 Aug 2004
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
16 Aug 2004
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas - in/from engine or burner
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
27 Dec 2008
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Laundry area, wash house (laundry)
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Arcing
24 Feb 2009
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Interior stairway or ramp
First Ignition:
Magazine, newspaper, writing paper
27 Feb 2009
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Heat, spark from friction
07 Mar 2009
Building fires
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Vehicle storage area; garage, carport
First Ignition:
Exterior wall covering or finish
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
14 Mar 2009
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Vehicle area, other
First Ignition:
Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
13 May 2009
Fire, other
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Vehicle storage area; garage, carport
First Ignition:
Cabinetry (including built-in)
Heat Source:
Arcing
23 May 2009
Building fires
Property Use:
Parking garage, (detached residential garage)
Area of Origin:
Vehicle storage area; garage, carport
First Ignition:
Magazine, newspaper, writing paper
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
13 Jun 2009
Passenger vehicle fire
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:
Cigarette
23 Jun 2009
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Vacant lot
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
04 Jul 2009
Fire, other
Property Use:
Parking garage, (detached residential garage)
Area of Origin:
Vehicle storage area; garage, carport
First Ignition:
Pyrotechnics, explosives
Heat Source:
Fireworks
06 Jul 2009
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
29 Jul 2009
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Substructure area or space, crawl space
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
10 Oct 2009
Building fires
Property Use:
Parking garage, (detached residential garage)
Area of Origin:
Exterior, exposed surface
First Ignition:
Structural component or finish, other
Heat Source:
Radiated heat from another fire
18 Dec 2009
Fire, other
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Laundry area, wash house (laundry)
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
14 Jan 2010
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Heating room or area, water heater area
First Ignition:
Structural member or framing
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
01 Mar 2010
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
First Ignition:
Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats
21 Mar 2010
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Vehicle area, other
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas in container or pipe
Heat Source:
Incendiary device
02 Apr 2010
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
15 Apr 2010
Building fires
Property Use:
Parking garage, (detached residential garage)
Area of Origin:
Wall surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Multiple items first ignited
Heat Source:
Heat from direct flame, convection currents
04 May 2010
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Multiple areas
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
02 Jun 2010
Fires in structures other than in a building
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Structural area, other
Heat Source:
Lightning
09 Jul 2010
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
Heat Source:
Backfire from internal combustion engine
10 Jul 2010
Fires in structures other than in a building
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Vehicle storage area; garage, carport
First Ignition:
Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats
Heat Source:
Cigarette
17 Jul 2010
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Structural component or finish, other
Heat Source:
Arcing
20 Jul 2010
Passenger vehicle fire
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:
Cigarette
24 Jul 2010
Building fires
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 from other open flame or smoking materials
24 Jul 2010
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Closet
First Ignition:
Wearing apparel not on a person
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
30 Jul 2010
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street, other
12 Aug 2010
Building fires
Property Use:
Parking garage, (detached residential garage)
Area of Origin:
Vacant structural area
First Ignition:
Structural member or framing
Heat Source:
Cigarette
19 Aug 2010
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
19 Aug 2010
Fires in structures other than in a building
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
24 Sep 2010
Fire, other
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
24 Sep 2010
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Exterior trim, including doors
Heat Source:
Heat from direct flame, convection currents
10 Oct 2010
Building fires
Property Use:
Vehicle storage, other
Area of Origin:
Vehicle storage area; garage, carport
First Ignition:
Structural member or framing
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
28 Oct 2010
Fire, other
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Bathroom, checkroom, lavatory, locker room
First Ignition:
Pipe, duct, conduit or hose
Heat Source:
Heat from direct flame, convection currents
03 Nov 2010
Fire, other
Property Use:
Vehicle storage, other
Area of Origin:
Wall surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Heat from direct flame, convection currents
13 Nov 2010
Fire, other
Property Use:
Parking garage, (detached residential garage)
Area of Origin:
Vehicle storage area; garage, carport
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
05 Jan 2011
Fire, other
Property Use:
Vacant lot
10 Jan 2011
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
30 May 2011
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street, other
13 Jun 2011
Building fires
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Vehicle storage area; garage, carport
First Ignition:
Box, carton, bag, basket, barrel
Heat Source:
Cigarette
01 Jul 2011
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Vehicle area, other
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
22 Jul 2011
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
21 Aug 2011
Fire, other
Property Use:
Street or road in commercial area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
30 Aug 2011
Fire, other
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Arcing
12 Nov 2011
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
25 Nov 2011
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Storage room, area, tank, or bin
First Ignition:
Storage supplies, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
10 Dec 2011
Fire, other
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Corridor, mall
Heat Source:
Cigarette
07 Jan 2012
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Wall assembly
First Ignition:
Interior wall covering excluding drapes, etc.
Heat Source:
Arcing
07 Jan 2012
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Exterior balcony, unenclosed porch
First Ignition:
Structural component or finish, other
Heat Source:
Arcing
25 Jan 2012
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Exterior, exposed surface
04 Feb 2012
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Other
First Ignition:
Structural member or framing
14 Mar 2012
Fire, other
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
First Ignition:
Bulk storage
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
16 Mar 2012
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette
26 May 2012
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
First Ignition:
Multiple items first ignited
28 May 2012
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
28 Jun 2012
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Multiple items first ignited
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
03 Jul 2012
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
10 Jul 2012
Grass fire
Property Use:
Railroad right of way
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
26 Jul 2012
Fire, other
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Appliance housing or casing
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
27 Jul 2012
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
30 Jul 2012
Fire, other
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Corridor, mall
First Ignition:
Non-upholstered chair, bench
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
04 Aug 2012
Grass fire
28 Aug 2012
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:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
02 Sep 2012
Fire, other
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
06 Oct 2012
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street, other
20 Oct 2012
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Multiple areas
First Ignition:
Atomized liquid, vaporized liquid, aerosol.
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
25 Oct 2012
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
16 Mar 2013
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street, other
24 Mar 2013
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Structural area, other
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
05 May 2013
Fire, other
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Chemical reaction
27 May 2013
Building fires
Property Use:
Parking garage, (detached residential garage)
Area of Origin:
Wall surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Exterior wall covering or finish
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
05 Jul 2013
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
15 Jul 2013
Building fires
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
25 Jul 2013
Fire, other
Property Use:
Parking garage, (detached residential garage)
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
07 Aug 2013
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street, other
08 Sep 2013
Fire, other
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Duct: hvac, cable, exhaust, heating, or AC
First Ignition:
Conveyor belt, drive belt, V-belt
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
29 Nov 2013
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
13 Dec 2013
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street, other
05 Mar 2014
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Vehicle area, other
First Ignition:
Tire
28 Mar 2014
Fire, other
Property Use:
Open land or field
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Magazine, newspaper, writing paper
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
30 Mar 2014
Fires in structures other than in a building
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Laundry area, wash house (laundry)
First Ignition:
Wearing apparel not on a person
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
26 Apr 2014
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 other open flame or smoking materials
27 May 2014
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:
Arcing
04 Jun 2014
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
Heat Source:
Arcing
08 Jun 2014
Building fires
Property Use:
Parking garage, (detached residential garage)
Area of Origin:
Vehicle storage area; garage, carport
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
17 Jun 2014
Fire, other
Property Use:
Street, other
07 Jul 2014
Fires in structures other than in a building
07 Aug 2014
Fire, other
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge
First Ignition:
Furniture, utensils, other
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
08 Nov 2014
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Vehicle storage area; garage, carport
22 Nov 2014
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
24 Nov 2014
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Mattress, pillow
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
07 Dec 2014
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Exterior stairway, ramp, or fire escape
First Ignition:
Structural member or framing
29 Dec 2014
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
03 Feb 2015
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
27 Feb 2015
Fires in structures other than in a building
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Exterior, exposed surface
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas - uncontained
Heat Source:
Cigarette
06 Mar 2015
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
First Ignition:
Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats