Fire Incidents at Salmon St, Portland, OR
18 May 1999
Building fires
Property Use:
High school/junior high school/middle school
Area of Origin:
Corridor, mall
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
11 Jul 1999
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Vehicle area, other
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
11 Jul 1999
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Forest, timberland, woodland
Area of Origin:
Wildland, woods
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
27 Jul 1999
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Liquids, piping, filters, other
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
12 Aug 1999
Fire, other
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
Heat Source:
Blasting agent
04 Sep 1999
Cultivated vegetation, crop fire, other
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
23 Feb 2000
Building fires
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
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
04 Mar 2000
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
30 Sep 2000
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
07 Oct 2000
Building fires
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
11 Feb 2001
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette
09 Apr 2001
Building fires
Property Use:
Parking garage, (detached residential garage)
Area of Origin:
Entrance way, lobby
First Ignition:
Exterior roof covering or finish
Heat Source:
Heat from direct flame, convection currents
04 Jul 2001
Fires in structures other than in a building
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Agricultural crop, including fruits and vegetables
Heat Source:
Fireworks
10 Jul 2001
Building fires
Property Use:
Business office
Area of Origin:
Assembly or sales area, other
First Ignition:
Linen; other than bedding
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
26 Jul 2001
Fire, other
Property Use:
High school/junior high school/middle school
Area of Origin:
Other
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Heat from undetermined smoking material
04 Aug 2001
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
High school/junior high school/middle school
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
09 Feb 2002
Building fires
Property Use:
Educational, other
Area of Origin:
Entrance way, lobby
First Ignition:
Exterior trim, including doors
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
13 Apr 2002
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Fuel tank, fuel line
First Ignition:
Wearing apparel not on a person
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
12 May 2002
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Street or road in commercial area
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
01 Jun 2002
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Exterior stairway, ramp, or fire escape
First Ignition:
Exterior trim, including doors
Heat Source:
Cigarette
05 Jul 2002
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette
20 Jul 2002
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
30 Oct 2002
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
High school/junior high school/middle school
Area of Origin:
Entrance way, lobby
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
24 Feb 2003
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
High school/junior high school/middle school
Area of Origin:
Other
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
15 Mar 2003
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Elementary school, including kindergarten
Area of Origin:
Bathroom, checkroom, lavatory, locker room
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
26 Mar 2003
Fire, other
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
First Ignition:
Transformer, including transformer fluids
13 May 2003
Trash or rubbish fire, contained
Property Use:
High school/junior high school/middle school
Area of Origin:
Other
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Match
03 Jun 2003
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Bathroom, checkroom, lavatory, locker room
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette
09 Jun 2003
Building fires
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
04 Jul 2003
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Elementary school, including kindergarten
Area of Origin:
Bathroom, checkroom, lavatory, locker room
First Ignition:
Box, carton, bag, basket, barrel
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
03 Aug 2003
Fire, other
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Bathroom, checkroom, lavatory, locker room
First Ignition:
Pyrotechnics, explosives
Heat Source:
Incendiary device
20 Oct 2003
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
11 Mar 2004
Building fires
Property Use:
High school/junior high school/middle school
Area of Origin:
Other
First Ignition:
Rolled, wound material (paper, fabric)
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
12 Mar 2004
Building fires
Property Use:
High school/junior high school/middle school
Area of Origin:
Other
First Ignition:
Storage supplies, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
25 Apr 2004
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
First Ignition:
Non-upholstered chair, bench
Heat Source:
Pipe or cigar
28 Apr 2004
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
04 Jul 2004
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Fireworks
04 Jul 2004
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Fireworks
22 Jul 2004
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Non-upholstered chair, bench
Heat Source:
Cigarette
27 Jul 2004
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
05 Aug 2004
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
First Ignition:
Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
15 Oct 2004
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
High school/junior high school/middle school
Area of Origin:
Other
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
04 Dec 2004
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Athletic/health club
First Ignition:
Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats
06 Dec 2004
Outside storage fire
Property Use:
High school/junior high school/middle school
Area of Origin:
Other
First Ignition:
Rolled, wound material (paper, fabric)
Heat Source:
Match
21 Dec 2004
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
First Ignition:
Exterior wall covering or finish
Heat Source:
Heat from direct flame, convection currents
25 Mar 2005
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
High school/junior high school/middle school
Area of Origin:
Other
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
25 Mar 2005
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
High school/junior high school/middle school
Area of Origin:
Other
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
28 Mar 2005
Building fires
Property Use:
High school/junior high school/middle school
Area of Origin:
Corridor, mall
First Ignition:
Rolled, wound material (paper, fabric)
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
05 Jul 2005
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Roof surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
11 Nov 2005
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Liquids, piping, filters, other
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
06 Mar 2006
Building fires
Property Use:
High school/junior high school/middle school
Area of Origin:
Corridor, mall
First Ignition:
Sign, including outdoor signs such as billboards
Heat Source:
Cigarette
28 Apr 2006
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
High school/junior high school/middle school
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Packing, wrapping material
Heat Source:
Cigarette
12 Jun 2006
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Wall surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Radiated heat from another fire
24 Jul 2006
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
High school/junior high school/middle school
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
20 Aug 2006
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
High school/junior high school/middle school
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
21 Aug 2006
Cultivated trees or nursery stock fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Flying brand, ember, spark
22 Aug 2006
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
22 Aug 2006
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
High school/junior high school/middle school
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
01 Sep 2006
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Arcing
18 Mar 2007
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Laundry area, wash house (laundry)
First Ignition:
Insulation within structural area
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
04 May 2007
Trash or rubbish fire, contained
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:
Cigarette lighter
17 Jun 2007
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Exterior stairway, ramp, or fire escape
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Heat from direct flame, convection currents
17 Jul 2007
Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Agricultural crop, including fruits and vegetables
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
05 Oct 2007
Fire, other
Property Use:
Educational, other
Area of Origin:
Other
First Ignition:
Pipe, duct, conduit, hose covering
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
26 Dec 2007
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
26 Dec 2007
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Furniture, utensils, other
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
24 Jan 2008
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Entrance way, lobby
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette
23 Apr 2008
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:
Candle
10 May 2008
Building fires
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
05 Jun 2008
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
05 Jun 2008
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Wall surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Heat from direct flame, convection currents
03 Nov 2008
Building fires
Property Use:
Elementary school, including kindergarten
Area of Origin:
Heating room or area, water heater area
First Ignition:
Pipe, duct, conduit, hose covering
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
16 May 2009
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Wall surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
17 Jul 2009
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Linen; other than bedding
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
15 Jan 2010
Building fires
Property Use:
Food and beverage sales, grocery store
Area of Origin:
Bathroom, checkroom, lavatory, locker room
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Arcing
20 May 2010
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Service facilities, other
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
02 Jun 2010
Building fires
Property Use:
Business office
Area of Origin:
Computer room, control room or center
First Ignition:
Packing, wrapping material
Heat Source:
Arcing
19 Feb 2011
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
High school/junior high school/middle school
Area of Origin:
Entrance way, lobby
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette
22 Jul 2011
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
15 Aug 2011
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Attic: vacant, crawl space above top story, cupola
First Ignition:
Multiple items first ignited
29 Oct 2011
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Function area, other
First Ignition:
Wearing apparel not on a person
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
08 Nov 2011
Building fires
Property Use:
Bank
Area of Origin:
Exterior stairway, ramp, or fire escape
First Ignition:
Wearing apparel not on a person
Heat Source:
Match
24 Jul 2012
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Multiple items first ignited
Heat Source:
Cigarette
11 Aug 2012
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
31 Aug 2012
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Function area, other
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
09 Sep 2012
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
10 Feb 2013
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats
20 Aug 2013
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Entrance way, lobby
First Ignition:
Exterior trim, including doors
Heat Source:
Cigarette
13 Oct 2013
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
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:
Cigarette lighter
02 Nov 2013
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Multiple items first ignited
Heat Source:
Arcing
09 Dec 2013
Chimney or flue fire, confined to chimney or flue
Property Use:
Hotel/motel, commercial
Area of Origin:
Assembly area without fixed seats - 100+ persons
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
24 Mar 2014
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette
22 Apr 2014
Trash or rubbish fire, contained
Property Use:
High school/junior high school/middle school
Area of Origin:
Bathroom, checkroom, lavatory, locker room
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
23 May 2014
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Vacant lot
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Railroad ties
Heat Source:
Flame/torch used for lighting
21 Aug 2014
Fire, other
Property Use:
Professional supplies, services
Area of Origin:
Structural area, other
First Ignition:
Household utensils
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
21 Oct 2014
Trash or rubbish fire, contained
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Vehicle storage area; garage, carport
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Heat, spark from friction
31 Jan 2015
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Open land or field
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
08 Mar 2015
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Fixed use recreation places, other
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
17 Aug 2015
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
26 Oct 2015
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Function area, other
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other