Fire Incidents at Simms St, Aurora, IL
17 Mar 1999
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Attic: vacant, crawl space above top story, cupola
First Ignition:
Dust, fiber, lint, including sawdust and excelsior
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
12 Sep 1999
Cultivated vegetation, crop fire, other
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Exterior, exposed surface
First Ignition:
Exterior wall covering or finish
Heat Source:
Explosive, fireworks, other
11 Dec 1999
Cultivated vegetation, crop fire, other
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge
First Ignition:
Floor covering or rug/carpet/mat
Heat Source:
Heat spread from another fire, other
07 Aug 2000
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Match
08 Aug 2000
Natural vegetation 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:
Heat spread from another fire, other
26 Dec 2001
Fire, other
Property Use:
Residential, other
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Heavy vegetation - not crop, including trees
Heat Source:
Candle
17 May 2003
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Heavy vegetation - not crop, including trees
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
25 Apr 2004
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
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
22 Oct 2006
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Other
First Ignition:
Exterior wall covering or finish
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
28 Nov 2008
Chimney or flue fire, confined to chimney or flue
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Heating room or area, water heater area
First Ignition:
Pipe, duct, conduit or hose
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
12 Aug 2009
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
31 Oct 2009
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
20 Oct 2010
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Exterior balcony, unenclosed porch
First Ignition:
Decoration
Heat Source:
Cigarette
30 Oct 2010
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Exterior balcony, unenclosed porch
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Cigarette
03 May 2011
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Other
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
06 Mar 2012
Outside storage fire
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Exterior, exposed surface
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
30 Mar 2012
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge
First Ignition:
Insulation within structural area
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
23 May 2012
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Vehicle storage area; garage, carport
12 Jun 2013
Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Household utensils
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
24 Mar 2014
Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
29 Apr 2016
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
28 Mar 2017
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Open land or field
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Furniture, utensils, other
23 Jun 2017
Outside storage fire
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings