Fire Incidents at Spring St, Charleston, SC
21 Mar 1999
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Linen; other than bedding
Heat Source:
Arcing
01 Apr 1999
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Outbuilding, protective shelter
Area of Origin:
Awning
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
26 Jun 1999
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
17 Sep 1999
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
29 Nov 1999
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Parking garage, (detached residential garage)
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Structural member or framing
Heat Source:
Heat from direct flame, convection currents
10 Mar 2000
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:
Arcing
23 Jul 2000
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Hotel/motel, commercial
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
25 Sep 2000
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Roof surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
01 Feb 2001
Cultivated vegetation, crop fire, other
Property Use:
Hotel/motel, commercial
Area of Origin:
Switchgear area, transformer vault
First Ignition:
Transformer, including transformer fluids
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
26 Feb 2001
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
General retail, other
Area of Origin:
Sales area, showroom (exclude display window)
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
27 Feb 2001
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Other
First Ignition:
Structural member or framing
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
11 Mar 2001
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
14 Mar 2001
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Eating, drinking places
Area of Origin:
Heating room or area, water heater area
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
30 May 2001
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Hotel/motel, commercial
Area of Origin:
Laundry area, wash house (laundry)
First Ignition:
Conveyor belt, drive belt, V-belt
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
01 Jun 2001
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Food and beverage sales, grocery store
Area of Origin:
Office
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
28 Jun 2001
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 from powered equipment, other
22 Sep 2001
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Eating, drinking places
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
10 Nov 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:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
21 Dec 2001
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Food and beverage sales, grocery store
Area of Origin:
Attic: vacant, crawl space above top story, cupola
First Ignition:
Conveyor belt, drive belt, V-belt
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
30 Apr 2002
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
30 May 2002
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Outbuilding or shed
Area of Origin:
Storage room, area, tank, or bin
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
06 Jun 2002
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Hotel/motel, commercial
Area of Origin:
Heating room or area, water heater area
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
15 Jun 2002
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Exterior balcony, unenclosed porch
First Ignition:
Structural component or finish, other
14 Jul 2002
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Service station, gas station
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Structural member or framing
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
01 Oct 2002
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
First Ignition:
Soft goods, wearing apparel, other
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
26 Oct 2002
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Motor vehicle or boat sales, services, repair
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
13 Jan 2003
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Heating room or area, water heater area
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
20 Jan 2003
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Flammable liquid distribution, pipeline, flammable
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Arcing
02 Feb 2003
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Heating room or area, water heater area
First Ignition:
Floor covering or rug/carpet/mat
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
12 Feb 2003
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Ceiling & floor assembly, crawl space b/t stories
02 Apr 2003
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Hotel/motel, commercial
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Cigarette
19 May 2003
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Dormitory type residence, other
Area of Origin:
Assembly or sales area, other
First Ignition:
Exterior wall covering or finish
Heat Source:
Heat spread from another fire, other
04 Jul 2003
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Hotel/motel, commercial
Area of Origin:
Assembly or sales area, other
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
27 Nov 2003
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Hotel/motel, commercial
Area of Origin:
Machinery room or area; elevator machinery room
First Ignition:
Agricultural crop, including fruits and vegetables
Heat Source:
Arcing
03 Jan 2004
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Interior wall covering excluding drapes, etc.
13 Jan 2004
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
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
21 Jan 2004
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:
Arcing
22 Jan 2004
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Hotel/motel, commercial
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Agricultural crop, including fruits and vegetables
Heat Source:
Cigarette
17 Jun 2004
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Exterior balcony, unenclosed porch
First Ignition:
Structural component or finish, other
Heat Source:
Heat spread from another fire, other
13 Aug 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:
Heat from powered equipment, other
26 Dec 2004
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Bar area, beverage service area, cafeteria
First Ignition:
Structural member or framing
Heat Source:
Heat spread from another fire, other
14 Feb 2005
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Food and beverage sales, grocery store
Area of Origin:
Duct: hvac, cable, exhaust, heating, or AC
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Arcing
31 Mar 2005
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Food and beverage sales, grocery store
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
22 Apr 2005
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Agricultural crop, including fruits and vegetables
Heat Source:
Chemical, natural heat source, other
27 Apr 2005
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Hotel/motel, commercial
Area of Origin:
Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace
First Ignition:
Animal living or dead
Heat Source:
Cigarette
14 May 2005
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
16 Jun 2005
Cultivated vegetation, crop fire, other
Property Use:
Hotel/motel, commercial
Area of Origin:
Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace
First Ignition:
Agricultural crop, including fruits and vegetables
Heat Source:
Cigarette
18 Aug 2005
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Exterior stairway, ramp, or fire escape
First Ignition:
Mattress, pillow
10 Sep 2005
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Hotel/motel, commercial
Area of Origin:
Wall surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
10 Sep 2005
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Hotel/motel, commercial
Area of Origin:
Wall surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Heat from undetermined smoking material
13 Sep 2005
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Heat from undetermined smoking material
15 Sep 2005
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Assembly area without fixed seats - 100+ persons
First Ignition:
Storage supplies, other
22 Nov 2005
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Ceiling & floor assembly, crawl space b/t stories
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
28 Dec 2005
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
01 Apr 2006
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
04 Apr 2006
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Chemical, natural heat source, other
17 May 2006
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Residential, other
Area of Origin:
Substructure area or space, crawl space
First Ignition:
Bedding; blanket, sheet, comforter
Heat Source:
Heat from undetermined smoking material
28 Aug 2006
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Structural component or finish, other
Heat Source:
Multiple heat sources including multiple ignitions
29 Aug 2006
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Roof surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Exterior roof covering or finish
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
08 Sep 2006
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Structural area, other
First Ignition:
Exterior wall covering or finish
19 Oct 2006
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Residential, other
Area of Origin:
Exterior balcony, unenclosed porch
First Ignition:
Exterior wall covering or finish
11 Dec 2006
Fire, other
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Closet
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
31 Mar 2007
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
09 Apr 2007
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Entrance way, lobby
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Heat spread from another fire, other
28 Jul 2007
Building fires
Property Use:
Hotel/motel, commercial
Area of Origin:
Exterior balcony, unenclosed porch
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
06 Oct 2007
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
10 Jan 2008
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Hotel/motel, commercial
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
06 Feb 2008
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Exterior balcony, unenclosed porch
11 Feb 2008
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Egress/exit, other
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
09 Jun 2009
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Bathroom, checkroom, lavatory, locker room
First Ignition:
Structural component or finish, other
21 Apr 2010
Building fires
Property Use:
Hotel/motel, commercial
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
11 May 2010
Building fires
Property Use:
Residential, other
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas in container or pipe
Heat Source:
Heat from direct flame, convection currents
07 Mar 2012
Fire, other
Property Use:
Hotel/motel, commercial
Area of Origin:
Exterior balcony, unenclosed porch
First Ignition:
Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats
27 Dec 2012
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Exterior balcony, unenclosed porch
31 May 2013
Building fires
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
10 Jul 2013
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
18 Sep 2013
Passenger vehicle fire
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Pipe, duct, conduit or hose
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
24 Apr 2014
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Ceiling & floor assembly, crawl space b/t stories
First Ignition:
Structural member or framing
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
09 Aug 2014
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Exterior wall covering or finish
Heat Source:
Arcing
18 Oct 2014
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Entrance way, lobby
First Ignition:
Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats
Heat Source:
Arcing
10 Dec 2015
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Vacant structural area
08 Oct 2016
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Wall surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Exterior wall covering or finish
Heat Source:
Heat spread from another fire, other
23 Dec 2016
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace
09 May 2017
Building fires
13 May 2017
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Wall surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
16 Mar 2018
Grass fire
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
12 Apr 2018
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
02 Jun 2019
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
27 Jul 2019
Building fires
Property Use:
Boarding/rooming house, residential hotels
Area of Origin:
Exterior stairway, ramp, or fire escape
First Ignition:
Exterior trim, including doors
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash