Fire Incidents at Stark St, Portland, OR
01 Jan 1999
Water vehicle fire
Property Use:
Motor vehicle or boat sales, services, repair
Area of Origin:
Storage area, other
First Ignition:
Awning, canopy
Heat Source:
Fireworks
01 Jan 1999
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
05 Jan 1999
Building fires
Property Use:
Amusement center: indoor/outdoor
Area of Origin:
Attic: vacant, crawl space above top story, cupola
First Ignition:
Structural member or framing
Heat Source:
Arcing
22 Jan 1999
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Motor vehicle or boat sales, services, repair
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
30 Jan 1999
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Furniture, utensils, other
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
12 Mar 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:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Arcing
21 Mar 1999
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
24-hour care Nursing homes, 4 or more persons
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
26 Mar 1999
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
01 Apr 1999
Road freight or transport vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Liquids, piping, filters, other
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
12 Apr 1999
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
General retail, other
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Liquids, piping, filters, other
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
15 Apr 1999
Building fires
Property Use:
Recreational, hobby, home repair sales, pet store
Area of Origin:
Other
First Ignition:
Exterior wall covering or finish
Heat Source:
Cigarette
16 Apr 1999
Fire, other
Property Use:
Motor vehicle or boat sales, services, repair
Area of Origin:
Closet
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas in container or pipe
Heat Source:
Arcing
18 Apr 1999
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Soft goods, wearing apparel, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
22 Apr 1999
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
25 Apr 1999
Building fires
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Storage: supplies or tools; dead storage
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
17 May 1999
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
24-hour care Nursing homes, 4 or more persons
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette
28 May 1999
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
10 Jun 1999
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
13 Jun 1999
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Street or road in commercial area
Area of Origin:
Separate operator/control area of transportation
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
26 Jun 1999
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Fireworks
30 Jun 1999
Building fires
Property Use:
24-hour care Nursing homes, 4 or more persons
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
01 Jul 1999
Outside rubbish 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 or smoldering object, other
04 Jul 1999
Building fires
Property Use:
Recreational, hobby, home repair sales, pet store
First Ignition:
Structural component or finish, other
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
04 Jul 1999
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Textile, wearing apparel sales
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
Heat Source:
Cigarette
07 Jul 1999
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Dump, sanitary landfill
Area of Origin:
Storage area, other
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
14 Jul 1999
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Health care, detention, & correction, other
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Wearing apparel not on a person
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
15 Jul 1999
Building fires
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Assembly or sales area, other
First Ignition:
Decoration
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
17 Jul 1999
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
18 Jul 1999
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Eating, drinking places
Area of Origin:
Other
First Ignition:
Wearing apparel not on a person
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
18 Jul 1999
Building fires
Property Use:
Hotel/motel, commercial
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
04 Sep 1999
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Professional supplies, services
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
09 Sep 1999
Passenger vehicle fire
12 Sep 1999
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Recreational, hobby, home repair sales, pet store
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
19 Sep 1999
Cultivated vegetation, crop fire, other
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
20 Sep 1999
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Conveyor belt, drive belt, V-belt
Heat Source:
Arcing
27 Sep 1999
Off-road vehicle or heavy equipment fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Separate operator/control area of transportation
First Ignition:
Adhesive
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
29 Sep 1999
Building fires
Property Use:
Manufacturing, processing
Area of Origin:
Office
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
20 Oct 1999
Chimney or flue fire, confined to chimney or flue
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Service facilities, other
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
06 Nov 1999
Fire, other
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Liquids, piping, filters, other
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
17 Nov 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:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
23 Nov 1999
Building fires
Property Use:
Storage, other
Area of Origin:
Storage room, area, tank, or bin
First Ignition:
Interior wall covering excluding drapes, etc.
Heat Source:
Heat from direct flame, convection currents
26 Nov 1999
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
First Ignition:
Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats
Heat Source:
Match
28 Nov 1999
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Match
03 Dec 1999
Natural vegetation fire, other
10 Dec 1999
Building fires
Property Use:
High school/junior high school/middle school
Area of Origin:
Laboratory
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Chemical reaction
10 Dec 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:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
21 Dec 1999
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette
27 Dec 1999
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Furniture, utensils, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
17 Jan 2000
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Corridor, mall
First Ignition:
Exterior wall covering or finish
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
25 Jan 2000
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
24-hour care Nursing homes, 4 or more persons
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 Mar 2000
Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Household utensils
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
18 Mar 2000
Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use:
Hotel/motel, commercial
Area of Origin:
Entrance way, lobby
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
05 Apr 2000
Outside rubbish fire, other
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:
Match
12 Apr 2000
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Cargo/trunk area - all vehicles
First Ignition:
Rolled, wound material (paper, fabric)
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
17 Apr 2000
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Bar area, beverage service area, cafeteria
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
28 Apr 2000
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
03 Jun 2000
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Food and beverage sales, grocery store
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Liquids, piping, filters, other
Heat Source:
Arcing
20 Jun 2000
Outside rubbish fire, other
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
25 Jun 2000
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette
14 Jul 2000
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
20 Jul 2000
Cultivated vegetation, crop fire, other
Property Use:
24-hour care Nursing homes, 4 or more persons
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
23 Jul 2000
Cultivated vegetation, crop fire, other
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
29 Jul 2000
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Liquids, piping, filters, other
Heat Source:
Arcing
02 Aug 2000
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Open land or field
Area of Origin:
Vehicle area, other
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
16 Aug 2000
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
21 Aug 2000
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Recreational, hobby, home repair sales, pet store
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
15 Sep 2000
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Food and beverage sales, grocery store
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
22 Sep 2000
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Open land or field
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
23 Sep 2000
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Substructure area or space, crawl space
First Ignition:
Insulation within structural area
Heat Source:
Cigarette
26 Sep 2000
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Manufacturing, processing
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
29 Sep 2000
Cultivated vegetation, crop fire, other
Property Use:
Professional supplies, services
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
06 Oct 2000
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
22 Oct 2000
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Specialty shop
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette
27 Oct 2000
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
22 Mar 2001
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Dump, sanitary landfill
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
18 Apr 2001
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette
30 Apr 2001
Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace
First Ignition:
Liquids, piping, filters, other
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
21 Jun 2001
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
21 Jun 2001
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
29 Jun 2001
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
09 Jul 2001
Road freight or transport 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:
Arcing
12 Sep 2001
Fire, other
Property Use:
Places of worship, funeral parlors
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
02 Oct 2001
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Switchgear area, transformer vault
First Ignition:
Film, residue, including paint & resin
Heat Source:
Cigarette
25 Nov 2001
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Fence, pole
Heat Source:
Heat from direct flame, convection currents
05 Dec 2001
Building fires
Property Use:
Business office
Area of Origin:
Office
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Candle
28 Dec 2001
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge
First Ignition:
Magazine, newspaper, writing paper
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
13 Jan 2002
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Bathroom, checkroom, lavatory, locker room
First Ignition:
Rolled, wound material (paper, fabric)
Heat Source:
Candle
12 Feb 2002
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Bathroom, checkroom, lavatory, locker room
First Ignition:
Rolled, wound material (paper, fabric)
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
13 Feb 2002
Building fires
Property Use:
Refrigerated storage
Area of Origin:
Shipping/receiving area; loading area, dock or bay
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
14 Feb 2002
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge
First Ignition:
Magazine, newspaper, writing paper
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
18 Feb 2002
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Fixed use recreation places, other
Area of Origin:
Bathroom, checkroom, lavatory, locker room
First Ignition:
Rolled, wound material (paper, fabric)
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
21 Mar 2002
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Bathroom, checkroom, lavatory, locker room
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Heat from direct flame, convection currents
24 Mar 2002
Trash or rubbish fire, contained
Property Use:
24-hour care Nursing homes, 4 or more persons
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Wearing apparel not on a person
Heat Source:
Cigarette
25 Mar 2002
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace
First Ignition:
Curtains, blinds, drapery, tapestry
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
30 Mar 2002
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Liquids, piping, filters, other
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
02 Apr 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
04 Apr 2002
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
09 Apr 2002
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
12 May 2002
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
02 Jun 2002
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Bathroom, checkroom, lavatory, locker room
First Ignition:
Rolled, wound material (paper, fabric)
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter