Fire Incidents at State St, Salem, OR
09 Feb 1999
Passenger vehicle fire
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
24 Apr 1999
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:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
28 Apr 1999
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Laundry area, wash house (laundry)
First Ignition:
Dust, fiber, lint, including sawdust and excelsior
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
15 Jun 1999
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
02 Jul 1999
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Vehicle storage area; garage, carport
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
23 Jul 1999
Building fires
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
31 Aug 1999
Fire in mobile home used as fixed residence
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:
Candle
31 Aug 1999
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Wall surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Liquids, piping, filters, other
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
12 Sep 1999
Cultivated vegetation, crop 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:
Heat from powered equipment, other
13 Sep 1999
Natural vegetation fire, other
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:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
17 Oct 1999
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:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
26 Oct 1999
Building fires
18 Feb 2000
Off-road vehicle or heavy equipment fire
Property Use:
Business office
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Heat from undetermined smoking material
10 Apr 2000
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Open land or field
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
16 Apr 2000
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Service station, gas station
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
30 Apr 2000
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
30 Apr 2000
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
17 Jun 2000
Off-road vehicle or heavy equipment fire
Property Use:
Live performance theater
Area of Origin:
Exterior, exposed surface
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Radiated heat from another fire
06 Aug 2000
Cultivated vegetation, crop fire, other
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
17 Sep 2000
Passenger 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:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
25 Oct 2000
Natural vegetation 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
22 Nov 2000
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
23 Dec 2000
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Arcing
20 Jan 2001
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
Heat Source:
Cigarette
05 Mar 2001
Fire in mobile home used as fixed residence
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Laundry area, wash house (laundry)
First Ignition:
Dust, fiber, lint, including sawdust and excelsior
Heat Source:
Candle
20 Apr 2001
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Elementary school, including kindergarten
Area of Origin:
Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace
First Ignition:
Multiple items first ignited
21 May 2001
Passenger 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:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
01 Aug 2001
Cultivated grain or crop fire
Property Use:
Open land or field
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Agricultural crop, including fruits and vegetables
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
02 Aug 2001
Cultivated grain or crop fire
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
First Ignition:
Agricultural crop, including fruits and vegetables
Heat Source:
Cigarette
03 Aug 2001
Fire in mobile home used as fixed residence
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Candle
10 Aug 2001
Cultivated grain or crop fire
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
08 Nov 2001
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Cargo/trunk area - all vehicles
First Ignition:
Multiple items first ignited
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
14 Apr 2002
Passenger vehicle fire
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
17 Apr 2002
Building fires
Property Use:
Motor vehicle or boat sales, services, repair
Area of Origin:
Maintenance shop or area, paint shop or area
28 Apr 2002
Building fires
Property Use:
Motor vehicle or boat sales, services, repair
Area of Origin:
Maintenance shop or area, paint shop or area
04 Jul 2002
Building fires
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Bathroom, checkroom, lavatory, locker room
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
30 May 2003
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
28 Jun 2003
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
First Ignition:
Agricultural crop, including fruits and vegetables
Heat Source:
Cigarette
04 Jul 2003
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Street or road in commercial area
First Ignition:
Agricultural crop, including fruits and vegetables
Heat Source:
Fireworks
22 Jul 2003
Cultivated vegetation, crop fire, other
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Heat Source:
Cigarette
22 Jul 2003
Cultivated vegetation, crop fire, other
29 Jul 2003
Fires in structures other than in a building
Property Use:
Jail, prison (not juvenile)
Area of Origin:
Attic: vacant, crawl space above top story, cupola
First Ignition:
Dust, fiber, lint, including sawdust and excelsior
Heat Source:
Heat, spark from friction
30 Jul 2003
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Street, other
01 Aug 2003
Cultivated vegetation, crop fire, other
Property Use:
Bank
05 Aug 2003
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Open land or field
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Fireworks
18 Aug 2003
Cultivated vegetation, crop fire, other
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Attic: vacant, crawl space above top story, cupola
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
23 Aug 2003
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
03 Sep 2003
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Street or road in commercial area
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
11 Nov 2003
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
06 Jan 2004
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
06 Apr 2004
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Street, other
16 Jun 2004
Building fires
Property Use:
Jail, prison (not juvenile)
Area of Origin:
Attic: vacant, crawl space above top story, cupola
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
18 Jun 2004
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Crops or orchard
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
05 Jul 2004
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Church, mosque, synagogue, temple, chapel
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Fireworks
22 Jul 2004
Building fires
Property Use:
Manufacturing, processing
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
06 Aug 2004
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Crops or orchard
First Ignition:
Agricultural crop, including fruits and vegetables
06 Aug 2004
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Educational, other
07 Aug 2004
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Crops or orchard
First Ignition:
Storage supplies, other
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
17 Aug 2004
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Jail, prison (not juvenile)
Area of Origin:
Attic: vacant, crawl space above top story, cupola
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
23 Aug 2004
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
02 Sep 2004
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
22 Sep 2004
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street, other
First Ignition:
Cord, rope, twine
Heat Source:
Incendiary device
13 Nov 2004
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
02 Feb 2005
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Interior wall covering excluding drapes, etc.
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
16 Mar 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
27 Sep 2005
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Specialty shop
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
24 Oct 2005
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Bathroom, checkroom, lavatory, locker room
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Candle
20 Nov 2005
Trash or rubbish fire, contained
Property Use:
Adult education center, college classroom
Area of Origin:
Bathroom, checkroom, lavatory, locker room
First Ignition:
Sign, including outdoor signs such as billboards
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
12 Dec 2005
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Food and beverage sales, grocery store
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
27 Dec 2005
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
10 May 2006
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Adult education center, college classroom
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Liquids, piping, filters, other
14 May 2006
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Open land or field
Area of Origin:
Other
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
09 Jul 2006
Cultivated vegetation, crop fire, other
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:
Cigarette
23 Aug 2006
Cultivated vegetation, crop fire, other
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:
Heat from undetermined smoking material
23 Aug 2006
Cultivated vegetation, crop fire, other
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Heat from undetermined smoking material
30 Aug 2006
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Street or road in commercial area
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
04 Jul 2007
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Open land or field
Area of Origin:
Other
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
11 Jul 2007
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Food and beverage sales, grocery store
Area of Origin:
Other
First Ignition:
Magazine, newspaper, writing paper
27 Aug 2007
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
29 Oct 2007
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Railroad right of way
Area of Origin:
Railroad right of way: on or near
04 May 2008
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
15 May 2008
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Business office
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
31 May 2008
Cultivated vegetation, crop fire, other
Property Use:
Business office
Area of Origin:
Other
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
17 Jun 2008
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Other
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
09 Jul 2008
Building fires
Property Use:
Boarding/rooming house, residential hotels
Area of Origin:
Other
First Ignition:
Interior wall covering excluding drapes, etc.
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
27 Jul 2008
Cultivated vegetation, crop fire, other
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:
Cigarette
15 Aug 2008
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Food and beverage sales, grocery store
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Heat from undetermined smoking material
29 Sep 2008
Building fires
Property Use:
Jail, prison (not juvenile)
Area of Origin:
Attic: vacant, crawl space above top story, cupola
First Ignition:
Multiple items first ignited
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
23 Oct 2008
Building fires
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Wearing apparel not on a person
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
02 Nov 2008
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Railroad right of way
Area of Origin:
Railroad right of way: on or near
First Ignition:
Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
10 Nov 2008
Passenger vehicle fire
Area of Origin:
Vehicle area, other
26 May 2009
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:
Hot or smoldering object, other
03 Sep 2009
Cultivated vegetation, crop fire, other
Property Use:
High school/junior high school/middle school
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
02 Nov 2009
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Box, carton, bag, basket, barrel
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
12 Jan 2010
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Other
First Ignition:
Christmas tree
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
03 Jul 2010
Cultivated vegetation, crop fire, other
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Fireworks
05 Jul 2010
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 source: other
16 Aug 2010
Passenger vehicle fire
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
30 Aug 2010
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
06 Sep 2010
Building fires
Property Use:
Property Use, other
Area of Origin:
Entrance way, lobby
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash