Fire Incidents at Taylor Ave, Decatur, IL
26 Oct 1999
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Open land or field
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Match
15 Oct 2002
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Open land or field
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
23 Jan 2003
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Box, carton, bag, basket, barrel
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
12 Feb 2003
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Pipeline, power line or other utility right of way
Area of Origin:
Exterior stairway, ramp, or fire escape
First Ignition:
Exterior wall covering or finish
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
10 May 2003
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
16 Jun 2004
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Multiple items first ignited
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
19 Jun 2004
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas - in/from engine or burner
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
17 Jul 2004
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Fuel tank, fuel line
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas - in/from engine or burner
25 Oct 2004
Trash or rubbish fire, contained
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
25 Jan 2005
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Sanitation utility
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Multiple items first ignited
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
14 Mar 2005
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Box, carton, bag, basket, barrel
05 Mar 2007
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas - uncontained
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
28 Jan 2008
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Wall surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Exterior wall covering or finish
Heat Source:
Radiated heat from another fire
12 Jan 2011
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Magazine, newspaper, writing paper
Heat Source:
Candle
13 Mar 2012
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Vacant lot
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Heavy vegetation - not crop, including trees
27 Mar 2014
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Exterior balcony, unenclosed porch
First Ignition:
Box, carton, bag, basket, barrel
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
24 May 2014
Building fires
Area of Origin:
Vehicle storage area; garage, carport
First Ignition:
Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats
Heat Source:
Cigarette
20 Feb 2016
Building fires
Property Use:
Outbuilding or shed
17 Jul 2016
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge
First Ignition:
Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats
Heat Source:
Cigarette
28 Aug 2017
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Bedding; blanket, sheet, comforter
02 Dec 2018
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Storage: supplies or tools; dead storage
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other