Fire Incidents at Terminal, Boston, MA
23 Feb 2002
Trash or rubbish fire, contained
Property Use:
Airport passenger terminal
Area of Origin:
Storage area, other
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette
11 Apr 2002
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Parking garage, general vehicle
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
13 May 2002
Building fires
Property Use:
Airport passenger terminal
Area of Origin:
Wall assembly
First Ignition:
Insulation within structural area
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
24 May 2002
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Airport passenger terminal
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
05 Jun 2002
Fires in structures other than in a building
Property Use:
Airport passenger terminal
Area of Origin:
Exterior, exposed surface
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
05 Jul 2002
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Airport passenger terminal
Area of Origin:
Cargo/trunk area - all vehicles
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Heat from undetermined smoking material
19 Aug 2002
Fires in structures other than in a building
Property Use:
Parking garage, general vehicle
Area of Origin:
Vehicle area, other
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
10 Oct 2002
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Airport passenger terminal
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
10 Oct 2002
Road freight or transport vehicle fire
Property Use:
Airport passenger terminal
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
25 Oct 2002
Building fires
Property Use:
Airport passenger terminal
Area of Origin:
Roof surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Structural component or finish, other
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
06 Feb 2003
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
18 Feb 2003
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Structural component or finish, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
22 Jul 2003
Fires in structures other than in a building
Property Use:
Outbuilding or shed
Area of Origin:
Storage area, other
First Ignition:
Structural component or finish, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
30 Sep 2003
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Parking garage, general vehicle
Area of Origin:
Roof surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Insulation within structural area
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
11 Feb 2004
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Airport passenger terminal
Area of Origin:
Vehicle area, other
First Ignition:
Multiple items first ignited
20 Aug 2004
Building fires
Property Use:
Airport passenger terminal
Area of Origin:
Machinery room or area; elevator machinery room
16 Sep 2004
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Airport passenger terminal
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Pipe, duct, conduit, hose covering
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
11 Jan 2008
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Parking garage, general vehicle
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
25 Jan 2008
Building fires
Property Use:
Airport passenger terminal
Area of Origin:
Roof surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Insulation within structural area
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
31 Jan 2008
Building fires
Property Use:
Airport passenger terminal
Area of Origin:
Construction/renovation area
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
13 Feb 2008
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Airport passenger terminal
Area of Origin:
Vehicle area, other
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Arcing
14 Mar 2008
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Airport passenger terminal
Area of Origin:
Vehicle area, other
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Arcing
18 Apr 2008
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Parking garage, general vehicle
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
20 Apr 2008
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Airport passenger terminal
Area of Origin:
Other
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
13 May 2008
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Parking garage, general vehicle
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
14 May 2008
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Airport passenger terminal
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
29 May 2008
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Airport passenger terminal
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
08 Jun 2008
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Airport passenger terminal
Area of Origin:
Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
07 Jul 2008
Fires in structures other than in a building
Property Use:
Airport passenger terminal
Area of Origin:
Exterior stairway, ramp, or fire escape
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Molten, hot material
07 Jul 2008
Fires in structures other than in a building
Property Use:
Airport passenger terminal
Area of Origin:
Conduit, pipe, utility, or ventilation shaft
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
29 Jul 2008
Road freight or transport vehicle fire
Property Use:
Airport passenger terminal
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Pipe, duct, conduit or hose
Heat Source:
Heat, spark from friction
13 Aug 2008
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Airport passenger terminal
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
15 Sep 2008
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Parking garage, general vehicle
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
11 Nov 2008
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Airport passenger terminal
Area of Origin:
Vehicle area, other
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
15 Nov 2008
Off-road vehicle or heavy equipment fire
Property Use:
Airport passenger terminal
Area of Origin:
Vehicle area, other
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
20 Nov 2008
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Airport passenger terminal
Area of Origin:
Exterior, exposed surface
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Cigarette
22 Dec 2008
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Airport passenger terminal
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
24 Dec 2008
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Airport passenger terminal
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
06 Apr 2010
Fire, other
Property Use:
Airport passenger terminal
Area of Origin:
Duct: hvac, cable, exhaust, heating, or AC
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
15 Apr 2010
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Airport passenger terminal
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
16 Apr 2010
Fire, other
Property Use:
Airport passenger terminal
Area of Origin:
Construction/renovation area
First Ignition:
Liquids, piping, filters, other
Heat Source:
Molten, hot material
03 May 2010
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Airport passenger terminal
Area of Origin:
Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
24 May 2010
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Airport passenger terminal
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Pipe, duct, conduit or hose
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
06 Jul 2010
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Airport passenger terminal
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
22 Jul 2010
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Airport passenger terminal
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
28 Jul 2010
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Airport passenger terminal
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
13 Aug 2010
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Parking garage, general vehicle
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
30 Aug 2010
Fire, other
Property Use:
Airport passenger terminal
Area of Origin:
Assembly area - less than 100 persons
First Ignition:
Conveyor belt, drive belt, V-belt
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
12 Sep 2010
Building fires
Property Use:
Airport passenger terminal
Area of Origin:
Interior stairway or ramp
First Ignition:
Interior ceiling cover or finish
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
21 Sep 2010
Fires in structures other than in a building
Property Use:
Parking garage, general vehicle
Area of Origin:
Office
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
22 Sep 2010
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Airport passenger terminal
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
25 Sep 2010
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Airport passenger terminal
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
02 Nov 2010
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Airport passenger terminal
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
09 Nov 2010
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Airport passenger terminal
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
21 Nov 2010
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Airport passenger terminal
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area