Fire Incidents at Thatcher Way, Amherst, MA


18 Apr 2003 Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
17 May 2003 Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Forest, timberland, woodland
Area of Origin:
Wildland, woods
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
24 Sep 2004 Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Forest, timberland, woodland
Area of Origin:
Wildland, woods
First Ignition:
Heavy vegetation - not crop, including trees
15 Oct 2004 Building fires
Property Use:
Barracks, dormitory
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Magazine, newspaper, writing paper
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
11 Sep 2008 Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
03 Jun 2011 Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Construction site
Area of Origin:
Construction/renovation area
11 May 2012 Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other