Fire Incidents at Tyler St, Topeka, KS
24 Mar 1999
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Residential, other
Area of Origin:
Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge
First Ignition:
Mattress, pillow
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
30 Mar 1999
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Business office
Area of Origin:
Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace
First Ignition:
Adornment, recreational material, signs, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
17 Apr 1999
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
01 Jun 1999
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Outside material storage area
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
First Ignition:
Multiple items first ignited
15 Jul 1999
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Exterior balcony, unenclosed porch
First Ignition:
Floor covering or rug/carpet/mat
01 Nov 1999
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Storage, other
Area of Origin:
Storage area, other
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
07 Dec 1999
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Outside material storage area
Area of Origin:
Storage room, area, tank, or bin
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
25 Dec 1999
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
07 Jun 2000
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
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
05 Aug 2000
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Bar area, beverage service area, cafeteria
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Match
16 Aug 2000
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Boarding/rooming house, residential hotels
First Ignition:
Box, carton, bag, basket, barrel
01 Oct 2000
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
06 Nov 2000
Fire, other
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Exterior balcony, unenclosed porch
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
20 Nov 2000
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Structural member or framing
05 Dec 2000
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Human living or dead
Heat Source:
Match
10 Dec 2000
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
23 Dec 2000
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
29 Apr 2001
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Match
09 Jun 2001
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas - in/from final container
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
01 Jul 2001
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
06 Jul 2001
Fire, other
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats
09 Aug 2001
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas - in/from final container
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
02 Oct 2001
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Vacant lot
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
29 Oct 2001
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
07 Nov 2001
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
First Ignition:
Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats
13 Nov 2001
Natural vegetation 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
25 Nov 2001
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Computer room, control room or center
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
04 Dec 2001
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Interior stairway or ramp
First Ignition:
Floor covering or rug/carpet/mat
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
05 Dec 2001
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Attic: vacant, crawl space above top story, cupola
First Ignition:
Structural member or framing
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
07 Jan 2002
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Area of Origin:
Wall surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Exterior wall covering or finish
11 Mar 2002
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Mattress, pillow
Heat Source:
Arcing
09 Apr 2002
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Bathroom, checkroom, lavatory, locker room
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette
01 Jun 2002
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
21 Jun 2002
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Property Use, other
Area of Origin:
Vehicle area, other
Heat Source:
Incendiary device
02 Jul 2002
Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Other
First Ignition:
Structural component or finish, other
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
05 Jul 2002
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Explosive, fireworks, other
08 Jul 2002
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Structural member or framing
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
07 Sep 2002
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Fixed use recreation places, other
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
27 Sep 2002
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Cabinetry (including built-in)
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
13 Oct 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
14 Nov 2002
Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Household utensils
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
21 Nov 2002
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Residential, other
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
19 Feb 2003
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Department or discount store
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas - in/from engine or burner
Heat Source:
Heat, spark from friction
06 Apr 2003
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Structural area, other
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
11 Jun 2003
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Exterior balcony, unenclosed porch
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas - uncontained
Heat Source:
Incendiary device
01 Jul 2003
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Corridor, mall
First Ignition:
Structural component or finish, other
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
26 Aug 2003
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
04 Sep 2003
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
28 Sep 2003
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:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
11 Nov 2003
Off-road vehicle or heavy equipment fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
08 Jan 2004
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
18 Jan 2004
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Structural component or finish, other
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
22 Jan 2004
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge
First Ignition:
Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats
Heat Source:
Explosive, fireworks, other
13 Feb 2004
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Multiple items first ignited
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
15 Feb 2004
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Mattress, pillow
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
23 Feb 2004
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Mattress, pillow
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
18 Mar 2004
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Cigarette
01 Apr 2004
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Cargo/trunk area - all vehicles
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
05 Apr 2004
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Other
First Ignition:
Bedding; blanket, sheet, comforter
Heat Source:
Explosive, fireworks, other
13 Apr 2004
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Outside material storage area
Area of Origin:
Storage area, other
First Ignition:
Box, carton, bag, basket, barrel
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
16 Jun 2004
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vacant lot
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
04 Jul 2004
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Exterior stairway, ramp, or fire escape
First Ignition:
Structural member or framing
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
05 Jul 2004
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
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
07 Sep 2004
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
18 Nov 2004
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
25 Nov 2004
Fire in mobile prop. used as a fixed struc., other
Property Use:
Vehicle storage, other
Area of Origin:
Vehicle area, other
First Ignition:
Mattress, pillow
27 Nov 2004
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
09 Dec 2004
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:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Match
12 Dec 2004
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
12 Dec 2004
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
24 Dec 2004
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
Heat Source:
Heat from undetermined smoking material
26 Dec 2004
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
29 Dec 2004
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Open land or field
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
29 Dec 2004
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
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
25 Jan 2005
Grass fire
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Arcing
03 Feb 2005
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
17 Feb 2005
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Street or road in commercial area
13 Mar 2005
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Magazine, newspaper, writing paper
Heat Source:
Cigarette
05 Apr 2005
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Wall assembly
First Ignition:
Structural member or framing
Heat Source:
Arcing
05 Apr 2005
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
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
07 Apr 2005
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
06 May 2005
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Mattress, pillow
Heat Source:
Arcing
07 May 2005
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
21 May 2005
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Wall surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Exterior wall covering or finish
Heat Source:
Arcing
25 May 2005
Building fires
Property Use:
Parking garage, (detached residential garage)
Area of Origin:
Other
First Ignition:
Pallet, skid (empty)
06 Jul 2005
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Bedding; blanket, sheet, comforter
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
06 Jul 2005
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
29 Sep 2005
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Graded and cared-for plots of land
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Cigarette
27 Dec 2005
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Exterior, exposed surface
First Ignition:
Magazine, newspaper, writing paper
Heat Source:
Incendiary device
02 Jan 2006
Trash or rubbish fire, contained
Property Use:
Open land or field
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
27 Jan 2006
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Exterior stairway, ramp, or fire escape
First Ignition:
Structural member or framing
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
04 Feb 2006
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Wall assembly
First Ignition:
Mattress, pillow
Heat Source:
Arcing
03 Apr 2006
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Heavy vegetation - not crop, including trees
Heat Source:
Match
11 Apr 2006
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace
First Ignition:
Heavy vegetation - not crop, including trees
28 May 2006
Fires in structures other than in a building
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Exterior balcony, unenclosed porch
First Ignition:
Structural member or framing
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
02 Jun 2006
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
09 Jul 2006
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Interior stairway or ramp
First Ignition:
Floor covering or rug/carpet/mat
21 Jul 2006
Camper or recreational vehicle (RV) fire
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
23 Jul 2006
Trash or rubbish fire, contained
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Other
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Arcing
08 Aug 2006
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Interior stairway or ramp
First Ignition:
Floor covering or rug/carpet/mat
Heat Source:
Incendiary device