Fire Incidents at Washington St, Portland, OR
18 Jan 1999
Building fires
Property Use:
Manufacturing, processing
Area of Origin:
Office
First Ignition:
Appliance housing or casing
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
28 Jan 1999
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
03 Feb 1999
Building fires
Property Use:
Business office
Area of Origin:
Heating room or area, water heater area
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
06 Apr 1999
Building fires
Property Use:
Business office
Area of Origin:
Machinery room or area; elevator machinery room
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
17 Jul 1999
Building fires
Property Use:
Professional supplies, services
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Exterior wall covering or finish
Heat Source:
Heat from direct flame, convection currents
23 Jul 1999
Building fires
Property Use:
Bank
Area of Origin:
Roof surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Exterior roof covering or finish
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
30 Jul 1999
Cultivated vegetation, crop fire, other
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Other
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
03 Aug 1999
Fire, other
Property Use:
Elementary school, including kindergarten
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Explosive, fireworks, other
11 Aug 1999
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Specialty shop
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Arcing
31 Aug 1999
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Switchgear area, transformer vault
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette
17 Nov 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:
Cigarette
02 Dec 1999
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
20 Dec 1999
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Laundry area, wash house (laundry)
First Ignition:
Goods not made up, including fabrics & yard goods
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
03 Feb 2000
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
06 May 2000
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Elementary school, including kindergarten
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
14 Jun 2000
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
26 Jun 2000
Building fires
Property Use:
Specialty shop
Area of Origin:
Exterior balcony, unenclosed porch
First Ignition:
Exterior trim, including doors
13 Jul 2000
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
24 Jul 2000
Cultivated vegetation, crop fire, other
Property Use:
Business office
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
04 Aug 2000
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
16 Aug 2000
Building fires
Property Use:
Warehouse
Area of Origin:
Vacant structural area
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Molten, hot material
30 Aug 2000
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Elementary school, including kindergarten
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
27 Sep 2000
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
High school/junior high school/middle school
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
10 Oct 2000
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Laboratory or science lababoratory
Area of Origin:
Entrance way, lobby
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Heat from direct flame, convection currents
01 Nov 2000
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
24 Dec 2000
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:
Cigarette
24 Feb 2001
Building fires
Property Use:
Residential board and care
Area of Origin:
Entrance way, lobby
First Ignition:
Dust, fiber, lint, including sawdust and excelsior
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
11 Apr 2001
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
First Ignition:
Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
20 Apr 2001
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Storage, other
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Magazine, newspaper, writing paper
Heat Source:
Cigarette
19 May 2001
Building fires
Property Use:
Manufacturing, processing
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Radiated heat from another fire
28 Jun 2001
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Educational, other
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Rolled, wound material (paper, fabric)
Heat Source:
Cigarette
29 Jun 2001
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Liquids, piping, filters, other
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
01 Aug 2001
Fire, other
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
22 Oct 2001
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
28 Dec 2001
Building fires
Property Use:
Residential board and care
Area of Origin:
Light shaft
First Ignition:
Soft goods, wearing apparel, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
06 Jan 2002
Building fires
Property Use:
Parking garage, general vehicle
Area of Origin:
Office
First Ignition:
Exterior trim, including doors
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
10 Jan 2002
Outside stationary compactor/compacted trash fire
Property Use:
Department or discount store
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette
29 Mar 2002
Fire, other
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Wearing apparel not on a person
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
05 Apr 2002
Building fires
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Construction/renovation area
First Ignition:
Multiple items first ignited
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
21 Apr 2002
Building fires
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
14 Jun 2002
Outside rubbish 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:
Cigarette lighter
28 Jun 2002
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Railroad right of way: on or near
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Fireworks
03 Jul 2002
Building fires
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Closet
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
07 Jul 2002
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
27 Sep 2002
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:
Cigarette
02 Nov 2002
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Open land or field
Area of Origin:
Laundry area, wash house (laundry)
First Ignition:
Dust, fiber, lint, including sawdust and excelsior
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
02 Nov 2002
Commercial Compactor fire, confined to rubbish
Property Use:
Department or discount store
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette
07 Mar 2003
Chimney or flue fire, confined to chimney or flue
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Service facilities, other
First Ignition:
Film, residue, including paint & resin
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
05 Jul 2003
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Specialty shop
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
28 Jul 2003
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Hotel/motel, commercial
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
28 Jul 2003
Building fires
Property Use:
Hotel/motel, commercial
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette
13 Aug 2003
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street, other
First Ignition:
Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
20 Aug 2003
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Office
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
20 Aug 2003
Fire, other
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas in container or pipe
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
16 Dec 2003
Building fires
Property Use:
Boarding/rooming house, residential hotels
Area of Origin:
Bathroom, checkroom, lavatory, locker room
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette
20 Dec 2003
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
18 Jan 2004
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
13 Feb 2004
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
First Ignition:
Non-upholstered chair, bench
Heat Source:
Cigarette
10 May 2004
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
18 Jun 2004
Natural vegetation fire, other
23 Jul 2004
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Wearing apparel not on a person
Heat Source:
Cigarette
30 Jul 2004
Forest, woods or wildland fire
Property Use:
Fixed use recreation places, other
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
19 Sep 2004
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Vehicle area, other
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
23 Sep 2004
Fire, other
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Liquids, piping, filters, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
25 Nov 2004
Cultivated vegetation, crop fire, other
Property Use:
Graded and cared-for plots of land
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
24 Dec 2004
Chimney or flue fire, confined to chimney or flue
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Service facilities, other
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
20 Feb 2005
Trash or rubbish fire, contained
Property Use:
Hotel/motel, commercial
Area of Origin:
Bathroom, checkroom, lavatory, locker room
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette
01 Mar 2005
Trash or rubbish fire, contained
Property Use:
Boarding/rooming house, residential hotels
Area of Origin:
Bathroom, checkroom, lavatory, locker room
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette
28 Mar 2005
Trash or rubbish fire, contained
Property Use:
Boarding/rooming house, residential hotels
Area of Origin:
Bathroom, checkroom, lavatory, locker room
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette
31 Mar 2005
Trash or rubbish fire, contained
Property Use:
Boarding/rooming house, residential hotels
Area of Origin:
Laundry area, wash house (laundry)
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette
24 May 2005
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
29 May 2005
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
29 Jun 2005
Fire, other
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Pyrotechnics, explosives
Heat Source:
Explosive, fireworks, other
06 Jul 2005
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
27 Jul 2005
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Dust, fiber, lint, including sawdust and excelsior
Heat Source:
Cigarette
24 Aug 2005
Forest, woods or wildland fire
Property Use:
Graded and cared-for plots of land
Area of Origin:
Other
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
29 Aug 2005
Building fires
Property Use:
Parking garage, (detached residential garage)
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats
Heat Source:
Radiated heat from another fire
02 Nov 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:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
01 Dec 2005
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Heating room or area, water heater area
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas in container or pipe
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
01 Dec 2005
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
General retail, other
Area of Origin:
Vehicle area, other
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
06 Dec 2005
Building fires
Property Use:
Residential board and care
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Box, carton, bag, basket, barrel
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
10 Feb 2006
Building fires
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Dining room, cafeteria bar area, beverage service
First Ignition:
Sign, including outdoor signs such as billboards
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
10 Feb 2006
Building fires
Property Use:
Manufacturing, processing
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
18 Jun 2006
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Substructure area or space, crawl space
First Ignition:
Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats
Heat Source:
Heat from undetermined smoking material
20 Jan 2007
Chimney or flue fire, confined to chimney or flue
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Service facilities, other
First Ignition:
Film, residue, including paint & resin
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
23 Apr 2007
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Multiple items first ignited
04 May 2007
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Cabinetry (including built-in)
Heat Source:
Candle
12 Jul 2007
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
08 Sep 2007
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette
02 Nov 2007
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:
Cigarette
25 Dec 2007
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Match
04 Jan 2008
Road freight or transport vehicle fire
Property Use:
Motor vehicle or boat sales, services, repair
Area of Origin:
Cargo/trunk area - all vehicles
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
23 Feb 2008
Chimney or flue fire, confined to chimney or flue
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Structural area, other
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
02 Jul 2008
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Fireworks
09 Jul 2008
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
18 Jul 2008
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
General retail, other
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
25 Jul 2008
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Business office
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette
21 Aug 2008
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:
Box, carton, bag, basket, barrel
Heat Source:
Cigarette
07 Sep 2008
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
15 Jan 2009
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette