Fire Incidents at Water St, Decorah, IA
27 Sep 2000
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Hotel/motel, commercial
Area of Origin:
Laundry area, wash house (laundry)
First Ignition:
Linen; other than bedding
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
12 Jan 2004
Building fires
Property Use:
Grain elevator, silo
Area of Origin:
Wall assembly
First Ignition:
Exterior wall covering or finish
Heat Source:
Arcing
25 Jan 2004
Building fires
Property Use:
Mercantile, business, other
Area of Origin:
Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge
First Ignition:
Cabinetry (including built-in)
Heat Source:
Candle
16 Sep 2005
Building fires
Property Use:
Vehicle storage, other
Area of Origin:
Service facilities, other
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
10 Apr 2006
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Vehicle storage area; garage, carport
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette
08 Jun 2007
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
12 Jul 2007
Building fires
Property Use:
Utility, defense, agriculture, mining, other
Area of Origin:
Storage room, area, tank, or bin
First Ignition:
Agricultural crop, including fruits and vegetables
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
24 Apr 2008
Building fires
Property Use:
General retail, other
Area of Origin:
Storage area, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
26 Jun 2009
Building fires
Property Use:
Specialty shop
Area of Origin:
Conduit, pipe, utility, or ventilation shaft
Heat Source:
Arcing
18 Jan 2010
Outside equipment fire
Property Use:
Utility, defense, agriculture, mining, other
Area of Origin:
Switchgear area, transformer vault
Heat Source:
Arcing
09 Mar 2010
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace
First Ignition:
Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats
20 Oct 2011
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street or road in commercial area
14 Dec 2017
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
25 Apr 2018
Building fires
Property Use:
Specialty shop
Area of Origin:
Exterior balcony, unenclosed porch
First Ignition:
Structural member or framing
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
24 Sep 2018
Fires in structures other than in a building
Property Use:
Hotel/motel, commercial
Area of Origin:
Laundry area, wash house (laundry)
First Ignition:
Linen; other than bedding
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment