Fire Incidents at Water St, Lawrence, MA
29 Mar 2002
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Structural area, other
First Ignition:
Exterior trim, including doors
09 May 2002
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle storage, other
Area of Origin:
Exterior, exposed surface
First Ignition:
Multiple items first ignited
Heat Source:
Radiated heat from another fire
19 Aug 2002
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Box, carton, bag, basket, barrel
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
19 Aug 2002
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Industrial plant yard - area
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
07 Oct 2002
Grass fire
22 Oct 2002
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
29 Nov 2003
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
10 Nov 2004
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Bathroom, checkroom, lavatory, locker room
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
17 Dec 2004
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Vacant lot
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
First Ignition:
Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
26 Dec 2004
Building fires
Property Use:
Parking garage, general vehicle
Area of Origin:
Ceiling & floor assembly, crawl space b/t stories
First Ignition:
Interior ceiling cover or finish
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
09 Apr 2005
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Open land or field
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
02 Jun 2006
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
30 Nov 2006
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Bathroom, checkroom, lavatory, locker room
First Ignition:
Toy or game
Heat Source:
Candle
28 Mar 2007
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Open land or field
Area of Origin:
Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace
First Ignition:
Agricultural crop, including fruits and vegetables
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
24 Jul 2007
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Open land or field
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Heavy vegetation - not crop, including trees
05 Aug 2007
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Wall surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Exterior roof covering or finish
26 Mar 2008
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Arena, assembly area w/ fixed seats - 100+ persons
30 Mar 2008
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Open land or field
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Pallet, skid (empty)
Heat Source:
Match
24 Apr 2008
Grass fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Chips, including wood chips
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
27 Aug 2008
Building fires
Property Use:
Manufacturing, processing
Area of Origin:
Attic: vacant, crawl space above top story, cupola
First Ignition:
Pipe, duct, conduit or hose
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
24 Jun 2009
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Attic: vacant, crawl space above top story, cupola
First Ignition:
Insulation within structural area
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
04 Jul 2009
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Multiple areas
First Ignition:
Multiple items first ignited
Heat Source:
Multiple heat sources including multiple ignitions
20 Jan 2010
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
06 Mar 2010
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Open land or field
07 May 2010
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Cigarette
22 Jul 2010
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Motor vehicle or boat sales, services, repair
Area of Origin:
Vehicle area, other
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
22 Jul 2010
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Exterior stairway, ramp, or fire escape
First Ignition:
Exterior trim, including doors
Heat Source:
Match
14 Aug 2010
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Ceiling & floor assembly, crawl space b/t stories
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
11 Jul 2011
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Church, mosque, synagogue, temple, chapel
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
30 Aug 2011
Trash or rubbish fire, contained
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
29 Sep 2011
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Multiple areas
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
30 Sep 2011
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Wall assembly
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
10 Nov 2011
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
11 Apr 2012
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Vacant structural area
First Ignition:
Exterior wall covering or finish
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
15 Apr 2012
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
15 Apr 2012
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
21 Apr 2012
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
14 Jun 2012
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Vacant lot
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Pallet, skid (empty)
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
14 Nov 2012
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
30 Mar 2013
Grass fire
Property Use:
Open land or field
05 Apr 2013
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Open land or field
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
18 Apr 2013
Grass fire
Property Use:
Vacant lot
18 Apr 2013
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
18 Apr 2013
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
19 Apr 2013
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 lighter
08 Aug 2013
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Manufacturing, processing
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
04 Nov 2013
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
19 Dec 2013
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
21 Apr 2014
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Water utility
13 Jul 2014
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Vacant lot
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
19 Sep 2014
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
07 Oct 2014
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
07 Jul 2015
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Structural area, other
First Ignition:
Exterior trim, including doors
Heat Source:
Fireworks
30 Jan 2016
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Ceiling & floor assembly, crawl space b/t stories
13 Jan 2017
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Motor vehicle or boat sales, services, repair
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Cigarette
10 Aug 2017
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
Heat Source:
Chemical, natural heat source, other
24 May 2018
Fire, other
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
04 Apr 2019
Building fires
Property Use:
Clubs, other
Area of Origin:
Equipment or service area, other
First Ignition:
Pipe, duct, conduit, hose covering
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other