Fire Incidents at Weidler St, Portland, OR
22 May 1999
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Agricultural crop, including fruits and vegetables
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
04 Aug 1999
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Furniture, utensils, other
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
18 Mar 2000
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
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
04 Apr 2000
Building fires
Property Use:
Motor vehicle or boat sales, services, repair
Area of Origin:
Vehicle storage area; garage, carport
First Ignition:
Film, residue, including paint & resin
Heat Source:
Chemical, natural heat source, other
28 Jun 2000
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Corridor, mall
First Ignition:
Wearing apparel not on a person
Heat Source:
Match
07 Jun 2001
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
General retail, other
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
01 Jul 2001
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Chemical reaction
13 Jul 2001
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Other
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
29 Sep 2001
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Exterior stairway, ramp, or fire escape
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
30 Jul 2002
Building fires
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Storage area, other
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
15 Oct 2002
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Heat from undetermined smoking material
30 Nov 2002
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - 5+ persons; including barrack/dormitory
First Ignition:
Bedding; blanket, sheet, comforter
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
14 Feb 2003
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
19 Aug 2003
Building fires
Property Use:
Boarding/rooming house, residential hotels
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Cabinetry (including built-in)
Heat Source:
Candle
20 Oct 2003
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Multiple items first ignited
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
31 Oct 2003
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
24-hour care Nursing homes, 4 or more persons
Area of Origin:
Egress/exit, other
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
05 Jul 2004
Building fires
Property Use:
Parking garage, (detached residential garage)
First Ignition:
Exterior wall covering or finish
Heat Source:
Fireworks
03 Aug 2004
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
First Ignition:
Dust, fiber, lint, including sawdust and excelsior
Heat Source:
Cigarette
23 Aug 2004
Building fires
Property Use:
General retail, other
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
16 Nov 2004
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Food and beverage sales, grocery store
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Box, carton, bag, basket, barrel
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
18 Nov 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
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
11 Feb 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:
Multiple heat sources including multiple ignitions
11 Feb 2005
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
16 Feb 2005
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Storage, other
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
02 Mar 2005
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
31 Aug 2005
Road freight or transport vehicle fire
Property Use:
General retail, other
Area of Origin:
Vehicle area, other
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
09 Oct 2005
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Department or discount store
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
09 Oct 2005
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Department or discount store
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
19 Nov 2005
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge
First Ignition:
Interior wall covering excluding drapes, etc.
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
04 Dec 2005
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Department or discount store
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
06 Dec 2005
Building fires
Property Use:
24-hour care Nursing homes, 4 or more persons
Area of Origin:
Egress/exit, other
First Ignition:
Wearing apparel on a person
Heat Source:
Cigarette
17 Dec 2005
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Storage area, other
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
17 Dec 2005
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Motor vehicle or boat sales, services, repair
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Chemical, natural heat source, other
12 Mar 2006
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Residential, other
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Multiple items first ignited
Heat Source:
Heat from direct flame, convection currents
31 Mar 2006
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Exterior stairway, ramp, or fire escape
First Ignition:
Exterior wall covering or finish
Heat Source:
Match
19 May 2006
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
24-hour care Nursing homes, 4 or more persons
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
04 Jun 2006
Building fires
Property Use:
Residential, other
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Furniture, utensils, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
25 Jun 2006
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Motor vehicle or boat sales, services, repair
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Pipe, duct, conduit or hose
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
22 Aug 2006
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Exterior stairway, ramp, or fire escape
First Ignition:
Exterior trim, including doors
Heat Source:
Match
01 Dec 2006
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
16 Apr 2007
Building fires
Property Use:
Recreational, hobby, home repair sales, pet store
Area of Origin:
Wall surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
02 Jun 2007
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette
10 Jul 2007
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Food and beverage sales, grocery store
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
07 Sep 2007
Building fires
Property Use:
Vehicle storage, other
Area of Origin:
Wall surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Exterior wall covering or finish
Heat Source:
Heat from direct flame, convection currents
13 Jan 2008
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Ceiling & floor assembly, crawl space b/t stories
First Ignition:
Cabinetry (including built-in)
Heat Source:
Candle
26 May 2008
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
24-hour care Nursing homes, 4 or more persons
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
14 Jun 2008
Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
31 Aug 2008
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
09 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
29 Mar 2009
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
First Ignition:
Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats
Heat Source:
Cigarette
04 Apr 2009
Trash or rubbish fire, contained
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Other
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Match
27 Jun 2009
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Food and beverage sales, grocery store
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
06 Aug 2009
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
25 Jun 2010
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Rolled, wound material (paper, fabric)
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
27 Nov 2010
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Sanitation utility
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette
23 Dec 2010
Road freight or transport vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
10 Feb 2011
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
10 Apr 2011
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Interior wall covering excluding drapes, etc.
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
07 Jul 2011
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
16 Aug 2012
Grass fire
Property Use:
Business office
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Cigarette
13 Sep 2012
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Chips, including wood chips
Heat Source:
Cigarette
01 Feb 2013
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
30 Mar 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
14 Jul 2013
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Chips, including wood chips
Heat Source:
Cigarette
03 Sep 2014
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats
Heat Source:
Cigarette
12 Nov 2014
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Open land or field
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
05 Feb 2015
Passenger vehicle fire
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
30 Jun 2015
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Sanitation utility
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Fireworks
13 Jan 2016
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
General retail, other
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
03 Feb 2016
Passenger vehicle fire
20 Apr 2016
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Motor vehicle or boat sales, services, repair
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Dust, fiber, lint, including sawdust and excelsior
Heat Source:
Cigarette
27 Apr 2016
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
First Ignition:
Packing, wrapping material
Heat Source:
Cigarette
11 Jul 2016
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
07 Aug 2016
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Motor vehicle or boat sales, services, repair
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Dust, fiber, lint, including sawdust and excelsior
Heat Source:
Cigarette
22 Apr 2017
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Rolled, wound material (paper, fabric)
Heat Source:
Flame/torch used for lighting
13 Mar 2018
Building fires
Property Use:
General retail, other
Area of Origin:
Function area, other
First Ignition:
Atomized liquid, vaporized liquid, aerosol.
Heat Source:
Cigarette
23 Mar 2018
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:
Hot or smoldering object, other
07 Apr 2018
Outside rubbish 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:
Cigarette
09 May 2018
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Heat from undetermined smoking material
11 Jun 2018
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Magazine, newspaper, writing paper
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
13 Jul 2018
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
17 Aug 2018
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Chips, including wood chips
Heat Source:
Cigarette
31 Aug 2018
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Cigarette
10 Sep 2018
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Bedding; blanket, sheet, comforter
Heat Source:
Flame/torch used for lighting
30 Sep 2018
Trash or rubbish fire, contained
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
11 Mar 2019
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
18 Mar 2019
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
11 May 2019
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Multiple items first ignited
Heat Source:
Heat, spark from friction
01 Jun 2019
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Chips, including wood chips
Heat Source:
Cigarette
20 Jun 2019
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Chips, including wood chips
Heat Source:
Cigarette
21 Jun 2019
Outside storage fire
Property Use:
Outbuilding or shed
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Magazine, newspaper, writing paper
Heat Source:
Candle
11 Jul 2019
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Exterior wall covering or finish
Heat Source:
Flame/torch used for lighting
09 Aug 2019
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Chips, including wood chips
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
17 Aug 2019
Outside mailbox fire
Property Use:
Boarding/rooming house, residential hotels
Area of Origin:
Entrance way, lobby
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
28 Aug 2019
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Chips, including wood chips
Heat Source:
Cigarette
29 Nov 2019
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field