Fire Incidents at Wenatchee Ave, Wenatchee, WA
16 Oct 2000
Building fires
Property Use:
Outbuilding or shed
Area of Origin:
Storage room, area, tank, or bin
First Ignition:
Bedding; blanket, sheet, comforter
Heat Source:
Match
17 Sep 2001
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
12 Jul 2002
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
General Materials Other (conversion only)
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
17 Jul 2002
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Parking garage, general vehicle
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
15 Oct 2002
Building fires
Property Use:
Household goods, sales, repairs
Area of Origin:
Egress/exit, other
First Ignition:
Insulation within structural area
Heat Source:
Radiated heat from another fire
27 Oct 2002
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Open land or field
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
28 Oct 2002
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Business office
Area of Origin:
Duct: hvac, cable, exhaust, heating, or AC
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
26 Feb 2003
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vacant lot
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
05 Mar 2003
Road freight or transport vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Box, carton, bag, basket, barrel
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
24 Mar 2003
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Storage, other
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas - in/from engine or burner
Heat Source:
Incendiary device
31 May 2003
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Separate operator/control area of transportation
19 Jun 2003
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Mercantile, business, other
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
First Ignition:
Box, carton, bag, basket, barrel
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
07 Sep 2003
Building fires
Property Use:
Specialty shop
Area of Origin:
Roof surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Exterior roof covering or finish
Heat Source:
Incendiary device
28 Nov 2003
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Liquids, piping, filters, other
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
27 Jan 2004
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
14 Feb 2004
Building fires
Property Use:
Hotel/motel, commercial
Area of Origin:
Storage: supplies or tools; dead storage
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
04 May 2004
Building fires
Property Use:
Motor vehicle or boat sales, services, repair
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
19 Aug 2004
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
20 Sep 2004
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
14 Jan 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
31 Oct 2005
Road freight or transport vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Vehicle area, other
First Ignition:
Tire
Heat Source:
Heat, spark from friction
27 Feb 2006
Fire in motor home, camper, recreational vehicle
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Rolled, wound material (paper, fabric)
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
15 Mar 2006
Building fires
Property Use:
Parking garage, general vehicle
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
17 Mar 2006
Building fires
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Roof surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
29 Jun 2006
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Open land or field
Area of Origin:
Vehicle area, other
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas - in/from engine or burner
Heat Source:
Heat, spark from friction
11 Jul 2006
Fires in structures other than in a building
Property Use:
Bus station
Area of Origin:
Other
First Ignition:
Dust, fiber, lint, including sawdust and excelsior
Heat Source:
Heat, spark from friction
26 Jul 2006
Self-propelled motor home or recreational vehicle
Property Use:
Mercantile, business, other
Area of Origin:
Exterior, exposed surface
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas - in/from engine or burner
Heat Source:
Heat, spark from friction
08 Aug 2006
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street or road in commercial area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas - in/from engine or burner
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
19 Nov 2006
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Motor vehicle or boat sales, services, repair
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
13 Dec 2006
Building fires
Property Use:
Hotel/motel, commercial
Area of Origin:
Bathroom, checkroom, lavatory, locker room
First Ignition:
Insulation within structural area
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
19 Dec 2006
Building fires
Property Use:
Specialty shop
Area of Origin:
Wall assembly
First Ignition:
Insulation within structural area
Heat Source:
Heat from direct flame, convection currents
05 Jan 2007
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 heat from another fire
13 Apr 2007
Road freight or transport 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
16 May 2007
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Function area, other
First Ignition:
Furniture, utensils, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
10 Jul 2007
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Railroad right of way
Area of Origin:
Railroad right of way: on or near
First Ignition:
Railroad ties
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
04 Nov 2007
Building fires
Property Use:
Hotel/motel, commercial
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Bedding; blanket, sheet, comforter
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
11 Jun 2008
Building fires
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
21 Jul 2008
Fire, other
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
10 Jan 2009
Fire, other
Property Use:
Mercantile, business, other
Area of Origin:
Roof surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Film, residue, including paint & resin
Heat Source:
Flame/torch used for lighting
17 Mar 2009
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Motor vehicle or boat sales, services, repair
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas - in/from engine or burner
Heat Source:
Flame/torch used for lighting
02 Apr 2009
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Multiple items first ignited
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
21 Aug 2009
Off-road vehicle or heavy equipment fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Vehicle area, other
First Ignition:
Liquids, piping, filters, other
Heat Source:
Arcing
02 Dec 2009
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Tunnel
Area of Origin:
Railroad right of way: on or near
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Match
18 May 2010
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Mercantile, business, other
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
12 Jun 2010
Road freight or transport vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Other
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
12 Jun 2010
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
02 Oct 2010
Building fires
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Exterior wall covering or finish
Heat Source:
Arcing
12 Oct 2010
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street or road in commercial area
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
08 Nov 2010
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street or road in commercial area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
08 Nov 2010
Fire, other
Property Use:
Department or discount store
Area of Origin:
Construction/renovation area
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Radiated heat from another fire
08 Apr 2011
Building fires
Property Use:
Residential, other
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
21 Apr 2011
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street or road in commercial area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
04 Sep 2011
Building fires
Property Use:
Storage, other
Area of Origin:
Equipment or service area, other
01 Oct 2011
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street or road in commercial area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
10 Oct 2011
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Motor vehicle or boat sales, services, repair
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas - in/from engine or burner
Heat Source:
Backfire from internal combustion engine
28 Oct 2011
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:
Heat from powered equipment, other
08 Jan 2012
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
19 Jan 2012
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
28 Jul 2012
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
19 Aug 2012
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street or road in commercial area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
12 Jan 2013
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Closet
First Ignition:
Structural member or framing
Heat Source:
Arcing
05 Feb 2013
Outside storage fire
Property Use:
Warehouse
Area of Origin:
Storage room, area, tank, or bin
First Ignition:
Agricultural crop, including fruits and vegetables
08 Feb 2013
Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use:
Hotel/motel, commercial
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
23 May 2013
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Open land or field
Area of Origin:
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
27 May 2013
Trash or rubbish fire, contained
16 Jun 2013
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Open land or field
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
28 Jun 2013
Trash or rubbish fire, contained
Property Use:
Convention center, exhibition hall
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
01 Jul 2013
Off-road vehicle or heavy equipment fire
Property Use:
Motor vehicle or boat sales, services, repair
Area of Origin:
Exterior, exposed surface
First Ignition:
Tire
Heat Source:
Heat, spark from friction
09 Jul 2013
Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
23 Oct 2013
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
First Ignition:
Multiple items first ignited
21 Nov 2013
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Assembly area without fixed seats - 100+ persons
First Ignition:
Multiple items first ignited
Heat Source:
Cigarette
27 Mar 2014
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
20 May 2014
Building fires
Property Use:
Hotel/motel, commercial
Area of Origin:
Laundry area, wash house (laundry)
First Ignition:
Linen; other than bedding
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
02 Jun 2014
Trash or rubbish fire, contained
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
22 Jul 2014
Trash or rubbish fire, contained
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Other
First Ignition:
Multiple items first ignited
Heat Source:
Cigarette
30 Jul 2014
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
04 Sep 2014
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
12 Oct 2014
Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
22 Apr 2015
Trash or rubbish fire, contained
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Molten, hot material
15 Jul 2015
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
16 Jul 2015
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
29 Jul 2015
Outside storage fire
Property Use:
Mercantile, business, other
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Multiple items first ignited
01 Aug 2015
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Railroad right of way
Area of Origin:
Railroad right of way: on or near
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
23 Aug 2015
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
04 Mar 2016
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:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
12 Mar 2016
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas - uncontained
25 Mar 2016
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Residential or self storage units
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
13 Apr 2016
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Cargo/trunk area - all vehicles
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
08 May 2016
Trash or rubbish fire, contained
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Cigarette
07 Jun 2016
Building fires
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
01 Jul 2016
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
19 Aug 2016
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Bank
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
26 Aug 2016
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Mercantile, business, other
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
31 Aug 2016
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
05 Sep 2016
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
01 Oct 2016
Trash or rubbish fire, contained
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Multiple items first ignited
13 Jan 2017
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
31 Jan 2017
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
26 Feb 2017
Trash or rubbish fire, contained
Property Use:
Boarding/rooming house, residential hotels
Area of Origin:
Heating room or area, water heater area
First Ignition:
Wearing apparel on a person
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
22 Mar 2017
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:
Hot or smoldering object, other