Fire Incidents at Whipple St, Chicago, IL
03 Jan 2009
Fire, other
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Laundry area, wash house (laundry)
First Ignition:
Soft goods, wearing apparel, other
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
15 Jan 2009
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:
Fireworks
31 Jan 2009
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Wall surface: exterior
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
07 Mar 2009
Building fires
Property Use:
Parking garage, (detached residential garage)
Area of Origin:
Vehicle storage area; garage, carport
First Ignition:
Multiple items first ignited
Heat Source:
Arcing
05 Apr 2009
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Mattress, pillow
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
22 Apr 2009
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Vehicle area, other
04 May 2009
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Wall surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
05 Jun 2009
Fire, other
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
21 Jun 2009
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
Heat Source:
Heat, spark from friction
10 Jul 2009
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Vehicle area, other
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
12 Aug 2009
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
16 Sep 2009
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street or road in commercial area
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
04 Oct 2009
Building fires
Property Use:
Parking garage, (detached residential garage)
Area of Origin:
Vehicle storage area; garage, carport
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Fireworks
22 Oct 2009
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
02 Nov 2009
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
25 Nov 2009
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street, other
29 Nov 2009
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Closet
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
30 Nov 2009
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Bathroom, checkroom, lavatory, locker room
First Ignition:
Interior wall covering excluding drapes, etc.
Heat Source:
Candle
26 Dec 2009
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas - in/from engine or burner
Heat Source:
Match
26 Dec 2009
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Vehicle area, other
First Ignition:
Atomized liquid, vaporized liquid, aerosol.
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
30 Dec 2009
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
31 Jan 2010
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
22 Feb 2010
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
04 Apr 2010
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Vehicle area, other
21 Apr 2010
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
25 Apr 2010
Building fires
Property Use:
Parking garage, (detached residential garage)
Area of Origin:
Vehicle area, other
First Ignition:
Structural member or framing
Heat Source:
Arcing
28 Apr 2010
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Corridor, mall
First Ignition:
Structural component or finish, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
07 Jun 2010
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Roof surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Exterior roof covering or finish
Heat Source:
Heat from direct flame, convection currents
24 Jun 2010
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
First Ignition:
Atomized liquid, vaporized liquid, aerosol.
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
26 Jun 2010
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Vehicle area, other
First Ignition:
Rolled, wound material (paper, fabric)
17 Jul 2010
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Structural area, other
First Ignition:
Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
19 Jul 2010
Fire, other
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Other
First Ignition:
Conveyor belt, drive belt, V-belt
Heat Source:
Cigarette lighter
08 Aug 2010
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street, other
01 Dec 2010
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Heat, spark from friction
27 Dec 2010
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Structural area, other
First Ignition:
Structural component or finish, other
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
30 Dec 2010
Fires in structures other than in a building
Property Use:
Parking garage, (detached residential garage)
Area of Origin:
Vehicle storage area; garage, carport
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
02 Jan 2011
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
19 Jan 2011
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
23 Feb 2011
Fire, other
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
02 Mar 2011
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Curtains, blinds, drapery, tapestry
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
19 Mar 2011
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
20 Mar 2011
Passenger vehicle fire
05 May 2011
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
04 Jun 2011
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Vehicle area, other
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas in container or pipe
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
30 Jun 2011
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Exterior, exposed surface
First Ignition:
Exterior wall covering or finish
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
02 Jul 2011
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Mattress, pillow
Heat Source:
Heat from undetermined smoking material
04 Jul 2011
Passenger vehicle fire
22 Aug 2011
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
26 Aug 2011
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Multiple areas
First Ignition:
Mattress, pillow
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
16 Sep 2011
Building fires
Property Use:
Manufacturing, processing
Area of Origin:
Function area, other
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas in container or pipe
Heat Source:
Match
20 Oct 2011
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Exterior wall covering or finish
Heat Source:
Candle
27 Oct 2011
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Fuel tank, fuel line
First Ignition:
Soft goods, wearing apparel, other
Heat Source:
Match
28 Nov 2011
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Street, other
Area of Origin:
Vehicle area, other
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
11 Dec 2011
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Function area, other
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Candle
23 Dec 2011
Fires in structures other than in a building
Property Use:
Vacant lot
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Match
01 Jan 2012
Building fires
Property Use:
Parking garage, general vehicle
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
13 Feb 2012
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:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
26 Mar 2012
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
10 Apr 2012
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Closet
First Ignition:
Soft goods, wearing apparel, other
Heat Source:
Arcing
16 Apr 2012
Building fires
Property Use:
Parking garage, (detached residential garage)
Area of Origin:
Wall surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
16 Apr 2012
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
23 Apr 2012
Fire, other
Property Use:
Parking garage, general vehicle
Area of Origin:
Vehicle storage area; garage, carport
First Ignition:
Multiple items first ignited
Heat Source:
Flame/torch used for lighting
25 May 2012
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Mattress, pillow
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
28 May 2012
Fire, other
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
21 Jun 2012
Fire, other
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Exterior stairway, ramp, or fire escape
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
25 Jun 2012
Building fires
Property Use:
Parking garage, (detached residential garage)
Area of Origin:
Roof surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Exterior roof covering or finish
Heat Source:
Fireworks
28 Jul 2012
Passenger vehicle fire
29 Sep 2012
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
29 Oct 2012
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge
First Ignition:
Mattress, pillow
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
04 Nov 2012
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Street or road in commercial area
Area of Origin:
Vehicle area, other
18 Nov 2012
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
01 Jan 2013
Road freight or transport vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
First Ignition:
Multiple items first ignited
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
23 Mar 2013
Building fires
Property Use:
Parking garage, (detached residential garage)
Area of Origin:
Vehicle storage area; garage, carport
First Ignition:
Structural component or finish, other
28 Mar 2013
Building fires
Property Use:
Mercantile, business, other
Area of Origin:
Other
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
04 Apr 2013
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street, other
17 Apr 2013
Building fires
Property Use:
Parking garage, (detached residential garage)
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Exterior wall covering or finish
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
16 May 2013
Fire, other
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Laundry area, wash house (laundry)
First Ignition:
Appliance housing or casing
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
27 May 2013
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Exterior balcony, unenclosed porch
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
18 Jun 2013
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
19 Jun 2013
Fire, other
Property Use:
Parking garage, (detached residential garage)
Area of Origin:
Vehicle storage area; garage, carport
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Chemical reaction
08 Oct 2013
Fire, other
Property Use:
Educational, other
Area of Origin:
Corridor, mall
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
25 Oct 2013
Building fires
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Vehicle storage area; garage, carport
First Ignition:
Structural member or framing
Heat Source:
Arcing
15 Nov 2013
Fire, other
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Storage: supplies or tools; dead storage
First Ignition:
Soft goods, wearing apparel, other
Heat Source:
Cigarette
04 Jan 2014
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
Heat Source:
Arcing
18 Feb 2014
Fire, other
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
21 Mar 2014
Passenger vehicle fire
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
16 Apr 2014
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
18 Apr 2014
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Roof surface: exterior
First Ignition:
Exterior roof covering or finish
Heat Source:
Heat from direct flame, convection currents
28 Apr 2014
Building fires
Property Use:
Parking garage, (detached residential garage)
Area of Origin:
Egress/exit, other
First Ignition:
Magazine, newspaper, writing paper
Heat Source:
Cigarette
27 Jun 2014
Building fires
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
03 Sep 2014
Fires in structures other than in a building
Property Use:
Parking garage, (detached residential garage)
Area of Origin:
Vehicle storage area; garage, carport
First Ignition:
Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats
11 Oct 2014
Fire, other
10 Jan 2015
Building fires
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Structural area, other
First Ignition:
Structural component or finish, other
Heat Source:
Arcing
24 Jan 2015
Outside equipment fire
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Fireworks
09 Mar 2015
Fire, other
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Laundry area, wash house (laundry)
19 Mar 2015
Building fires
Property Use:
Parking garage, (detached residential garage)
28 Mar 2015
Fire, other
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Other
Heat Source:
Arcing
02 Apr 2015
Fire, other
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition:
Furniture, utensils, other
Heat Source:
Candle
20 Jun 2015
Fires in structures other than in a building
Property Use:
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
25 Aug 2015
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Street, other