Fire Incidents at Wisconsin Ave, Appleton, WI
28 Jan 1999
Cultivated vegetation, crop fire, other
Property Use:
Manufacturing, processing
Area of Origin:
Shipping/receiving area; loading area, dock or bay
First Ignition:
Exterior trim, including doors
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
08 Feb 1999
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Bar or nightclub
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
25 Jun 1999
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Bar or nightclub
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
30 Jun 1999
Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use:
Bar or nightclub
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Fence, pole
06 Aug 1999
Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
06 Sep 1999
Cultivated vegetation, crop fire, other
Property Use:
Bar or nightclub
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Box, carton, bag, basket, barrel
Heat Source:
Heat source: other
24 Oct 1999
Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
18 Mar 2001
Passenger vehicle fire
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
06 May 2001
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Department or discount store
Area of Origin:
Exterior, exposed surface
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Heat from direct flame, convection currents
10 Jun 2001
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Service station, gas station
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Liquids, piping, filters, other
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
02 Jul 2001
Fire, other
Property Use:
Department or discount store
Area of Origin:
Sales area, showroom (exclude display window)
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
26 Jan 2003
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
10 Mar 2003
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Household goods, sales, repairs
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
25 Mar 2003
Road freight or transport vehicle fire
Property Use:
Highway or divided highway
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
Heat Source:
Backfire from internal combustion engine
29 Jan 2004
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Service station, gas station
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Atomized liquid, vaporized liquid, aerosol.
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
06 Feb 2004
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Service station, gas station
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Liquids, piping, filters, other
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
29 Feb 2004
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Chips, including wood chips
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
03 Apr 2004
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Specialty shop
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Chips, including wood chips
Heat Source:
Cigarette
04 Apr 2004
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
18 Apr 2004
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
Specialty shop
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Appliance housing or casing
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
25 Apr 2004
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
General retail, other
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Appliance housing or casing
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
11 Jul 2004
Building fires
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Oily rags
Heat Source:
Chemical, natural heat source, other
24 Jul 2004
Building fires
Property Use:
Service station, gas station
Area of Origin:
Wall assembly
First Ignition:
Structural member or framing
08 Aug 2004
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Food and beverage sales, grocery store
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
13 Nov 2004
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Service station, gas station
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Liquids, piping, filters, other
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
13 Jan 2005
Building fires
Property Use:
Specialty shop
Area of Origin:
Sales area, showroom (exclude display window)
First Ignition:
Appliance housing or casing
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
21 Mar 2005
Cooking fire, confined to container
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
22 Oct 2005
Building fires
Property Use:
Crops or orchard
Area of Origin:
Vacant structural area
First Ignition:
Agricultural crop, including fruits and vegetables
Heat Source:
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
02 Jan 2006
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin:
Exterior, exposed surface
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
17 Apr 2006
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
General retail, other
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Chips, including wood chips
Heat Source:
Cigarette
21 Apr 2006
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
General retail, other
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
20 Jul 2006
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Service station, gas station
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
29 Apr 2007
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:
Backfire from internal combustion engine
03 Aug 2007
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Department or discount store
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Chips, including wood chips
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
22 May 2008
Building fires
Property Use:
Bar or nightclub
Area of Origin:
Ceiling & floor assembly, crawl space b/t stories
18 Aug 2008
Fires in structures other than in a building
Property Use:
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Structural member or framing
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
02 Sep 2008
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
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
11 Oct 2008
Building fires
Property Use:
Manufacturing, processing
Area of Origin:
Computer room, control room or center
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
29 Nov 2008
Building fires
Property Use:
Specialty shop
Area of Origin:
Dumbwaiter or elavator shaft
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
17 Feb 2009
Outside equipment fire
Property Use:
Highway or divided highway
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
26 Mar 2009
Building fires
Property Use:
Laundry, dry cleaning
Area of Origin:
Ceiling & floor assembly, crawl space b/t stories
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
25 Jun 2009
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
09 Nov 2009
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
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
10 Nov 2009
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
General retail, other
Area of Origin:
Exterior, exposed surface
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
09 Dec 2009
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
General retail, other
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
04 Jan 2010
Off-road vehicle or heavy equipment fire
Property Use:
General retail, other
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
14 Aug 2010
Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use:
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
04 Oct 2010
Building fires
Property Use:
Outbuilding or shed
Area of Origin:
Structural area, other
01 Dec 2010
Road freight or transport vehicle fire
Property Use:
General retail, other
Area of Origin:
Cargo/trunk area - all vehicles
First Ignition:
Wearing apparel not on a person
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
17 Mar 2011
Building fires
Property Use:
Mercantile, business, other
Area of Origin:
Bathroom, checkroom, lavatory, locker room
Heat Source:
Candle
06 May 2011
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
General retail, other
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
26 May 2011
Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use:
Motor vehicle or boat sales, services, repair
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
27 Jun 2011
Building fires
Property Use:
General retail, other
Area of Origin:
Sales area, showroom (exclude display window)
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Arcing
03 Jul 2011
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Department or discount store
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Organic materials, other
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
25 Aug 2011
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Department or discount store
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Chips, including wood chips
Heat Source:
Cigarette
27 Apr 2012
Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use:
Department or discount store
Area of Origin:
Outside area, other
First Ignition:
Chips, including wood chips
Heat Source:
Hot or smoldering object, other
17 May 2012
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Chips, including wood chips
Heat Source:
Cigarette
15 Jun 2012
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
General retail, other
Area of Origin:
Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace
First Ignition:
Chips, including wood chips
Heat Source:
Cigarette
21 Jul 2012
Off-road vehicle or heavy equipment fire
Property Use:
Manufacturing, processing
Area of Origin:
Processing/manufacturing area, workroom
First Ignition:
Pipe, duct, conduit or hose
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
18 Sep 2012
Building fires
Property Use:
Food and beverage sales, grocery store
Area of Origin:
Equipment or service area, other
10 Oct 2012
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Flammable liquid/gas - in/from engine or burner
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
20 Oct 2012
Trash or rubbish fire, contained
Property Use:
Department or discount store
Area of Origin:
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition:
Magazine, newspaper, writing paper
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
27 Dec 2012
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:
Heat from powered equipment, other
27 Apr 2013
Trash or rubbish fire, contained
Property Use:
General retail, other
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Heat from direct flame, convection currents
02 May 2013
Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Appliance housing or casing
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
11 Jun 2013
Building fires
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Laundry area, wash house (laundry)
24 Aug 2013
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Recreational, hobby, home repair sales, pet store
Area of Origin:
Cargo/trunk area - all vehicles
First Ignition:
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source:
Arcing
03 Dec 2013
Camper or recreational vehicle (RV) fire
Property Use:
Convenience store
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
06 Jan 2014
Building fires
Property Use:
Manufacturing, processing
Area of Origin:
Processing/manufacturing area, workroom
First Ignition:
Pipe, duct, conduit or hose
Heat Source:
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
30 Jan 2014
Building fires
Property Use:
Hotel/motel, commercial
Area of Origin:
Storage room, area, tank, or bin
First Ignition:
Oily rags
Heat Source:
Chemical reaction
06 Mar 2014
Building fires
Property Use:
Manufacturing, processing
Area of Origin:
Processing/manufacturing area, workroom
First Ignition:
Structural component or finish, other
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
25 Mar 2014
Building fires
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:
Heat source: other
09 May 2014
Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use:
Street or road in commercial area
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
13 Jun 2014
Special outside fire, other
Property Use:
General retail, other
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Chips, including wood chips
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
29 Jul 2014
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
General retail, other
Area of Origin:
Vehicle area, other
29 Jun 2015
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
General retail, other
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Chips, including wood chips
Heat Source:
Hot ember or ash
22 May 2016
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use:
Street or road in commercial area
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
First Ignition:
Chips, including wood chips
07 Sep 2016
Trash or rubbish fire, contained
Property Use:
Manufacturing, processing
Area of Origin:
Storage: supplies or tools; dead storage
First Ignition:
Pallet, skid (empty)
Heat Source:
Flame/torch used for lighting
07 Mar 2017
Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use:
Restaurant or cafeteria
Area of Origin:
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition:
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source:
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
29 Jul 2017
Outside storage fire
Property Use:
Convenience store
Area of Origin:
Highway, parking lot, street: on or near
09 Dec 2017
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
20 Jul 2018
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Service station, gas station
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Liquids, piping, filters, other
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other
28 Apr 2019
Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use:
Mercantile, business, other
Area of Origin:
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition:
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source:
Heat from powered equipment, other