Fire Incidents at 15th St, Des Moines, IA - Homemetry Street Incidents

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23 May 2019 Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire

4100 15 St, Des Moines IA

Property Use —

Outside or special property, other

Area of Origin —

Outside area, other

First Ignition —

Light vegetation - not crop, including grass

Heat Source —

Cigarette lighter

04 Apr 2019 Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire

304 15th St, Des Moines IA

Property Use —

Vehicle parking area

Area of Origin —

Highway, parking lot, street: on or near

First Ignition —

Rubbish, trash, or waste

30 Jan 2019 Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire

3931 15 St, Des Moines IA

Property Use —

1 or 2 family dwelling

Area of Origin —

Outside area, other

First Ignition —

Rubbish, trash, or waste

Heat Source —

Hot ember or ash

23 Jul 2017 Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire

950 15th St, Des Moines IA

Property Use —

Elementary school, including kindergarten

Area of Origin —

Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste

01 Oct 2016 Passenger vehicle fire

7206 15 St, Des Moines IA

Property Use —

Residential street, road or residential driveway

Area of Origin —

Engine area, running gear, wheel area

First Ignition —

Liquids, piping, filters, other

Heat Source —

Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment

02 Sep 2016 Fire, other

6807 15 St, Des Moines IA

Property Use —

1 or 2 family dwelling

Area of Origin —

Closet

First Ignition —

Atomized liquid, vaporized liquid, aerosol.

Heat Source —

Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment

29 Aug 2016 Passenger vehicle fire

7208 15 St, Des Moines IA

Property Use —

1 or 2 family dwelling

Area of Origin —

Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.

First Ignition —

Multiple items first ignited

Heat Source —

Arcing

08 Aug 2016 Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire

950 15th St, Des Moines IA

Property Use —

Graded and cared-for plots of land

Area of Origin —

Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste

First Ignition —

Rubbish, trash, or waste

Heat Source —

Cigarette lighter

19 Oct 2015 Cooking fire, confined to container

1242 15 St, Des Moines IA

Property Use —

1 or 2 family dwelling

Area of Origin —

Cooking area, kitchen

Heat Source —

Heat from powered equipment, other

17 Aug 2015 Passenger vehicle fire

700B 15 St, Des Moines IA

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

07 Jun 2015 Outside rubbish fire, other

6009 15 St, Des Moines IA

Property Use —

1 or 2 family dwelling

Area of Origin —

Outside area, other

First Ignition —

Chips, including wood chips

Heat Source —

Flame/torch used for lighting

25 Dec 2014 Building fires

7005 15 St, Des Moines IA

Property Use —

1 or 2 family dwelling

Area of Origin —

Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison

07 Jul 2014 Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire

3315 15 St, Des Moines IA

Property Use —

Vehicle parking area

Area of Origin —

Highway, parking lot, street: on or near

First Ignition —

Rubbish, trash, or waste

23 Apr 2014 Cooking fire, confined to container

3317 15th St, Des Moines IA

Property Use —

Multifamily dwellings

Area of Origin —

Cooking area, kitchen

First Ignition —

Furniture, utensils, other

Heat Source —

Heat from powered equipment, other

05 Apr 2014 Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire

3829 15 St, Des Moines IA

Property Use —

Open land or field

Area of Origin —

Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace

First Ignition —

Light vegetation - not crop, including grass

Heat Source —

Match

21 Oct 2013 Passenger vehicle fire

510 15th St, Des Moines IA

Property Use —

Vehicle parking area

Area of Origin —

Engine area, running gear, wheel area

First Ignition —

Flammable liquid/gas - uncontained

Heat Source —

Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment

05 Jun 2013 Cooking fire, confined to container

3317 15th St, Des Moines IA

Property Use —

Multifamily dwellings

Area of Origin —

Cooking area, kitchen

First Ignition —

Cooking materials, including edible materials

Heat Source —

Heat source: other

17 Nov 2012 Cooking fire, confined to container

3317 15th St, Des Moines IA

Property Use —

Multifamily dwellings

Area of Origin —

Cooking area, kitchen

First Ignition —

Cooking materials, including edible materials

Heat Source —

Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment

22 Sep 2012 Passenger vehicle fire

205 15th St, Des Moines IA

Property Use —

Street, other

Area of Origin —

Cargo/trunk area - all vehicles

First Ignition —

Rubbish, trash, or waste

08 Sep 2012 Cooking fire, confined to container

510 15th St, Des Moines IA

Property Use —

Multifamily dwellings

Area of Origin —

Cooking area, kitchen

First Ignition —

Flammable liquid/gas - uncontained

Heat Source —

Hot or smoldering object, other

01 Aug 2012 Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire

1214 15 St, Des Moines IA

Property Use —

High school/junior high school/middle school

Area of Origin —

Outside area, other

First Ignition —

Rubbish, trash, or waste

11 May 2012 Fire, other

3317 15th St, Des Moines IA

Property Use —

Multifamily dwellings

Area of Origin —

Outside area, other

First Ignition —

Wearing apparel not on a person

Heat Source —

Heat from other open flame or smoking materials

06 Mar 2012 Building fires

249 15 St, Des Moines IA

Property Use —

1 or 2 family dwelling

Area of Origin —

Entrance way, lobby

First Ignition —

Exterior trim, including doors

Heat Source —

Cigarette

17 Dec 2011 Passenger vehicle fire

1409 15 St, Des Moines IA

Property Use —

Residential street, road or residential driveway

Area of Origin —

Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.

First Ignition —

Flammable liquid/gas in container or pipe

07 Sep 2011 Building fires

3317 15th St, Des Moines IA

Property Use —

Multifamily dwellings

Area of Origin —

Cooking area, kitchen

First Ignition —

Flammable liquid/gas in container or pipe

Heat Source —

Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment

29 Aug 2011 Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire

205 15th St, Des Moines IA

Property Use —

Open land or field

Area of Origin —

Open area - outside; included are farmland, field

First Ignition —

Rubbish, trash, or waste

Heat Source —

Cigarette lighter

14 Feb 2011 Building fires

3317 15th St, Des Moines IA

Property Use —

Multifamily dwellings

Area of Origin —

Cooking area, kitchen

First Ignition —

Cooking materials, including edible materials

Heat Source —

Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment

27 Nov 2010 Building fires

4005 15 St, Des Moines IA

Property Use —

1 or 2 family dwelling

Area of Origin —

Wall surface: exterior

First Ignition —

Structural member or framing

Heat Source —

Heat from direct flame, convection currents

01 Nov 2010 Cooking fire, confined to container

205 15th St, Des Moines IA

Property Use —

Residential, other

Area of Origin —

Cooking area, kitchen

First Ignition —

Cooking materials, including edible materials

Heat Source —

Heat from powered equipment, other

12 Sep 2010 Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire

1238 15th St, Des Moines IA

Property Use —

Graded and cared-for plots of land

Area of Origin —

Open area - outside; included are farmland, field

First Ignition —

Magazine, newspaper, writing paper

Heat Source —

Hot ember or ash

30 May 2010 Building fires

205 15th St, Des Moines IA

Property Use —

Residential, other

Area of Origin —

Laundry area, wash house (laundry)

First Ignition —

Soft goods, wearing apparel, other

Heat Source —

Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment

05 Jan 2010 Building fires

241 15 St, Des Moines IA

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 —

Arcing

19 Oct 2009 Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire

205 15th St, Des Moines IA

Property Use —

Outside or special property, other

Area of Origin —

Outside area, other

First Ignition —

Electrical wire, cable insulation

Heat Source —

Heat source: other

24 Aug 2009 Building fires

1328 15 St, Des Moines IA

Property Use —

Parking garage, (detached residential garage)

Area of Origin —

Structural area, other

26 Jul 2009 Passenger vehicle fire

1360 15 St, Des Moines IA

Property Use —

Residential street, road or residential driveway

Area of Origin —

Fuel tank, fuel line

03 Mar 2009 Cooking fire, confined to container

4128 15 St, Des Moines IA

Property Use —

1 or 2 family dwelling

Area of Origin —

Cooking area, kitchen

First Ignition —

Household utensils

Heat Source —

Heat source: other

02 Dec 2008 Fire, other

3927 15 St, Des Moines IA

Property Use —

1 or 2 family dwelling

Area of Origin —

Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace

First Ignition —

Rubbish, trash, or waste

07 Jul 2008 Outside storage fire

1303 15 St, Des Moines IA

Property Use —

Graded and cared-for plots of land

Area of Origin —

Storage area, other

First Ignition —

Heavy vegetation - not crop, including trees

Heat Source —

Hot ember or ash

27 Apr 2008 Building fires

3840 15 St, Des Moines IA

Property Use —

1 or 2 family dwelling

Area of Origin —

Outside area, other

First Ignition —

Exterior wall covering or finish

Heat Source —

Radiated heat from another fire

03 Feb 2008 Passenger vehicle fire

205 15th St, Des Moines IA

Property Use —

Vehicle parking area

Area of Origin —

Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.

First Ignition —

Magazine, newspaper, writing paper

Heat Source —

Match

24 Dec 2007 Building fires

3317 15th St, Des Moines IA

Property Use —

Multifamily dwellings

Area of Origin —

Laundry area, wash house (laundry)

First Ignition —

Dust, fiber, lint, including sawdust and excelsior

Heat Source —

Heat from powered equipment, other

08 Oct 2007 Building fires

926 15 St, Des Moines IA

Property Use —

1 or 2 family dwelling

Area of Origin —

Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge

22 Jun 2007 Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire

1328 15 St, Des Moines IA

Property Use —

Outside or special property, other

Area of Origin —

Outside area, other

First Ignition —

Rubbish, trash, or waste

Heat Source —

Hot ember or ash

22 Jun 2007 Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire

304 15th St, Des Moines IA

Property Use —

Street, other

Area of Origin —

Highway, parking lot, street: on or near

First Ignition —

Rubbish, trash, or waste

19 Jun 2007 Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire

3838 15 St, Des Moines IA

Property Use —

1 or 2 family dwelling

Area of Origin —

Outside area, other

First Ignition —

Rubbish, trash, or waste

Heat Source —

Match

07 Jun 2007 Cooking fire, confined to container

3948 15 St, Des Moines IA

Property Use —

1 or 2 family dwelling

Area of Origin —

Cooking area, kitchen

First Ignition —

Cooking materials, including edible materials

Heat Source —

Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment

27 May 2007 Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire

7108 15 St, Des Moines IA

Property Use —

1 or 2 family dwelling

Area of Origin —

Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace

First Ignition —

Rubbish, trash, or waste

12 May 2007 Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire

1214 15 St, Des Moines IA

Property Use —

High school/junior high school/middle school

Area of Origin —

Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace

First Ignition —

Rubbish, trash, or waste

12 May 2007 Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other

3907 15 St, Des Moines IA

Property Use —

Street, other

Area of Origin —

Engine area, running gear, wheel area

Heat Source —

Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment

16 Jan 2007 Building fires

205 15th St, Des Moines IA

Property Use —

Boarding/rooming house, residential hotels

Area of Origin —

Closet

First Ignition —

Bedding; blanket, sheet, comforter

Heat Source —

Match

07 Dec 2006 Trash or rubbish fire, contained

1214 15 St, Des Moines IA

Property Use —

High school/junior high school/middle school

Area of Origin —

Bathroom, checkroom, lavatory, locker room

First Ignition —

Rubbish, trash, or waste

Heat Source —

Cigarette lighter

26 Nov 2006 Outside rubbish fire, other

205 15th St, Des Moines IA

Property Use —

Open land or field

Area of Origin —

Open area - outside; included are farmland, field

First Ignition —

Bedding; blanket, sheet, comforter

Heat Source —

Match

21 Nov 2006 Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire

205 15th St, Des Moines IA

Property Use —

Vehicle parking area

Area of Origin —

Outside area, other

First Ignition —

Bedding; blanket, sheet, comforter

Heat Source —

Match

10 Sep 2006 Fire, other

611 15th St, Des Moines IA

Property Use —

Motor vehicle or boat sales, services, repair

Area of Origin —

Maintenance shop or area, paint shop or area

First Ignition —

Flammable liquid/gas - uncontained

Heat Source —

Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment

16 Aug 2006 Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire

1337 15 St, Des Moines IA

Property Use —

1 or 2 family dwelling

Area of Origin —

Outside area, other

First Ignition —

Organic materials, other

Heat Source —

Hot or smoldering object, other

06 Feb 2006 Fire, other

718 15 St, Des Moines IA

Property Use —

Residential street, road or residential driveway

Area of Origin —

Outside area, other

07 Jan 2006 Building fires

510 15th St, Des Moines IA

Property Use —

Multifamily dwellings

Area of Origin —

Cooking area, kitchen

First Ignition —

Cooking materials, including edible materials

Heat Source —

Heat from powered equipment, other

11 Nov 2005 Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire

305 15th St, Des Moines IA

Property Use —

Business office

Area of Origin —

Outside area, other

28 Sep 2005 Passenger vehicle fire

900 15 St, Des Moines IA

Property Use —

Street, other

Area of Origin —

Engine area, running gear, wheel area

02 Sep 2005 Grass fire

5300 15th St, Des Moines IA

Property Use —

Residential street, road or residential driveway

Area of Origin —

Highway, parking lot, street: on or near

First Ignition —

Light vegetation - not crop, including grass

29 Aug 2005 Passenger vehicle fire

900 15 St, Des Moines IA

Property Use —

Street, other

Area of Origin —

Highway, parking lot, street: on or near

02 Aug 2005 Outside rubbish fire, other

205 15th St, Des Moines IA

Property Use —

Residential, other

Area of Origin —

Outside area, other

First Ignition —

Rubbish, trash, or waste

Heat Source —

Match

06 Jun 2005 Fire, other

1503 15 St, Des Moines IA

Property Use —

1 or 2 family dwelling

Area of Origin —

Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison

First Ignition —

Wearing apparel not on a person

Heat Source —

Chemical reaction

09 May 2005 Trash or rubbish fire, contained

1214 15 St, Des Moines IA

Property Use —

High school/junior high school/middle school

Area of Origin —

Bathroom, checkroom, lavatory, locker room

First Ignition —

Magazine, newspaper, writing paper

Heat Source —

Cigarette lighter

06 Apr 2005 Cooking fire, confined to container

3317 15th St, Des Moines IA

Property Use —

Multifamily dwellings

Area of Origin —

Cooking area, kitchen

First Ignition —

Cooking materials, including edible materials

Heat Source —

Heat source: other

25 Nov 2004 Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire

100 15 St, Des Moines IA

Property Use —

Vehicle parking area

Area of Origin —

Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace

First Ignition —

Light vegetation - not crop, including grass

Heat Source —

Match

16 Nov 2004 Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire

926 15 St, Des Moines IA

Property Use —

Open land or field

Area of Origin —

Open area - outside; included are farmland, field

First Ignition —

Magazine, newspaper, writing paper

Heat Source —

Hot or smoldering object, other

29 Jun 2004 Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire

926 15 St, Des Moines IA

Property Use —

1 or 2 family dwelling

Area of Origin —

Outside area, other

First Ignition —

Light vegetation - not crop, including grass

Heat Source —

Match

24 Jan 2004 Passenger vehicle fire

205 15th St, Des Moines IA

Property Use —

Residential, other

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

19 Oct 2003 Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire

718 15 St, Des Moines IA

Property Use —

Residential street, road or residential driveway

Area of Origin —

Highway, parking lot, street: on or near

First Ignition —

Furniture, utensils, other

20 Jul 2003 Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire

4008 15 St, Des Moines IA

Property Use —

1 or 2 family dwelling

Area of Origin —

Outside area, other

First Ignition —

Rubbish, trash, or waste

Heat Source —

Match

28 Jun 2003 Building fires

3847 15 St, Des Moines IA

Property Use —

1 or 2 family dwelling

Area of Origin —

Function area, other

First Ignition —

Rubbish, trash, or waste

21 Apr 2003 Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire

1212 15 St, Des Moines IA

Property Use —

1 or 2 family dwelling

Area of Origin —

Outside area, other

First Ignition —

Dust, fiber, lint, including sawdust and excelsior

07 Mar 2003 Building fires

205 15th St, Des Moines IA

Property Use —

Residential, other

Area of Origin —

Chute; laundry or mail, excluding trash chutes

First Ignition —

Cord, rope, twine

Heat Source —

Heat from powered equipment, other

15 Dec 2002 Outside rubbish fire, other

205 15th St, Des Moines IA

Property Use —

Street, other

Area of Origin —

Outside area, other

First Ignition —

Rubbish, trash, or waste

Heat Source —

Hot ember or ash

09 Dec 2002 Outside rubbish fire, other

205 15th St, Des Moines IA

Property Use —

Residential, other

Area of Origin —

Highway, parking lot, street: on or near

First Ignition —

Rubbish, trash, or waste

Heat Source —

Match

24 Sep 2002 Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire

1222 15th St, Des Moines IA

Property Use —

Vehicle parking area

Area of Origin —

Outside area, other

First Ignition —

Rubbish, trash, or waste

Heat Source —

Cigarette lighter

11 Aug 2002 Outside equipment fire

104 15 St, Des Moines IA

Property Use —

1 or 2 family dwelling

Area of Origin —

Exterior balcony, unenclosed porch

First Ignition —

Item First Ignited, Other

Heat Source —

Hot ember or ash

31 Jul 2002 Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire

1323 15 St, Des Moines IA

Property Use —

1 or 2 family dwelling

Area of Origin —

Outside area, other

First Ignition —

Rubbish, trash, or waste

Heat Source —

Hot or smoldering object, other

31 Jul 2002 Building fires

1323 15 St, Des Moines IA

Property Use —

1 or 2 family dwelling

Area of Origin —

Attic: vacant, crawl space above top story, cupola

First Ignition —

Structural component or finish, other

Heat Source —

Hot or smoldering object, other

25 Apr 2002 Fire, other

1214 15 St, Des Moines IA

Property Use —

High school/junior high school/middle school

Area of Origin —

Other

First Ignition —

Wearing apparel on a person

Heat Source —

Heat source: other

21 Feb 2002 Cooking fire, confined to container

3317 15th St, Des Moines IA

Property Use —

Multifamily dwellings

Area of Origin —

Cooking area, kitchen

First Ignition —

Agricultural crop, including fruits and vegetables

Heat Source —

Heat source: other

29 Dec 1999 Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other

100 15 St, Des Moines IA

Property Use —

Residential street, road or residential driveway

Area of Origin —

Cargo/trunk area - all vehicles

First Ignition —

Rubbish, trash, or waste

Heat Source —

Hot or smoldering object, other

21 Aug 1999 Structure fire, other (conversion only)

3317 15th St, Des Moines IA

Property Use —

Multifamily dwellings

Area of Origin —

Cooking area, kitchen

First Ignition —

Rubbish, trash, or waste

Heat Source —

Hot or smoldering object, other

17 Aug 1999 Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other

205 15th St, Des Moines IA

Property Use —

Residential, other

Area of Origin —

Fuel tank, fuel line

First Ignition —

Flammable liquid/gas - in/from final container

Heat Source —

Match

15 Aug 1999 Outside rubbish fire, other

223 15 St, Des Moines IA

Property Use —

Residential street, road or residential driveway

Area of Origin —

Open area - outside; included are farmland, field

First Ignition —

Rubbish, trash, or waste

Heat Source —

Cigarette lighter

03 Aug 1999 Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other

6800 15 St, Des Moines IA

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

19 Jul 1999 Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other

555 15 St, Des Moines IA

Property Use —

Residential street, road or residential driveway

Area of Origin —

Engine area, running gear, wheel area

First Ignition —

Flammable liquid/gas - in/from final container

Heat Source —

Heat from powered equipment, other

18 Jun 1999 Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other

205 15th St, Des Moines IA

Property Use —

Residential, other

Area of Origin —

Vehicle area, other

First Ignition —

Flammable liquid/gas - in/from final container

Heat Source —

Match