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Bureau of Fire Investigations - Fire Causes

Findings of investigations by the Bureau of Fire Investigations.

This data lists the causes of fires found by the Bureau of Fire Investigations. Each record represents a fire related incident investigated by BFI. This dataset contains only closed and completed cases.

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2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 60113 • Incident Datetime: 2016-02-14T18:12:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
60113
Incident Datetime
2016-02-14T18:12:00.000
Borough
Manhattan
Battalion
8
Community District
5
Precinct
14
Incident Classification
Burn Notification
Cause Fire Description
Albany Burn Notif. Unrelated to a Fire/Explosion
Fire Code Category
Other
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 30145 • Incident Datetime: 2016-02-14T19:04:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
30145
Incident Datetime
2016-02-14T19:04:00.000
Borough
Brooklyn
Battalion
31
Community District
2
Precinct
88
Incident Classification
MD Residential Structure
Cause Fire Description
Electrical Wiring
Fire Code Category
Electrical
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 77346 • Incident Datetime: 2016-02-14T19:07:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
77346
Incident Datetime
2016-02-14T19:07:00.000
Borough
Bronx
Battalion
3
Community District
9
Precinct
43
Incident Classification
MD Residential Structure
Cause Fire Description
Preliminary Investigation Only
Fire Code Category
Other
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 77324 • Incident Datetime: 2016-02-14T19:50:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
77324
Incident Datetime
2016-02-14T19:50:00.000
Borough
Bronx
Battalion
14
Community District
1
Precinct
40
Incident Classification
MD Residential Structure
Cause Fire Description
Motors - Fan
Fire Code Category
Motors
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 20087 • Incident Datetime: 2016-02-14T19:59:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
20087
Incident Datetime
2016-02-14T19:59:00.000
Borough
Bronx
Battalion
18
Community District
9
Precinct
43
Incident Classification
Manhole
Cause Fire Description
Preliminary Investigation Only
Fire Code Category
Other
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 30146 • Incident Datetime: 2016-02-14T21:30:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
30146
Incident Datetime
2016-02-14T21:30:00.000
Borough
Brooklyn
Battalion
39
Community District
5
Precinct
75
Incident Classification
PD Residential Structure
Cause Fire Description
Permanent Heater
Fire Code Category
Heaters
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 70073 • Incident Datetime: 2016-02-14T22:06:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
70073
Incident Datetime
2016-02-14T22:06:00.000
Borough
Brooklyn
Battalion
44
Community District
16
Precinct
73
Incident Classification
Vehicle
Cause Fire Description
Incendiary - Combustible Material
Fire Code Category
Incendiary
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 30147 • Incident Datetime: 2016-02-14T22:22:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
30147
Incident Datetime
2016-02-14T22:22:00.000
Borough
Brooklyn
Battalion
45
Community District
1
Precinct
94
Incident Classification
PD Residential Structure
Cause Fire Description
Electrical Wiring
Fire Code Category
Electrical
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 77424 • Incident Datetime: 2016-02-14T22:45:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
77424
Incident Datetime
2016-02-14T22:45:00.000
Borough
Brooklyn
Battalion
42
Community District
10
Precinct
68
Incident Classification
MFA
Cause Fire Description
MFA
Fire Code Category
No Fire
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 30148 • Incident Datetime: 2016-02-14T23:03:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
30148
Incident Datetime
2016-02-14T23:03:00.000
Borough
Brooklyn
Battalion
48
Community District
12
Precinct
70
Incident Classification
MD Residential Structure
Cause Fire Description
Incense
Fire Code Category
Hot Objects
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 77331 • Incident Datetime: 2016-02-15T00:15:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
77331
Incident Datetime
2016-02-15T00:15:00.000
Borough
Bronx
Battalion
26
Community District
3
Precinct
42
Incident Classification
MD Residential Structure
Cause Fire Description
Smoking (Cigarette/Cigar)
Fire Code Category
Smoking
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 30149 • Incident Datetime: 2016-02-15T02:05:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
30149
Incident Datetime
2016-02-15T02:05:00.000
Borough
Brooklyn
Battalion
37
Community District
3
Precinct
81
Incident Classification
PD Residential Structure
Cause Fire Description
Electrical Wiring
Fire Code Category
Electrical
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 77326 • Incident Datetime: 2016-02-15T02:33:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
77326
Incident Datetime
2016-02-15T02:33:00.000
Borough
Brooklyn
Battalion
57
Community District
3
Precinct
81
Incident Classification
MD Residential Structure
Cause Fire Description
Permanent Heater - Steam Radiator (Pyrolysis)
Fire Code Category
Hot Objects
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 77347 • Incident Datetime: 2016-02-15T02:49:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
77347
Incident Datetime
2016-02-15T02:49:00.000
Borough
Manhattan
Battalion
12
Community District
11
Precinct
25
Incident Classification
MD Residential Structure
Cause Fire Description
Preliminary Investigation Only
Fire Code Category
Other
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 20088 • Incident Datetime: 2016-02-15T05:36:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
20088
Incident Datetime
2016-02-15T05:36:00.000
Borough
Bronx
Battalion
18
Community District
9
Precinct
43
Incident Classification
PD Residential Structure
Cause Fire Description
Electrical Wiring
Fire Code Category
Electrical
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 30150 • Incident Datetime: 2016-02-15T09:26:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
30150
Incident Datetime
2016-02-15T09:26:00.000
Borough
Brooklyn
Battalion
28
Community District
4
Precinct
83
Incident Classification
MD Residential Structure
Cause Fire Description
Extension Cord
Fire Code Category
Electrical
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 20089 • Incident Datetime: 2016-02-15T09:34:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
20089
Incident Datetime
2016-02-15T09:34:00.000
Borough
Bronx
Battalion
26
Community District
3
Precinct
41
Incident Classification
MD Residential Structure
Cause Fire Description
Chimney/Flues
Fire Code Category
Hot Objects
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 20090 • Incident Datetime: 2016-02-15T09:42:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
20090
Incident Datetime
2016-02-15T09:42:00.000
Borough
Bronx
Battalion
14
Community District
1
Precinct
40
Incident Classification
MD Residential Structure
Cause Fire Description
Portable Heater - Kerosene
Fire Code Category
Heaters
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 77330 • Incident Datetime: 2016-02-15T09:49:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
77330
Incident Datetime
2016-02-15T09:49:00.000
Borough
Bronx
Battalion
17
Community District
4
Precinct
44
Incident Classification
MD Residential Structure
Cause Fire Description
Heat from Light Bulb
Fire Code Category
Hot Objects
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 40116 • Incident Datetime: 2016-02-15T10:12:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
40116
Incident Datetime
2016-02-15T10:12:00.000
Borough
Queens
Battalion
49
Community District
3
Precinct
115
Incident Classification
MD Residential Structure
Cause Fire Description
Extension Cord
Fire Code Category
Electrical
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 40117 • Incident Datetime: 2016-02-15T12:54:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
40117
Incident Datetime
2016-02-15T12:54:00.000
Borough
Queens
Battalion
47
Community District
14
Precinct
100
Incident Classification
MD Residential Structure
Cause Fire Description
Candle
Fire Code Category
Open Flame
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 40118 • Incident Datetime: 2016-02-15T14:52:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
40118
Incident Datetime
2016-02-15T14:52:00.000
Borough
Queens
Battalion
54
Community District
12
Precinct
113
Incident Classification
PD Residential Structure
Cause Fire Description
Portable Heater - Electric
Fire Code Category
Heaters
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 77332 • Incident Datetime: 2016-02-15T14:56:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
77332
Incident Datetime
2016-02-15T14:56:00.000
Borough
Manhattan
Battalion
11
Community District
7
Precinct
24
Incident Classification
MD Residential Structure
Cause Fire Description
Power Strip
Fire Code Category
Electrical
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 40119 • Incident Datetime: 2016-02-15T15:48:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
40119
Incident Datetime
2016-02-15T15:48:00.000
Borough
Queens
Battalion
53
Community District
11
Precinct
111
Incident Classification
PD Residential Structure
Cause Fire Description
Lighting Fixture
Fire Code Category
Electrical
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 20091 • Incident Datetime: 2016-02-15T17:21:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
20091
Incident Datetime
2016-02-15T17:21:00.000
Borough
Bronx
Battalion
15
Community District
12
Precinct
47
Incident Classification
Other
Cause Fire Description
Preliminary Investigation Only
Fire Code Category
Other
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 20092 • Incident Datetime: 2016-02-15T17:50:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
20092
Incident Datetime
2016-02-15T17:50:00.000
Borough
Bronx
Battalion
17
Community District
4
Precinct
44
Incident Classification
MD Residential Structure
Cause Fire Description
Electrical Wiring
Fire Code Category
Electrical
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 70074 • Incident Datetime: 2016-02-15T18:00:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
70074
Incident Datetime
2016-02-15T18:00:00.000
Borough
Manhattan
Battalion
8
Community District
6
Precinct
13
Incident Classification
Other
Cause Fire Description
Juvenile Firesetter Intervention
Fire Code Category
Other
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 77333 • Incident Datetime: 2016-02-15T18:56:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
77333
Incident Datetime
2016-02-15T18:56:00.000
Borough
Brooklyn
Battalion
57
Community District
3
Precinct
81
Incident Classification
MD Residential Structure
Cause Fire Description
Incendiary - Combustible Material
Fire Code Category
Incendiary
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 50030 • Incident Datetime: 2016-02-15T19:33:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
50030
Incident Datetime
2016-02-15T19:33:00.000
Borough
Staten Island
Battalion
21
Community District
1
Precinct
120
Incident Classification
MD Residential Structure
Cause Fire Description
Smoking (Cigarette/Cigar)
Fire Code Category
Smoking
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 10088 • Incident Datetime: 2016-02-15T22:57:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
10088
Incident Datetime
2016-02-15T22:57:00.000
Borough
Manhattan
Battalion
16
Community District
10
Precinct
32
Incident Classification
MD Residential Structure
Cause Fire Description
Smoking (Cigarette/Cigar)
Fire Code Category
Smoking
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 40123 • Incident Datetime: 2016-02-16T00:11:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
40123
Incident Datetime
2016-02-16T00:11:00.000
Borough
Queens
Battalion
28
Community District
5
Precinct
104
Incident Classification
Outside Rubbish
Cause Fire Description
Incendiary - Combustible Material
Fire Code Category
Incendiary
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 40120 • Incident Datetime: 2016-02-16T01:40:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
40120
Incident Datetime
2016-02-16T01:40:00.000
Borough
Queens
Battalion
50
Community District
6
Precinct
112
Incident Classification
Commercial Structure
Cause Fire Description
Feeder Cable
Fire Code Category
Electrical
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 77335 • Incident Datetime: 2016-02-16T01:47:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
77335
Incident Datetime
2016-02-16T01:47:00.000
Borough
Queens
Battalion
50
Community District
6
Precinct
112
Incident Classification
MD Residential Structure
Cause Fire Description
Candle
Fire Code Category
Open Flame
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 77340 • Incident Datetime: 2016-02-16T01:58:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
77340
Incident Datetime
2016-02-16T01:58:00.000
Borough
Manhattan
Battalion
16
Community District
10
Precinct
32
Incident Classification
Outside Rubbish
Cause Fire Description
Preliminary Investigation Only
Fire Code Category
Other
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 30151 • Incident Datetime: 2016-02-16T02:45:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
30151
Incident Datetime
2016-02-16T02:45:00.000
Borough
Brooklyn
Battalion
37
Community District
3
Precinct
81
Incident Classification
PD Residential Structure
Cause Fire Description
Fuse/Circuit Breaker Panel
Fire Code Category
Electrical
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 10089 • Incident Datetime: 2016-02-16T02:54:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
10089
Incident Datetime
2016-02-16T02:54:00.000
Borough
Manhattan
Battalion
10
Community District
8
Precinct
19
Incident Classification
Commercial Structure
Cause Fire Description
Stove - Wood
Fire Code Category
Appliances
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 40121 • Incident Datetime: 2016-02-16T04:58:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
40121
Incident Datetime
2016-02-16T04:58:00.000
Borough
Queens
Battalion
51
Community District
8
Precinct
107
Incident Classification
Vehicle
Cause Fire Description
Vehicle Wiring
Fire Code Category
Electrical
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 20093 • Incident Datetime: 2016-02-16T05:14:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
20093
Incident Datetime
2016-02-16T05:14:00.000
Borough
Bronx
Battalion
18
Community District
3
Precinct
41
Incident Classification
Vehicle
Cause Fire Description
Incendiary - Combustible Material
Fire Code Category
Incendiary
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 40122 • Incident Datetime: 2016-02-16T05:31:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
40122
Incident Datetime
2016-02-16T05:31:00.000
Borough
Queens
Battalion
49
Community District
3
Precinct
115
Incident Classification
PD Residential Structure
Cause Fire Description
Preliminary Investigation Only
Fire Code Category
Other
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 70077 • Incident Datetime: 2016-02-16T06:28:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
70077
Incident Datetime
2016-02-16T06:28:00.000
Borough
Bronx
Battalion
26
Community District
3
Precinct
42
Incident Classification
Vehicle
Cause Fire Description
Vehicle Wiring
Fire Code Category
Electrical
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 40124 • Incident Datetime: 2016-02-16T07:20:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
40124
Incident Datetime
2016-02-16T07:20:00.000
Borough
Queens
Battalion
39
Community District
9
Precinct
102
Incident Classification
PD Residential Structure
Cause Fire Description
Candle
Fire Code Category
Open Flame
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 70086 • Incident Datetime: 2016-02-16T10:08:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
70086
Incident Datetime
2016-02-16T10:08:00.000
Borough
Bronx
Battalion
27
Community District
7
Precinct
52
Incident Classification
Other
Cause Fire Description
Juvenile Firesetter Intervention
Fire Code Category
Other
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 77334 • Incident Datetime: 2016-02-16T10:08:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
77334
Incident Datetime
2016-02-16T10:08:00.000
Borough
Bronx
Battalion
27
Community District
7
Precinct
52
Incident Classification
MD Residential Structure
Cause Fire Description
Child Playing w/Matches/Lighter
Fire Code Category
Open Flame
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 20094 • Incident Datetime: 2016-02-16T10:37:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
20094
Incident Datetime
2016-02-16T10:37:00.000
Borough
Bronx
Battalion
20
Community District
10
Precinct
45
Incident Classification
Street
Cause Fire Description
Preliminary Investigation Only
Fire Code Category
Other
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 70080 • Incident Datetime: 2016-02-16T10:38:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
70080
Incident Datetime
2016-02-16T10:38:00.000
Borough
Brooklyn
Battalion
37
Community District
4
Precinct
83
Incident Classification
Vehicle
Cause Fire Description
Vehicle Wiring
Fire Code Category
Electrical
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 40125 • Incident Datetime: 2016-02-16T13:23:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
40125
Incident Datetime
2016-02-16T13:23:00.000
Borough
Queens
Battalion
49
Community District
1
Precinct
114
Incident Classification
PD Residential Structure
Cause Fire Description
Preliminary Investigation Only
Fire Code Category
Other
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 30152 • Incident Datetime: 2016-02-16T14:57:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
30152
Incident Datetime
2016-02-16T14:57:00.000
Borough
Brooklyn
Battalion
38
Community District
8
Precinct
77
Incident Classification
MD Residential Structure
Cause Fire Description
Power Strip
Fire Code Category
Electrical
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 77339 • Incident Datetime: 2016-02-16T15:24:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
77339
Incident Datetime
2016-02-16T15:24:00.000
Borough
Manhattan
Battalion
12
Community District
11
Precinct
25
Incident Classification
MD Residential Structure
Cause Fire Description
Preliminary Investigation Only
Fire Code Category
Other
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 40126 • Incident Datetime: 2016-02-16T16:22:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
40126
Incident Datetime
2016-02-16T16:22:00.000
Borough
Queens
Battalion
28
Community District
5
Precinct
104
Incident Classification
PD Residential Structure
Cause Fire Description
Electrical Wiring
Fire Code Category
Electrical
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 30153 • Incident Datetime: 2016-02-16T18:07:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
30153
Incident Datetime
2016-02-16T18:07:00.000
Borough
Brooklyn
Battalion
44
Community District
5
Precinct
75
Incident Classification
Commercial Structure
Cause Fire Description
Electrical Wiring
Fire Code Category
Electrical
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