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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: 77581 • Incident Datetime: 2016-03-20T17:31:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
77581
Incident Datetime
2016-03-20T17:31:00.000
Borough
Brooklyn
Battalion
44
Community District
16
Precinct
73
Incident Classification
MD Residential Structure
Cause Fire Description
Preliminary Investigation Only
Fire Code Category
Other
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 20161 • Incident Datetime: 2016-03-20T17:41:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
20161
Incident Datetime
2016-03-20T17:41:00.000
Borough
Bronx
Battalion
3
Community District
9
Precinct
43
Incident Classification
MD Residential Structure
Cause Fire Description
Extension Cord
Fire Code Category
Electrical
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 77573 • Incident Datetime: 2016-03-20T17:52:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
77573
Incident Datetime
2016-03-20T17:52:00.000
Borough
Manhattan
Battalion
4
Community District
3
Precinct
9
Incident Classification
MD Residential Structure
Cause Fire Description
Incendiary - Combustible Material
Fire Code Category
Incendiary
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 40199 • Incident Datetime: 2016-03-20T18:42:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
40199
Incident Datetime
2016-03-20T18:42:00.000
Borough
Queens
Battalion
28
Community District
5
Precinct
104
Incident Classification
Commercial Structure
Cause Fire Description
Rangehood Fire - Ductwork
Fire Code Category
Cooking Carelessness
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 77578 • Incident Datetime: 2016-03-20T18:51:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
77578
Incident Datetime
2016-03-20T18:51:00.000
Borough
Queens
Battalion
50
Community District
12
Precinct
103
Incident Classification
MD Residential Structure
Cause Fire Description
Smoking (Cigarette/Cigar)
Fire Code Category
Smoking
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 30256 • Incident Datetime: 2016-03-20T19:09:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
30256
Incident Datetime
2016-03-20T19:09:00.000
Borough
Brooklyn
Battalion
43
Community District
15
Precinct
61
Incident Classification
MD Residential Structure
Cause Fire Description
Cooking Fire Extending to Clothing or Combustibles
Fire Code Category
Cooking Carelessness
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 77582 • Incident Datetime: 2016-03-20T19:25:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
77582
Incident Datetime
2016-03-20T19:25:00.000
Borough
Brooklyn
Battalion
38
Community District
8
Precinct
77
Incident Classification
MD Residential Structure
Cause Fire Description
Preliminary Investigation Only
Fire Code Category
Other
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 50056 • Incident Datetime: 2016-03-20T19:34:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
50056
Incident Datetime
2016-03-20T19:34:00.000
Borough
Staten Island
Battalion
22
Community District
1
Precinct
120
Incident Classification
Vehicle
Cause Fire Description
Incendiary - Ignitable Liquid
Fire Code Category
Incendiary
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 77571 • Incident Datetime: 2016-03-20T19:47:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
77571
Incident Datetime
2016-03-20T19:47:00.000
Borough
Bronx
Battalion
14
Community District
1
Precinct
40
Incident Classification
MD Residential Structure
Cause Fire Description
Smoking (Cigarette/Cigar)
Fire Code Category
Smoking
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 77579 • Incident Datetime: 2016-03-20T20:00:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
77579
Incident Datetime
2016-03-20T20:00:00.000
Borough
Brooklyn
Battalion
44
Community District
16
Precinct
73
Incident Classification
MD Residential Structure
Cause Fire Description
Incendiary
Fire Code Category
Incendiary
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 60171 • Incident Datetime: 2016-03-20T20:18:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
60171
Incident Datetime
2016-03-20T20:18:00.000
Borough
Queens
Battalion
49
Community District
3
Precinct
115
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: 77583 • Incident Datetime: 2016-03-20T21:18:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
77583
Incident Datetime
2016-03-20T21:18:00.000
Borough
Queens
Battalion
45
Community District
1
Precinct
114
Incident Classification
MD Residential Structure
Cause Fire Description
Preliminary Investigation Only
Fire Code Category
Other
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 10142 • Incident Datetime: 2016-03-20T21:53:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
10142
Incident Datetime
2016-03-20T21:53:00.000
Borough
Manhattan
Battalion
16
Community District
9
Precinct
30
Incident Classification
MD Residential Structure
Cause Fire Description
Smoking (Cigarette/Cigar)
Fire Code Category
Smoking
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 70151 • Incident Datetime: 2016-03-20T22:08:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
70151
Incident Datetime
2016-03-20T22:08:00.000
Borough
Queens
Battalion
49
Community District
3
Precinct
115
Incident Classification
Vehicle
Cause Fire Description
Other Motor
Fire Code Category
Motors
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 40201 • Incident Datetime: 2016-03-21T00:31:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
40201
Incident Datetime
2016-03-21T00:31:00.000
Borough
Queens
Battalion
45
Community District
1
Precinct
114
Incident Classification
MD Residential Structure
Cause Fire Description
Smoking (Cigarette/Cigar)
Fire Code Category
Smoking
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 77580 • Incident Datetime: 2016-03-21T01:39:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
77580
Incident Datetime
2016-03-21T01:39:00.000
Borough
Manhattan
Battalion
4
Community District
3
Precinct
9
Incident Classification
MD Residential Structure
Cause Fire Description
Computer Component(s)
Fire Code Category
Electrical Devices
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 40200 • Incident Datetime: 2016-03-21T04:10:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
40200
Incident Datetime
2016-03-21T04:10:00.000
Borough
Queens
Battalion
51
Community District
9
Precinct
102
Incident Classification
PD Residential Structure
Cause Fire Description
Incendiary
Fire Code Category
Incendiary
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 50057 • Incident Datetime: 2016-03-21T09:02:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
50057
Incident Datetime
2016-03-21T09:02:00.000
Borough
Staten Island
Battalion
21
Community District
2
Precinct
122
Incident Classification
PD Residential Structure
Cause Fire Description
Clothes Dryer
Fire Code Category
Appliances
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 20162 • Incident Datetime: 2016-03-21T10:41:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
20162
Incident Datetime
2016-03-21T10:41:00.000
Borough
Bronx
Battalion
17
Community District
4
Precinct
48
Incident Classification
MD Residential Structure
Cause Fire Description
Other - Hot Objects
Fire Code Category
Hot Objects
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 50058 • Incident Datetime: 2016-03-21T11:41:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
50058
Incident Datetime
2016-03-21T11:41:00.000
Borough
Staten Island
Battalion
22
Community District
1
Precinct
120
Incident Classification
Government Structure
Cause Fire Description
Heat or Sparks from Friction
Fire Code Category
Hot Objects
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 10143 • Incident Datetime: 2016-03-21T12:27:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
10143
Incident Datetime
2016-03-21T12:27:00.000
Borough
Manhattan
Battalion
13
Community District
12
Precinct
34
Incident Classification
MD Residential Structure
Cause Fire Description
Other - No Fire
Fire Code Category
No Fire
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 10144 • Incident Datetime: 2016-03-21T13:29:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
10144
Incident Datetime
2016-03-21T13:29:00.000
Borough
Manhattan
Battalion
11
Community District
7
Precinct
20
Incident Classification
MD Residential Structure
Cause Fire Description
Electrical Wiring
Fire Code Category
Electrical
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 60174 • Incident Datetime: 2016-03-21T17:47:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
60174
Incident Datetime
2016-03-21T17:47:00.000
Borough
Bronx
Battalion
14
Community District
1
Precinct
40
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: 30257 • Incident Datetime: 2016-03-21T18:15:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
30257
Incident Datetime
2016-03-21T18:15:00.000
Borough
Brooklyn
Battalion
33
Community District
15
Precinct
61
Incident Classification
Brush
Cause Fire Description
Incendiary - Combustible Material
Fire Code Category
Incendiary
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 40202 • Incident Datetime: 2016-03-21T18:27:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
40202
Incident Datetime
2016-03-21T18:27:00.000
Borough
Queens
Battalion
46
Community District
4
Precinct
110
Incident Classification
PD Residential Structure
Cause Fire Description
Stove/Cooking - Stove
Fire Code Category
Cooking Carelessness
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 40203 • Incident Datetime: 2016-03-21T18:39:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
40203
Incident Datetime
2016-03-21T18:39:00.000
Borough
Queens
Battalion
50
Community District
7
Precinct
109
Incident Classification
MD Residential Structure
Cause Fire Description
Other - Electrical
Fire Code Category
Electrical
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 10145 • Incident Datetime: 2016-03-21T21:19:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
10145
Incident Datetime
2016-03-21T21:19:00.000
Borough
Manhattan
Battalion
12
Community District
10
Precinct
28
Incident Classification
MD Residential Structure
Cause Fire Description
Incendiary
Fire Code Category
Incendiary
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 40204 • Incident Datetime: 2016-03-21T22:28:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
40204
Incident Datetime
2016-03-21T22:28:00.000
Borough
Queens
Battalion
46
Community District
4
Precinct
110
Incident Classification
PD Residential Structure
Cause Fire Description
Smoking (Cigarette/Cigar)
Fire Code Category
Smoking
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 70157 • Incident Datetime: 2016-03-22T00:00:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
70157
Incident Datetime
2016-03-22T00:00:00.000
Borough
Brooklyn
Community District
2
Precinct
84
Incident Classification
No Fire
Cause Fire Description
SIU Investigation
Fire Code Category
Other
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 30258 • Incident Datetime: 2016-03-22T00:57:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
30258
Incident Datetime
2016-03-22T00:57:00.000
Borough
Brooklyn
Battalion
38
Community District
9
Precinct
71
Incident Classification
MD Residential Structure
Cause Fire Description
Other - Electrical
Fire Code Category
Electrical
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 70152 • Incident Datetime: 2016-03-22T01:54:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
70152
Incident Datetime
2016-03-22T01:54:00.000
Borough
Bronx
Battalion
26
Community District
3
Precinct
42
Incident Classification
Vehicle
Cause Fire Description
Incendiary - Ignitable Liquid
Fire Code Category
Incendiary
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 10146 • Incident Datetime: 2016-03-22T02:21:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
10146
Incident Datetime
2016-03-22T02:21:00.000
Borough
Manhattan
Battalion
4
Community District
3
Precinct
9
Incident Classification
MD Residential Structure
Cause Fire Description
Incendiary
Fire Code Category
Incendiary
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 77585 • Incident Datetime: 2016-03-22T07:31:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
77585
Incident Datetime
2016-03-22T07:31:00.000
Borough
Manhattan
Battalion
4
Community District
3
Precinct
9
Incident Classification
MD Residential Structure
Cause Fire Description
Other Appliance
Fire Code Category
Appliances
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 70156 • Incident Datetime: 2016-03-22T09:15:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
70156
Incident Datetime
2016-03-22T09:15:00.000
Borough
Queens
Battalion
54
Community District
10
Precinct
103
Incident Classification
Vehicle
Cause Fire Description
Electrical Wiring
Fire Code Category
Electrical
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 10147 • Incident Datetime: 2016-03-22T10:18:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
10147
Incident Datetime
2016-03-22T10:18:00.000
Borough
Manhattan
Battalion
11
Community District
7
Precinct
24
Incident Classification
Outside Rubbish
Cause Fire Description
Heat From Molten Metal / Slag
Fire Code Category
Hot Objects
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 77584 • Incident Datetime: 2016-03-22T10:30:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
77584
Incident Datetime
2016-03-22T10:30:00.000
Borough
Brooklyn
Battalion
33
Community District
15
Precinct
61
Incident Classification
No Fire
Cause Fire Description
Fraudulent Placard Investigation
Fire Code Category
No Fire
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 30259 • Incident Datetime: 2016-03-22T11:45:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
30259
Incident Datetime
2016-03-22T11:45:00.000
Borough
Brooklyn
Battalion
39
Community District
5
Precinct
75
Incident Classification
PD Residential Structure
Cause Fire Description
Candle
Fire Code Category
Open Flame
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 70172 • Incident Datetime: 2016-03-22T12:00:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
70172
Incident Datetime
2016-03-22T12:00:00.000
Borough
Brooklyn
Battalion
0
Community District
1
Precinct
84
Incident Classification
Other
Cause Fire Description
Other - No Fire
Fire Code Category
No Fire
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 77586 • Incident Datetime: 2016-03-22T12:06:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
77586
Incident Datetime
2016-03-22T12:06:00.000
Borough
Brooklyn
Battalion
33
Community District
15
Precinct
61
Incident Classification
Other
Cause Fire Description
Electrical Wiring
Fire Code Category
Electrical
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 77588 • Incident Datetime: 2016-03-22T12:12:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
77588
Incident Datetime
2016-03-22T12:12:00.000
Borough
Queens
Battalion
53
Community District
13
Precinct
105
Incident Classification
MD Residential Structure
Cause Fire Description
Smoking (Cigarette/Cigar)
Fire Code Category
Smoking
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 77591 • Incident Datetime: 2016-03-22T12:36:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
77591
Incident Datetime
2016-03-22T12:36:00.000
Borough
Manhattan
Battalion
12
Community District
11
Precinct
23
Incident Classification
MD Residential Structure
Cause Fire Description
Preliminary Investigation Only
Fire Code Category
Other
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 40205 • Incident Datetime: 2016-03-22T13:24:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
40205
Incident Datetime
2016-03-22T13:24:00.000
Borough
Queens
Battalion
51
Community District
10
Precinct
106
Incident Classification
PD Residential Structure
Cause Fire Description
Chimney/Flues
Fire Code Category
Hot Objects
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 10148 • Incident Datetime: 2016-03-22T14:01:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
10148
Incident Datetime
2016-03-22T14:01:00.000
Borough
Manhattan
Battalion
8
Community District
5
Precinct
14
Incident Classification
Commercial Structure
Cause Fire Description
Rangehood Fire - Ductwork
Fire Code Category
Cooking Carelessness
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 77587 • Incident Datetime: 2016-03-22T16:21:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
77587
Incident Datetime
2016-03-22T16:21:00.000
Borough
Bronx
Battalion
17
Community District
6
Precinct
48
Incident Classification
MD Residential Structure
Cause Fire Description
Clothes Dryer - Natural Gas
Fire Code Category
Appliances
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 50059 • Incident Datetime: 2016-03-22T16:40:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
50059
Incident Datetime
2016-03-22T16:40:00.000
Borough
Staten Island
Battalion
23
Community District
2
Precinct
122
Incident Classification
Brush
Cause Fire Description
Incendiary - Combustible Material
Fire Code Category
Incendiary
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 30260 • Incident Datetime: 2016-03-22T17:32:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
30260
Incident Datetime
2016-03-22T17:32:00.000
Borough
Brooklyn
Battalion
41
Community District
18
Precinct
63
Incident Classification
PD Residential Structure
Cause Fire Description
Incendiary - Combustible Material
Fire Code Category
Incendiary
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 70153 • Incident Datetime: 2016-03-22T18:00:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
70153
Incident Datetime
2016-03-22T18:00:00.000
Borough
Queens
Battalion
54
Community District
13
Precinct
105
Incident Classification
Other
Cause Fire Description
Juvenile Firesetter Intervention
Fire Code Category
Other
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 77590 • Incident Datetime: 2016-03-22T19:10:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
77590
Incident Datetime
2016-03-22T19:10:00.000
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: 77589 • Incident Datetime: 2016-03-22T19:16:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
77589
Incident Datetime
2016-03-22T19:16:00.000
Borough
Queens
Battalion
52
Community District
8
Precinct
107
Incident Classification
MD Residential Structure
Cause Fire Description
Preliminary Investigation Only
Fire Code Category
Other
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 10149 • Incident Datetime: 2016-03-22T20:08:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
10149
Incident Datetime
2016-03-22T20:08:00.000
Borough
Manhattan
Battalion
16
Community District
10
Precinct
32
Incident Classification
MD Residential Structure
Cause Fire Description
Incendiary - Combustible Material
Fire Code Category
Incendiary
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