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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: 40206 • Incident Datetime: 2016-03-22T20:36:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
40206
Incident Datetime
2016-03-22T20:36:00.000
Borough
Queens
Battalion
49
Community District
1
Precinct
114
Incident Classification
MD Residential Structure
Cause Fire Description
Clothes Dryer - Electric
Fire Code Category
Appliances
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 20163 • Incident Datetime: 2016-03-22T23:21:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
20163
Incident Datetime
2016-03-22T23:21:00.000
Borough
Bronx
Battalion
18
Community District
6
Precinct
48
Incident Classification
MD Residential Structure
Cause Fire Description
Incendiary - Combustible Material
Fire Code Category
Incendiary
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 40207 • Incident Datetime: 2016-03-22T23:59:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
40207
Incident Datetime
2016-03-22T23:59:00.000
Borough
Queens
Battalion
51
Community District
12
Precinct
113
Incident Classification
Vehicle
Cause Fire Description
Incendiary - Ignitable Liquid
Fire Code Category
Incendiary
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 77594 • Incident Datetime: 2016-03-23T00:22:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
77594
Incident Datetime
2016-03-23T00:22:00.000
Borough
Bronx
Battalion
17
Community District
4
Precinct
44
Incident Classification
MD Residential Structure
Cause Fire Description
Smoking (Cigarette/Cigar)
Fire Code Category
Smoking
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 70154 • Incident Datetime: 2016-03-23T01:28:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
70154
Incident Datetime
2016-03-23T01:28:00.000
Borough
Brooklyn
Battalion
40
Community District
12
Precinct
66
Incident Classification
Vehicle
Cause Fire Description
Heat or Sparks from Friction
Fire Code Category
Hot Objects
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 77595 • Incident Datetime: 2016-03-23T03:04:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
77595
Incident Datetime
2016-03-23T03:04:00.000
Borough
Bronx
Battalion
17
Community District
3
Precinct
42
Incident Classification
MD Residential Structure
Cause Fire Description
Incendiary
Fire Code Category
Incendiary
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 60218 • Incident Datetime: 2016-03-23T03:35:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
60218
Incident Datetime
2016-03-23T03:35:00.000
Borough
Queens
Battalion
46
Community District
4
Precinct
110
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: 30261 • Incident Datetime: 2016-03-23T04:31:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
30261
Incident Datetime
2016-03-23T04:31:00.000
Borough
Brooklyn
Battalion
38
Community District
17
Precinct
67
Incident Classification
MD Residential Structure
Cause Fire Description
Incendiary - Combustible Material
Fire Code Category
Incendiary
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 40208 • Incident Datetime: 2016-03-23T10:32:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
40208
Incident Datetime
2016-03-23T10:32:00.000
Borough
Queens
Battalion
50
Community District
12
Precinct
103
Incident Classification
PD Residential Structure
Cause Fire Description
Extension Cord
Fire Code Category
Electrical
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 77641 • Incident Datetime: 2016-03-23T10:56:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
77641
Incident Datetime
2016-03-23T10:56:00.000
Borough
Brooklyn
Battalion
41
Community District
14
Precinct
70
Incident Classification
Other
Cause Fire Description
Incendiary - Combustible Material
Fire Code Category
Incendiary
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 20164 • Incident Datetime: 2016-03-23T11:13:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
20164
Incident Datetime
2016-03-23T11:13:00.000
Borough
Bronx
Battalion
3
Community District
2
Precinct
41
Incident Classification
MD Residential Structure
Cause Fire Description
Smoking (Cigarette/Cigar)
Fire Code Category
Smoking
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 77596 • Incident Datetime: 2016-03-23T11:44:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
77596
Incident Datetime
2016-03-23T11:44:00.000
Borough
Queens
Battalion
50
Community District
10
Precinct
106
Incident Classification
Outside Rubbish
Cause Fire Description
Preliminary Investigation Only
Fire Code Category
Other
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 77593 • Incident Datetime: 2016-03-23T12:02:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
77593
Incident Datetime
2016-03-23T12:02:00.000
Borough
Brooklyn
Battalion
57
Community District
3
Precinct
79
Incident Classification
MD Residential Structure
Cause Fire Description
Fuse/Circuit Breaker Panel
Fire Code Category
Electrical
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 20165 • Incident Datetime: 2016-03-23T12:05:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
20165
Incident Datetime
2016-03-23T12:05:00.000
Borough
Bronx
Battalion
18
Community District
6
Precinct
48
Incident Classification
MD Residential Structure
Cause Fire Description
Food on the Stove
Fire Code Category
Cooking Carelessness
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 30262 • Incident Datetime: 2016-03-23T12:42:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
30262
Incident Datetime
2016-03-23T12:42:00.000
Borough
Brooklyn
Battalion
48
Community District
14
Precinct
70
Incident Classification
PD Residential Structure
Cause Fire Description
Rekindle
Fire Code Category
Other
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 10150 • Incident Datetime: 2016-03-23T14:31:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
10150
Incident Datetime
2016-03-23T14:31:00.000
Borough
Manhattan
Battalion
16
Community District
10
Precinct
32
Incident Classification
MD Residential Structure
Cause Fire Description
Permanent Heater - Oil
Fire Code Category
Heaters
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 40209 • Incident Datetime: 2016-03-23T14:38:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
40209
Incident Datetime
2016-03-23T14:38:00.000
Borough
Queens
Battalion
52
Community District
7
Precinct
109
Incident Classification
MD Residential Structure
Cause Fire Description
Exothermic Chemical Reaction
Fire Code Category
Other
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 70161 • Incident Datetime: 2016-03-23T14:40:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
70161
Incident Datetime
2016-03-23T14:40:00.000
Borough
Brooklyn
Battalion
57
Community District
12
Precinct
66
Incident Classification
Vehicle
Cause Fire Description
Motors - Fossil Fuel Powered
Fire Code Category
Motors
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 30263 • Incident Datetime: 2016-03-23T14:43:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
30263
Incident Datetime
2016-03-23T14:43:00.000
Borough
Brooklyn
Battalion
41
Community District
12
Precinct
70
Incident Classification
MD Residential Structure
Cause Fire Description
Other - Electrical
Fire Code Category
Electrical
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 77592 • Incident Datetime: 2016-03-23T16:23:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
77592
Incident Datetime
2016-03-23T16:23:00.000
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: 70159 • Incident Datetime: 2016-03-23T17:17:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
70159
Incident Datetime
2016-03-23T17:17:00.000
Borough
Queens
Battalion
49
Community District
3
Precinct
115
Incident Classification
Vehicle
Cause Fire Description
Vehicle Wiring
Fire Code Category
Electrical
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 40210 • Incident Datetime: 2016-03-23T17:36:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
40210
Incident Datetime
2016-03-23T17:36:00.000
Borough
Queens
Battalion
51
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: 70158 • Incident Datetime: 2016-03-23T18:00:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
70158
Incident Datetime
2016-03-23T18:00:00.000
Borough
Bronx
Battalion
17
Community District
4
Precinct
44
Incident Classification
Other
Cause Fire Description
Juvenile Firesetter Intervention
Fire Code Category
Other
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 70174 • Incident Datetime: 2016-03-23T19:42:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
70174
Incident Datetime
2016-03-23T19:42:00.000
Borough
Brooklyn
Battalion
44
Community District
18
Precinct
69
Incident Classification
Other
Cause Fire Description
Juvenile Firesetter Intervention
Fire Code Category
Other
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 30264 • Incident Datetime: 2016-03-23T19:42:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
30264
Incident Datetime
2016-03-23T19:42:00.000
Borough
Brooklyn
Battalion
44
Community District
18
Precinct
69
Incident Classification
Commercial Structure
Cause Fire Description
Child Playing w/Matches/Lighter
Fire Code Category
Open Flame
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 10151 • Incident Datetime: 2016-03-23T19:48:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
10151
Incident Datetime
2016-03-23T19:48:00.000
Borough
Manhattan
Battalion
6
Community District
4
Precinct
10
Incident Classification
MD Residential Structure
Cause Fire Description
Preliminary Investigation Only
Fire Code Category
Other
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 77598 • Incident Datetime: 2016-03-23T21:03:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
77598
Incident Datetime
2016-03-23T21:03:00.000
Borough
Bronx
Battalion
15
Community District
10
Precinct
45
Incident Classification
Outside Rubbish
Cause Fire Description
Preliminary Investigation Only
Fire Code Category
Other
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 77597 • Incident Datetime: 2016-03-23T22:23:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
77597
Incident Datetime
2016-03-23T22:23:00.000
Borough
Brooklyn
Battalion
28
Community District
4
Precinct
83
Incident Classification
Outside Rubbish
Cause Fire Description
Preliminary Investigation Only
Fire Code Category
Other
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 60182 • Incident Datetime: 2016-03-23T22:30:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
60182
Incident Datetime
2016-03-23T22:30:00.000
Borough
Bronx
Battalion
3
Community District
9
Precinct
43
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: 30265 • Incident Datetime: 2016-03-23T23:52:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
30265
Incident Datetime
2016-03-23T23:52:00.000
Borough
Brooklyn
Battalion
39
Community District
5
Precinct
75
Incident Classification
MD Residential Structure
Cause Fire Description
Electrical Wiring
Fire Code Category
Electrical
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 70160 • Incident Datetime: 2016-03-24T00:42:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
70160
Incident Datetime
2016-03-24T00:42:00.000
Borough
Queens
Battalion
52
Community District
7
Precinct
109
Incident Classification
Vehicle
Cause Fire Description
Vehicle Wiring
Fire Code Category
Electrical
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 20166 • Incident Datetime: 2016-03-24T01:39:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
20166
Incident Datetime
2016-03-24T01:39:00.000
Borough
Bronx
Battalion
27
Community District
8
Precinct
50
Incident Classification
Vehicle
Cause Fire Description
Incendiary
Fire Code Category
Incendiary
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 30266 • Incident Datetime: 2016-03-24T03:21:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
30266
Incident Datetime
2016-03-24T03:21:00.000
Borough
Brooklyn
Battalion
39
Community District
5
Precinct
75
Incident Classification
MD Residential Structure
Cause Fire Description
Incendiary - Ignitable Liquid
Fire Code Category
Incendiary
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 77601 • Incident Datetime: 2016-03-24T05:28:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
77601
Incident Datetime
2016-03-24T05:28:00.000
Borough
Bronx
Battalion
18
Community District
6
Precinct
48
Incident Classification
MD Residential Structure
Cause Fire Description
Smoking (Cigarette/Cigar)
Fire Code Category
Smoking
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 70163 • Incident Datetime: 2016-03-24T07:24:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
70163
Incident Datetime
2016-03-24T07:24:00.000
Borough
Staten Island
Battalion
23
Community District
3
Precinct
122
Incident Classification
Vehicle
Cause Fire Description
Heat or Sparks from Friction
Fire Code Category
Hot Objects
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 77603 • Incident Datetime: 2016-03-24T08:03:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
77603
Incident Datetime
2016-03-24T08:03:00.000
Borough
Manhattan
Battalion
8
Community District
6
Precinct
13
Incident Classification
MD Residential Structure
Cause Fire Description
Preliminary Investigation Only
Fire Code Category
Other
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 77605 • Incident Datetime: 2016-03-24T08:22:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
77605
Incident Datetime
2016-03-24T08:22:00.000
Borough
Brooklyn
Battalion
57
Community District
2
Precinct
88
Incident Classification
MD Residential Structure
Cause Fire Description
Preliminary Investigation Only
Fire Code Category
Other
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 30267 • Incident Datetime: 2016-03-24T10:29:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
30267
Incident Datetime
2016-03-24T10:29:00.000
Borough
Brooklyn
Battalion
33
Community District
15
Precinct
63
Incident Classification
Brush
Cause Fire Description
Incendiary - Reckless Use of Open Flame
Fire Code Category
Incendiary
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 77604 • Incident Datetime: 2016-03-24T10:31:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
77604
Incident Datetime
2016-03-24T10:31:00.000
Borough
Bronx
Battalion
26
Community District
2
Precinct
41
Incident Classification
MD Residential Structure
Cause Fire Description
Preliminary Investigation Only
Fire Code Category
Other
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 70164 • Incident Datetime: 2016-03-24T13:00:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
70164
Incident Datetime
2016-03-24T13:00:00.000
Borough
Queens
Community District
14
Precinct
100
Incident Classification
Vehicle
Cause Fire Description
Smoking (Cigarette/Cigar)
Fire Code Category
Smoking
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 40211 • Incident Datetime: 2016-03-24T13:19:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
40211
Incident Datetime
2016-03-24T13:19:00.000
Borough
Queens
Battalion
52
Community District
7
Precinct
109
Incident Classification
PD Residential Structure
Cause Fire Description
Microwave
Fire Code Category
Appliances
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 77599 • Incident Datetime: 2016-03-24T14:25:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
77599
Incident Datetime
2016-03-24T14:25:00.000
Borough
Staten Island
Battalion
22
Community District
2
Precinct
121
Incident Classification
MD Residential Structure
Cause Fire Description
Clothes Dryer
Fire Code Category
Appliances
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 50060 • Incident Datetime: 2016-03-24T14:27:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
50060
Incident Datetime
2016-03-24T14:27:00.000
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: 40212 • Incident Datetime: 2016-03-24T14:52:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
40212
Incident Datetime
2016-03-24T14:52:00.000
Borough
Queens
Battalion
51
Community District
10
Precinct
106
Incident Classification
PD Residential Structure
Cause Fire Description
Smoking (Cigarette/Cigar)
Fire Code Category
Smoking
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 50061 • Incident Datetime: 2016-03-24T15:12:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
50061
Incident Datetime
2016-03-24T15:12:00.000
Borough
Staten Island
Battalion
22
Community District
1
Precinct
120
Incident Classification
MD Residential Structure
Cause Fire Description
Incendiary
Fire Code Category
Incendiary
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 10152 • Incident Datetime: 2016-03-24T16:43:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
10152
Incident Datetime
2016-03-24T16:43:00.000
Borough
Manhattan
Battalion
8
Community District
6
Precinct
17
Incident Classification
Outside Rubbish
Cause Fire Description
Smoking (Cigarette/Cigar)
Fire Code Category
Smoking
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 40213 • Incident Datetime: 2016-03-24T17:14:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
40213
Incident Datetime
2016-03-24T17:14:00.000
Borough
Queens
Battalion
50
Community District
9
Precinct
102
Incident Classification
Garage/Shed
Cause Fire Description
Service
Fire Code Category
Electrical
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 60178 • Incident Datetime: 2016-03-24T17:26:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
60178
Incident Datetime
2016-03-24T17:26:00.000
Borough
Bronx
Battalion
4
Community District
3
Precinct
9
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: 60179 • Incident Datetime: 2016-03-24T17:45:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
60179
Incident Datetime
2016-03-24T17:45:00.000
Borough
Brooklyn
Battalion
38
Community District
8
Precinct
77
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: 77600 • Incident Datetime: 2016-03-24T19:50:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
77600
Incident Datetime
2016-03-24T19:50:00.000
Borough
Brooklyn
Battalion
38
Community District
14
Precinct
70
Incident Classification
No Fire
Cause Fire Description
Other - No Fire
Fire Code Category
No Fire
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