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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: 78196 • Incident Datetime: 2016-06-14T18:49:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
78196
Incident Datetime
2016-06-14T18:49:00.000
Borough
Manhattan
Battalion
4
Community District
3
Precinct
7
Incident Classification
MD Residential Structure
Cause Fire Description
Smoking (Cigarette/Cigar)
Fire Code Category
Smoking
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 40412 • Incident Datetime: 2016-06-14T19:24:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
40412
Incident Datetime
2016-06-14T19:24:00.000
Borough
Queens
Battalion
45
Community District
1
Precinct
114
Incident Classification
Vehicle
Cause Fire Description
Incendiary - Combustible Material
Fire Code Category
Incendiary
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 78198 • Incident Datetime: 2016-06-14T19:27:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
78198
Incident Datetime
2016-06-14T19:27:00.000
Borough
Manhattan
Battalion
6
Community District
3
Precinct
9
Incident Classification
MD Residential Structure
Cause Fire Description
Preliminary Investigation Only
Fire Code Category
Other
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 78199 • Incident Datetime: 2016-06-14T19:50:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
78199
Incident Datetime
2016-06-14T19:50:00.000
Borough
Bronx
Battalion
19
Community District
5
Precinct
46
Incident Classification
MD Residential Structure
Cause Fire Description
Preliminary Investigation Only
Fire Code Category
Other
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 78200 • Incident Datetime: 2016-06-14T20:30:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
78200
Incident Datetime
2016-06-14T20:30:00.000
Borough
Brooklyn
Battalion
39
Community District
5
Precinct
75
Incident Classification
MD Residential Structure
Cause Fire Description
Preliminary Investigation Only
Fire Code Category
Other
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 30543 • Incident Datetime: 2016-06-14T22:26:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
30543
Incident Datetime
2016-06-14T22:26:00.000
Borough
Brooklyn
Battalion
40
Community District
10
Precinct
68
Incident Classification
Commercial Structure
Cause Fire Description
Other Appliance
Fire Code Category
Appliances
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 20318 • Incident Datetime: 2016-06-14T22:48:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
20318
Incident Datetime
2016-06-14T22:48:00.000
Borough
Bronx
Battalion
27
Community District
11
Precinct
49
Incident Classification
MD Residential Structure
Cause Fire Description
Incendiary
Fire Code Category
Incendiary
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 78202 • Incident Datetime: 2016-06-15T00:55:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
78202
Incident Datetime
2016-06-15T00:55:00.000
Borough
Manhattan
Battalion
6
Community District
2
Precinct
6
Incident Classification
MD Residential Structure
Cause Fire Description
Stove/Cooking - Stove
Fire Code Category
Cooking Carelessness
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 30544 • Incident Datetime: 2016-06-15T01:26:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
30544
Incident Datetime
2016-06-15T01:26:00.000
Borough
Brooklyn
Battalion
57
Community District
3
Precinct
88
Incident Classification
Religious Structure
Cause Fire Description
Electrical Wiring
Fire Code Category
Electrical
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 30545 • Incident Datetime: 2016-06-15T08:05:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
30545
Incident Datetime
2016-06-15T08:05:00.000
Borough
Brooklyn
Battalion
44
Community District
17
Precinct
67
Incident Classification
PD Residential Structure
Cause Fire Description
Food on the Stove
Fire Code Category
Cooking Carelessness
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 78204 • Incident Datetime: 2016-06-15T08:42:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
78204
Incident Datetime
2016-06-15T08:42:00.000
Borough
Bronx
Battalion
26
Community District
2
Precinct
41
Incident Classification
Sidewalk
Cause Fire Description
Matches/Lighter
Fire Code Category
Open Flame
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 75006 • Incident Datetime: 2016-06-15T10:00:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
75006
Incident Datetime
2016-06-15T10:00:00.000
Borough
Outside of NYC
Community District
Out of NYC
Incident Classification
No Fire
Cause Fire Description
Fireworks Related
Fire Code Category
No Fire
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 10294 • Incident Datetime: 2016-06-15T12:04:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
10294
Incident Datetime
2016-06-15T12:04:00.000
Borough
Manhattan
Battalion
2
Community District
2
Precinct
5
Incident Classification
MD Residential Structure
Cause Fire Description
Smoking (Cigarette/Cigar)
Fire Code Category
Smoking
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 20319 • Incident Datetime: 2016-06-15T12:25:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
20319
Incident Datetime
2016-06-15T12:25:00.000
Borough
Bronx
Battalion
19
Community District
8
Precinct
50
Incident Classification
MD Residential Structure
Cause Fire Description
Computer Component(s)
Fire Code Category
Electrical Devices
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 78207 • Incident Datetime: 2016-06-15T14:18:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
78207
Incident Datetime
2016-06-15T14:18:00.000
Borough
Manhattan
Battalion
7
Community District
4
Precinct
10
Incident Classification
Garage/Shed
Cause Fire Description
Preliminary Investigation Only
Fire Code Category
Other
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 78206 • Incident Datetime: 2016-06-15T14:39:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
78206
Incident Datetime
2016-06-15T14:39:00.000
Borough
Queens
Battalion
52
Community District
7
Precinct
109
Incident Classification
PD Residential Structure
Cause Fire Description
Preliminary Investigation Only
Fire Code Category
Other
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 78203 • Incident Datetime: 2016-06-15T14:48:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
78203
Incident Datetime
2016-06-15T14:48:00.000
Borough
Queens
Battalion
50
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: 30546 • Incident Datetime: 2016-06-15T15:22:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
30546
Incident Datetime
2016-06-15T15:22:00.000
Borough
Brooklyn
Battalion
35
Community District
1
Precinct
90
Incident Classification
Public Structure
Cause Fire Description
Incendiary - Combustible Material
Fire Code Category
Incendiary
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 20320 • Incident Datetime: 2016-06-15T17:03:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
20320
Incident Datetime
2016-06-15T17:03:00.000
Borough
Bronx
Battalion
18
Community District
9
Precinct
43
Incident Classification
PD Residential Structure
Cause Fire Description
Arc Welding
Fire Code Category
Electrical
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 78201 • Incident Datetime: 2016-06-15T17:25:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
78201
Incident Datetime
2016-06-15T17:25:00.000
Borough
Brooklyn
Battalion
41
Community District
17
Precinct
67
Incident Classification
MD Residential Structure
Cause Fire Description
Smoking (Cigarette/Cigar)
Fire Code Category
Smoking
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 78205 • Incident Datetime: 2016-06-15T21:07:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
78205
Incident Datetime
2016-06-15T21:07:00.000
Borough
Queens
Battalion
49
Community District
3
Precinct
115
Incident Classification
PD Residential Structure
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 30547 • Incident Datetime: 2016-06-15T21:21:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
30547
Incident Datetime
2016-06-15T21:21:00.000
Borough
Brooklyn
Battalion
44
Community District
5
Precinct
75
Incident Classification
MD Residential Structure
Cause Fire Description
Incendiary
Fire Code Category
Incendiary
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 10295 • Incident Datetime: 2016-06-15T22:37:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
10295
Incident Datetime
2016-06-15T22:37:00.000
Borough
Manhattan
Battalion
1
Community District
1
Precinct
1
Incident Classification
Boat
Cause Fire Description
Electrical Wiring
Fire Code Category
Electrical
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 30548 • Incident Datetime: 2016-06-15T23:48:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
30548
Incident Datetime
2016-06-15T23:48:00.000
Borough
Brooklyn
Battalion
38
Community District
8
Precinct
77
Incident Classification
MD Residential Structure
Cause Fire Description
Food on the Stove
Fire Code Category
Cooking Carelessness
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 40413 • Incident Datetime: 2016-06-16T00:04:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
40413
Incident Datetime
2016-06-16T00:04:00.000
Borough
Queens
Battalion
54
Community District
12
Precinct
113
Incident Classification
PD Residential Structure
Cause Fire Description
Smoking (Cigarette/Cigar)
Fire Code Category
Smoking
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 78214 • Incident Datetime: 2016-06-16T00:55:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
78214
Incident Datetime
2016-06-16T00:55:00.000
Borough
Manhattan
Battalion
11
Community District
7
Precinct
20
Incident Classification
MD Residential Structure
Cause Fire Description
Preliminary Investigation Only
Fire Code Category
Other
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 40414 • Incident Datetime: 2016-06-16T01:41:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
40414
Incident Datetime
2016-06-16T01:41:00.000
Borough
Queens
Battalion
51
Community District
9
Precinct
102
Incident Classification
MD Residential Structure
Cause Fire Description
Extension Cord
Fire Code Category
Electrical
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 20321 • Incident Datetime: 2016-06-16T03:13:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
20321
Incident Datetime
2016-06-16T03:13:00.000
Borough
Bronx
Battalion
14
Community District
1
Precinct
40
Incident Classification
MD Residential Structure
Cause Fire Description
Child Playing w/Matches/Lighter
Fire Code Category
Open Flame
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 10296 • Incident Datetime: 2016-06-16T06:51:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
10296
Incident Datetime
2016-06-16T06:51:00.000
Borough
Manhattan
Battalion
12
Community District
11
Precinct
25
Incident Classification
Commercial Structure
Cause Fire Description
Other - Electrical
Fire Code Category
Electrical
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 60333 • Incident Datetime: 2016-06-16T07:30:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
60333
Incident Datetime
2016-06-16T07:30:00.000
Borough
Queens
Battalion
49
Community District
3
Precinct
115
Incident Classification
Burn Notification (Albany)
Cause Fire Description
Albany Burn Notif. Unrelated to a Fire/Explosion
Fire Code Category
Other
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 10297 • Incident Datetime: 2016-06-16T07:39:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
10297
Incident Datetime
2016-06-16T07:39:00.000
Borough
Manhattan
Battalion
7
Community District
2
Precinct
6
Incident Classification
Manhole
Cause Fire Description
Preliminary Investigation Only
Fire Code Category
Other
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 70283 • Incident Datetime: 2016-06-16T08:14:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
70283
Incident Datetime
2016-06-16T08:14:00.000
Borough
Brooklyn
Battalion
31
Community District
2
Precinct
1
Incident Classification
Vehicle
Cause Fire Description
Vehicle Wiring
Fire Code Category
Electrical
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 78212 • Incident Datetime: 2016-06-16T09:25:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
78212
Incident Datetime
2016-06-16T09:25:00.000
Borough
Manhattan
Battalion
9
Community District
5
Precinct
18
Incident Classification
MD Residential Structure
Cause Fire Description
Preliminary Investigation Only
Fire Code Category
Other
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 70305 • Incident Datetime: 2016-06-16T10:03:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
70305
Incident Datetime
2016-06-16T10:03:00.000
Borough
Bronx
Battalion
3
Community District
2
Precinct
41
Incident Classification
Other
Cause Fire Description
Juvenile Firesetter Intervention
Fire Code Category
Other
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 78208 • Incident Datetime: 2016-06-16T10:03:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
78208
Incident Datetime
2016-06-16T10:03:00.000
Borough
Bronx
Battalion
3
Community District
2
Precinct
41
Incident Classification
MD Residential Structure
Cause Fire Description
Child Playing w/Matches/Lighter
Fire Code Category
Open Flame
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 78209 • Incident Datetime: 2016-06-16T10:48:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
78209
Incident Datetime
2016-06-16T10:48:00.000
Borough
Queens
Battalion
46
Community District
4
Precinct
110
Incident Classification
MD Residential Structure
Cause Fire Description
Clothes Dryer - Natural Gas
Fire Code Category
Appliances
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 75007 • Incident Datetime: 2016-06-16T11:35:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
75007
Incident Datetime
2016-06-16T11:35:00.000
Borough
Bronx
Battalion
20
Community District
11
Precinct
49
Incident Classification
No Fire
Cause Fire Description
Fireworks Related
Fire Code Category
No Fire
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 70301 • Incident Datetime: 2016-06-16T13:14:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
70301
Incident Datetime
2016-06-16T13:14:00.000
Borough
Brooklyn
Battalion
43
Community District
13
Precinct
60
Incident Classification
Other
Cause Fire Description
Juvenile Firesetter Intervention
Fire Code Category
Other
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 30549 • Incident Datetime: 2016-06-16T13:14:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
30549
Incident Datetime
2016-06-16T13:14:00.000
Borough
Brooklyn
Battalion
43
Community District
13
Precinct
60
Incident Classification
MD Residential Structure
Cause Fire Description
Child Playing w/ Other Open Flame
Fire Code Category
Open Flame
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 50127 • Incident Datetime: 2016-06-16T13:31:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
50127
Incident Datetime
2016-06-16T13:31:00.000
Borough
Staten Island
Battalion
21
Community District
2
Precinct
122
Incident Classification
PD Residential Structure
Cause Fire Description
Motors - Electric
Fire Code Category
Motors
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 78211 • Incident Datetime: 2016-06-16T14:02:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
78211
Incident Datetime
2016-06-16T14:02:00.000
Borough
Staten Island
Battalion
22
Community District
1
Precinct
120
Incident Classification
Hospital
Cause Fire Description
Smoking (Cigarette/Cigar)
Fire Code Category
Smoking
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 70284 • Incident Datetime: 2016-06-16T15:29:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
70284
Incident Datetime
2016-06-16T15:29:00.000
Borough
Staten Island
Battalion
22
Community District
1
Precinct
120
Incident Classification
Vehicle
Cause Fire Description
Motors - Fossil Fuel Powered
Fire Code Category
Motors
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 70282 • Incident Datetime: 2016-06-16T17:00:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
70282
Incident Datetime
2016-06-16T17:00:00.000
Borough
Brooklyn
Battalion
41
Community District
14
Precinct
70
Incident Classification
Other
Cause Fire Description
Juvenile Firesetter Intervention
Fire Code Category
Other
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 20322 • Incident Datetime: 2016-06-16T19:20:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
20322
Incident Datetime
2016-06-16T19:20:00.000
Borough
Bronx
Battalion
15
Community District
11
Precinct
49
Incident Classification
PD Residential Structure
Cause Fire Description
Electrical Wiring
Fire Code Category
Electrical
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 10298 • Incident Datetime: 2016-06-16T19:40:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
10298
Incident Datetime
2016-06-16T19:40:00.000
Borough
Manhattan
Battalion
10
Community District
8
Precinct
19
Incident Classification
MD Residential Structure
Cause Fire Description
Food on the Stove
Fire Code Category
Cooking Carelessness
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 78210 • Incident Datetime: 2016-06-16T20:46:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
78210
Incident Datetime
2016-06-16T20:46:00.000
Borough
Brooklyn
Battalion
32
Community District
6
Precinct
76
Incident Classification
MD Residential Structure
Cause Fire Description
Smoking (Cigarette/Cigar)
Fire Code Category
Smoking
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 10299 • Incident Datetime: 2016-06-16T21:14:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
10299
Incident Datetime
2016-06-16T21:14:00.000
Borough
Manhattan
Battalion
7
Community District
4
Precinct
10
Incident Classification
MD Residential Structure
Cause Fire Description
Exothermic Chemical Reaction
Fire Code Category
Other
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 78213 • Incident Datetime: 2016-06-16T22:10:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
78213
Incident Datetime
2016-06-16T22:10:00.000
Borough
Manhattan
Battalion
10
Community District
8
Precinct
19
Incident Classification
MD Residential Structure
Cause Fire Description
Preliminary Investigation Only
Fire Code Category
Other
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 10300 • Incident Datetime: 2016-06-17T00:49:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
10300
Incident Datetime
2016-06-17T00:49:00.000
Borough
Manhattan
Battalion
16
Community District
10
Precinct
32
Incident Classification
Commercial Structure
Cause Fire Description
Stove/Cooking - Stove
Fire Code Category
Cooking Carelessness
2016
Case Year: 2016 • Case Number: 78217 • Incident Datetime: 2016-06-17T07:45:00.000
Case Year
2016
Case Number
78217
Incident Datetime
2016-06-17T07:45:00.000
Borough
Queens
Battalion
45
Community District
2
Precinct
108
Incident Classification
Outside Rubbish
Cause Fire Description
Stove - Wood
Fire Code Category
Appliances
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