Fire Incidents at Clifton Ave, Clifton, NJ - RadioAwards Street Incidents

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28 Feb 2019 Building fires

1364 Clifton Ave, Clifton NJ

Property Use —

Laundry, dry cleaning

Area of Origin —

Laundry area, wash house (laundry)

First Ignition —

Wearing apparel not on a person

Heat Source —

Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment

17 Jan 2019 Building fires

1364 Clifton Ave, Clifton NJ

Property Use —

Laundry, dry cleaning

Area of Origin —

Laundry area, wash house (laundry)

First Ignition —

Wearing apparel not on a person

Heat Source —

Heat from powered equipment, other

22 Apr 2018 Building fires

220 Clifton Ave, Clifton NJ

Property Use —

Manufacturing, processing

Area of Origin —

Roof surface: exterior

First Ignition —

Exterior roof covering or finish

Heat Source —

Heat from direct flame, convection currents

14 Apr 2018 Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire

718 Clifton Ave, Clifton NJ

Property Use —

Playground

Area of Origin —

Wildland, woods

First Ignition —

Light vegetation - not crop, including grass

20 Nov 2016 Passenger vehicle fire

900 Clifton Ave, Clifton NJ

Property Use —

Highway or divided highway

Area of Origin —

Engine area, running gear, wheel area

18 Jul 2016 Passenger vehicle fire

1188 Clifton Ave, Clifton NJ

Property Use —

Vehicle parking area

Area of Origin —

Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.

First Ignition —

Electrical wire, cable insulation

27 Feb 2016 Fire, other

176 Clifton Ave, Clifton NJ

Property Use —

1 or 2 family dwelling

Area of Origin —

Storage area, other

First Ignition —

Appliance housing or casing

01 Dec 2015 Passenger vehicle fire

18 Clifton Ave, Clifton NJ

Property Use —

Residential street, road or residential driveway

21 Nov 2015 Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire

718 Clifton Ave, Clifton NJ

Property Use —

Playground

Area of Origin —

Wildland, woods

First Ignition —

Light vegetation - not crop, including grass

27 May 2015 Passenger vehicle fire

1055 Clifton Ave, Clifton NJ

Property Use —

Street or road in commercial area

Area of Origin —

Engine area, running gear, wheel area

First Ignition —

Linen; other than bedding

Heat Source —

Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment

01 Nov 2014 Building fires

1364 Clifton Ave, Clifton NJ

Property Use —

Laundry, dry cleaning

Area of Origin —

Laundry area, wash house (laundry)

First Ignition —

Linen; other than bedding

Heat Source —

Heat from powered equipment, other

11 Oct 2014 Passenger vehicle fire

1350 Clifton Ave, Clifton NJ

Property Use —

Vehicle parking area

Area of Origin —

Cargo/trunk area - all vehicles

First Ignition —

Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats

Heat Source —

Arcing

24 Sep 2014 Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire

1366 Clifton Ave, Clifton NJ

Property Use —

Vehicle parking area

Area of Origin —

Highway, parking lot, street: on or near

28 Apr 2014 Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire

718 Clifton Ave, Clifton NJ

Property Use —

Open land or field

Area of Origin —

Wildland, woods

First Ignition —

Light vegetation - not crop, including grass

Heat Source —

Match

28 Dec 2013 Passenger vehicle fire

1011 Clifton Ave, Clifton NJ

Property Use —

Vehicle parking area

06 Sep 2013 Building fires

1364 Clifton Ave, Clifton NJ

Property Use —

Laundry, dry cleaning

Area of Origin —

Laundry area, wash house (laundry)

First Ignition —

Linen; other than bedding

Heat Source —

Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment

30 Jun 2013 Passenger vehicle fire

925 Clifton Ave, Clifton NJ

Property Use —

Residential street, road or residential driveway

Area of Origin —

Engine area, running gear, wheel area

25 Apr 2013 Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other

828 Clifton Ave, Clifton NJ

Property Use —

Street, other

07 Mar 2013 Building fires

802 Clifton Ave, Clifton NJ

Property Use —

Clubs, other

Area of Origin —

Bathroom, checkroom, lavatory, locker room

01 Aug 2012 Building fires

552 Clifton Ave, Clifton NJ

Property Use —

1 or 2 family dwelling

Area of Origin —

Cooking area, kitchen

Heat Source —

Heat from powered equipment, other

27 Mar 2012 Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire

1135 Clifton Ave, Clifton NJ

Property Use —

Business office

Area of Origin —

Outside area, other

Heat Source —

Cigarette

28 Jan 2012 Building fires

1135 Clifton Ave, Clifton NJ

Property Use —

Business office

Area of Origin —

Roof surface: exterior

First Ignition —

Exterior roof covering or finish

Heat Source —

Flame/torch used for lighting

07 Jul 2011 Grass fire

1347 Clifton Ave, Clifton NJ

Property Use —

Open land or field

Area of Origin —

Open area - outside; included are farmland, field

First Ignition —

Light vegetation - not crop, including grass

01 Jul 2011 Cooking fire, confined to container

714 Clifton Ave, Clifton NJ

Property Use —

Multifamily dwellings

Area of Origin —

Cooking area, kitchen

First Ignition —

Cooking materials, including edible materials

Heat Source —

Heat source: other

05 Jun 2011 Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire

1045 Clifton Ave, Clifton NJ

Property Use —

Vehicle parking area

Area of Origin —

Highway, parking lot, street: on or near

First Ignition —

Light vegetation - not crop, including grass

05 May 2011 Passenger vehicle fire

900 Clifton Ave, Clifton NJ

Property Use —

Police station

Area of Origin —

Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.

18 Mar 2011 Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire

849 Clifton Ave, Clifton NJ

Property Use —

Railroad right of way

Area of Origin —

Railroad right of way: on or near

First Ignition —

Light vegetation - not crop, including grass

05 Mar 2011 Building fires

445 Clifton Ave, Clifton NJ

Property Use —

1 or 2 family dwelling

Area of Origin —

Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison

First Ignition —

Interior wall covering excluding drapes, etc.

Heat Source —

Arcing

31 Jan 2011 Passenger vehicle fire

956 Clifton Ave, Clifton NJ

Property Use —

Motor vehicle or boat sales, services, repair

Area of Origin —

Engine area, running gear, wheel area

14 Dec 2010 Passenger vehicle fire

570 Clifton Ave, Clifton NJ

Property Use —

Residential street, road or residential driveway

Area of Origin —

Cargo/trunk area - all vehicles

First Ignition —

Electrical wire, cable insulation

Heat Source —

Arcing

13 Jul 2010 Passenger vehicle fire

955 Clifton Ave, Clifton NJ

Property Use —

Residential street, road or residential driveway

Area of Origin —

Highway, parking lot, street: on or near

First Ignition —

Multiple items first ignited

Heat Source —

Arcing

02 Jul 2010 Natural vegetation fire, other

1058 Clifton Ave, Clifton NJ

Property Use —

Business office

Area of Origin —

Outside area, other

First Ignition —

Organic materials, other

26 Jun 2010 Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire

1326 Clifton Ave, Clifton NJ

Property Use —

Property Use, other

Area of Origin —

Outside area, other

First Ignition —

Light vegetation - not crop, including grass

Heat Source —

Hot ember or ash

19 Jun 2010 Outside storage fire

714 Clifton Ave, Clifton NJ

Property Use —

Construction site

Area of Origin —

Construction/renovation area

First Ignition —

Cooking materials, including edible materials

Heat Source —

Heat source: other

25 May 2010 Outside mailbox fire

408 Clifton Ave, Clifton NJ

Property Use —

Street or road in commercial area

Area of Origin —

Storage area, other

24 May 2010 Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire

975 Clifton Ave, Clifton NJ

Property Use —

Vehicle parking area

First Ignition —

Light vegetation - not crop, including grass

24 May 2010 Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire

975 Clifton Ave, Clifton NJ

Property Use —

Vehicle parking area

Area of Origin —

Open area - outside; included are farmland, field

First Ignition —

Light vegetation - not crop, including grass

12 Nov 2009 Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire

849 Clifton Ave, Clifton NJ

Property Use —

Forest, timberland, woodland

Area of Origin —

Open area - outside; included are farmland, field

First Ignition —

Light vegetation - not crop, including grass

16 Jul 2009 Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire

721 Clifton Ave, Clifton NJ

Property Use —

Vehicle parking area

Area of Origin —

Highway, parking lot, street: on or near

First Ignition —

Light vegetation - not crop, including grass

Heat Source —

Cigarette lighter

23 May 2009 Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire

714 Clifton Ave, Clifton NJ

Property Use —

Vacant lot

Area of Origin —

Open area - outside; included are farmland, field

First Ignition —

Light vegetation - not crop, including grass

Heat Source —

Heat source: other

21 May 2009 Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire

714 Clifton Ave, Clifton NJ

Property Use —

Open land or field

Area of Origin —

Open area - outside; included are farmland, field

First Ignition —

Light vegetation - not crop, including grass

Heat Source —

Heat source: other

21 May 2009 Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire

345 Clifton Ave, Clifton NJ

Property Use —

Street, other

Area of Origin —

Highway, parking lot, street: on or near

First Ignition —

Light vegetation - not crop, including grass

Heat Source —

Cigarette

26 Mar 2009 Natural vegetation fire, other

714 Clifton Ave, Clifton NJ

Property Use —

Open land or field

Area of Origin —

Wildland, woods

First Ignition —

Light vegetation - not crop, including grass

Heat Source —

Match

24 Mar 2009 Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire

714 Clifton Ave, Clifton NJ

Property Use —

Vacant lot

Area of Origin —

Open area - outside; included are farmland, field

First Ignition —

Light vegetation - not crop, including grass

Heat Source —

Match

24 Mar 2009 Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire

714 Clifton Ave, Clifton NJ

Property Use —

Vacant lot

Area of Origin —

Open area - outside; included are farmland, field

First Ignition —

Light vegetation - not crop, including grass

Heat Source —

Match

19 Feb 2009 Building fires

379 Clifton Ave, Clifton NJ

Property Use —

1 or 2 family dwelling

Area of Origin —

Function area, other

First Ignition —

Structural member or framing

Heat Source —

Arcing

21 Nov 2008 Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire

714 Clifton Ave, Clifton NJ

Property Use —

Open land or field

Area of Origin —

Open area - outside; included are farmland, field

First Ignition —

Heavy vegetation - not crop, including trees

Heat Source —

Heat spread from another fire, other

23 Sep 2008 Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire

992 Clifton Ave, Clifton NJ

Property Use —

Vehicle parking area

Area of Origin —

Highway, parking lot, street: on or near

First Ignition —

Light vegetation - not crop, including grass

19 Jun 2008 Passenger vehicle fire

730 Clifton Ave, Clifton NJ

Property Use —

Vehicle parking area

Area of Origin —

Engine area, running gear, wheel area

04 Jun 2008 Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire

890 Clifton Ave, Clifton NJ

Property Use —

Residential, other

Area of Origin —

Outside area, other

First Ignition —

Chips, including wood chips

30 May 2008 Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire

276 Clifton Ave, Clifton NJ

Property Use —

Bank

Area of Origin —

Outside area, other

First Ignition —

Organic materials, other

Heat Source —

Hot ember or ash

24 Apr 2008 Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire

1033 Clifton Ave, Clifton NJ

Property Use —

Street or road in commercial area

Area of Origin —

Outside area, other

First Ignition —

Light vegetation - not crop, including grass

17 Apr 2008 Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire

362 Clifton Ave, Clifton NJ

Property Use —

Street or road in commercial area

Area of Origin —

Open area - outside; included are farmland, field

30 Mar 2008 Building fires

1348 Clifton Ave, Clifton NJ

Property Use —

Laundry, dry cleaning

Area of Origin —

Laundry area, wash house (laundry)

First Ignition —

Wearing apparel not on a person

Heat Source —

Heat from powered equipment, other

26 Mar 2008 Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire

714 Clifton Ave, Clifton NJ

Property Use —

Open land or field

Area of Origin —

Outside area, other

First Ignition —

Heavy vegetation - not crop, including trees

Heat Source —

Heat spread from another fire, other

22 Mar 2008 Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire

714 Clifton Ave, Clifton NJ

Property Use —

Open land or field

Area of Origin —

Open area - outside; included are farmland, field

First Ignition —

Heavy vegetation - not crop, including trees

Heat Source —

Heat spread from another fire, other

18 Mar 2008 Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire

714 Clifton Ave, Clifton NJ

Property Use —

Open land or field

Area of Origin —

Open area - outside; included are farmland, field

First Ignition —

Heavy vegetation - not crop, including trees

Heat Source —

Heat spread from another fire, other

15 Jan 2008 Building fires

214 Clifton, Clifton NJ

Property Use —

Manufacturing, processing

Area of Origin —

Processing/manufacturing area, workroom

First Ignition —

Heavy vegetation - not crop, including trees

Heat Source —

Heat from other open flame or smoking materials

07 Nov 2007 Building fires

1358 Clifton Ave, Clifton NJ

Property Use —

Specialty shop

Area of Origin —

Wall surface: exterior

First Ignition —

Sign, including outdoor signs such as billboards

Heat Source —

Heat from powered equipment, other

29 Aug 2007 Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire

1342 Clifton Ave, Clifton NJ

Property Use —

Outside or special property, other

Area of Origin —

Open area - outside; included are farmland, field

First Ignition —

Light vegetation - not crop, including grass

28 Jun 2007 Passenger vehicle fire

990 Clifton Ave, Clifton NJ

Property Use —

Vehicle parking area

Area of Origin —

Engine area, running gear, wheel area

Heat Source —

Heat from powered equipment, other

23 Jun 2007 Trash or rubbish fire, contained

165 Clifton Ave, Clifton NJ

Property Use —

Playground

Area of Origin —

Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste

18 Jun 2007 Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire

925 Clifton Ave, Clifton NJ

Property Use —

Outside or special property, other

Area of Origin —

Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace

First Ignition —

Organic materials, other

Heat Source —

Heat from other open flame or smoking materials

11 Jun 2007 Natural vegetation fire, other

975 Clifton Ave, Clifton NJ

Property Use —

Doctor, dentist or oral surgeon's office

Area of Origin —

Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace

First Ignition —

Light vegetation - not crop, including grass

Heat Source —

Cigarette

23 May 2007 Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire

691 Clifton Ave, Clifton NJ

Property Use —

Tunnel

Area of Origin —

Railroad right of way: on or near

14 May 2007 Grass fire

900 Clifton Ave, Clifton NJ

Property Use —

Public or government, other

Area of Origin —

Open area - outside; included are farmland, field

First Ignition —

Chips, including wood chips

Heat Source —

Cigarette

14 May 2007 Grass fire

900 Clifton Ave, Clifton NJ

Property Use —

Public or government, other

Area of Origin —

Outside area, other

First Ignition —

Light vegetation - not crop, including grass

Heat Source —

Cigarette

11 May 2007 Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire

714 Clifton Ave, Clifton NJ

Property Use —

Open land or field

Area of Origin —

Open area - outside; included are farmland, field

First Ignition —

Item First Ignited, Other

Heat Source —

Heat spread from another fire, other

04 May 2007 Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire

714 Clifton Ave, Clifton NJ

Property Use —

Open land or field

Area of Origin —

Open area - outside; included are farmland, field

First Ignition —

Light vegetation - not crop, including grass

Heat Source —

Heat spread from another fire, other

15 Jan 2007 Building fires

965 Clifton Ave, Clifton NJ

Property Use —

Multifamily dwellings

Area of Origin —

Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison

First Ignition —

Mattress, pillow

Heat Source —

Heat source: other

18 Dec 2006 Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire

714 Clifton Ave, Clifton NJ

Property Use —

Open land or field

Area of Origin —

Outside area, other

First Ignition —

Light vegetation - not crop, including grass

Heat Source —

Heat spread from another fire, other

22 Nov 2006 Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire

714 Clifton Ave, Clifton NJ

Property Use —

Open land or field

Area of Origin —

Wildland, woods

First Ignition —

Heavy vegetation - not crop, including trees

Heat Source —

Heat spread from another fire, other

12 Jul 2006 Building fires

337 Clifton Ave, Clifton NJ

Property Use —

Textile, wearing apparel sales

Area of Origin —

Ceiling & floor assembly, crawl space b/t stories

First Ignition —

Structural member or framing

Heat Source —

Heat spread from another fire, other

16 Jun 2006 Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire

1011 Clifton Ave, Clifton NJ

Property Use —

Vehicle parking area

First Ignition —

Light vegetation - not crop, including grass

28 Apr 2006 Natural vegetation fire, other

900 Clifton Ave, Clifton NJ

Property Use —

Public or government, other

Area of Origin —

Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace

First Ignition —

Light vegetation - not crop, including grass

Heat Source —

Cigarette

31 Mar 2006 Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire

691 Clifton Ave, Clifton NJ

Property Use —

Railroad right of way

Area of Origin —

Railroad right of way: on or near

First Ignition —

Light vegetation - not crop, including grass

23 Mar 2006 Natural vegetation fire, other

1005 Clifton Ave, Clifton NJ

Property Use —

Clinics, Doctors offices, hemodialysis centers

Area of Origin —

Entrance way, lobby

First Ignition —

Organic materials, other

Heat Source —

Hot ember or ash

17 Mar 2006 Passenger vehicle fire

900 Clifton Ave, Clifton NJ

Property Use —

Vehicle parking area

Area of Origin —

Engine area, running gear, wheel area

First Ignition —

Light vegetation - not crop, including grass

Heat Source —

Cigarette

16 Mar 2006 Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire

1033 Clifton Ave, Clifton NJ

Property Use —

Clinics, Doctors offices, hemodialysis centers

Area of Origin —

Outside area, other

First Ignition —

Light vegetation - not crop, including grass

15 Dec 2005 Building fires

483 Clifton Ave, Clifton NJ

Property Use —

1 or 2 family dwelling

Area of Origin —

Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison

Heat Source —

Candle

11 Nov 2005 Natural vegetation fire, other

765 Clifton Ave, Clifton NJ

Property Use —

Residential street, road or residential driveway

03 Jan 2005 Passenger vehicle fire

452 Clifton Ave, Clifton NJ

Property Use —

Residential street, road or residential driveway

Area of Origin —

Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace

Heat Source —

Heat source: other

01 Mar 2004 Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire

900 Clifton Ave, Clifton NJ

Property Use —

Public or government, other

Area of Origin —

Outside area, other

First Ignition —

Light vegetation - not crop, including grass

Heat Source —

Cigarette

11 Jan 2004 Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire

1055 Clifton Ave, Clifton NJ

Property Use —

Playground

Area of Origin —

Outside area, other

First Ignition —

Light vegetation - not crop, including grass

Heat Source —

Chemical reaction

08 Nov 2003 Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire

955 Clifton Ave, Clifton NJ

Property Use —

Bank

Area of Origin —

Highway, parking lot, street: on or near

First Ignition —

Chips, including wood chips

Heat Source —

Arcing

28 Apr 2003 Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire

1180 Clifton Ave, Clifton NJ

Property Use —

Outside or special property, other

Area of Origin —

Outside area, other

First Ignition —

Light vegetation - not crop, including grass

Heat Source —

Cigarette

20 Mar 2003 Passenger vehicle fire

162 Clifton Ave, Clifton NJ

Property Use —

Residential street, road or residential driveway

Area of Origin —

Engine area, running gear, wheel area

First Ignition —

Electrical wire, cable insulation

Heat Source —

Arcing

10 Apr 2002 Structure fire, other (conversion only)

859 Clifton Ave, Clifton NJ

Property Use —

General retail, other

Area of Origin —

Roof surface: exterior

First Ignition —

Exterior wall covering or finish

Heat Source —

Arcing

18 Nov 2001 Structure fire, other (conversion only)

162 Clifton Ave, Clifton NJ

Property Use —

1 or 2 family dwelling

Area of Origin —

Heating room or area, water heater area

First Ignition —

Magazine, newspaper, writing paper

Heat Source —

Heat source: other

09 Aug 2001 Structure fire, other (conversion only)

261 Clifton Ave, Clifton NJ

Property Use —

Laundry, dry cleaning

First Ignition —

Item First Ignited, Other

Heat Source —

Arcing

24 May 2001 Structure fire, other (conversion only)

605 Clifton Ave, Clifton NJ

Property Use —

Bar or nightclub

Area of Origin —

Other

First Ignition —

Item First Ignited, Other

Heat Source —

Heat source: other

17 May 2001 Structure fire, other (conversion only)

1316 Clifton Ave, Clifton NJ

Property Use —

Multifamily dwellings

Area of Origin —

Cooking area, kitchen

First Ignition —

Item First Ignited, Other

Heat Source —

Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment

11 Dec 2000 Cultivated vegetation, crop fire, other

261 Clifton Ave, Clifton NJ

Property Use —

Bank

Area of Origin —

Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste

First Ignition —

Magazine, newspaper, writing paper

Heat Source —

Heat source: other

19 Nov 2000 Structure fire, other (conversion only)

595 Clifton Ave, Clifton NJ

Property Use —

1 or 2 family dwelling

Area of Origin —

Laundry area, wash house (laundry)

First Ignition —

Dust, fiber, lint, including sawdust and excelsior

Heat Source —

Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment

14 Jul 2000 Special outside fire, other

961 Clifton Ave, Clifton NJ

Property Use —

Multifamily dwellings

26 Jun 2000 Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other

802 Clifton Ave, Clifton NJ

Property Use —

Residential street, road or residential driveway

Area of Origin —

Engine area, running gear, wheel area

First Ignition —

Item First Ignited, Other

Heat Source —

Heat, spark from friction

26 Jun 2000 Structure fire, other (conversion only)

457 Clifton Ave, Clifton NJ

Property Use —

Restaurant or cafeteria

Area of Origin —

Cooking area, kitchen

First Ignition —

Cooking materials, including edible materials

Heat Source —

Heat source: other

15 May 2000 Structure fire, other (conversion only)

165 Clifton Ave, Clifton NJ

Property Use —

Elementary school, including kindergarten

Area of Origin —

Assembly area - less than 100 persons

First Ignition —

Item First Ignited, Other

Heat Source —

Heat source: other

28 Nov 1999 Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other

313 Clifton Ave, Clifton NJ

Property Use —

Vehicle parking area

Area of Origin —

Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.

First Ignition —

Item First Ignited, Other

Heat Source —

Heat source: other

16 Sep 1999 Structure fire, other (conversion only)

842 Clifton Ave, Clifton NJ

Property Use —

Office: veterinary or research

Area of Origin —

Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste

First Ignition —

Magazine, newspaper, writing paper

Heat Source —

Cigarette