Fire Incidents at Dewey Ave, Evanston, IL



To date, we have no information about fire incidents in 2025
19 Sep 2019 Building fires
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
14 Sep 2019 Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use —
Motor vehicle or boat sales, services, repair
Area of Origin —
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition —
Tire
Heat Source —
Heat, spark from friction
03 Dec 2017 Building fires
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin —
Bathroom, checkroom, lavatory, locker room
First Ignition —
Rubbish, trash, or waste
20 Oct 2017 Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use —
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin —
Vehicle area, other
First Ignition —
Multiple items first ignited
27 May 2017 Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use —
Street or road in commercial area
Area of Origin —
Cargo/trunk area - all vehicles
07 Aug 2015 Building fires
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin —
Cooking area, kitchen
14 Jul 2014 Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use —
Outside or special property, other
29 Sep 2013 Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use —
Open land or field
22 Jul 2013 Building fires
Property Use —
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin —
Wall surface: exterior
First Ignition —
Exterior wall covering or finish
Heat Source —
Arcing
02 Jul 2012 Trash or rubbish fire, contained
Property Use —
Graded and cared-for plots of land
Area of Origin —
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
27 Jul 2011 Outside equipment fire
Property Use —
Pipeline, power line or other utility right of way
Area of Origin —
Outside area, other
First Ignition —
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source —
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
23 May 2011 Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use —
Variable use amusement, recreation places
Area of Origin —
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition —
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source —
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
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22 Sep 2010 Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use —
Elementary school, including kindergarten
Area of Origin —
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition —
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source —
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
24 Jan 2010 Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use —
Residential street, road or residential driveway
07 Oct 2009 Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use —
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin —
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
18 Jun 2009 Building fires
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
02 Mar 2009 Building fires
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin —
Storage area, other
10 May 2008 Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use —
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin —
Chute/container - trash, rubbish, waste
First Ignition —
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source —
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
22 Nov 2007 Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use —
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin —
Outside area, other
First Ignition —
Rubbish, trash, or waste
26 Sep 2007 Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use —
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin —
Cooking area, kitchen
Heat Source —
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
16 Jun 2007 Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use —
Open land or field
Area of Origin —
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition —
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source —
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
30 Aug 2006 Building fires
Property Use —
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin —
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition —
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source —
Arcing
19 Jul 2006 Fire, other
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin —
Wall surface: exterior
First Ignition —
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source —
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials
05 May 2006 Building fires
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin —
Function area, other
First Ignition —
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source —
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
26 Apr 2006 Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire
Property Use —
Street, other
Area of Origin —
Outside area, other
First Ignition —
Item First Ignited, Other
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27 Aug 2005 Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use —
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin —
Open area - outside; included are farmland, field
First Ignition —
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
14 Jan 2004 Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use —
Vehicle parking area
Area of Origin —
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
First Ignition —
Multiple items first ignited
Heat Source —
Heat source: other
19 Aug 2003 Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire
Property Use —
Street, other
Area of Origin —
Outside area, other
11 Aug 2003 Outside equipment fire
Property Use —
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin —
Courtyard, patio, porch, terrace
First Ignition —
Item First Ignited, Other
Heat Source —
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
29 Jul 2003 Building fires
Property Use —
Parking garage, (detached residential garage)
Area of Origin —
Outside area, other
First Ignition —
Exterior trim, including doors
Heat Source —
Heat from direct flame, convection currents
19 Jul 2003 Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire
Property Use —
Open land or field
Area of Origin —
Wildland, woods
First Ignition —
Light vegetation - not crop, including grass
Heat Source —
Cigarette lighter
06 Apr 2003 Building fires
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin —
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
First Ignition —
Book
Heat Source —
Hot or smoldering object, other
28 Dec 2002 Building fires
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin —
Storage room, area, tank, or bin
First Ignition —
Floor covering or rug/carpet/mat
14 Nov 2002 Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use —
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin —
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition —
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source —
Heat source: other
10 Oct 2002 Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin —
Service facilities, other
First Ignition —
Household utensils
Heat Source —
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
02 Sep 2002 Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use —
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin —
Outside area, other
Heat Source —
Heat source: other
25 Jun 2002 Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use —
Educational, other
Area of Origin —
Technical processing areas, other
First Ignition —
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source —
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
12 Feb 2001 Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
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 —
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
07 Feb 2001 Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use —
Residential street, road or residential driveway
Area of Origin —
Engine area, running gear, wheel area
First Ignition —
Insulation within structural area
Heat Source —
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
29 Jan 2001 Outside rubbish fire, other
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
26 Nov 2000 Structure fire, other (conversion only)
Property Use —
Parking garage, (detached residential garage)
Area of Origin —
Vehicle storage area; garage, carport
First Ignition —
Structural component or finish, other