Property Use: Railroad right of way
Actions Taken: Evacuate area
Area of Origin: Railroad right of way: on or near
First Ignition: Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source: Arcing
Factors Contributing to Ignition: Arc, spark from operating equipment
Equipment Involved: Electrical Distribution, Lighting & Power Transfer
Equipment Power: Electrical line voltage (>= 50 volts)
Equipment Portability: Stationary
Contents Loss: $500

26 Aug 2015 Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire

Property Use: Rapid transit station
Actions Taken: Extinguish
Area of Origin: Outside area, other
First Ignition: Heavy vegetation - not crop, including trees
Heat Source: Arcing
Factors Contributing to Ignition: Arc, spark from operating equipment
Equipment Involved: Electrical Distribution, Lighting & Power Transfer
Equipment Power: Electrical line voltage (>= 50 volts)
Equipment Portability: Stationary
Contents Loss: $500

Incidents registered in Federal Emergency Management Agency

12 Jun 2015 Outside rubbish fire, other

Property Use: Railroad right of way
Actions Taken: Extinguish

05 Feb 2015 Overheated motor

Property Use: Railroad right of way
Actions Taken: Investigate

07 May 2013 Outside rubbish, trash or waste fire

Property Use: Street or road in commercial area
Actions Taken: Investigate

30 Mar 2013 Biological hazard, confirmed or suspected

Property Use: Street or road in commercial area
Actions Taken: Remove hazard