DATE OF INCIDENT: 4/11/2010
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 1507 E. Everett
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99207
NARRATIVE: On April 11th, 2010 at 10:51 P.M. the Spokane Fire Department responded to a house fire located at 1507 E. Everett. First arriving fire crews found a house and shed on fire. Engine 15 from the neighborhood fire station at Wellesley and Crestline was the first to arrive. A rapid entry was made into the home to search for victims and at the same time a fire attack team was assembled to combat the flames that were also beginning to consume the exterior of the home next door. Search crews were able to determine through their primary and secondary searches that no one remained inside the home. It was confirmed that the home next door also was not occupied. With vertical ventilation being completed on the roof by Ladder 2, and a quick aggressive attack on both the exterior and interior of the home and shed by Engine 15 and Pumper Ladder 13, the fire was knocked down after approximately 20 minutes. The occupant of the home that was originally involved in fire was found to be nearby at a neighbor's home. The Red Cross was contacted to help the occupant with clothing. There was significant fire and smoke damage throughout the home. There were no injuries to firefighters or civilians. A total of 23 firefighters on 3 engine companies, 2 ladder companies, 1 pumper ladder company, 1 rescue unit and 2 battalion chiefs responded to this fire. The cause is currently under investigation by the Spokane Fire Department Special Investigation Unit.
PROBABLE CAUSE: Under investigation by the Spokane Fire Department Special Investigation Unit.
DAMAGE EXTENT: Heavy fire damage to the storage shed and bedroom of the home. Smoke damage throughout structure.
DOLLAR LOSS: 60,000
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 23
MUTUAL AID: None Given
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