DATE OF INCIDENT: 5/5/2010
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 1100 N. Superior
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99202
NARRATIVE: On Tuesday, May 4th, 2010 at 10:38 P.M. units of the Spokane Fire Department responded on a fire reported at the Maplewood Gardens Nursing Home located at 1100 N. Superior. Initially, this call was received as an alarm system that had activated and then was shortly "upgraded" by the dispatch center to a full alarm after receiving additional calls reporting smoke on the 4th floor. The upgraded alarm brought additional fire companies to the scene. Fire crews first on the scene reported smoke coming from a 4th floor window and curling up towards the roof. A rapid entry was made into the building and interior search efforts were coordinated along with an aggressive fire attack using multiple crews to confine the fire and safely evacuate the tenants that remained inside the building. A tenant inside the apartment on fire was successfully rescued after being found on the floor by the crew of Ladder 1. After finding her, they were able to quickly remove her from her burning apartment unit. She was transported to a medical facility for an evaluation and was able to return to her home later in the evening. The sprinkler system had activated inside the apartment unit where the fire began and was responsible for assisting in keeping the fire small. As the fire suppression efforts were underway, there were 7 patients that were immediately identified and extra ambulances were ordered to help deal with the situation. Patient symptoms ranged from smoke inhalation to cold exposure. Two of these patients were transported to medical facilities. The fire was successfully knocked down and extinguished after 15 minutes. Station 1 from their neighborhood location of Riverside and Browne were the first crews to arrive. Their quick response, fast attack and search efforts supplemented by other neighboring crews were another key reason why this fire was kept small. A total of 30 firefighters on 5 engine companies, 3 ladder companies, a rescue unit and 2 battalion chiefs responded on this fire. The fire currently is under investigation by the Special Investigation Unit and remains undetermined at this time. Fire damage was confined to some of the apartment contents, a wall and carpeting. There was smoke damage to the apartment unit including some of the neighboring apartment units and some water damage to an apartment unit below. In this fire, the sprinkler system and alarm system both found to be operating in this complex, were important factors in allowing for early alerting and evacuation of the occupants, and quick suppression efforts on the fire.
PROBABLE CAUSE: Undetermined at this time by the Spokane Fire Department Special Investigation Unit.
DAMAGE EXTENT: Light fire damage to the apartment unit. Moderate fire damage to contents. Moderate smoke damage throughout complex wing and moderate water damage.
DOLLAR LOSS: 5,000
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 30
MUTUAL AID: None Given
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