Tuesday, May 25, 2010

SFD Media Release - For more information on this release please call (509)625-7002

ISSUING OFFICER: Joel Fielder/ Battalion Chief
DATE OF INCIDENT: 5/25/2010
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 3524 East Broad
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
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NARRATIVE: On May 25, 2010 the Spokane Fire Department responded at approximately 11:34 AM to 3524 East Broad on a reported structure fire. The first crew on-scene reported smoke showing from the back of a one story, wood framed single family residence. Fire fighters aggressively performed an interior attack on the fire while additional fire crews completed search and rescue, roof ventilation and salvage and overhaul. The fire was brought under control within 30 minutes. No one was home at the time of the fire. One firefighter was injured and was transported to a local hospital and treated and released for a knee injury. Eight fire companies with 26 firefighters responded to this fire and we were on scene for approximately 2.5 hours.

PROBABLE CAUSE: The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Special Investigation Unit
DAMAGE EXTENT: Fire damage was confined to the main floor of the home with heat and smoke damage through out the rest of the structure.
DOLLAR LOSS: 12000
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 26
MUTUAL AID: None Given

For more information on this release, please call (509)625-7002 and/or check out the SFD Blog at www.spokanefire.blogspot.com

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