Thursday, July 1, 2010

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

ISSUING OFFICER: Battalion Chief Bill Donahoe
DATE OF INCIDENT: 7/1/2010
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 713 West Kiernana Avenue
CITY: Spokane
STATE: wa
ZIP: 99205

NARRATIVE: On July 1st 2010 at 08:46 the Spokane Fire Dept responded 29 firefighters on 8 fire trucks along with 2 battalion chiefs to a reported house fire at 713 W. Kiernan Avenue. The first arriving company arrived on scene within five minutes reporting heavy flames and smoke showing from a wood frame house. Initial reports indicated there may be victims trapped in the building. Fire companies made an aggressive fire attack along with a search for occupants. Within ten minutes fire was knocked down and search was completed with no victims found inside the home. Two occupants who had escaped the fire prior to Spokane Fire Dept arrival were transported by ambulance to Holy Family Hospital to be evaluated for smoke inhalation. Due to the extensive fire damage fire crews remained on scene for four hours extinguishing fire hidden in numerous voids and features of the structure. In addition to the injured civilians 1 firefighter received minor burns and was transported to a medical facility for treatment and was released back to duty. Three occupants are displaced from the residence and are being assisted by Red Cross for shelter and clothing.

PROBABLE CAUSE: The cause of this fire is under investigation by the Special Investigation Unit of the Spokane Fire Dept.
DAMAGE EXTENT: The house suffered extensive smoke and fire damage to the first floor and roof.
DOLLAR LOSS: 50,000
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 31
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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