DATE OF INCIDENT: 7/12/2010
INCIDENT TYPE: Wildland Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: Beacon Hill Update
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99208
NARRATIVE: On Monday July 12, 2010 at 3:12PM, two Companies of Spokane Firefighters were dispatched to a small brush fire located on Beacon Hill. While enroute, the alarm was upgraded due to the weather conditions and smoke column visible from Station 15. The upgraded response eventually included 4 Structural Engines, 4 Brush Engines, District 9 Dozer and a Rehab Group, under the direction of Battalion Chiefs Brown and Moline along with District 9 Deputy Chief Cates and DNR Warden Lewis.
Firefighters arrived to find 3-acres of light to medium brush burning quickly uphill being complicated by 30-50 mph wind gusts. With the assistance of District 9 and DNR resources, firefighters swiftly anchored the flames as the fire spread uphill into timber. A well coordinated ground assault from all companies assigned kept the fire from burning out of control, but not before the fire had charred 5-acres of land. Air resources were unavailable due to the high winds and limited visibility.
The swift arrival of SFD resources, combined the efforts and resources of our neighboring agencies, prevented any homes and/or utilities from being damaged. There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters.
PROBABLE CAUSE: The cause is under investigation.
DAMAGE EXTENT: No structures were damaged. Firefighters will be on scene throughout the night patrolling the fire.
DOLLAR LOSS:
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 33
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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