DATE OF INCIDENT: 8/8/2010
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 3822 E. 8th Avenue
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99202
NARRATIVE: At 10:25 P.M. Saturday, August 7th, the Spokane Fire Department responded to a reported deck fire at 3822 E. 8th Avenue in the City of Spokane. The first fire company arrived on scene within four minutes and reported a split-entry wood frame house with fire visible on the back of the house and heavy smoke inside. Neighbors reported there was no one home, and fire crews searching the house confirmed that. The fire was knocked down within fifteen minutes, but overhaul of the burned and fire damaged areas continued for several hours. Fire crews will remain on scene throughout the night to continue searching for hidden pockets of fire. Damage to the house was extensive, with fire damage to the rear exterior, kitchen, and dining area. In addition, the house sustained considerable heat, smoke, and water damage throughout. At the time of this release the homeowners had not been located to notify them of the fire. An investigator from the Spokane Fire Department's Special Investigation Unit conducted a preliminary review of the scene late Saturday night and will return to continue the fire cause investigation at first light Sunday. In all, twenty-nine fire department personnel responded on nine trucks and two command vehicles. There were no injuries to any of the firefighters.
PROBABLE CAUSE: The cause of this fire is still under investigation by the Spokane Fire Department's Special Investigation Unit.
DAMAGE EXTENT: Damage to the house and contents is estimated to be $60,000.
DOLLAR LOSS: 60,000
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 29
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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