DATE OF INCIDENT: 12/31/2010
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 2933 E. Central
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
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NARRATIVE: This morning, December 31, 2010, the Spokane Fire Department responded at approximately 7:30 AM to 2933 E. Central on a reported structure fire with fire showing in the basement. The first crew on-scene reported smoke showing from the front door of a one story, wood framed duplex. Fire fighters aggressively attacked the fire in the basement of the involved duplex using the interior stairs and a Compressed Air Foam (CAFS) extinguishing agent. E-15's crew reported an immediate knock down of the fire with very minor water usage or water damage. Additional fire crews completed search and rescue, roof operations and salvage and overhaul. The main bedroom in the basement sustained significant fire damage with smoke damage through out the rest of the structure. Seven fire companies with 22 Firefighters and 2 Chief Officers responded to this fire and were on scene for approximately 1.5 hours. The fire was brought under control within 20 minutes and there were no reported injuries to any firefighters. One civilian residing in the duplex received a small laceration to the hand and was transported to a local hospital by a neighbor for treatment. The fire displaced 4 adults and one child from the duplex and it is anticipated that the uninvolved unit should be available for occupancy later today.
We would like to emphasize to all citizens the importance of maintaining properly working smoke detectors within your home. The early detection of the fire by the smoke detectors saves lives.
PROBABLE CAUSE: The cause of the fire is under investigation by Spokane Fire Department's Special Investigation Unit.
DAMAGE EXTENT: Fire damage was confined to the basement with smoke damage through out the rest of the structure.
DOLLAR LOSS: 10000
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 24
MUTUAL AID: None Given
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