DATE OF INCIDENT: 1/4/2011
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 2428 North Hogan
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
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NARRATIVE: On Tuesday January 4, 2011 the Spokane Fire Department responded at approximately 8:49 PM to 2428 N. Hogan on a reported structure fire. The first crew on-scene reported smoke coming from the eaves and fire showing from a window on the 2nd floor of a 1-1/2-story, wood framed house. An aggressive interior attack by on scene fire crews confined the majority of the fire to the upstairs bedroom. The fire was brought under control within 20 minutes and there were no reported injuries to firefighters. One civilian was transported to a local hospital with smoke inhalation and minor burns to her hand.
PROBABLE CAUSE: The cause of the fire is being investigated by the Spokane Fire Department's Special Investigation Unit. Preliminary investigation indicates the fire may have been started by a 5 year old boy playing with an unattended candle. Further investigation is needed.
The Spokane Fire Department would like to stress the importance of having properly working smoke detectors through-out your house. Early fire detection is one of the key factors for life safety.
DAMAGE EXTENT: Fire and smoke damage was confined to the upstairs bedroom and living area
DOLLAR LOSS: 15000
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 27
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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