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Shadle Park Area House Fire Destroys A Bedroom

Incident #:  2011035109
Date of Incident:  8/31/2011
Issuing Officer:  Bruce Moline/Battalion Chief

Narrative:
On Wednesday, August 31st, 2011 at 12:26 P.M. the Spokane Fire Department responded fire crews to a reported house fire at 4504 N. Ash. Engine 13, from their neighborhood station at Wellesley and Jefferson was the first truck to arrive and found a well involved dwelling with smoke throughout the structure. An aggressive "offensive" attack was used along with vertical ventilation on the roof. Crews assigned to the interior also conducted very rapid primary and secondary searches to make sure no one was left inside. It was quickly confirmed that all made it outside the house safely. A knockdown of the fire was achieved after 10 minutes from the arrival of the first truck. The Red Cross was called to provide support for a family of 3. The fire completely destroyed one of the bedrooms and significant heat and smoke damage was present throughout the rest of the main floor. At this time the cause of the fire is under investigation by the SFD S.I.U.

Cause:
Under investigation by the SFD Special Investigation Unit.

Damage:
One bedroom destroyed by the fire. Heavy smoke and heat damage throughout main floor. Damage to roof.

# Firefighters Responding: 25

Dollar Loss: $30,000

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