South Battalion Brush Fire
Incident #: 2011033919 Date of Incident: 8/24/2011 Issuing Officer: AC Schaeffer
Narrative:
On Tuesday August 23, 2011 at 8:49PM 3 Companies of Spokane Firefighters, two Type 1 Structural Engines and one Type 6 Brush under the direction of Battalion Chief Moline responded to the area of Government Way and Clarke for a reported brush fire. Firefighters arrived to find a column of smoke and just under an acre of medium to heavy brush burning on a rocky extreme slope. Although the fire was slow moving, firefighters assessed the needs for additional assistance due to the bulk of the flames being located in steep terrain. As more companies were called, additional personnel were strategically placed, halting the fire from its advance by trailing and wet line. The fire was patrolled by SFD companies throughout the night and this morning to assure its extinguishment.
Cause:
The fire was a result of a long domestic ordeal which involved a knife wielding man, alleged assault and arson. The man, 47 year old Kenneth Johnson, has been arrested and has charged with Second Degree Arson.
Damage:
N/A
# Firefighters Responding: 12
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