House Fire In East Central Neighborhood
Incident #: 2011037053 Date of Incident: 9/12/2011 Issuing Officer: Bruce Moline/Battalion Chief
Narrative:
On Monday September 12th, 2011 at 8:46 P.M. the Spokane Fire Department responded to a house fire located at 3617 E. 1st. Fire crews found a well involved single family dwelling with fire showing from the north end of the home and rapidly extending vertically through the roof. A home immediately to the west was also under threat from the fire. Engine 14 from their neighborhood station located at 18th and Ray was first to arrive and made the quick decision to protect the home exposed on the west side of the fire, and at the same time, attacked the fire directly through a doorway preventing any further extension towards the interior of the home. Ladders 1 and 2 also made entry into the home through a locked door and rapidly searched the interior for anyone still inside. At this same time, the ladder crews were on the roof opening up to ventilate out the buildup of heat inside. There were no occupants found inside the dwelling and the exposure home on the west side was spared. A knockdown of the fire was achieved after 18 minutes. Fire crews remained on the scene throughout the night completing final extinguishment and monitoring the condition of the building for flare-ups. The fire cause is unknown at this time but is under investigation by the Spokane Fire Department Special Investigation Unit and is expected to continue today. A total of 5 engine companies, 2 ladder companies, a rescue company and 2 battalion chiefs responded on this alarm. There were no injuries to firefighters or civilians.
Cause:
Under Investigation by the Spokane Fire Department Special Investigation Unit.
Damage:
Heavy fire damage to north half of the structure including the roof. Heavy smoke damage to main and second floors.
# Firefighters Responding: 25
Dollar Loss: $90,000
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