North Battalion Garage Fire
Incident #: 2012012253 Date of Incident: 3/25/2012 Issuing Officer: BC Dave Haworth
Narrative:
On Sunday, 03/25/2012, at 01:12 AM, the Spokane Fire Department responded 1 Ladder, 4 Engines, 1 Heavy Rescue, and 2 Battalion Chiefs to a reported structure fire at 1127 W Fairview Ave. First arriving SE3, located in the West Central Neighborhood, arrived in just over 2 minutes and encountered a 2 story, wood constructed garage with fire coming through the roof. SE3, after ensuring there was no one in the garage, advanced a hose off their apparatus and began to attack the fire. As additional companies arrived they began coordinated efforts to open all the doors, keep the fire from spreading, and removal of the smoke. The fire was quickly brought under control and was totally extinguished within 1 hour. There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters.
Cause:
The cause is under investigation by the Spokane Fire Department SIU.
Damage:
Damage was extensive throughout the entire structure with the second floor and roof a total loss.
# Firefighters Responding: 20
Dollar Loss: $20000
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