Friday, August 3, 2012

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House fire on East Diamond Ave.

Incident #:  2012033001
Date of Incident:  8/3/2012
Issuing Officer:  Craig Cornelius / Battalion Chief

Narrative:
This evening, August 3, 2012 the Spokane Fire Department responded at 7:19 PM to 2720 E. Diamond Ave on a reported structure fire. Engine 15, stationed at Wellesley and Crestline arrived at the Diamond address within 3 minutes of being dispatched. Engine 15's officer reported smoke showing from a 1 ½ story home. Engine 15's officer gave tactical assignments to other responding fire companies and quickly attacked the fire. The home was searched and it was verified that the home's occupants were safely outside. The fire in this structure was brought under control within 10 minutes. Fire damage was confined to 1 bedroom with smoke damage to the upper floor. The fire cause was determined to be accidental overloading of electrical wiring. Six fire companies responded to this incident. There were no injuries.

Cause:
Electrical

Damage:
Fire Damage: Upstairs bedroom.

# Firefighters Responding: 21

Dollar Loss: $8000

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