Sunday, November 11, 2012

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Media Release

North Battalion Residence Fire

Incident #: 2012049081
Date of Incident: 11/11/2012
Issuing Officer: AC Schaeffer

Narrative:
On Sunday, November 11, 2012 at 7:58 AM, seven companies of Spokane Firefighters including four engines, two senior ladders and one heavy rescue under the direction of Battalion Chiefs Cornelius and Sabo responded to a residence fire at 4615 North Rustle in Spokane’s Northwest Side. 

Firefighters arrived within three minutes to discover smoke showing on the interior of the single family home.  Firefighters entered the structure using handlines and thermal imaging cameras to locate and extinguish the fire.  Ladder companies simultaneously provided ventilation and access to the fire within the confines of the wood frame home.  The fire, which spread through attic and void spaces, was ultimately confined to the chimney and remote areas in the attic and extinguished by first-due companies within 30-minutes.  There were no injuries to firefighters or civilians as a result of this incident.

Cause:
The cause of this early morning blaze has been determined to be accidental and related to the condition of the fireplace and nearby combustibles

Damage:
Due to the quick actions of the firefighters, damage was limited to the area of origin.

# Firefighters Responding: 22

Dollar Loss: $ 2000

Other Agencies Responding:
Spokane Police Department,

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