North Battalion Structure Fire
Incident #: 2013007486 Date of Incident: 02/17/2013 Issuing Officer: B.C. Mike Thompson
Narrative:
On February 17th, 2013 at 4:58pm The Spokane Fire Department responded two dedicated ladders, four engines, one heavy Rescue, and two Battalion Chiefs to a reported structure fire at 1712 East Sharp. Upon arrival companies reported smoke under all the soffits. The first arriving Engine company stretched an attack lead to the interior of the home while ladder crews searched for the occupants and prepared the roof for ventilation. Firefighters located the fire in the attic space and quickly opened up the ceiling to expose it. The well coordinated effort extinguished the fire rapidly, minimizing the damage to the structure. Companies remained on scene approximately two hours removing smoldering insulation and cleaning up the debris.
Cause:
The cause is under investigation by the SIU
Damage:
There is some structural and wiring damage to the attic area.
# Firefighters Responding: 24
Dollar Loss: $ 3,000
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