Brush Fire/ South Hill
Incident #: 2013031212 Date of Incident: 07/13/2013 Issuing Officer: AC Schaeffer
Narrative:
On Sunday, July 14, 2013 at 4:00 PM, three Type 6 Brush Engines and two Structural Engines under the direction of Battalion Chiefs Thompson and Clive Jones responded to a brush fire on the hillside above 2113 East 7th Avenue.
Firefighters arrived to find a column of smoke and 1/4 acres of medium to heavy brush burning along the Ben Burr Trail System’s steep hills just below 8th Avenue.
First arriving Chiefs quickly assessed the need for structure protection, as ground crews hiked in to reach the bulk of the flames in the steep terrain. As more companies were called into action, additional personnel were strategically placed, halting the fire from its advance towards the homes. In one case, the fire was stopped just 15 feet from reaching a residence on 8th Avenue.
With relatively slow wind speeds being 8 mph, a relative humidity of 30%, and the temperature at 82 degrees, firefighters were able to knock down the flames in less than 2 hours. Due to the strong efforts of the firefighters, this wildland fire was completely extinguished with no injuries.
Cause:
The fire was purposefully caused and the Fire Department's investigators are searching for suspects. Information regarding this incident can be shared confidentially with investigators via the SFD's Tip Line at 344-FIRE (3473).
Damage:
Damage is limited to wildland (brush, grass and the trail system). All of the structures were effectively protected.
# Firefighters Responding: 15
Dollar Loss: $ 0
Other Agencies Responding:Spokane Police Department,
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