DATE OF INCIDENT: 11/28/2008
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 3137 E. 34TH
CITY: Spokane
STATE: Wa
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NARRATIVE: On 11/28/08 at approximately 1554 hrs units of the City of Spokane Fire Department responded to 3137 E. 34th upon report of a structure fire. First arriving units on the scene found a one and one half story, wood-frame, single family residence with heavy smoke coming from the roof area. The occupant of the residence had noticed an electrical problem with a light on the first floor, and then while investigating that problem found the fire on the second floor. Fire crews advanced pre-connected hose-lines to the second floor of the house, while other crews ventilated the roof, and conducted search and rescue operations. The fire was controlled within approximately 30 minutes. The main body of fire was found in a void space, on the second floor, behind the interior walls. This area was used primarily as a play area for the occupant's children. Only one person was home at the time of the fire and he was able to exit the home safely.
A total of 10 apparatus with 27 firefighters fought this blaze. No injuries to firefighters or civilians were reported.
PROBABLE CAUSE: It appears the fire may have been started by a wiring problem within the knee-wall area on the second floor. At this time fire investigators are still completing their investigation
DAMAGE EXTENT: The greatest damage to the structure was on the second floor of the residence. Firefighters found significant fire behind the knee-wall on the north-east side of the structure. All areas of the second floor also had significant smoke damage. Minor smoke damage was evident to the first floor.
DOLLAR LOSS: 40,000
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 27
MUTUAL AID: None Given
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