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Fire damages Hillyard basement

Incident #: 2014044479#
Date of Incident: 08/29/2014

Fire damaged an unoccupied Hillyard house early Friday morning causing approximately $10,000 in damage to the basement. No one was injured.

Narrative:
The Spokane Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 804 East Joseph at 4:51 a.m. today.  Smoke was coming from the boarded up home when firefighters arrived. The fire was knocked down within 20 minutes, and confined to the basement. No one was in the house, and no one was injured.

Cause:
The cause of the fire is under investigation at this time by the Spokane Fire Department Special Investigation Unit

Damage:
Fire damage was confined to the basement with smoke damage throughout the structure.

# Firefighters Responding: 23

Dollar Loss: $ 10,000.00

Other Agencies Responding:
A.M.R. Ambulance and Avista.

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Rescue Task Force training at NorthTown

08/26/2014

The joint Spokane Fire/Police Department Rescue Task Force is conducting training this week in the basement of the NorthTown Mall.

The team will be train to work in a tactical environment, including response to active shooter and post-explosive incidents that would involve a combined response from both agencies. Training will continue through Thursday.

NorthTown Mall Management and Security has been very proactive in offering cooperation and the use of their facility to the Task Force. Community Partners such as this add valuable experience and knowledge in regards to responding to these kinds challenging events.
 

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Fire damages north side garage

Incident #: 2014042064#
Date of Incident: 08/16/2014

A homeowner who had been using a torch to burn weeds next to his garage accidentally set it on fire on Saturday afternoon, mistakenly thinking he had extinguished the weeds before leaving for lunch. Firefighters quickly put the fire out and limited the damage to two exterior walls and the roof.

Narrative:
The Spokane Fire Department responded to a reported detached garage on fire at 102 West Amherst at 12:01 pm. They found a one car detached garage on fire with smoke emitting from the roof with no other structures threatened. Crews quickly extinguished the fire and remained on scene for one hour overhauling the affected walls and roofing of the garage. There were no injuries.

Cause:
 
The home owner returned to the scene after the fire had been extinguished. The owner stated to the Fire Department Investigator that he had previously burned off weeds with a propane torch behind the garage then left his residence to go out for lunch. The Spokane Fire Department Investigator has determined the physical evidence confirmed the fire started on the exterior of the garage at ground level where the weeds were burned off.

Damage:
 
Portions of two exterior walls and the roof of the affected garage were damaged by the fire. Light smoke damage occurred inside the garage with no loss of personal property.

# Firefighters Responding: 18

Dollar Loss: $ 2000.00

Other Agencies Responding:
Spokane Police Department for traffic control.

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Fire damages unoccupied home

Incident #: 2014041817
Date of Incident: 08/15/2014

The Spokane Fire Department is investigating a fire that damaged an unoccupied home Friday morning on the lower South Hill. No one was injured, and the fire was contained to a bedroom.

Narrative:
 
The Spokane Fire Department responded at approximately 8:30 AM to 312 South Ray Street on a reported structure fire. The first crew on-scene reported smoke showing from a one-and-a-half-story wood-framed house. Firefighters started their attack through the front door of the house and concentrated their efforts on a bedroom in the southeast corner. Additional fire crews assisted with search and rescue, ventilation and salvage and overhaul. The fire was confined to the bedroom of origin, and the fire was brought under control within 30 minutes. The structure was found to be unoccupied at the time of the fire and there were no reported injuries. Four engine companies, two ladders, a heavy rescue truck and two battalion chiefs totaling 25 firefighters responded to this fire. Fire crews were on scene for approximately two hours. Avista was on scene to mitigate our electrical concerns to the overhead wires to the home.  

Cause:
The cause of the fire is under investigation by the SFD Special Investigation Unit

Damage:
Fire damage was confined to the room of origin with smoke damage throughout the structure.  

# Firefighters Responding: 25

Dollar Loss: $ 20,000

Other Agencies Responding:
Spokane Police Department, Avista

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Fire damages backyard playhouse, garage

Incident #: 2014041808
Date of Incident: 08/15/2014

A fire that destroyed a backyard playhouse Friday morning also heavily damaged a garage in east central Spokane. No one was injured and the cause is under investigation.

Narrative:
 
The Spokane Fire Department responded at approximately 7:47 AM to 2113 E. Fifth Ave. on a reported structure fire. The first crew on-scene reported fire showing from a large wood-framed playhouse in the backyard of this address. The playhouse was fully involved with fire that extended to a single-story garage to the east. Firefighters concentrated their initial fire attack on the garage while additional fire crews assisted with fire attack on the playhouse and ventilation, salvage and overhaul. The playhouse was a total loss and the garage sustained heavy fire damage. The fire was brought under control within 30 minutes and there were no reported injuries. Four engine companies, one ladder, a heavy recue truck and two battalion chiefs totaling 21 firefighters responded to this fire. Fire crews were on scene for approximately one and a half hours. Avista was on scene to mitigate electrical concerns to the overhead wires in the alley.  

Cause:
The cause of the fire is under investigation by the SFD Special Investigation Unit.

Damage:
Fire damage was confined to the structure of origin and the garage to the east.  

# Firefighters Responding: 21

Dollar Loss: $ 15,000

Other Agencies Responding:
Avista

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