Fire heavily damages west central home

 

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FIRE HEAVILY DAMAGES WEST CENTRAL HOME

DETACHED GARAGE, RV A TOTAL LOSS

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The Spokane Fire Department is investigating a two-alarm fire in west central Spokane that damaged a home, detached garage and RV on the property. Firefighters are expected to remain on scene until later this morning.

 

Flames were showing on the rear of the home at 1322 W. Mansfield Ave. when firefighters arrived shortly after 4:45 pm. Tuesday. Homes to the north and east were also threatened, and a second alarm was sounded. One person reportedly suffered a minor burn injury, but left the scene prior to the arrival of the fire department.

 

The home suffered significant damage, and the RV and detached garage were a total loss. Minor damage was reported to the home to the east, including a broken window and smoke damage. Total damage was estimated at $125,000.

 

A total of 35 firefighters from nine engines, two ladders, one rescue unit, two battalion chiefs and the chief's staff responded to the fire.

 

 

 

Brian Coddington | City of Spokane | Director of Communications and Marketing

509.625.6740 | fax 509.625.6563 |bcoddington@spokanecity.org| spokanecity.org

      

 

SFD asking for help locating two people

 

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SFD ASKING FOR HELP LOCATING TWO PEOPLE

MAY HAVE INFORMATION ABOUT SUNDAY FIRES

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The Spokane Fire Department's Special Investigations Unit is asking for the public's assistance in identifying two persons believed to have information about the suspected arson fire that took place on March 29^th in 300 East block of 5^th Avenue.

 

During the period leading up to the fire, two people on bicycles were captured on surveillance tape in the vicinity of where the fire originated.

 

Anyone with information regarding the identity of these individuals or their locations are urged to contact the Spokane Fire Department's Special Investigation Unit at (509) 344-3473.