Two people, dog escape house fire

 

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TWO PEOPLE, DOG ESCAPE HOUSE FIRE

CAUSE HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED

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​Two people and a dog safely escaped a house damaged by an attic fire early Sunday. No one was injured and the cause has not been determined.

 

Firefighters were called to a single-story home at 2007 W. Nora at 12:22 am. Smoke and fire were reported in the attic space.

Firefighters' investigation revealed the attic space of the residence was fully involved with fire. Firefighters were on scene working to overhaul the structure until 3:30 am.

 

Damage to the attic and ceiling was extensive and estimated at $30,000. Investigators are trying to determine the cause of the fire.

 

Avista secured gas and electrical services and Red Cross assisted the occupants.

 

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

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

      

 

Firefighters quickly contain house fire

 

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FIREFIGHTERS QUICKLY CONTAIN HOUSE FIRE

CAUSE UNDER INVESTIGATION; NO ONE INJURED

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​The cause of a fire that damaged an unoccupied home in north Spokane late Friday is under investigation.

 

Callers reported flames coming from the roof of the home at 1409 W. Fairview Ave. at 10:03 pm. Firefighters from six trucks contained the fire within 20 minutes to the kitchen, upstairs and attic areas of the one-and-a-half-story house. Damage was estimated at $25,000.

 

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

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

      

 

Attic fire damages north side home

 

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ATTIC FIRE DAMAGES NORTH SIDE HOME

NO ONE INJURED; CAUSE IS BEING INVESTIGATED

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​Occupants of a north Spokane home escaped uninjured by an attic fire that damaged the house late Sunday.

 

Firefighters were dispatched to the home at 518 E. Empire about 11:55 pm and could see smoke coming from the eaves of the single-story house. They worked quickly to contain the fire to the attic. Minor smoke damage was reported throughout the interior of the home.

 

The occupants of the home were outside upon the fire department's arrival. Damage was estimated at $20,000. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

 

 

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

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