Crews battle two simultaneous structure fires

 

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CREWS BATTLE TWO SIMULTANEOUS STRUCTURE FIRES

FIRES ON NELSON STREET, FIRST AVENUE REPORTED MONDAY

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​Spokane Fire Department crews responded to two simultaneous structure fires Monday morning. No injuries were reported in either incident.

 

The first occurred at 1923 N. Nelson St. and was reported by a passerby who noticed heavy smoke emanating from the residence at 5:21 a.m.  As companies arrived, it was determined that heavy fire was located in the basement with extension to the first floor and attic of the single-story structure. 

 

Early attempts were made to search for victims with the protection of hose lines. Due to the risk from the structural conditions, however, crews were ordered out and a defensive strategy was established. 

 

The majority of occupants have been accounted for. Crews are still on scene attempting to salvage and search the remains of the heavily damaged and partially collapsed structure. Crews will likely remain at the scene for the majority of the day.

 

The second structure fire occurred at 2415 E. 1^st Avenue at 7:27 a.m. On arrival, companies found a single-story duplex with heavy smoke and fire showing from a back bedroom. Companies from SFD and the Spokane Valley Fire Department forced entry into the house and searched both units for victims while attacking the fire.

 

The fire was confined to the attic and heavy damage to the rear of the house. Red Cross is assisting the families affected.

 

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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

      

 

Electrical problem may be cause of fire

 

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ELECTRICAL PROBLEM MAY BE CAUSE OF FIRE

NORTHSIDE BASEMENT HEAVILY DAMAGED

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​Electrical causes are being investigated as the source of a fire that started in the basement of a north Spokane home late Friday. Both occupants of the home were uninjured.

 

Firefighters arrived about 10:20 pm to find a single-family, one-story house full of smoke. The fire burning in the walls and ceiling in the basement was quickly extinguished.

All utilities to the house had to be turned off and smoke damage extended throughout the home at 1912 E. Dalke. Fellow church members were going to provide lodging for the residents.

 

Damage was estimated at $60,000.

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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

      

 

RE: House fire damages home's basement

CORRECTION:  Address should be 4230 East Central.

 

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

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

      

 

From: Coddington, Brian
Sent: Thursday, January 14, 2016 1:21 PM
To: Coddington, Brian
Subject: House fire damages home's basement

 

 

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HOUSE FIRE DAMAGES HOME'S BASEMENT

FAMILY OF SIX ESCAPES UNINJURED

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The Spokane Fire Department is reminding people to check and install working smoke detectors after a family of six escaped an early morning fire in the basement of their home with no injuries.

 

​Firefighters were called to a home at 4240 East Central about 4 am today with heavy smoke showing from the windows and eaves of a single-story, wood framed structure. The fire was burning in the basement, and firefighters extinguished it within 30 minutes.

 

Two adults and four children made it safely out of the home and are being assisted by the local chapter of the American Red Cross. No working smoke detectors were found in the home and two of the young children were sleeping downstairs when the fire started.

 

Cause of the fire is under investigation. Damage was estimated at $40,000. Fire damage was confined to the basement with smoke damage throughout the home.

 

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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

      

 

House fire damages home's basement

 

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HOUSE FIRE DAMAGES HOME'S BASEMENT

FAMILY OF SIX ESCAPES UNINJURED

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The Spokane Fire Department is reminding people to check and install working smoke detectors after a family of six escaped an early morning fire in the basement of their home with no injuries.

 

​Firefighters were called to a home at 4240 East Central about 4 am today with heavy smoke showing from the windows and eaves of a single-story, wood framed structure. The fire was burning in the basement, and firefighters extinguished it within 30 minutes.

 

Two adults and four children made it safely out of the home and are being assisted by the local chapter of the American Red Cross. No working smoke detectors were found in the home and two of the young children were sleeping downstairs when the fire started.

 

Cause of the fire is under investigation. Damage was estimated at $40,000. Fire damage was confined to the basement with smoke damage throughout the home.

 

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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