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FIREFIGHTERS CREDIT SISTER MADONNA BUDER IN HELPING SLEEPING NEIGHBOR ESCAPE FIRE
NO INJURIES REPORTED, FIRE WAS ACCIDENTIAL AND RELATED TO SMOKING MATERIALS
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A man was able to safely escape a fire at his mobile home on Monday morning thanks to an alert neighbor. Fire and smoke damaged the home, but no injuries were reported.
Yesterday just before 6 a.m., the Spokane Fire Department responded to report of a residential fire in the San Souci Mobile Home Park at 3231 W. Boone Ave. The first-arriving engine reported fire coming from the back deck area and extending into the home.
An alert neighbor who noticed the smoke knocked on the door of the home and was able to successfully wake up the sleeping resident.
“Sister Madonna Buder helped save a life on Monday, advised Assistant Chief Brian Schaeffer. “Her quick thinking and immediate action in waking up this gentleman helped to ensure he was able to safely evacuate without any injuries.”
Fire crews were able to knockdown the fire within 14 minutes and conducted several searches of the residence to make sure no one else was inside. Crews remained on scene through the morning checking that all hot spots were extinguished and to assist with making arrangements for the occupant.
The mobile home sustained heavy fire and smoke damage. The total property damage is estimated to be $60,000. The cause of the fire was determined to be accidental and related to smoking materials.
The Spokane Fire Department would like to remind everyone to have working smoke detectors in the home and to develop and practice an escape plan.
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Michele Anderson | Public Safety Communications Manager
Spokane Police Department | Spokane Fire Department
cell 509.742.0063 | office 509.622.5868 |mlanderson@spokanecity.org
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