Investigation continues in S. Maple house fire

 

 

Investigation continues in S. Maple house fire

No injuries reported

 

Spokane Fire Department officials are investigating if squatters are responsible for starting house fire.

 

Last evening just before 11 p.m., the Spokane Fire Department responded to a residential structure fire in the 1800 block of S. Maple Blvd. Spokane Engine 9 was the first crew on scene and located an attached garage to the rear of the house that was filled with heat and smoke. The fire was also starting to spread to the interior of the home which appeared to be under renovation. Fire crews were able to quickly coordinate a fire attack and ventilation operation stopping the fire from spreading. No injuries were reported.

 

The residence sustained smoke and heat damage. The garage, constructed of cinder block and concrete, was also damaged along with all of its contents, including one vehicle.

 

Witnesses advise fire officials squatters had been living in house and were seen leaving before the fire was reported. The cause remains under investigation by the Spokane Fire Department Special Investigation Unit.

 

 

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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

 

Quick work by firefighters stops fire from causing further damage

 

 

Quick work by firefighters stops fire from causing further damage

 

Fire crews prevented a fire from destroying a house and causing further damage to the surrounding area. There were no injuries reported.

 

Today at 11:37 a.m., the Spokane Fire Department along with Spokane Fire District 9 were dispatched to a heavily involved detached garage fire in the 5600 block of N. D St. Responding fire companies reported a thick black column of smoke visible from several miles away and requested additional resources while still en route. 

 

The first apparatus on scene found a large detached garage fully involved with the fire already spreading to the nearby home. Crews entering the residence discovered the fire had spread to the attic, but were able to rapidly extinguish it stopping further damage. The fire also spread to a small structure in a neighbor’s yard along with a power pole. The power pole had electrical lines dropping into the back yard and across a chain link fence which caused the fence to become electrically charged. Upon arrival, crews from Avista were able to cut power to the lines resulting in several other houses in the neighborhood losing power for a period of time. 

 

The fire caused moderate damage to the home and the garage was a total loss. The cause of the fire remains under investigation by the Spokane Fire Department Special Investigation Unit.

 

 

 

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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

 

Media Advisory: Spokane Fire Department Dedicated to Saving Lives, Including Furry Family Members

 

 

Media Advisory: Spokane Fire Department Dedicated to Saving Lives, Including Furry Family Members

(Photo opportunity)

 

The Spokane Fire Department (SFD) is dedicated to saving the lives of its community members and their furry family members. To help with these life-saving measures, SFD will be receiving a generous donation of 23 pet oxygen mask kits from Invisible Fence^® Brand, and will be participating in pet saving training by Dr. Erica Ronhovde with the North Division Animal Hospital. Members of the media are invited to attend.

 

What: SFD will receive donation of pet oxygen mask kits and participate in pet saving training

When: Friday, August 26 at 10 a.m.

Who: Officials from the Spokane Fire Department, representatives from Invisible Fence^® Brand and Dr. Erica Ronhovde from the North Division Animal Hospital

Where: Spokane Fire Department Training Complex at 1618 N. Rebecca St.

Please note: Representatives will be available for interviews after the training.

 

 

 

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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

 

House fire displaces two residents and their pets

 

 

House fire displaces two residents and their pets

Cause determined to be accidental

 

Late Thursday afternoon, the Spokane Fire Department along with fire crews from the Spokane Valley Fire Department and Spokane County Fire District 8 were dispatched to a reported structure fire in the 800 block of S. Freya St. Upon arrival, firefighters advised a residence was involved and the fire had spread to a shed, automobile, fence and tree. Yesterday’s increasing winds contributed to the fire spreading quickly. 

 

One of the occupants of the home discovered the fire and received some smoke inhalation when exiting the residence. The adult female was treated on scene. 

 

The fire caused significant damage to the home rendering the home uninhabitable. The American Red Cross assisted the two residents and their pets (2 dogs and 2 cats) with relocation.

 

The cause of the fire has been ruled accidental.

 

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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

 

Spokane Fire Department responds to house fire and discovers hash oil explosion

 

 

Spokane Fire Department responds to house fire and discovers hash oil explosion

Patient in critical condition

 

Yesterday just after 12:00 p.m., the Spokane Fire Department responded to a report of a residential structure fire in the 700 block of E. Ermina Ave. Upon arrival, crews discovered an occupant of the home was critically burned as a result of an explosion that occurred during an unauthorized marijuana butane honey oil extraction process. The midday incident occurred when fumes built up in an improperly ventilated basement room reached an ignition source and caused an explosion and flash fire.

 

Firefighters treated the patient and ensured the fire had not spread further within the home. The patient was transported to a local medical center before being flown to the Harbor View Burn Center where he remains in critical condition.

 

Two other adults and three children were in the residence at the time of the explosion, but did not sustain injuries.

 

 

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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

 

Attic Fire Strikes Home in Logan Neighborhood

 

 

Attic Fire Strikes Home in Logan Neighborhood

No reported injuries, Cause of fire determined to be electrical

 

Last night just before 9 p.m. the Spokane Fire Department (SFD) responded to the 1600 block of E. Marietta Ave. for a reported residential structure fire.

 

Occupants arrived home to find their house filled with smoke and quickly evacuated before calling 9-1-1 to report the fire.

 

Firefighters from SFD Station #2 were first to arrive, and reported fire present inside the attic of the single story residence. In order to quickly access the fire, crews were forced to remove the sheet rock and insulation that covered the living room ceiling. Once they exposed the burning framing members inside the attic, firefighters quickly extinguished the flames preventing the fire from spreading throughout the home.

 

Thankfully there were no injuries, however the two adults and one child that reside in the home were unable to occupy the residence following the fire. A representative for the owner was on site and able to assist the occupants and the firefighters with securing the home.

 

The fire caused moderate damage to the roof framing, electrical wiring and sheet rock above the front room. It was determined the home’s electrical wiring contributed to the cause of the fire.

 

 

 

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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

 

Working smoke detector alerts sleeping occupant

 

 

Working smoke detector alerts sleeping occupant

No reported injuries, Cause of fire determined to be electrical

 

Early this morning at 4:12 a.m., the Spokane Fire Department along with Spokane County Fire District 8 responded to the 3500 block of E. 48^th Court for a reported residential structure fire. Once crews arrived on scene they found the home filled with smoke and fire originating from the bathroom. 

 

Firefighters quickly surrounded the residence to assess the fire and investigate spaces where it may have extended. Crews also exposed the ceiling and were able to locate the fire inside an electrical fan. Firefighters rapidly extinguished the fire, successfully keeping it from spreading and causing further damage.

 

Due to a properly operating smoke detector that woke her up, the resident was able to safely escape her home and call 9-1-1.

 

The fire caused damage to the ceiling fan, wiring, ventilation hose and to a nearby ceiling joist. The cause of the fire was determined to be electrical in origin.

 

The Spokane Fire Department would like to remind every resident of the importance of having working smoke detectors in their home and the importance of maintaining those detectors to ensure they are in good working order. Two out of every three fire deaths in the United States occur in homes without working smoke detectors. For more information about smoke detectors, visit the Spokane Fire Department’s website.

 

 

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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

 

#SpokaneStrong Neighborhood Safety Outreach Campaign Launches Today

 

#SpokaneStrong Neighborhood Safety Outreach Campaign Launches Today
Volunteers Are Needed

In an effort to continue crime prevention efforts throughout our community, and to continue the momentum from Spokane’s National Night Out Against Crime, the City of Spokane is partnering with Spokane C.O.P.S. to launch the #SpokaneStrong Neighborhood Safety outreach campaign.

Volunteers can sign-up via Volunteer Spokane to go door-to-door getting to know their neighbors and help distribute information on safety tips (provided by the Spokane Police and Fire Departments), important neighborhood resources and ways to get involved in neighborhood safety efforts. When signing up on Volunteer Spokane, volunteers will be able to watch an introductory video, view instructions and find details on how to get started.

“Partnering with our community through volunteers and great partners like Spokane C.O.P.S who work hand-in-hand with law enforcement help us all reach our common goal - a beautiful, vibrant and safe city to live, work and play in,” says Spokane Police Chief Craig Meidl.

The goal of the #SpokaneStrong Neighborhood Safety Outreach Campaign is to establish a neighborhood safety prevention mindset. Neighborhood safety takes a community effort and helps the efforts of our first responders. The campaign is another important step forward in making Spokane the safest city of our size.

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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

 

Firefighters contain garage fire and limit damage to home

 

 

Firefighters contain garage fire and limit damage to home

No reported injuries, Cause under investigation

 

At 2:37 a.m., the Spokane Fire Department (SFD) responded to the 6000 block of North F Street for a report of an attached garage on fire. Neighbors reported hearing something and looking outside to see the fire. Occupants of the house had exited the structure and were attempting to extinguish the fire with a garden hose upon SFD arrival. 

 

The first arriving company reported heavy fire in the garage with significant smoke throughout the home. The first arriving company made entry into the home to cut off extension into the living area and extinguish the fire.  Later arriving companies made entry into the home to assist with extinguishment of the fire and search for any possible occupants. The home was clear of occupants with no injuries reported. Fire crews advise extinguishment was difficult due to a large amount of flammable materials stored in the garage. 

 

The fire caused significant damage to the garage and minor damage in the living area of the home. The cause of the fire is still under investigation by the Spokane Fire Department Special Investigation Unit.

 

 

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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

 

Media Advisory: Spokane Fire Department Dedicates New Ladder Truck

 

 

Spokane Fire Department Dedicates New Ladder Truck

Event is tomorrow at SFD Fire Station #1 beginning at 9 a.m.

 

Tomorrow, the Spokane Fire Department would like to invite members of the media to join Spokane Mayor David Condon, elected officials, community members and firefighters in dedicating the new ladder truck at Spokane Fire Station #1.   

 

WHEN:                      Tuesday, August 2 at 9 a.m.                  .

 

WHERE:                   Spokane Fire Station #1 (44 W. Riverside Ave.)                  

 

WHAT:                      Dedication of new Ladder 1

 

MISC:                        Visuals will include bagpipes, honor guard and “pushing in” of the new ladder truck. Opportunities for interviews will follow the dedication.

 

 

 

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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