Family displaced after house fire

 

Family displaced after house fire
No reported injuries

 

A family of seven was displaced after a fire damaged a home in the South Hill neighborhood this afternoon.

 

The Spokane Fire Department responded to a residence in the 1100 block of E. 37^th Ave. around 3:30 p.m.

 

Upon arrival, crews advised of significant smoke coming from the basement and front door of the single story residence. The fire was immediately upgraded in order for additional resources to respond to the incident. Firefighters worked to quickly to extinguish the fire and keep it from spreading further.

 

There were no reported injuries to civilians or firefighters. The American Red Cross responded to the scene to assist the family (two adults and five children).

 

The fire caused substantial damage to the basement of the home and smoke damage throughout. The Spokane Fire Department's Special Investigation Unit is working to determine the cause.

 

 

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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

 

East Central Neighborhood House Fire

 

East Central Neighborhood House Fire

No injuries reported

 

Last night at approximately 8:42 p.m., the Spokane Fire Department and the Spokane Valley Fire Department responded to the 2500 E. block of Pacific Ave. on a report of a residential structure fire. 

 

The first arriving crew reported heavy smoke from the rear of the home. The incident was upgraded to a working structure fire to ensure additional resources were dispatched. 

 

Firefighters gained entry into the structure and quickly located the source of the fire. The fire was quickly confined and extinguished preventing the spread to additional parts of the home. Crews worked together to rapidly conducted a search of the building to ensure no occupants were still inside.  

 

The fire was contained and extinguished within 20 minutes of units arriving on scene. No injuries to civilians or firefighters were reported.

 

The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Spokane Fire Department's 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

 

Fire caused by keeping combustibles too close to wood stove

 

Fire caused by keeping combustibles too close to wood stove

No injuries reported

 

Fire investigators with the Spokane Fire Department’s Special Investigation Unit advise today’s house fire on N. Seminole Dr. was a result of a wood stove vent pipe being too close to combustibles.

 

At 9:52 a.m., the Spokane Fire Department along with Spokane Fire District 9 responded to a reported house fire in the 9600 block of N. Seminole Dr. Upon arrival, firefighters reported smoke and fire coming from the roof of the single-story residence. Crews were able to quickly extinguish the fire. The roof of the home received extensive damage as a result of the fire.

 

There were no reported injuries.

 

With the colder temperatures, the Spokane Fire Department stresses the importance of following these safety tips:

 

• Keep anything that can burn at least three feet away from heating equipment, like the furnace, fireplace, wood stove, or portable space heater.
• Have heating equipment and chimneys cleaned and inspected every year by a qualified professional.
• Make sure the fireplace has a sturdy screen to stop sparks from flying into the room.
• Ashes should be cool before putting them in a metal container. Keep the container a safe distance away from your home.
• Have a three-foot “kid-free zone” around open fires and space heaters.
• Never use your oven to heat your home.
• Remember to turn portable heaters off when leaving the room or going to bed.
• Always use the right kind of fuel, specified by the manufacturer, for fuel burning space heaters.
• Test smoke alarms at least once a month.

 

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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

 

Fire causes major structural damage to under-construction parking garage

 

Fire causes major structural damage to under-construction parking garage
Cause remains under investigation

 

Fire investigators with the Spokane Fire Department’s Special Investigation Unit are working to determine the cause of a fire that damaged an under-construction parking garage.

 

Last night just after 10 p.m., the Spokane Fire Department responded to S. McClellan St. and S. Bernard St. on a reported fire in a parking garage. Firefighters arrived to find a very difficult to access, well-established fire on the third floor of the structure, where furniture and finish materials for the nearby under-construction hotel were being stored.

 

The first arriving crew immediately requested additional resources and attempted to attack the fire. The large fire load developed enough heat to damage the structure to the point that interior firefighting had to be discontinued due to intermittent partial ceiling collapses.

 

There were no reported injuries to civilians or firefighters.

 

The fire caused major structural damage to the concrete parking structure along with all of the contents. Anyone with information about the fire can call 509-625-7000 so the information can be forwarded to fire investigators.

 

News outlets: If you are wanting an on camera/in person interview, Assistant Fire Chief Wolford will be available today at 3 p.m. at the scene 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

 

Fire causes significant damage to home

 

Fire causes significant damage to home
No reported injuries

 

Last night at approximately 7:15 p.m., the Spokane Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire on the corner of N. Cincinnati St. and E. Carlisle Ave. First arriving crews reported heavy fire involvement to the front of the building and all occupants had evacuated.

 

Initial operations included confirming all occupants were out and extinguishing the fire to the front of the home. Unfortunately, the large amount of fire involvement to the front of the structure allowed fire to reach the attic spaces. Once it was confirmed that all occupants were out and with heavy attic space involvement, fire crews were removed from the structure and firefighting was restricted to the exterior for the safety of fire crews.

 

There were no reported injuries to civilians or firefighters.

 

The fire caused significant damage to the entire home. Fire investigators with the Spokane Fire Department's Special Investigation Unit are working to determine the cause.

 

The Spokane Fire Department wants to remind community members of important fire safety tips:

• If the smoke alarm sounds or you see or smell smoke/fire, immediately evacuate and call 9-1-1 from outside.
• Get out and stay out. Never go back inside for people or pets.
• If you have to escape through smoke, get low and go under the smoke to your way out.

 

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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

 

Chimney fire spreads to attic in N. Altamont home

 

Chimney fire spreads to attic in N. Altamont home

Fire investigators with the Spokane Fire Department Special Investigation Unit determined a chimney fire that spread to an attic caused Tuesday’s house fire.

 

At approximately 2 p.m., the Spokane Fire Department responded to the 700 block of N. Altamont St. after neighbors noticed the fire and alerted the two occupants of the home. Both residents were able to safely evacuate.

 

Firefighters were able to quickly extinguish the fire and keep it from spreading further. The 1-1/2 story home suffered heavy smoke and fire damage.

 

With the colder temperatures, the Spokane Fire Department wants to remind residents to follow important safety tips when keeping warm:

 

• Keep anything that can burn at least three-feet away from heating equipment, like the furnace, fireplace, wood stove, or portable space heater.
• Have a three-foot “kid-free zone” around open fires and space heaters.
• Never use your oven to heat your home.
• Have a qualified professional install stationary space heating equipment, water heaters or central heating equipment according to the local codes and manufacturer’s instructions.
• Have heating equipment and chimneys cleaned and inspected every year by a qualified professional.
• Remember to turn portable heaters off when leaving the room or going to bed.
• Always use the right kind of fuel, specified by the manufacturer, for fuel burning space heaters.
• Make sure the fireplace has a sturdy screen to stop sparks from flying into the room. Ashes should be cool before putting them in a metal container. Keep the container a safe distance away from your home.
• Test smoke alarms at least once a month.

 

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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

 

Residents able to safely evacuate fire thanks to alert neighbors

 

Residents able to safely evacuate fire thanks to alert neighbors
Cause under investigation

Thanks to alert neighbors, two residents were able to safely evacuate their home after a fire this afternoon.

 

At approximately 2 p.m., the Spokane Fire Department responded to the 700 block of N. Altamont St. on a report of a residential structure fire. 

 

The first arriving crews found significant fire showing from the second floor of the 1-1/2 story home. Firefighters were able to quickly extinguish the fire and keep it from spreading further.

 

There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters reported.

 

The fire caused heavy smoke and fire damage throughout the home. The cause of the fire is under investigations by the Spokane Fire 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