ISSUING OFFICER: Dave Leavenworth
DATE OF INCIDENT: 7/13/2007
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 501 W Auburn Crest Ct
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99224
NARRATIVE: At 1735 hours on July 13, 2007 the Spokane Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire with seven fire apparatus, three command vehicles, and 24 personnel. First arriving units found a two story structure with fire showing at the peak of the roof and rapidly moving through the attic. No ooccupants were home at the time of the fire and witnesses reported a lightning strike to the structure. Fire units advanced a hose line to the second floor of the home as ladder personnel opened the roof to ventilate the attic. Remaining crews conducted a search of the structure for reported three family pets in the home and pulled ceilings to open the attic space for extinguishment. Crew brought the fire under control in approximately 20 minutes and began salvage operations to protect the homeowners property from further damage from water. Fire crews simultaneously performed overhaul operations to assure complete extinguishment of the fire.
One firefighter was transported by fire department vehicle to Deaconess Medical Center for evaluation after debris fell on him during firefighting operations. He was returned to duty with no injury. No civilian injuries occured at this incident. Two of the family cats were removed from the structure by firefighters, while a third cat was not found inside the home.
PROBABLE CAUSE: The probable cause of the fire was determined by witness statements to be a lightning strike to the roof of the structure.
DAMAGE EXTENT: Unknown at this time
DOLLAR LOSS:
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 24
MUTUAL AID: None Given
Saturday, July 14, 2007
fire Press Release
ISSUING OFFICER: Brian Schaeffer, Assistant Chief
DATE OF INCIDENT: 7/14/2007
INCIDENT TYPE: Multiple Alarms
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 1405 East 30th Avenue Apartment B305
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99223
NARRATIVE: On Saturday, July 14, 2007 at 03:20 AM, 6 Companies of Spokane Firefighters, 7 Engines, 3 Senior Ladders, 1 Pumper-Ladder and 1 Heavy Rescue under the direction of Battalion Chiefs Brown and Moline responded to a reported fire in an apartment at 1405 East 30th Avenue Apartment B305
The first company arrived within six-minutes (Station 11 was the closest station to the alarm, however they were already committed to another EMS call) to discover heavy smoke showing from the third floor apartment of a 3-story, 14-unit wood-frame apartment complex. Initial companies were utilized to simultaneously search the apartments on all three floors for victims and attack the fire. Due to the sheer number of residents, quickly escalating fire and deteriorating conditions the Incident Commander ordered a second alarm which assigned the abovementioned resources. Despite the amount of heat and head-start the fire had on first arriving companies, Firefighters were able to confine the blaze to the third floor, with only ancillary damage to units adjoining and below. The fire was under control in approximately 45 minutes. The presence of a functional smoke detector alerted other tenants of the apartment building which immediately called 911 and allowed them to escape the quick moving fire. One resident of the unit where the fire originated suffered second degree burns and was treated by SFD Paramedics and transported to Sacred Heart Hospital. A firefighter also received a musculoskeletal injury during the incident and was transported to Deaconess Hospital where he is still receiving care at the time of this release.
PROBABLE CAUSE: The cause of the fire remains under active investigation, however early interviews from residents indicate that it was most likely accidental and involves a candle. Definitive information will be released as it is available.
DAMAGE EXTENT: Monetary loss to the entire apartment building is still being tabulated. The Spokane chapter of the American Red Cross is assisting all of the residents as the building does not appear safe to occupy.
DOLLAR LOSS:
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 38
MUTUAL AID: None Given
DATE OF INCIDENT: 7/14/2007
INCIDENT TYPE: Multiple Alarms
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 1405 East 30th Avenue Apartment B305
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99223
NARRATIVE: On Saturday, July 14, 2007 at 03:20 AM, 6 Companies of Spokane Firefighters, 7 Engines, 3 Senior Ladders, 1 Pumper-Ladder and 1 Heavy Rescue under the direction of Battalion Chiefs Brown and Moline responded to a reported fire in an apartment at 1405 East 30th Avenue Apartment B305
The first company arrived within six-minutes (Station 11 was the closest station to the alarm, however they were already committed to another EMS call) to discover heavy smoke showing from the third floor apartment of a 3-story, 14-unit wood-frame apartment complex. Initial companies were utilized to simultaneously search the apartments on all three floors for victims and attack the fire. Due to the sheer number of residents, quickly escalating fire and deteriorating conditions the Incident Commander ordered a second alarm which assigned the abovementioned resources. Despite the amount of heat and head-start the fire had on first arriving companies, Firefighters were able to confine the blaze to the third floor, with only ancillary damage to units adjoining and below. The fire was under control in approximately 45 minutes. The presence of a functional smoke detector alerted other tenants of the apartment building which immediately called 911 and allowed them to escape the quick moving fire. One resident of the unit where the fire originated suffered second degree burns and was treated by SFD Paramedics and transported to Sacred Heart Hospital. A firefighter also received a musculoskeletal injury during the incident and was transported to Deaconess Hospital where he is still receiving care at the time of this release.
PROBABLE CAUSE: The cause of the fire remains under active investigation, however early interviews from residents indicate that it was most likely accidental and involves a candle. Definitive information will be released as it is available.
DAMAGE EXTENT: Monetary loss to the entire apartment building is still being tabulated. The Spokane chapter of the American Red Cross is assisting all of the residents as the building does not appear safe to occupy.
DOLLAR LOSS:
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 38
MUTUAL AID: None Given
Friday, July 13, 2007
Fire Press Release
ISSUING OFFICER: Battalion Chief Steve Sabo
DATE OF INCIDENT: 7/12/2007
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 3016 W. Bismark Ave.
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99205
NARRATIVE: At 2:15 PM today, Thursday, July 12, 2007, the Spokane Fire Department responded to a reported explosion and fire at 3016 W. Bismark Ave. Crews responding reported heavy smoke and flames visible from several blocks away. As crews arrived, they found a one-story single family home, with the attached garage fully involved in fire. The living area of the home was heavily charged with smoke, as was the attic area. Engine crews advanced hose leads into the garage as well as the living area. At the same time, one ladder crew searched the interior for victims, while another cut a hole in the roof for ventilation. There were no victims located, however, two cats were rescued and treated with oxygen at the scene, and a third cat was unaccounted for. The fire was knocked down and under control within 20 minutes. Crews remained on-scene for more than four hours completing final extinguishment. Ambient air temperatures approaching 100 degrees made conditions unusually difficult for firefighters. Extra fire crews from as far away as east central Spokane were brought in to provide relief for the exhausted initial attack crews. Two firefighters were transported to Deaconess Hospital, where they were treated for heat stress and dehydration. They were released and returned to complete the rest of their shift. There were no civilian injuries. The American Red Cross was making arrangements for lodging and clothing for the four family members who lived in the house.
PROBABLE CAUSE: Fire investigators determined the cause of the fire to be an overloaded electrical circuit supplying power to a wall mounted air conditioning unit. The reported explosions were caused by one empty and two partially full propane cylinders.
DAMAGE EXTENT: Damage to the home was extensive. The garage was totally destroyed, and fire heavily damaged the roof and ceiling area of the home nearest the garage. There was smoke and heat damage throughout the remainder of the home. Total damage is estimated at $70,000.
DOLLAR LOSS: 70,000
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 26
MUTUAL AID: None Given
DATE OF INCIDENT: 7/12/2007
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 3016 W. Bismark Ave.
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99205
NARRATIVE: At 2:15 PM today, Thursday, July 12, 2007, the Spokane Fire Department responded to a reported explosion and fire at 3016 W. Bismark Ave. Crews responding reported heavy smoke and flames visible from several blocks away. As crews arrived, they found a one-story single family home, with the attached garage fully involved in fire. The living area of the home was heavily charged with smoke, as was the attic area. Engine crews advanced hose leads into the garage as well as the living area. At the same time, one ladder crew searched the interior for victims, while another cut a hole in the roof for ventilation. There were no victims located, however, two cats were rescued and treated with oxygen at the scene, and a third cat was unaccounted for. The fire was knocked down and under control within 20 minutes. Crews remained on-scene for more than four hours completing final extinguishment. Ambient air temperatures approaching 100 degrees made conditions unusually difficult for firefighters. Extra fire crews from as far away as east central Spokane were brought in to provide relief for the exhausted initial attack crews. Two firefighters were transported to Deaconess Hospital, where they were treated for heat stress and dehydration. They were released and returned to complete the rest of their shift. There were no civilian injuries. The American Red Cross was making arrangements for lodging and clothing for the four family members who lived in the house.
PROBABLE CAUSE: Fire investigators determined the cause of the fire to be an overloaded electrical circuit supplying power to a wall mounted air conditioning unit. The reported explosions were caused by one empty and two partially full propane cylinders.
DAMAGE EXTENT: Damage to the home was extensive. The garage was totally destroyed, and fire heavily damaged the roof and ceiling area of the home nearest the garage. There was smoke and heat damage throughout the remainder of the home. Total damage is estimated at $70,000.
DOLLAR LOSS: 70,000
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 26
MUTUAL AID: None Given
Thursday, July 12, 2007
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
Fire Press Release
ISSUING OFFICER: Battalion Chief Dan Brown
DATE OF INCIDENT: 7/11/2007
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 8424 North Nevada st.
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99207
NARRATIVE: On the morning of July11 2007 at 03:48 Hrs the City of Spokane Fire Department responded 9 fire apparatus to a reported apartment fire in the Cedar Springs Apartment complex at 8424 North Nevada St. Fire Engine 18 responding from the 200 block of East Lincoln RD. reported a large column of black smoke showing. Upon arrival Engine 18 reported a fully involved apartment on the second floor of a 6 unit apartment complex. Fire attack was initiated using 2.1/2 and 13/4 inch pre-connected hose lines. A search was ordered and roof ventilation was started. A second alarm was requested which brought 3 more apparatus and overhead command to the scene. The main body of the fire was knocked down in about 20 minutes overhaul and final extinguishment took about 2 hours. The apartment of fire origin was a total loss and adjoining apartments suffered some water, smoke and overhaul damage. Red Cross assisted the tenants that were displaced by the fire. The firefighters that responded to this early morning alarm did an excellent job in confining this fire to the apartment on the second floor. No injuries were reported. The cause of this fire was a cigarette being placed in a flower pot on the deck igniting wood mulch in the pot and spreading fire to the exterior. Fire extended to a barbeque and set off a one pound propane tank causing an explosion. The fire department would like to remind everyone to be careful of open flame of any kind and use the proper containers to dispose of such items.
A total of 34 Firefighters and 6 additional command officers answered this alarm.
PROBABLE CAUSE: Cigarette in Flower pot
DAMAGE EXTENT: Total losss of the fire apartment and damage to adjoining apartments.
DOLLAR LOSS: 100,000.00
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 34
MUTUAL AID: None Given
DATE OF INCIDENT: 7/11/2007
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 8424 North Nevada st.
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99207
NARRATIVE: On the morning of July11 2007 at 03:48 Hrs the City of Spokane Fire Department responded 9 fire apparatus to a reported apartment fire in the Cedar Springs Apartment complex at 8424 North Nevada St. Fire Engine 18 responding from the 200 block of East Lincoln RD. reported a large column of black smoke showing. Upon arrival Engine 18 reported a fully involved apartment on the second floor of a 6 unit apartment complex. Fire attack was initiated using 2.1/2 and 13/4 inch pre-connected hose lines. A search was ordered and roof ventilation was started. A second alarm was requested which brought 3 more apparatus and overhead command to the scene. The main body of the fire was knocked down in about 20 minutes overhaul and final extinguishment took about 2 hours. The apartment of fire origin was a total loss and adjoining apartments suffered some water, smoke and overhaul damage. Red Cross assisted the tenants that were displaced by the fire. The firefighters that responded to this early morning alarm did an excellent job in confining this fire to the apartment on the second floor. No injuries were reported. The cause of this fire was a cigarette being placed in a flower pot on the deck igniting wood mulch in the pot and spreading fire to the exterior. Fire extended to a barbeque and set off a one pound propane tank causing an explosion. The fire department would like to remind everyone to be careful of open flame of any kind and use the proper containers to dispose of such items.
A total of 34 Firefighters and 6 additional command officers answered this alarm.
PROBABLE CAUSE: Cigarette in Flower pot
DAMAGE EXTENT: Total losss of the fire apartment and damage to adjoining apartments.
DOLLAR LOSS: 100,000.00
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 34
MUTUAL AID: None Given
Monday, July 09, 2007
Fire Press Release
ISSUING OFFICER: Brian Schaeffer, Assistant Chief
DATE OF INCIDENT: 7/8/2007
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 1903 West Broadway
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99201
NARRATIVE: On Sunday, July 8, 2007 at 4:02 PM, 6 Companies of Spokane Firefighters, 3 Engines, 2 Senior Ladders and 1 Heavy Rescue under the direction of Battalion Chief Sabo responded to a reported fire in an apartment at 1903 West Broadway.
The first company arrived within four-minutes to discover smoke showing from the first floor apartment of a converted two-story wood-frame residential structure. Initial companies were utilized to simultaneously search the apartment for victims and attack the fire. Despite the amount of heat and extended burn time, Firefighters were able to confine the blaze to the room of origin, with only superficial damage to nearby kitchen and bedrooms. They extinguished the flames in just 10 minutes. The presence of a functional smoke detector alerted other tenants of the apartment building which immediately called 911. There were no injuries and the tenant was not home at the time of the fire.
PROBABLE CAUSE: The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.
DAMAGE EXTENT: Structural damage is minor, damage to contents and adjoining rooms is significant
DOLLAR LOSS: 20000
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 22
MUTUAL AID: None Given
DATE OF INCIDENT: 7/8/2007
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 1903 West Broadway
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99201
NARRATIVE: On Sunday, July 8, 2007 at 4:02 PM, 6 Companies of Spokane Firefighters, 3 Engines, 2 Senior Ladders and 1 Heavy Rescue under the direction of Battalion Chief Sabo responded to a reported fire in an apartment at 1903 West Broadway.
The first company arrived within four-minutes to discover smoke showing from the first floor apartment of a converted two-story wood-frame residential structure. Initial companies were utilized to simultaneously search the apartment for victims and attack the fire. Despite the amount of heat and extended burn time, Firefighters were able to confine the blaze to the room of origin, with only superficial damage to nearby kitchen and bedrooms. They extinguished the flames in just 10 minutes. The presence of a functional smoke detector alerted other tenants of the apartment building which immediately called 911. There were no injuries and the tenant was not home at the time of the fire.
PROBABLE CAUSE: The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.
DAMAGE EXTENT: Structural damage is minor, damage to contents and adjoining rooms is significant
DOLLAR LOSS: 20000
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 22
MUTUAL AID: None Given
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