Saturday, June 14, 2008

Fire Press Release

ISSUING OFFICER: Battalion Chief Steve Sabo
DATE OF INCIDENT: 6/14/2008
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 1402 S. Grand Blvd.
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP:

NARRATIVE: At 0145 hrs. on June 14, 2008 the Spokane Fire Department responded 3 engines, 2 ladders, a rescue truck and a Battalion Chief to a reported office building on fire. The first engine on scene found flames and heavy smoke from the rear of a medical office building at 1402 S. Grand Blvd. Crews forced entry to the interior of the building and found that most of the fire was confined to the exterior. The fire originated in a dumpster next to the building and quickly spread to the adjoining wall and eves. The fire was knocked down just as it began spreading through the flat-roof joists to the interior. Crews were able to protect the contents, including a medical records storage room, from significant damage. Fire crews remained on scene for several hours completing extinguishment and overhaul.

PROBABLE CAUSE: The area of origin of the fire appears to be the dumpster at the rear of the building. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation by Capt. Kevin Smathers of the Spokane Fire Department's Special Investigation Unit. For further information regarding this fire, Capt. Smathers can be contacted at 625-7052.
DAMAGE EXTENT: Damage from the fire is estimated to be $10,000.
DOLLAR LOSS: 10000
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 24
MUTUAL AID: None Given

For more information on this release, please call (509)625-7002 and/or check out the SFD Blog at www.spokanefire.blogspot.com

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Thursday, June 12, 2008

Fire Press Release

SSUING OFFICER: Battalion Chief Dan Brown
DATE OF INCIDENT: 6/12/2008
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 3728 East 3rd
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99202

NARRATIVE: At 10:03 0n June 11th the City of Spokane Fire department responded to East 3728 3rd Ave for a reported structure fire. Upon arrival Engine Company 7 reported smoke showing from a 2 story wood frame house. A search was ordered and attack leads were advanced to the 2nd floor where the fire had already made its way into the knee walls and attic the full length of the house. Crews attacked the upstairs blaze until they were ordered out by command for their protection, the entire roof and attic space was on fire. The roof was left to burn so as to open it up and release the heat, smoke and hot gases. Large leads were used to extinguish the flames. Crews then reentered the structure and extinguished the hidden fires and hot spots. This fire was brought under control in about two and one half hours. Crews will stay on scene till the morning. The structure was heavily damaged by smoke heat and water. No one was found in side during the search. No injuries to report. The fire is under investigation. Twenty two firefighters and two command officers arrived to fight this blaze.

PROBABLE CAUSE: UNder investigation
DAMAGE EXTENT: Heavy Danage to roof and 2nd floor . water heat and smoke damage throughout.
DOLLAR LOSS: 100,000.00
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 22
MUTUAL AID: None Given

For more information on this release, please call (509)625-7002 and/or check out the SFD Blog at www.spokanefire.blogspot.com

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