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Friday, October 26, 2012

Fire Press Release

North Battalion House Fire

Incident #: 2012046498
Date of Incident: 10/25/2012
Issuing Officer: Battalion Chief Jones

Narrative:
On Thursday, October 25, at 07:18 AM, the Spokane Fire Department responded 4 Engines, 2 Ladders, 1 Heavy Rescue and 2 Battalion Chiefs to a reported structure fire at 727 E Illinois. Firefighters arrived quickly to discover smoke showing from all sides of a 1 ½ story single-family residence. After confirming the accountability of the occupants, firefighters entered the structure using pre-connected handlines and quickly located and extinguished the fire. Additional arriving companies simultaneously provided ventilation and extinguishment of extension from the fire’s originating area.

Cause:
The Fire's cause is under investigation by the SFD's SIU

Damage:
Structural damage was limited to the area of origin; however damage to contents from smoke is moderate. The 4 occupants are being assisted by extended family due to the fact that the home cannot be inhabited until utilities are restored and critical repairs are completed.

# Firefighters Responding: 24

Dollar Loss: $ 40,000+

Other Agencies Responding:
Spokane Police Department, AMR

End Of Release
For more information on this release please call (509) 625-7002

Fire Press Release

North Battalion Garage Fire

Incident #: 2012046585
Date of Incident: 10/25/2012
Issuing Officer: B.C. Mike Thompson

Narrative:
On Thursday evening, 10/25/2012, at 6:20 PM, The Spokane Fire Department responded to 1303 W Sinto on a reported structure fire. The first crew on scene was Engine 3 from the West Central Neighborhood. They reported a fully involved detached two car garage that was threatening the nearby house. The crews on scene stretched hose lines to attack the fire, and protect the exposed structures. The fire was extinguished in one hour and two crews remained on scene to thoroughly search the large amount of contents for hot spots. The electrical service had been discontinued to both the house and the garage and neighbors stated it had been vacant for an extended period of time. No injuries were reported.

Cause:
The Spokane Fire Department SIU is investigating.

Damage:
The damage was limited to the garage.

# Firefighters Responding: 23

Dollar Loss: $ 10,000

End Of Release
For more information on this release please call (509) 625-7002