Fire Press Release

South Hill Apartment Fire

Incident #: 2012056715
Date of Incident: 12/31/2012
Issuing Officer: BC Dave Haworth

Narrative:On Monday, Dec 31 at 0324 AM, the Spokane Fire Department dispatched 4 engines, 1 ladder truck, 1 heavy rescue, and 2 battalion chiefs to a reported structure fire at 1405 W 8th. First arriving Station 4, located in the Brown's Addition neighborhood, arrived and reported a fire in one of the upstairs units. Ladder 4 organized a search of the second floor and had Engine 4 advance a hose to attack the fire. Subsequent arriving crews were assigned to search the rest of the building,  check for extension of the fire, and remove the smoke. The fire was confined to the unit of origin, with smoke damage to two other nearby apartments. SPD officers assisted by isolating the area from traffic and coordinating help for the displaced occupants. STA also assisted by providing a bus to shelter the displaced occupants during the incident. 3 units were declared uninhabitable and Red Cross provided assistance to those occupants. There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters.

Cause:The fire is under investigation by the Spokane Fire Dept Investigation Unit

Damage:Damage was confined to the unit of origin with some smoke extension to adjoining apts.

# Firefighters Responding: 30

Dollar Loss: $ 30000

Other Agencies Responding:
SPD, Avista, STA

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