Fire Press Release

ISSUING OFFICER: Brian Schaeffer, Assistant Chief
DATE OF INCIDENT: 4/12/2007
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 3704 E Crown Avenue
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99207

NARRATIVE: On Thursday, April 12, 2007 at 3:13 PM, 7 Companies of Spokane Firefighters, 1 heavy rescue, 1 senior ladder, 4 Engines and 1 Battalion Chief, under the direction of Battalion Chief Bob Hanna responded to a residential structure fire at 3704 E Crown Avenue.

The first company was on-scene in less than five minutes and immediately encountered a 1-story, single family home with smoke showing from all areas of the roof. Using handlines, Firefighters were able to force access to the burning home and begin to aggressively attack the fire. Search and rescue efforts were commenced immediately as initial reports indicated the homeowners may be present. Searches revealed an empty home. Firefighters confined the fire to the area of origin within 20 minutes. No firefighters or civilians were injured in this incident.

PROBABLE CAUSE: The cause of this incident is under investigation by the Spokane Fire Department Investigators. More information will be passed along as it becomes available.
DAMAGE EXTENT: The rear and attic of the structure has moderate damage. The electrical system has been placed out-of-service by the SFD and occupancy will not be permitted.
DOLLAR LOSS: 20000
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 23
MUTUAL AID: None Given