Fire Press Release

ISSUING OFFICER: Mike Inman Battalion Chief
DATE OF INCIDENT: 5/10/2007
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 615 N. Cannon
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99201

NARRATIVE: At 1:57 am May 10, 2007 the Spokane Fire Department responded to a report of a structure with fire in the back. Upon arrival at the intersection of College and Cannon a 1 and ½ story house was found to have significant fire involvement on the outside of the house in the rear. It appeared the fire had extended into the interior of the structure and into the attic so the fire was upgraded to a working fire. 2 Ladder companies, 3 Engines, a Pumper Ladder, a Rescue unit and 2 Battalion Chiefs for a total of 26 Firefighters made an aggressive interior and exterior attack on the fire and brought it under control in about 20 minutes. There is extensive damage to the backdoor area and part of the attic and roof of the house. Fire crews spent an hour checking walls and ceilings for extension. There are no reported injuries, the house was vacant, and the fire is under investigation by the Spokane Fire Department. A crew remained on scene after the fire was extinguished to make sure that all hidden fire in knee walls and voids was completely out.
PROBABLE CAUSE: Undetermined at this time. It is under investigation
DAMAGE EXTENT: Extensive to the backdoor area of the house some inside walls and part of the attic. Smoke damage throughout the vacant house
DOLLAR LOSS: 25,000
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 26
MUTUAL AID: None Given