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
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