Issuing Officer:
Ken Kirsch/ Battalion Chief
Date of Incident:
2/14/2008
Incident Address:
1228 W Chelan
Spokane, Wa
Structure Fire
On 02/14/08 at approximately 1828 hrs units of the City of Spokane Fire Department responded to 1228 W Chelan upon report of a structure fire. First arriving Fire Department units found a 1 ½ story, wood-frame, duplex, heavily involved in fire. Fire was evident in the rear or south portion of the residence. Fire Department members advanced pre-connected hose-lines into the south side of the structure, advanced to the second floor and soon had the fire under control. While the fire was being extinguished, other firefighters, searched the 1st and 2nd stories for possible victims, and ventilated the roof to allow smoke to escape the building. The fire was brought under control within about 30 minutes but SFD crews remained on to scene assure extinguishment for about another 4 hours. A total of 28 firefighters on 10 trucks initially fought this blaze with many other crews rotating into the scene to assist with overhaul and to provide security throughout the night. No injuries were reported to either firefighters or tenants of the residence. Significant fire damage was evident to the south stairway of the residence and to most portions of the second floor. The first floor had moderate water damage. Four tenants were displaced from the duplex with the Red Cross assisting each.
Probable Cause:
The cause of this fire is still undetermined and under investigation. Investigators were on scene during the evening hours and will return in the morning to continue the origin and cause determination.
Damage Extent:
Damage was extensive to the south stairway as well as to most of the 2nd floor. Water damage was evident on the 1st floor.
Firefighter Response: 28
Dollar Loss: $
Mutual Aid: None Given
END OF RELEASE
For more information on this release please call (509)625-7002
Friday, February 15, 2008
Thursday, February 14, 2008
Fire Press Release
Issuing Officer:
BC Craig Cornelius
Date of Incident:
2/13/2008
Incident Address:
4016 N. Division
Spokane, WA 99201
Structure Fire
This evening, February 13, 2008 at 2210 hours, the Spokane Fire Department responded to a reported fire in the Kentucky Fried Chicken Restaurant located at 4016 N. Division St. The first arriving fire companies arrived within 5 minutes of being dispatched and found heavy grey smoke coming from the rear of the building. Workers from the restaurant reported that the fire was in the rear kitchen area and that everyone had safely evacuated the burning building. Fire crews forced a rear metal door off the kitchen area and attacked the fire with several fire attack leads. Additional crews ventilated the roof and front windows to assist the firefighters advancing the leads inside the building. Interior crews fought fire throughout the entire kitchen and rear roof areas. The firefighters brought the fire under control within 30 minutes. There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters at this incident. The restaurant sustained heavy fire and smoke damage. The cause of this fire is still under investigation. The official pronouncement will be made by investigators after all evidence has been reviewed. Fire crews will likely be on the scene for the remainder of the night.
Probable Cause:
Still Under Investigation.
Damage Extent:
Extensive damage to the entire kitchen area.
Firefighter Response: 24
Dollar Loss: $
Mutual Aid: None Given
END OF RELEASE
For more information on this release please call (509)625-7002
BC Craig Cornelius
Date of Incident:
2/13/2008
Incident Address:
4016 N. Division
Spokane, WA 99201
Structure Fire
This evening, February 13, 2008 at 2210 hours, the Spokane Fire Department responded to a reported fire in the Kentucky Fried Chicken Restaurant located at 4016 N. Division St. The first arriving fire companies arrived within 5 minutes of being dispatched and found heavy grey smoke coming from the rear of the building. Workers from the restaurant reported that the fire was in the rear kitchen area and that everyone had safely evacuated the burning building. Fire crews forced a rear metal door off the kitchen area and attacked the fire with several fire attack leads. Additional crews ventilated the roof and front windows to assist the firefighters advancing the leads inside the building. Interior crews fought fire throughout the entire kitchen and rear roof areas. The firefighters brought the fire under control within 30 minutes. There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters at this incident. The restaurant sustained heavy fire and smoke damage. The cause of this fire is still under investigation. The official pronouncement will be made by investigators after all evidence has been reviewed. Fire crews will likely be on the scene for the remainder of the night.
Probable Cause:
Still Under Investigation.
Damage Extent:
Extensive damage to the entire kitchen area.
Firefighter Response: 24
Dollar Loss: $
Mutual Aid: None Given
END OF RELEASE
For more information on this release please call (509)625-7002
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