Sunday, April 11, 2010

Fire Press Release

ISSUING OFFICER: Joel Fielder/Battalion Chief
DATE OF INCIDENT: 4/10/2010
INCIDENT TYPE: Structure Fire
INCIDENT ADDRESS: 1708 E. 10th Avenue
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
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NARRATIVE: Today the Spokane Fire Department responded at approximately 5:00 PM to 1708 East 10th Avenue on a reported structure fire. The first crew on-scene reported heavy fire showing from the front porch of the 1-story, wood framed residence. Fire fighters aggressively attacked the fire from the interior of the structure while additional fire crews completed search and rescue, roof ventilation and salvage and overhaul. The fire was brought under control within 20 minutes. There were no reported injuries to civilians or firefighters. 8 fire companies with 27 firefighters responded to this fire and were on scene for approximately 2.5 hours.

PROBABLE CAUSE: The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Spokane Fire Department Special Investigation Unit
DAMAGE EXTENT: Fire damage was confined to the front porch and attic space of the structure.
DOLLAR LOSS: 60,000
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 28
MUTUAL AID: None Given

For more information on this release, please call (509)625-7002 and/or check out the SFD Blog at www.spokanefire.blogspot.com

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