Fire press release

Fire In North Central

Incident #: 2013025783
Date of Incident: 06/15/2013
Issuing Officer: Bruce Moline/Battalion Chief

Narrative:
Early Saturday morning at 12:45 A.M., the Spokane Fire Department responded to a report of a structure fire in the 300 block of W. Nora. Engine 3 from their neighborhood station location of Indiana and Ash was first to arrive and found a storage shed well involved in fire. A quick stretch of preconnected hose was completed as well as a water supply from the nearest hydrant, this allowed the fire crews to knock down the fire in less than 10 minutes. Heavy fire and smoke damage was found throughout the interior of the shed. Additional fire crews were used to protect any exposures that surrounded the shed. This included a nearby dwelling and business. As a result of this action, the fire did not extend beyond the shed. Some overhead power lines also received some heat damage. The cause is under investigation by the Spokane Fire Department Special Investigation Unit. Crews remained on scene throughout the night assisting the investigation effort.

Cause:
Under investigation by the Spokane Fire Department Special Investigation Unit.

Damage:
Heavy fire damage to the shed structure and contents within.

# Firefighters Responding: 18

Dollar Loss: $ 20,000

Other Agencies Responding:
Avista Electrical and Gas divisions

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