Fire Press Release

E. Heroy Fire

Incident #: 2013037085
Date of Incident: 08/15/2013
Issuing Officer: Battalion Chief C Jones

Narrative:Spokane City Fire Department was dispatched today at 2:12 PM to a reported structure fire at 1324 E. Heroy.  The first arriving apparatus was Engine 15 and the officer reported smoke and flames showing from three sides of a one story wood frame residential structure.  E 15 immediately directed hose leads to protect the homes on either side of the burning structure.  Other arriving units were assigned to conduct search operations, and assist with extinguishment of the fire.  All occupants made it out of the burning structure safely, and there were no injuries to fire personnel.   

Cause:The cause of the fire is currently under investigation by the SFD Special Investigation Unit

Damage:Fire and smoke damage throughout the structure.

# Firefighters Responding: 25

Dollar Loss: $ 100,000

Other Agencies Responding:
Spokane Police Department,

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Fire Press Release

2331 W Boone
Incident #: 2013036913
Date of Incident: 08/14/2013
Issuing Officer: Joel Fielder/Battalion Chief
Narrative:
Spokane City Fire Department was dispatched today at 12:53 PM to a reported structure fire at 2331 W. Boone. The first arriving apparatus was Engine 18 and the officer reported smoke showing from the front of a 1.5 story wood frame residential structure. Upon further investigation they found a fire in the attic of the home and initiated an interior fire attack from the second floor stairwell while additional arriving fire crews pulled ceiling from below exposing the burning structural framing rafters. The quick initial interior attack prevented the fire from extending into the 2nd floor living space and the remaining areas of the common attic. The occupants of the home are being supported by our local Red Cross Team.
Cause:
The cause of the fire is currently under investigation by the SFD Special Investigation Unit.
Damage:
Fire damage was confined to the attic at the rear of the house and the ceiling in the kitchen on the main floor with smoke damage throughout the second floor. There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters.
# Firefighters Responding: 20
Dollar Loss: $ 10000
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Fire Press Release

North Battalion Apartment Fire

Incident #: 2013036763
Date of Incident: 08/13/2013
Issuing Officer: Battalion Chief Bill Donahoe

Narrative:On August 13, 2013 at 13:34 PM 6 companies of Spokane Firefighters, 1 Senior Ladder, 4 Engines and 1 heavy rescue under the direction of Battalion Chiefs Donahoe and Moline were dispatched to a reported attic fire in a 4 unit apartment building. Spokane Ladder and Engine 2 from the Logan neighborhood arrived within 4 minutes of being dispatched to find smoke emitting from both gable roof vents of the 2 story apartment building. The responding Chief upgraded the incident at this time to a working fire which brought a dedicated ladder and also called for another engine company to assist with this incident. Companies were assigned to locate and extinguish the fire, search for occupants, water supply and possible roof ventilation. Interior companies quickly located the smoldering fire in the attic of the affected unit and were able to extinguish and prevent further extension to the 3 adjoining units. All the occupants made it out safely and there were no reported injuries to firefighters or civilians. The affected apartment unit is uninhabitable until structural repair can be made to the roof trusses, along with damage to the ceiling and wiring in the attic. One adult occupant is seeking shelter with the Red Cross until the repairs can be made.

Cause:The Special Investigation unit has determined that the attic fire was caused by faulty wiring.

Damage:Moderate damage to the roof trusses, ceiling assembly and wiring of 2405 N. Cincinnati. No damage was reported to the three other attached Apartments.

# Firefighters Responding: 25

Dollar Loss: $ 10,000.00

Other Agencies Responding:
Avista and Red Cross

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