Structure Fire

Incident #: 2013055648
Date of Incident: 11/29/2013
Issuing Officer: Battalion Chief

Narrative:
On November 29, 2013 at approximately 1:20 AM the Spokane City fire crews were dispatched to 208 East Empire on a reported structure fire. First crews arriving on scene reported smoke showing from the eaves of a one-story, wood framed- single family residence. Further investigation by the fire crews found a fire located in the basement and reported that all occupants were out of the structure. The fire attack crew aggressively attacked the fire from the interior of the home entering the basement from the south stairs while other fire crews assisted in search, ventilation, salvage and overhaul. The fire was declared out within 35 minutes after the first crew’s arrival. The fire did extend into the first floor and attic area around the brick chimney. There were no reported injuries to civilians or firefighters and the occupants of the home are under the care of our local chapter of the American Red Cross.


Cause:
The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Spokane Fire Dept. Special Investigation Unit.

Damage:
Fire damage was confined to the basement, main floor and a section of the attic around the chimney with smoke damage throughout the structure.

# Firefighters Responding: 27

Other Agencies Responding:
Spokane AMR unit was on scene through out the incident

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North Side Apartment Fire

Incident #: 2013055390
Date of Incident: 11/27/2013
Issuing Officer: Battalion Chief Jones

Narrative:
November 27, 2013 at 02:58 PM, 6 Companies of the Spokane Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the Rosewood Club Apartments at 401 E Magnesium Rd. The first arriving Engine Company reported smoke and flames showing from the second floor of a three story 15 unit wood structured apartment building. At that time the incident was upgraded to a working fire, adding another dedicated Ladded, an Amblulance, and the on duty Fire Investigator. Companies were assigned to confine, and extinguish the fire, check for extensions and search the building for occupants. This fire was confined to one unit. No one was displaced all occupants returned to their units.

Cause:
The cause of this fire is under investigation by the Spokane Fire Department's SIU

Damage:
Damage to one unit, Fire, and smoke.

# Firefighters Responding: 27

Dollar Loss: $ 10,000.

Other Agencies Responding:
Spokane Police Department,

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