2 Alarm Apt Fire at Boone and Monroe

Incident #: 2014010512
Date of Incident: 02/28/2014
Issuing Officer: Bob Green/Battalion Chief
Narrative: The Spokane City Fire Dept. dispatched firefighting crews and their apparatus to 1024 W. Boone at 22:41 hrs on Friday night, February 28^th for  a reported structure fire at that address.  Engine #3, from the near-by West Central Neighborhood fire station, as they arrived on scene reported by radio that there was visible fire showing from a second floor window at the rear of the 2 story wood/framed apartment building and that they were going to advance a pre-connected lead inside the building in an attempt to get at the fire that was rapidly starting to grow in a second floor apartment. The fire was quickly up-graded to a working fire which added an additional Laddder Company to the incident. As additional resources were arriving on scene they were given assignments that included roof ventilation, search and rescue, a back-up hose lead to protect the crew from Engine #3 who were now inside and fighting their way through the stubborn fire that was being pushed by the extreme winds that were developing outside. A second fire attack lead was ordered to assist in the fire fight, a water supply was established, a Safety Officer was assigned, exposure protection assignments were made, and a Medical Division was established as there were reports of a tenant who may have jumped from a second floor window. Additionally a Rapid Intervention Team was assigned in case any fire fighters became lost or injured inside the structure. The Incident Commander requested a second alarm to get more fire fighters to the scene because the intensity of this now wind driven fire was continuing to escalate and the severe cold temperature was creating problems not only in the self contained breathing apparatus, which are the life line for the fire fighters, but also taking a toll on the fire fighters themselves. The ground around the structure and the street out front were covered in ice making the entire area hazardous for the fire fighters so a truck from the Street Dept., loaded with sand , was requested to help with fire fighter footing, an STA bus was requested so the displaced tenants could get out of the freezing weather, and the Red Cross was requested to assist the tenants with temporary lodging. After a couple of hours of persistent and aggressive fire fighting in terrible weather conditions the fire fighters were able to get the fire knocked down and to a point in the incident where some of the resources could be released to return to their Stations. A fire watch was set up to maintain a Fire Dept presence at the scene throughout the night. There were reports of possible injuries to one or two of the tenants and one fire fighter was slightly injured when he slipped and fell on the ice covered ground.  The fire damage to the second floor and the roof of the building is severe and the decision on the building’s future will have to be decided by the owners. The cause of this fire is being investigated by the Spokane City Fire Dept.’s Special Investigation Unit. Eight engines, three senior ladders, one heavy rescue truck, and two Command Vehicles delivered 40 fire fighters to this incident.



 
Cause: Under investigation by the Spokane City Fire Dept's Special Investigation Unit.
Damage: Severe fire damage to the second floor and the roof structure. Smoke and water damage to the basement and first floor.
# Firefighters Responding: 40
Dollar Loss: $ 100,000
Other Agencies Responding:
Fire District 1, Spokane Police Department, Spokane City Street Dept., AMR Ambulance, STA, Red Cross

String of Northside Arson FIres Keep Crews Busy

http://www.krem.com/news/SFD-investigates-4-Saturday-morning-arsons-246689581.html

Incident #: 2014009271
Date of Incident: 02/22/2014
Issuing Officer: Battalion Chief Bill Donahoe
Narrative:
At 02:05 AM, February 22, 2014 the Spokane Fire Department responded companies to 2404 North Columbus on a reported structure fire. Spokane Engine 2 from the Logan neighborhood arrived on scene and reported a single family dwelling with fire involved in vegetation impinging on the structure. While in route Spokane Ladder 2 reported a second fire at 2607 North Hogan involving an out building fully involved behind this address. At this time the two responding Battalion Chiefs divided the incoming Fire companies to the separate incidents along with calling in additional resources and the Fire Investigator. While the North Battalion Chief was in route to the second incident he discovered a third fire at the intersection of Helena and Fairview which was a couch fully involved next to a detached garage. Then a fourth fire came in at 1703 East Liberty which involved garbage cans set on fire. A 5^th fire call came in at the intersection of Lacrosse and Pittsburg which was reported to be vegetation on fire. This incident was not confirmed in the darkness of night and is being investigated at this time along with the other four incidents. These five incidents taxed the resources of the Spokane Fire Dept during the early morning hours of February 22^nd. Fortunately all of the fires except the incident at 2607 North Hogan were found in the incipient phase and quickly extinguished. All of these fires were dispatched within a few minutes of each other. The Spokane Police Department did an excellent job assisting the Fire Department in setting up a perimeter and searching for a suspect. No injuries were reported by civilians or firefighters.
Cause: The Spokane Fire Department Special Investigation Unit is actively investigating these four confirmed incidents and they have been declared arson.There is not a confirmed suspect at this time.
Damage: There was very light fire damage to the soffit area of the roof associated to the home at 2404 North Columbus. The outbuilding at 2607 North Hogan is a total loss along with the partial loss of an exposed automobile. The fire damage at the other 2 confirmed incidents involved the destroyed couch and plastic garbage cans only.
# Firefighters Responding: 37
Dollar Loss: $ $10,000.00
Other Agencies Responding:
Spokane Police Dept.

East Side Duplex Fire

Photo from Spokane News

Incident #: 2014008610
Date of Incident: 02/18/2014
Issuing Officer: Craig Cornelius/Battalion Chief
Narrative: A working smoke detector alerted residents of a north side duplex to a developing garage fire today.  Residents were alerted around 11:00 AM and found a well developed fire in an attached garage.  911 was called and the Spokane Fire Department dispatched six fire apparatus and 20 firefighters to the incident.
Engine 8’s crew, under the direction of Lt. Dan Awbery arrived at the fire within 4 minutes of leaving their station.  Lt. Awbery reported a large duplex with heavy dark smoke coming from the east unit and garage area.  Engine 8’s crew immediately stretched a hose line to the fire unit to attack the spreading fire.   Upon Station 2’s arrival, Command was transferred to Ladder 2’s officer who upgraded the incident to a “working fire” and called for an addition company.   Firefighters advanced hose lines inside the structure while other firefighters were assigned to search the duplex and to verify occupant safety.  Additional incoming units were assigned to secure a hydrant water supply, and provide for ventilation.  The quick response and decisive actions by the first arriving firefighters brought this hot fire under control within 15 minutes.   Crews were on the scene for several hours removing debris and making sure the fire was extinguished.  A total of 28 firefighters participated in the extinguishment of this fire.
There were no injuries at this incident.  3 tenants of the involved fire unit have been displaced due to heavy fire and smoke damage to their unit.  The fire damage was confined to this one unit.  The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
Cause: Still under inverstigation.
Damage: Heavy fire damage to the garage and half of one of the duplex units..
# Firefighters Responding: 27
Dollar Loss: $ 50,000

Southside Kitchen Fire Injures One

Incident #: 2014008468
Date of Incident: 02/17/2014
Issuing Officer: Bruce Moline/Battalion Chief
Narrative: Monday, February 17^th, 2014 at 12:04 P.M. the Spokane Fire Department responded to a report of a fire in a basement located at 1827 W. 9^th. Fire crews found a kitchen fire burning in a basement apartment unit that was spreading up the walls and towards the main level of the apartment complex. An occupant of the basement apartment unit was cooking on the stove when the fire grew out of control and spread to nearby walls. She received second degree burns to her face and was treated by Spokane Fire Department paramedics and firefighters. The fire was knocked down quickly and as a result, the fire was confined to the basement apartment unit including some of the wooden porch immediately above. Crews spent time performing overhaul work making sure every sign of fire was thoroughly extinguished. Cooking fires are relatively common in the city of Spokane, and the Fire Department would like to remind everyone to be attentive while cooking, have an extinguisher nearby and make sure your smoke detectors are in working order. The Red Cross was notified to provide guidance and assistance to the tenant. AMR ambulance assisted at the scene as well, as did the Avista company with natural gas and electrical concerns.
Cause: Fire escaped a container on the stove while cooking.
Damage: Fire damage to the adjacent walls in the kitchen area including immediate porch area above apartment unit. Fire damage to venting system and fan. Some smoke damage in the kitchen area.
# Firefighters Responding: 22

Northside Structure Fire

http://www.krem.com/news/local/House-Fire-breaks-out-in-North-Spokane-No-One-Injured--245746191.html

Incident #: 2014008211
Date of Incident: 02/15/2014
Issuing Officer: Battalion Chief Clive Jones
Narrative: On February 15, 2014 8:14 PM 6 Companies of Spokane Firefighters, 1 senior Ladder, 4 Engines and 1 Heavy Rescue responded to a residence fire at 3811 N. Calispel. S2 was first to arrive, did a 360 and reported smoke and flames showing from the rear of a single-story, single family residence. Finding a working fire in the rear of the house, companies made entry through the front and protected the home from receiving additional smoke and heat damage by pushing the fire out the back. Companies were able to extinguish the fire quickly and successfully limited property loss primarily to the rear of the home. There were no injuries reported from either residents or firefighters.
Cause: The cause is under investigation by the SIU
Damage: Damage is primarily to the rear of the home and fairly extensive.
# Firefighters Responding: 22
Dollar Loss: $ 50,000.
Other Agencies Responding:
Red Cross, Avista

Perry District House Fire

Thanks to Spokane News for the pic

 

Incident #: 2014005657
Date of Incident: 02/02/2014
Issuing Officer: Battalion Chief Steve Sabo

Narrative: On Sunday, February 02, 2014, at 9:48 AM, units of the Spokane Fire Department responded to a reported house fire at 1304 E. 12^th Avenue, near Spokane’s Perry Street District. E7 arrived within 6-minutes and reported a one and one-half story, wood framed residence with moderate smoke showing from roof and attic vents. The crew quickly gained entry into the house and located one sleeping occupant, who was assisted out of the house while the remainder of the crew advanced a fire attack hose to the upper floor and located the fire in the attic. As additional fire crews arrived, they went to work opening up access to the attic and to concealed spaces, so the fire could be extinguished. Other crews conducted salvage operations to protect the contents as much as possible. The fire was knocked down within 10-minutes and full extinguishment was completed within 30-minutes. In all, two ladder trucks, four engines, one heavy rescue and two battalion chiefs, for a total of 22 firefighters, responded to this fire. There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters. The four occupants of this rental house will be staying with friends or relatives until repairs to the structure and wiring can be made.
Cause: Investigators with the Spokane Fire Department’s Special Investigation Unit determined the cause of this fire to be deteriorated electrical wiring in the attic, which overheated and ignited insulation and wood framing members.
Damage: Damage was confined to fire damaged framing, wiring and insulation in the attic, with water and fire mitigation damage to the second floor.
# Firefighters Responding: 22
Dollar Loss: $ 50,000

Center Court 2-Alarm Apartment Fire

Incident #: 2014004716
Date of Incident: 01/27/2014
Issuing Officer: Joel Fielder/Battalion Chief
Narrative: On January 27, 2014 at approximately 10:00PM Spokane Fire crews were dispatched to the Center Court Apartments at 924 East Cozza Drive. Fire dispatch reported that they had received several 911 calls on this fire reporting an explosion and with several apartments heavily involved with fire. Engine 18 responding from Lincoln and Division could see heavy smoke and fire from several blocks away and upgrade the fire to a working fire and then to a 2^nd Alarm fire due to the size of the structure and the significant volume of fire. E-18’s size-up identified heavy fire coming from one apartment on the second floor with fire extending to the 3^rd floor apartment and fire in the attic of the 3- story, block long structure. E-18 initiated fire attack into the 2^nd floor apartment  while aggressive vertical ventilation operations from the first arriving ladder company, L-2, and additional fire attack from E-15 on the third floor confined the fire to the 2 apartments on the east side of the building. All other fire crews arriving on scene were assigned tasks of search and rescue, salvage and overhaul and water supply.  The commercial response, along with the 2^nd Alarm upgrade, consisted of 5 engines, 3 ladders and 3 Response Chiefs. One civilian was transported to a local hospital for smoke inhalation and there were no reported injuries to any firefighters. The fire was contained within 1 hour and fire crews remained on scene throughout the night to complete overhaul.

The Spokane Chapter of the American Red Cross was on scene and assisting those individuals that had been displaced by the fire.
Cause: The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Spokane Fire Department’s, Special Investigation Unit.
Damage: Fire damage was confined to the 2^nd and 3^rd floor apartments with heavy fire damage to the attic. The lower apartment on the first floor sustained water and smoke damage.  
# Firefighters Responding: 30
Dollar Loss: $ 100000
Other Agencies Responding:
Avista, Red Cross and Spokane Police Department

Hill N Dale Structure Fire

Incident #: 2014004680
Date of Incident: 01/27/2014
Issuing Officer: Joel Fielder/Battalion Chief
Narrative: At approximately 5:30 PM on January 27,2014 Spokane Fire crews were dispatched to 8821 North Hill N Dale on a reported structure fire. First arriving crews found light smoke coming from a 2^nd floor apartment in a 3-strory apartment building that contained 12 units.  Firefighters gained entry into the unit and found light smoke conditions and discovered a fire in the closet around an enclosed water heater. The fire was quickly extinguished by the fire attack crew while other companies completed search, ventilation, salvage and overhaul. A commercial fire response was dispatched to this address due to the size of the building, the response consisted of 6 engines, 2-Ladder trucks, 1 Heavy Rescue Truck and 2 Response Chiefs. The fire was brought under control within 20 minutes. 

There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters and 1 family was displaced and was being assisted by the Spokane Chapter of the American Red Cross.
Cause: The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Spokane Fire Department’s, Special Investigation Unit.
Damage: Fire damage was confined to the bedroom closet with smoke damage throughout the apartment.
# Firefighters Responding: 33
Dollar Loss: $ 5000
Other Agencies Responding:
American Red Cross

Gonzaga Area Apartment Fire

Incident #: 2014003923
Date of Incident: 01/23/2014
Issuing Officer: BC Dave Haworth

Narrative: On Thursday, January 23, 2014, at approx 12:00 AM, the Spokane Fire Department dispatched 4 engines, 2 ladder companies, 1 heavy rescue, and 2 battalion chiefs to a reported structure fire at 902 E Boone, the Hamilton House Apartments. The caller stated there was a fire in the laundry room. First arriving Station 2, located in the Logan Neighborhood, reported light smoke on the first floor of the building. Upon further investigation they found an advanced fire in both the laundry room and a nearby storage room. At this point the smoke began to intensify so the structure had to be evacuated. Several crews attacked the fire while others evacuated the four story structure.  STA was contacted and they dispatched two buses to the scene to shelter the evacuated occupants.  The fire was quickly brought under control and all occupants were evacuated without incident. All occupants were able to return to their homes after approximately 3 hours. There were no injuries to firefighters or civilians.
Cause: The fire has been labeled suspicious and is under investigation by the Special Investigative Unit of the Spokane Fire Department
Damage: The laundry and storage room sustained heavy damage with moderate damage to a nearby office.
# Firefighters Responding: 25
Dollar Loss: $ 20000
Other Agencies Responding:
Avista

Northside Fourplex fire

Incident #: 2014003318
Date of Incident: 01/19/2014
Issuing Officer: Battalion Chief Steve Sabo
Narrative: At 3:16 A.M. on Sunday, January 19^th, the Spokane Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at 609 E. Euclid Avenue, on Spokane’s north side. Engine and Ladder 2 arrived on scene within four minutes and reported smoke and flames visible from a basement window of the single story, wood framed fourplex. Fire attack was immediately initiated, simultaneously with a search of the structure for victims. Six occupants were evacuated from the structure, two of whom suffered injuries during the fire. One of the injured victims, an adult male who was rescued from the fire area by firefighters, suffered second and third degree burns and smoke inhalation. He was treated by paramedics at the scene and transported to Sacred Heart Hospital, and later transferred to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle for further treatment. His condition is unknown at the time of this release. The other injured victim, an adult female, was transported to Deaconess Hospital with a minor knee injury.
The fire was quickly knocked down and confined to a basement hallway and stairs. There was minor smoke damage throughout the structure. One of the basement units of the fourplex will be uninhabitable until repairs can be made. The residents of that unit are being assisted with housing by the Red Cross. Six engines, two ladder trucks, a heavy rescue truck and two Battalion Chiefs responded to this fire, for a total of 30 firefighters. There were no injuries to any of the firefighters. AMR also responded three ambulances and a supervisor to assist with treating and transporting the victims.
Cause: The cause of this fire is currently under investigation by members of the Spokane Fire Department’s Special Investigation Unit.
Damage: Damage was confined to the basement hallway and stairs, with minor smoke damage throughout the structure.
# Firefighters Responding: 30
Dollar Loss: $ 5,000

Volunteers at Riverpark Square

Last month, Local 29 volunteers were down at Riverpark Square putting up their enormous Christmas tree. Yesterday and today they are back, taking it down. If you are down at the mall today, stop by and say hi.

Furnace fire displaces family.

Narrative:
At 05:29 AM, January 01, 2014 Spokane Fire Department companies responded to 3104 West Wellesley on a reported structure fire.  When fire companies arrived on scene it was confirmed that all the occupants and pets were safely out of the single family wood framed dwelling. Fortunately the occupants were alerted by working smoke detectors from the Initial  light smoke in the home. Companies reported the smoke intensity increasing on the first floor of the home and the incident was upgraded to a working fire.  This added a second dedicated ladder company, A.M.R. ambulance, an investigator along with Avista gas and electric to the response. Fire companies located the source of the heavy smoke from the malfunctioning natural gas furnace after approximately 10 minutes.  Once the power and natural gas were shut off to the furnace the incident soon deescalated.  No extinguishment was required. The home was ventilated and minor overhaul was completed. Due to the inoperable furnace, the family of two adults, two teenagers and one infant were displaced and being assisted by the Red Cross until repairs can be made. Avista has disconnected natural gas service to the home. No injuries were reported to civilians or firefighters.
Cause: The Spokane Fire Department Battalion Chief and Special Investigation Unit have declared the natural gas fired furnace inoperable and in need of repair or replacement along with inspection by Avista prior to any occupants habituating the home.
Damage:
There is light smoke damage throughout the home along with damage to the ceiling in one bedroom when attempting to locate the source of heat and potential fire extension into the attic. The furnace and portions of the ductwork are in need of replacement and or repair.

# Firefighters Responding: 22
Dollar Loss: $ 10,000.00
Other Agencies Responding:
A.M.R. Ambulance, Avista and Red Cross.

Northside Vehicle Extrication

Extrication Wellesley & Belt
Incident #: 2013061089
Date of Incident: 12/29/2013
Issuing Officer: Battalion Chief C Jones
Narrative: On December 29, 2013 at 8:28 P.M. the Spokane Fire Department responded to an extrication call involving two vehicles at the intersection of Wellesley and Belt.  Fire crews arrived within minutes to fine one light sedan and one SUV. There were two occupants in the SUV and three occupants in the sedan. All five patients were checked for injuries, the two patients in the SUV were not injured, the three in the sedan were found with neck and back injuries and after extrication form the car, were transported by AMR to nearby medical centers. Spokane Police were on scene and are investigating.
# Firefighters Responding: 16
Other Agencies Responding:
Spokane Police Department, AMR

Two Northside Structure Fires

Incident #: 2013060920
Date of Incident: 12/28/2013
Issuing Officer: Craig Cornelius/Battalion Chief
Narrative: On Saturday, December 28, 2013 a little after 9:00 PM, the Spokane Fire Department Dispatch Center received a 911 call for a house fire located at 3017 E. Rowan.  Callers reported fire in a single story residence with smoke coming from the eaves and roof of the home.  Fire Dispatchers diverted Ladder 2 from a nearby medical call and assigned it to this incident along with 5 other apparatus.  Ladder 2’s crew arrived on scene within 3 minutes, reported a working fire and went to work.  Command was assumed by a Battalion Chief arriving shortly after Ladder 2.  Ladder 2’s personnel verified everyone was out of the home by speaking with bystanders and performing a search of the structure.  Engine 8 applied the first water on the fire with the additional incoming resources coordinated into the fire attack. This fire was controlled within 10 minutes of Ladder 2’s arrival, but crews spent several hours removing burned material from the home and checking for hot spots.  Fire cause is accidental in nature and appears to be related to a wood stove used to heat the home.  There were no injuries at this incident, and one tenant and dog have been displaced by the fire and the resulting damage to the structure.
Shortly after 10:47 PM, another fire was reported at an apartment complex located at 6901 N. Wiscomb.  Eight apparatus, most having just worked at the Rowan fire were now responding to this incident.  Engine 18, the first to arrive, reported fire and smoke showing from the eave line on the north side of the building.  Engine crews advanced hose lines to two of the upper units.  They found fire in a common wall between the two apartments and in the attic above the wall.  Occupants were evacuated, followed by a search of the building’s four apartment units to verify everyone was safe.  Firefighters had the fire controlled within 20 minutes, but continued to work for several hours making sure the fire was out.  The fire originated in a second floor wall with the cause being electrical in nature.  The building sustained fire damage in two of the upstairs apartments and a portion of the attic.  One family of 3 has been displaced. 
Cause: First Fire wood stove.
Second Fire electrical.
Damage: Rowan Fire: 3 rooms and a portion of the attic.
Wiscomb Fire: Common Wall in two apartments and a portion of the ceiling/attic.
# Firefighters Responding: 27
Dollar Loss: $ 35000
Other Agencies Responding:
AMR

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Santa Sleigh makes rare daytime sortie

Yesterday, Local 29 firefighters and their families spread a little Christmas cheer by handing out Christmas presents at the Senior Center and then delivering Meals on Wheels to folks in their homes. More pictures here. 

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North Side Garage Fire

Incident #: 2013059644
Date of Incident: 12/21/2013
Issuing Officer: Clive Jones/ Battalion Chief

Narrative:On Saturday, December 21 at 12:13 PM, 6 companies of the Spokane Fire Department responded to a reported fire of a detached garage at 2812 N Cincinnati. Firefighters arrived quickly to discover heavy smoke showing from the garage. Firefighters using pre-connected hand lines quickly located and extinguished the fire. The fire was completely extinguished in 30 minutes. There were no injuries to civilian or firefighters on this incident.
 

Cause:The fire cause is under investigation by the SFD's SIU

Damage:Garage is a total loss

# Firefighters Responding: 22

Dollar Loss: $ 20,000

Other Agencies Responding:
Spokane Police Department, AMR

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North Battalion Structure Fire

Incident #: 2013059341#
Date of Incident: 12/19/2013
Issuing Officer: Battalion Chief Bill Donahoe

Narrative:At 09:45 PM, December 19, 2013 Spokane Fire Department crews responded to 1107 West Decatur on a reported structure fire. The first arriving Chief arrived on scene and reported a single story wood framed dwelling with smoke showing from the roof eaves. All of the occupants were reported safely out of the structure. Companies were assigned to extinguish and confine the fire, vertically ventilate the roof and protect the occupant’s valuables. The attic fire was brought under control within 30 minutes. Fire Companies remained on scene overhauling and completing a fire watch until 02:00 AM.  Four adult occupants were displaced and staying with family until repairs can be completed to the home. Avista disconnected the power and natural gas to the home at least until the following morning. No injuries were reported by civilians or firefighters.

Cause:The Spokane Fire Department Special Investigation Unit has determined that the fire originated in a wall which had wood framing in close proximity to the operating fireplace. Radiant heat from the fireplace ignited the wall which then extended into the attic of the home.

Damage:There is fire damage to the exposed wall and attic next to the fireplace and chimney. Light smoke damage also occurred throughout the entire home.

# Firefighters Responding: 24

Dollar Loss: $ 10,000.00

Other Agencies Responding:
A.M.R. Ambulance and Avista

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Warehouse Fire

Incident #: 2013058726
Date of Incident: 12/16/2013
Issuing Officer: Battalion Chief Steve Sabo

Narrative:
At 2:46 this afternoon, Monday, December 16th, the Spokane Fire Department responded to a reported warehouse fire at 2627 E. Trent Avenue. The first engine on scene reported a 60’ X 60’ metal warehouse with heavy smoke showing from an open overhead door. Multiple minor explosions were heard from inside the structure, which was reported to contain flammable gas cylinders. There was also tall rack storage of heavy commercial material and tools. Due to these hazards, and confirmation from employees that there was no one inside the structure, firefighters attacked the fire from the exterior. Thermal imaging cameras were used to determine the location of the fire, where siding was removed to extinguish the majority of fire. Crews will remain on scene throughout the night monitoring hot spots in an area of the warehouse unsafe to enter. There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters. The Spokane Police Department assisted with traffic control on busy Trent Avenue, and AMR provided a standby ambulance crew on scene.

Cause:
Fire investigators will be on scene in the morning to attempt to enter the area suspected to be the origin. At this time the cause of the fire does not appear to be suspicious.

Damage:
Damage was confined to an office/tool room in the warehouse, with heat, smoke and water damage to much of the contents of the remainder of the warehouse.

# Firefighters Responding: 41

Dollar Loss: $ 100,000

Other Agencies Responding:
Spokane Police Department,

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Structure Fire

Incident #: 2013057815
Date of Incident: 12/11/2013
Issuing Officer: Joel Fielder/Battalion Chief

Narrative:
At approximately 1:10 PM this afternoon, December 11, 2013 Spokane City Fire crews were dispatched to 2722 West Boone on a reported structure fire. Fire crews responding to this location reported seeing a column of smoke showing from several blocks away. The first unit on scene reported heavy fire showing from the northeast corner of a single story, wood framed structure with smoke showing from the eaves. The home was later identified as a 1-1/2 story structure with fire extending into the attic on the north and east side. The first engine arriving on scene initiated an aggressive interior attack confining the fire to a bedroom at the back of the home while a second fire crew attacked the fire in the upstairs bedroom. Additional fire crews on scene completed search, vertical ventilation and salvage and overhaul. The fire was brought under control within 30 minutes. There were no injuries to any civilians, one firefighter suffered a knee injury and was transported to a local hospital for examination. Fire crews remained on scene for several hours completing overhaul and assisting in the investigation process. Avista gas and electric crews arrived on scene and removed hazards as needed. The house was found to be vacant and unsecured however neighbors did report seeing 2 individuals staying within the home the last several days.

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

Damage:
There was heavy fire damage to a bedroom and bathroom on the north side of the structure on the main floor, fire damage in the attic and heat and smoke damage throughout the rest of the structure.

# Firefighters Responding: 32

Dollar Loss: $ 40000

Other Agencies Responding:
Avista

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North Side House Fire 

Incident #: 2013057570
Date of Incident: 12/09/2013
Issuing Officer: Battalion Chief Jones

Narrative:On 12/09/2013 at 01:25 hours, the Spokane Fire Department responded 5 engines, 2 ladders, 1 rescue, and 2 battalion chiefs to a reported structure fire at 2004 W Gordon.  First arriving SE13 reported smoke showing from the windows on Alpha and Delta sides.  After ensuring all occupants were evacuated from the structure, SE13 took a fire attack hose lead into the structure to locate and extinguish the fire.  The fire was located in the basement on side Delta. SE13 and SE16 were successful in knocking down the fire and containing the fire to that area of the structure.  SL4, SL2 and SE3 assisted the fire attack efforts by pulling ceiling to expose any areas where fire may have extended.  There were no injuries to civilians or Firefighters on this response.

Cause:This fire is under investigation by the Spokane Fire Departments SIU

Damage:Fire damage to 2 bedrooms, smoke damage throughout the home

# Firefighters Responding: 25

Dollar Loss: $ 40,000

Other Agencies Responding:
AMR

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