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Fire Department News Releases for 2017

December

East Central Garage Fire

Dec. 26 at 1:15 p.m. - Friday the SFD responded to a garage fire in the 2900 block of East Central Avenue.

House Fire in the Indian Trail Neighborhood

Dec. 26 at 1:14 p.m. - Civilian and Firefighters Injured

Second Alarm Commercial Building Fire

Dec. 26 at 1:12 p.m. - On December 21, 2017 the SFD responded to a report of smoke emanating from the roof of Fantastic Sam’s.

Following a few safety tips helps for a safe, happy holiday season

Dec. 13 at 10:53 a.m. - December is the peak time of year for home candle fires.

Be warm and safe this winter

Dec. 6 at 1:20 p.m. - With colder temperatures, the Spokane Fire Department (SFD) wants residents to be warm and safe this winter.

November

Fire damages commercial business, cause of fire undetermined

Nov. 30 at 12:51 p.m. - Fire investigators with the SFD's Special Investigation Unit say the cause of yesterday’s fire at Tormino’s Sash and Glass St. is undetermined.

Fire and explosion cause extensive damage to home

Nov. 26 at 8:39 a.m. - A fire and explosion were reported shortly after midnight causing extensive damage to a single family home in the 3800 block of E. Bridgeport Ave.

Spokane Fire Department warns about significant hazards

Nov. 22 at 11:30 a.m. - SFD wants residents to be aware of the number of safety risks associated with frying their Thanksgiving.

2018 Fire Service Executive Development Institute

Nov. 22 at 9:21 a.m. - Spokane Fire Chief selected into 2018 Fire Service Executive Development Institute

Cause of house fire undetermined

Nov. 21 at 1:17 p.m. - Fire investigators with the SFD's Special Investigation Unit say Monday evening’s house fire on N. Wall St. started on the front porch of the home.

Don’t forget about fire safety this Thanksgiving

Nov. 21 at 9:49 a.m. - The Spokane Fire Department wants residents to keep fire safety at the top of their mind this Thanksgiving.

Spokane Fire Department selects Assistant Fire Chief

Nov. 20 at 1:49 p.m. - Trisha Wolford has been selected as the Assistant Fire Chief for the Spokane Fire Department (SFD).

Multiple tenants impacted by last night’s apartment fire

Nov. 18 at 9:34 a.m. - Last night at approximately 6:15 p.m., the Spokane Fire Department responded to the 1200 block of W. 6th Ave. on a report of an apartment on fire.

Fire spreads from vehicle to nearby vacant home

Nov. 13 at 8:20 p.m. - At approximately 3:30 pm, the Spokane Fire Department responded to the 1700 block of W. Gardner Ave. on a report of a vehicle on fire.

Early morning duplex fire displaces family

Nov. 12 at 8:33 a.m. - At approximately 4:30 a.m., the Spokane Fire Department responded to a report of a structure fire at a duplex in the 2300 block of E. 4th Ave.

Tuesday morning fire burns abandoned commercial building in Hillyard

Nov. 7 at 11:21 a.m. - Just before 6:00 a.m., SFD responded to a report of a structure fire at an abandoned commercial building.

When changing clocks, check your smoke alarms and change batteries

Nov. 4 at 11:32 a.m. - With the upcoming time change, SFD says it’s a good, easy reminder when changing clocks to check your smoke alarms and change batteries.

October

Halloween Safety Tips

Oct. 26 at 10 a.m. - The Spokane Fire Department (SFD) and Spokane Police Department (SPD) want everyone to have a safe and happy Halloween

Laundered towels ignite causing small fire at River Park Square Mall

Oct. 24 at 6:19 p.m. - Just after 1 a.m., the Spokane Fire Department responded to the River Park Square Mall on a report of a fire on the third floor.

Mother and child suffer burn injuries from fire

Oct. 24 at 5:30 p.m. - A little after 3:30 p.m., SFD responded to the 2200 block of E. Cataldo Ave. on a report of a mother and child with burn injuries.

Hillyard garage fire forces crews to use defensive tactics

Oct. 22 at 5:59 a.m. - The fire department is investigating the cause of a Hillyard garage fire

No injuries reported after fire in travel trailer

Oct. 16 at 7:33 a.m. - Last night at 6:35 p.m., the Spokane Fire Department responded on a report of a travel trailer on fire in the 1900 Block of W. 15th Ave.

No injuries reported in early morning office fire

Oct. 12 at 5:08 p.m. - Thanks to a fire alarm sounding, construction workers were alerted to a fire on the roof of a large medical office building.

SFD responds to two more garage fires in Hillyard neighborhood

Oct. 10 at 9:49 a.m. - Last evening, the Spokane Fire Department (SFD) responded to two more garage fires in the Hillyard neighborhood.

Firefighters respond to garage fires in Hillyard neighborhood

Oct. 8 at 10:47 a.m. - Within several hours, the Spokane Fire Department (SFD) responded to two garage fires in the Hillyard neighborhood.

More than 850 Homes Targeted for Fire Safety Campaign

Oct. 5 at 1:46 p.m. - The American Red Cross, Spokane Valley Fire Department and the Spokane Fire Department partner to kick-off National Fire Prevention Week.

September

Fire marshal lifts restrictions on outdoor recreational fires

Sept. 25 at 1 p.m. - Fire marshal lifts restrictions on outdoor recreational fires for the City of Spokane.

Apartment fire displaces 10 tenants

Sept. 17 at 8:57 p.m. - Smoking appears to be the cause of an apartment fire

Fire extensively damages home on 14th Avenue

Sept. 14 at 10:51 a.m. - Fire investigators are working to determine the cause of a house fire in the 400 block of east 14th Ave early today

Suspicious South Hill fire under investigation

Sept. 14 at 9:10 a.m. - A South Hill fire is being investigated as suspicious

Fire destroys historic church

Sept. 9 at 9:48 a.m. - Just after 8:30 p.m. last evening, the Spokane Fire Department responded to the area of Adams St. and Broadway Ave. on a report of a bush fire.

Fire causes significant damage to South Hill home

Sept. 7 at 11:45 a.m. - Fire damages vacant South Hill home

Arson investigation underway after second commercial fire

Sept. 7 at 11:19 a.m. - The Spokane Fire Department is investigating a second arson fire at a commercial cleaners

Off-Duty Firefighters Partner to Save Lives

Sept. 6 at 5:06 p.m. - Off-Duty Professional Firefighters Partner with National Pilot Program to Save Lives

No reported injuries after morning house fire

Sept. 6 at 4:50 p.m. - This morning just before 8:30 a.m., the Spokane Fire Department was dispatched to the 1300 block of E. Wellesley Ave. on a report of a house fire.

Learn about fire safety and become a junior firefighter

Sept. 6 at 2:57 p.m. - This free, family event will be held at River Park Square, Saturday, September 9 from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m.

House fire remains under investigation

Sept. 6 at 9:33 a.m. - A fire remains under investigation after damaging a home in west central Spokane.

August

Inner tubing incident strands father, daughter near Devil’s Toenail

Aug. 27 at 10:07 p.m. - Water rescuers had to ferry a father and daughter stranded on rocks in the Spokane River to the shore after their inner tubes tipped over

Commercial building fire under investigation

Aug. 12 at 9:38 a.m. - Last night just after 10 p.m., SFD was dispatched to S. Grand Blvd. and 32nd Ave on a report of a commercial building on fire.

Four adults displaced after apartment fire

Aug. 4 at 4:05 p.m. - At 11:47 a.m., the Spokane Fire Department responded to a report of a structure fire in the 1900 block of W. Pacific Ave.

July

Hazardous materials release prompts evacuation of nursing facility

July 26 at 7:26 a.m. - Two companies from the Spokane Fire Department responded to an activated fire alarm at a nursing care facility.

Spokane City Fire Marshal issues outdoor recreational fire restriction

July 7 at 5 p.m. - The Fire Marshal has issued outdoor burn restrictions until further notice due to extremely hot, dry conditions.

June

SFD Reminds Citizens Fireworks Are Illegal

June 27 at 2:21 p.m. - Consumer fireworks have been illegal for 25 years

Man injured by Browne's Addition apartment fire

June 6 at 11:35 a.m. - The fire department is investigating the cause of an apartment fire that sent one man to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries

Weekend river rescue reminder to use personal floatation devices

June 5 at 9:14 a.m. - The Spokane Fire Department is reminding people to use personal floatation devices and proper floatation equipment when entering the river.

May

Mayor to Name Fire Chief Appointment Tomorrow

May 23 at 4:44 p.m. - Chief to be introduced at Fire Station 1 at 11:15 a.m.

Selection committee names five fire chief finalists

May 2 at 12:55 p.m. - Five fire chief finalists will participate in interviews on May 11, including an evening public forum.

April

No one injured by West Central fire

April 22 at 7:25 p.m. - An occupant and pets escaped uninjured by a fire likely caused by an unattended candle

Cutting torch appears to be cause of boat trailer facility fire

April 15 at 8:11 a.m. - A cutting torch appears to have sparked a fire at a north Spokane boat trailer facility

March

Cause of fatal residential fire under investigation

March 25 at 9:42 a.m. - This morning at approximately 3:45 a.m., SFD responded to a residential structure fire in the 1900 block of W. Fairview Ave.

Spokane Fire Department: Don’t forget to check your smoke alarms!

March 9 at 3:16 p.m. - With the upcoming time change, SFD says it’s a good, easy reminder when changing clocks to check your smoke alarms and change batteries. 

February

Evening fire causes extensive damage to detached carport

Feb. 21 at 9 a.m. - An early evening fire on the north side of Spokane caused extensive damage to a detached carport.  

Working sprinklers make a difference during a fire

Feb. 15 at 10:12 a.m. - A video captures the start of a commercial fire at downtown Spokane business and highlights the importance of having a working sprinkler system.

January

SFD stresses importance of functioning smoke detectors after fire

Jan. 3 at 6:30 a.m. - In the early morning hours, crews from the Spokane Fire Department responded to a report of a structure fire in the 1600 block E. Nebraska Ave.