Latest Fire Department News Releases

May 15

Fire Investigators Ask for Assistance in Identifying Arson Suspect

1:54 p.m. - The Spokane Fire Department is seeking the public’s help to identify a suspect in an arson fire.

May 13

Three Fires on Mother's Day Keeps Spokane Firefighters Busy

12:16 p.m. - On Mother's Day, three significant fires within the city kept the Spokane Fire Department busy.

May 2

Male Transported to Area Hospital After Crash into Spokane River

11:58 a.m. - One male has been transported to a hospital with life threatening injuries after crashing into the Spokane River.

April 30

Commercial Fire Burns, Firefighters Narrowly Escape Injury

10:13 a.m. - The Spokane Fire Department responded to a call from employees at the US Bank branch on 29th Ave.

April 26

Fire Investigators Ask for Help In Identifying Two Subjects

10:06 a.m. - Fire Investigators from the Special Investigations Unit seek public assistance in identifying two individuals shown in the provided photos.

April 22

Investigators Release Cause of Fatal House Fire

3:50 p.m. - Investigators from the Spokane Fire Special Investigations Unit have concluded their inquiry into the fatal house fire at 1717 North Howard Street.

Early Morning Fatal House Fire in West Central Spokane

8:23 a.m. - On Saturday April 20, 2024, at 4:10 a.m., the Spokane Fire Department responded to a house fire in the 1700 block of Howard.

April 15

House Fire Leaves Six Gonzaga Students Displaced

4:02 p.m. - Spokane Fire Department responded to a report of a house fire.

April 1

SFD & Fairchild Air Force Base Partner for Neighborhood Install Blitz

12:17 p.m. - On Saturday, April 6, 2024, SFD and volunteers with Fairchild Air Force Base will be offering to install free smoke and carbon monoxide alarms.

March 13

Investigators Release Cause of Fatal House Fire

9:18 a.m. - Investigators from the Special Investigations Unit have concluded that the fatal fire on West Elmhurst Ave was deliberately started.