Latest Fire Department News Releases

Aug. 25

Man Rescued in House Fire, Rushed to Hospital in Critical Condition

1:48 p.m. - Firefighters rescued the fire victim less than four minutes after arrival.

Aug. 21

Fire Destroys Warehouse in East Central Neighborhood

9:53 a.m. - Firefighters were dispatched to 101 North Madelia Street following multiple reports of black smoke coming from a warehouse.

Aug. 4

Suspicious Fire at People’s Park Under Investigation

2:07 p.m. - This fire is being investigated as suspicious. Witnesses reported seeing a person of interest in the area at the time of the fire.

July 15

Multi-Agency Response Controls Dual Fires in Spokane

1:12 p.m. - The second fire has been attributed to embers carried from the initial hillside blaze, though the overall incident remains under investigation.

July 9

Spokane Firefighters Battle 15 Suspicious Fires in 36 Hours

5:09 p.m. - Spokane firefighters have responded to a surge of suspicious fires over the past 36 hours, with 15 incidents reported throughout the city

July 1

Area Fire Marshals and Surrounding Cities Enact Burn Restrictions

10:35 a.m. - Local Fire Marshals have all enacted the Fire Danger Burn Restriction effective at 8 a.m. on Monday, June 30, 2025.

June 20

Fast Response Contains Suspicious Brush Fire in Latah Valley

2:50 p.m. - Thanks to the coordinated response, the fire was contained, and firefighters began mopping up hot spots just over an hour after their arrival.

June 5

Smoking Fire Displaces Two Residents on West Gardner Avenue

1:08 p.m. - The fire was controlled within 20 minutes, though the home sustained significant damage.

May 23

Apartment Fire Prompts Evacuation Assistance, No Injuries Reported

12:30 p.m. - Firefighters were dispatched to the Sky View Apartments at 1304 West 5th Avenue following reports of black smoke from a window.

May 19

Fire Displaces Eight in Spokane Fourplex

4:19 p.m. - The fire was caused by a cigarette improperly discarded into a plastic container on the patio.