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Latest Fire Department News Releases

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.

May 8

Early Morning House Fire Leaves One Critically Injured

4:06 p.m. - Early Morning House Fire in South Spokane Leaves One Critically Injured

May 1

One Hospitalized After Morning House Fire on North Crestline Street

4:42 p.m. - Firefighters, with assistance from Spokane County Fire District 9, responded to a report of a bedroom fire in the 7400 block of North Crestline Street

April 24

Hometown Heroes Hit the Ice: 2025 Guns N Hoses Game + Family Fest

3:33 p.m. - Get ready for an exciting showdown as our local police officers and firefighters hit the ice for a great cause.

April 9

Early Morning Fire Claims Life of Woman and 2 Dogs in South Hill Home

10:59 a.m. - Spokane firefighters responded to multiple calls reporting flames from a residence at 608 West 27th Avenue.

March 12

Fire Chief Julie O’Berg and Other Local Leaders Recognized

4 p.m. - Join us in congratulating Fire Chief O’Berg, a recipient of the Girl Scouts of Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho 2025 Women of Distinction Award.

Feb. 26

Greater Alarm Fire Destroys Lithium-Ion Battery Facility in NE Spokane

2:56 p.m. - At 4:07 a.m. on Feb. 25, Spokane Regional Emergency Communications dispatched firefighters to MaxAmps Lithium Batteries.

Feb. 6

Two Fire Apparatus Involved in Accidents, No Injuries Reported

3:59 p.m. - At 9:14 this morning, while responding to a fire alarm, Truck 13 was involved in an accident while descending a hill.