Latest Fire Department News Releases

June 9

Early-Morning House Fire Damages Two Homes on East Sanson Avenue

11:17 a.m. - The fire remains under investigation due to suspicious circumstances, with the Spokane Police Department also involved.

June 2

Working Smoke Alarms Help Seven Escape Early-Morning House Fire

12:07 p.m. - June 2, 2026- At 4:01 a.m. today, firefighters responded to a house fire in the 800 block of East Indiana Ave.

May 19

Child Injured in Basement Fire Reminds About Youth Fire Setting

10 a.m. - On Sunday, May 17, 2026, at 4:23 p.m., firefighters responded to multiple reports of a house fire in the 1200 block of East 33rd Ave.

April 30

2026 Wildfire & Forestry Safety Fair

1:54 p.m. - This event will offer residents education, resources, and steps to prepare for wildfire season and post-fire recovery

April 7

Two Porch Fires Displace Eleven Residents in Spokane

3:17 p.m. - At 4:38 p.m. yesterday, firefighters responded to 5324 North Lacey St. after receiving reports of a fire on a home's front porch.

Feb. 27

Firefighters Contain Two West Spokane Fires Thursday Afternoon

10:02 a.m. - Both fires are determined accidental, and the occupants were not home.

Jan. 15

Firefighters Contain Fire After Car Crashes Into Home

3 p.m. - Firefighters were dispatched to the 1400 block of East Courtland Avenue for a report of a vehicle that had crashed into a home.

Dec. 11

Water Rescue Team Deployed to Western Washington Flood Emergency

10:20 a.m. - SFD and other local agencies to help in swift-water rescues in the Puget Sound region.

Dec. 9

Welding Sparks Ignite Multi-Business Fire on Holyoke Avenue

4:49 p.m. - Firefighters brought the fire under control within 50 minutes and will continue overhaul operations and monitor for hotspots through the evening.

Nov. 24

Fatal Early Morning House Fire Claims Life of Child

3:40 p.m. - Children who have a history of playing with or igniting fires should be referred to our Youth Fire-Setting Prevention Program at 509-625-7058.