Brian Schaeffer, Fire Chief, 509.625.7002
Thursday, September 7, 2017 at 11:45 a.m.
Last evening at 11 p.m., the Spokane Fire Department responded to the 200 block of W. 14th Ave. on a report of a residence on fire.
Upon arrival, the first company found heavy fire on multiple sides of the exterior of a two story home. Fire was also present on the first and second floors and in the attic. The first arriving crews immediately assigned resources, upgraded the fire in order to receive additional assistance and initiated an aggressive attack on the fire. The quick work of crews kept further damage from occurring. Firefighters were able to determine the house was vacant. Firefighters remained on scene for several hours after the fire was extinguished to conduct overhaul and prevent re-ignition. Additionally, crews conducted salvage operations to reduce loss caused by the fire.
The fire caused structural damage throughout the residence along with heavy smoke and water damage. There were no injuries reported to civilians or firefighters.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation by the Spokane Fire Department’s Special Investigation Unit.
