Suspicious South Hill fire under investigation

Brian Schaeffer, Fire Chief, 509.625.7001

Thursday, September 14, 2017 at 9:10 a.m.

The Spokane Fire Department is investigating a suspicion fire that damaged a vacant South Hill home. Firefighters quickly extinguished the Wednesday night fire and no one was injured.

The fire in the 900 block of east 31st was reported at 8:52 pm. Crews arrived on scene quickly and had the fire under control in about 15 minutes. The attic, roof and exterior of the home were damaged by the fire. Damage was estimated at $25,000.

The cause of the fire is suspicious and an investigation by the Special Investigation Unit is ongoing.