Fire Department News Releases for November 2017

Nov. 30

Fire damages commercial business, cause of fire undetermined

12:51 p.m. - Fire investigators with the SFD's Special Investigation Unit say the cause of yesterday’s fire at Tormino’s Sash and Glass St. is undetermined.

Nov. 26

Fire and explosion cause extensive damage to home

8:39 a.m. - A fire and explosion were reported shortly after midnight causing extensive damage to a single family home in the 3800 block of E. Bridgeport Ave.

Nov. 22

Spokane Fire Department warns about significant hazards

11:30 a.m. - SFD wants residents to be aware of the number of safety risks associated with frying their Thanksgiving.

2018 Fire Service Executive Development Institute

9:21 a.m. - Spokane Fire Chief selected into 2018 Fire Service Executive Development Institute

Nov. 21

Cause of house fire undetermined

1:17 p.m. - Fire investigators with the SFD's Special Investigation Unit say Monday evening’s house fire on N. Wall St. started on the front porch of the home.

Don’t forget about fire safety this Thanksgiving

9:49 a.m. - The Spokane Fire Department wants residents to keep fire safety at the top of their mind this Thanksgiving.

Nov. 20

Spokane Fire Department selects Assistant Fire Chief

1:49 p.m. - Trisha Wolford has been selected as the Assistant Fire Chief for the Spokane Fire Department (SFD).

Nov. 18

Multiple tenants impacted by last night’s apartment fire

9:34 a.m. - Last night at approximately 6:15 p.m., the Spokane Fire Department responded to the 1200 block of W. 6th Ave. on a report of an apartment on fire.

Nov. 13

Fire spreads from vehicle to nearby vacant home

8:20 p.m. - At approximately 3:30 pm, the Spokane Fire Department responded to the 1700 block of W. Gardner Ave. on a report of a vehicle on fire.

Nov. 12

Early morning duplex fire displaces family

8:33 a.m. - At approximately 4:30 a.m., the Spokane Fire Department responded to a report of a structure fire at a duplex in the 2300 block of E. 4th Ave.

Nov. 7

Tuesday morning fire burns abandoned commercial building in Hillyard

11:21 a.m. - Just before 6:00 a.m., SFD responded to a report of a structure fire at an abandoned commercial building.

Nov. 4

When changing clocks, check your smoke alarms and change batteries

11:32 a.m. - With the upcoming time change, SFD says it’s a good, easy reminder when changing clocks to check your smoke alarms and change batteries.