Fire Department News Releases for 2018

December

Cause of house fire in South Hill neighborhood under investigation

Dec. 25 at 11:05 p.m. - At approximately 1 p.m., the Spokane Fire Department responded to the 3200 E. block of Mission St. report of a possible house fire.

Early Christmas morning house fire

Dec. 25 at 10:41 p.m. - At approximately 4 a.m., SFD and SVFD responded to the 1300 block of E.  Baldwin Ave. on a report of a residential structure fire.

No reported injuries in last night’s house fire

Dec. 24 at 8:25 a.m. - Last evening just before 6 p.m., SFD along with Fire District 8 responded to the 6700 block of S. Echo Ridge St. for a reported house fire.

No reported injuries in Browne’s Addition triplex fire

Dec. 18 at 1:33 p.m. - A fire in a Browne's Addition triplex broke out this morning at approximately 8 a.m.

Garage fire damages Shilioh Hills home

Dec. 17 at 8 a.m. - The Spokane Fire Department responded to the 8600 block of N. Colton St. just after 5:30 p.m. Sunday.

Improperly vented pellet stove determined to be cause of house fire

Dec. 14 at 8:32 a.m. - Fire investigators determined Wednesday evening’s house fire on E. Riverside Ave. was caused by an improperly vented pellet stove.

An overheated lint-filled bathroom fan caused last night’s fir

Dec. 12 at 11:36 a.m. - Fire investigators with the Spokane Fire Department’s Special Investigation Unit say an overheated lint-filled bathroom fan caused last night’s fire

Family of four displaced after apartment fire

Dec. 12 at 11:05 a.m. - A disabled woman was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries following a north side apartment fire.

Resident displaced after house fire in North Spokane

Dec. 10 at 3:18 p.m. - One resident was displaced after a house fire in North Spokane. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Cause of this morning’s house fire ruled accidental

Dec. 6 at 3:16 p.m. - Fire investigators say this morning’s house fire on N. Freya St. has been ruled accidental.

Family displace after house fire

Dec. 6 at 1:17 p.m. - A family of five was displaced after a fire damaged a home in the Northeast neighborhood this morning.

RV a total loss after morning fire

Dec. 5 at 12:29 p.m. - At approximately 8 a.m., the Spokane Fire Department (SFD) responded to the 1900 block of W. Grace Ave. for a building fire reported from a passerby.

November

Spokane Fire Department: Heat your home safely

Nov. 30 at 12:21 p.m. - Heating is the second leading cause of U.S. home fires, deaths and injuries.

Candles left burning unattended started yesterday’s house fire

Nov. 29 at 4:08 p.m. - Fire investigators say candles left burning unattended caused yesterday’s house fire that displaced a family of seven.

Family displaced after house fire

Nov. 28 at 6:34 p.m. - A family of seven was displaced after a fire damaged a home in the South Hill neighborhood this afternoon.

East Central Neighborhood House Fire

Nov. 27 at 11:09 a.m. - Last night at approximately 8:42 p.m., SFD and SVFD responded to the 2500 E. block of Pacific Ave. on a report of a residential structure fire.

Fire caused by keeping combustibles too close to wood stove

Nov. 20 at 4:23 p.m. - Fire investigators advise today’s house fire on N. Seminole Dr. was a result of a wood stove vent pipe being too close to combustibles.

Cause of north side house fire under investigation

Nov. 19 at 12:30 p.m. - On Saturday at 6:30 p.m., units from the Spokane Fire Department (SFD)were dispatched to a structure fire in the 2800 block of N. Perry St.

Fire causes major structural damage to parking garage

Nov. 17 at 2:18 p.m. - Fire investigators with fire investigators are working to determine the cause of a fire that damaged an under-construction parking garage.

Fire causes significant damage to home

Nov. 11 at 1:47 p.m. - Last night at approximately 7:15 p.m., SFD responded to a reported structure fire on the corner of N. Cincinnati St. and E. Carlisle Ave.

Chimney fire spreads to attic in N. Altamont home

Nov. 8 at 10:32 a.m. - Fire investigators determined a chimney fire that spread to an attic caused Tuesday’s house fire.

Residents able to safely evacuate fire thanks to alert neighbors

Nov. 6 at 4:41 p.m. - Thanks to alert neighbors, two residents were able to safely evacuate their home after a fire this afternoon.

October

Firefighters quickly contain apartment fire in East Spokane

Oct. 23 at 10:20 a.m. - Last night at approximately 6:09 p.m., SFD responded to the 2700 E. block of Sharp Ave. on a report of a commercial structure fire.

Fire Marshal lifts restrictions on outdoor recreational fires for the

Oct. 12 at 11:23 a.m. - The burn restrictions that were implemented for outdoor recreational fires were lifted this morning by order of the Spokane City Fire Marshal.

SFD and Whitworth University improve fire safety for community

Oct. 9 at 3:28 p.m. - Spokane Fire Department and Whitworth University improve fire safety for community through nationwide town/gown project

Two houses destroyed after early morning house fire

Oct. 4 at Noon - One resident was treated for smoke inhalation and two firefighters sustained minor injuries after a house fire in the 100 block of E. Sinto Ave.

Cause of N. Ruby St. house fire ruled accidental

Oct. 1 at 5:26 p.m. - The cause of a fire that damaged a home in the 1600 block of N. Ruby St. on Thursday has been ruled accidental.

September

Cause of house fire remains under investigation

Sept. 28 at 2:38 p.m. - Fire investigators with the SFD’s Special Investigation Unit are continuing to investigate what caused a fire at a home on N. Ruby St.

Smoke alarm helps residents safely evacuate during house fire

Sept. 24 at 8:28 a.m. - A smoke alarm installed earlier this year by the Spokane Fire Department (SFD) helped residents quickly evacuate during a house fire last night.

Cause of yesterday’s house fire under investigation

Sept. 23 at 7:45 a.m. - Yesterday just after 5:30 p.m., the Spokane Fire Department responded to the 600 block of S. Regal St. for a reported house on fire.

Improperly discarded smoking materials caused fatal apartment fire

Sept. 18 at 12:19 p.m. - SFD fire investigators have determined improperly discarded smoking materials caused last week’s fatal apartment fire.

Cause of duplex fire deemed undetermined

Sept. 14 at 2:39 p.m. - The cause of yesterday’s duplex fire in the 300 block of E. Wabash Ave. has been declared undetermined by fire investigators.

One person dies in early morning fire

Sept. 14 at 7:43 a.m. - One person has died after an early morning apartment fire in the Hillyard neighborhood.

Become a junior firefighter

Sept. 7 at 3:24 p.m. - SFD, SAFE Kids, Mobius Children's Museum, the Downtown Spokane Partnership and River Park Square are partnering for the Kids Junior Fire Academy.

August

Firefighter transported to local hospital after early morning house fi

Aug. 19 at 4:52 p.m. - A SFD firefighter was transported to a local hospital and treated/released for possible heat exhaustion after an early morning house fire.

House fire remains under investigation

Aug. 19 at 4:49 p.m. - Fire investigators are continuing to investigate a house fire that broke out on Friday evening.

Second house fire in week caused by unattended cooking

Aug. 17 at 11:19 a.m. - Fire investigators say unattended cooking caused this morning’s house fire in the 2200 block of E. Pacific Ave.

Improper cigarette disposal caused mobile home fire

Aug. 14 at 9:50 a.m. - Fire investigators say Sunday’s mobile home fire was determined to be accidental.

Eight residents displaced after house fire

Aug. 12 at 9:25 p.m. - At approximately 6:11 p.m., the Spokane Fire Department (SFD) responded to a house on fire in the 200 block of E. Longfellow Ave.

Early morning fire destroys mobile home

Aug. 12 at 10:16 a.m. - Just after 3 a.m., SFD responded to a reported structure fire in a gated retirement community located in the 2300 block of W. 16 Ave.

Natural gas leak causes evacuations

Aug. 7 at 6:45 a.m. - Yesterday just before 8:30 a.m., SFD was dispatched to northwest Spokane for a hazardous materials incident involving a natural gas leak.

Brush fire threatens home near Sunset Highway

Aug. 7 at 6:34 a.m. - Yesterday around 10:00 a.m., SFD and DNR responded to the report of a brush fire in the vicinity of Sunset Highway and Audubon St.

Triplex fire on lower South Hill

Aug. 5 at 11:20 p.m. - Just after 5:30 p.m., the Spokane Fire Department was dispatched to a structure fire involving multiple apartment units.

Fire adjacent to Dwight Merkel Field quickly contained

Aug. 5 at 11:16 p.m. - Brush and timber fire adjacent to Dwight Merkel Field quickly contained

July

Fire heavily damages three garages and contents inside

July 29 at 9:17 p.m. - Just before 4:30 p.m., fire crews responded to the report of an explosion and multiple detached garages burning in the alleyway.

Fire at downtown apartment under investigation

July 29 at 3:43 p.m. - Fire investigators are working to determine the cause of a fire that damaged a downtown apartment building early Saturday morning.

Cause of South Hill house fire under investigation

July 29 at 12:33 p.m. - Fire investigators are working to determine the cause of a fire that damaged a South Hill home on Saturday.

Youth playing with lighter determined to be cause of brush fire

July 26 at 11:15 a.m. - Fire investigators have determined last week’s brush fire near Francis and Sutherlin was caused by a youth playing with a lighter.

Cause of Sunday’s brush fire undetermined

July 26 at 10:50 a.m. - Investigators with SFD's Special Investigation Unit are unable to determine the cause of a brush fire that started in the 2900 block W. Broad Ave.

Vacant house fire under investigation

July 25 at 10:31 a.m. - Investigators with SFD's Special Investigation Unit are investigating a house fire that occurred yesterday in the 1100 block of E. Glass Ave.

Fire crews quickly contain vegetation fire

July 25 at 10:24 a.m. - Yesterday, at approximately 5:15 p.m., fire crews responded to a brush fire next to State Highway 195 just north of Hatch Rd.

Joint statement from the Spokane Fire Department and IAFF Local 29

July 24 at 1:40 p.m. - In response to a recent complaint, SFD and International Association of Firefighters Local 29 have provided a joint statement.

House fire displaces five residents

July 24 at 10:56 a.m. - An early morning house fire in northwest Spokane has displaced five residents.

Spokane Fire Department selects new Deputy Chief

July 24 at 10 a.m. - After an extensive recruitment process, SFD announces Rex Strickland III has been selected as the department’s new Deputy Fire Chief.

Spokane Fire Department selects new Fire Marshal

July 18 at 8:49 a.m. - The Spokane Fire Department announces the appointment of Megan Phillips as the new City of Spokane Fire Marshal.

Providing the right care in the right setting

July 17 at 10:16 a.m. - Providing the right care in the right setting for people experiencing behavior health issues, SFD partners with Frontier Behavioral Health.

Spokane City Fire Marshal issues outdoor recreational fire restriction

July 16 at 10:30 a.m. - Due to the hot, dry conditions, specified outdoor recreational fires are prohibited in the City effective today.

Fire crews contain rapid moving brush fire

July 14 at 8:31 a.m. - Last night just before 5:00 p.m., fire crews responded to W. Liberty Ave. for a reported brush fire near Drumheller Springs Park

Eleven people displaced after early morning fire near Gonzaga

July 5 at 7:54 a.m. - Eleven people were displaced after an early morning fire broke out at a home near Gonzaga.

June

SFD reminds citizens that fireworks are illegal

June 28 at 2:04 p.m. - With the Fourth of July holiday just one week away, SFD reminds everyone that the sale and use of all amateur fireworks is illegal.

House fire remains under investigation

June 28 at 10:12 a.m. - A fire remains under investigation after damaging a detached garage and spreading to an unoccupied home in east central Spokane.

Improperly discarded smoking materials to blame for early morning fire

June 21 at 1:52 p.m. - Fire investigators say improperly discarded smoking materials caused this morning’s fire at a commercial building.

Early morning garage fire quickly contained

June 17 at 10:38 a.m. - This morning at approximately 1:00 a.m. SFD responded to the 2200 E block of Mission St. on a report of a detached garage on fire.

Fire Damages 5 Mile Prairie Home

June 17 at 10:24 a.m. - At approximately 4:40 p.m. hours on Saturday, SFD, SPD, and Fire District 9 were dispatched to a structure fire in the 7700 block on N. Maple St.

Auto extrication Lower South Hill

June 17 at 10:02 a.m. - On Saturday at approximately 12:40 a.m., SFD responded to lower South Hill on a report of a motor vehicle collision.

SFD Announces Achievement of 100% Paramedic Staffing at all stations

June 13 at 1:04 p.m. - Spokane Fire Department Announces the Achievement of 100% Paramedic Staffing at all 16 Fire Stations

Spokane Fire Department Honored with 2018 Heart Safe Community Award

June 12 at 10:59 a.m. - SFD) was selected as the winner of the 2018 Heart Safe Community Award – Large Community from the International Association of Fire Chiefs.

May

Two people taken to the hospital after apartment fire

May 26 at 9:27 a.m. - Last night at approximately 11:30 p.m., crews from SFD were dispatched to a report of fire in an apartment building located at 1203 W. 5th Ave.

SFD & Red Cross Participate in National Campaign

May 11 at 11 a.m. - SFD and Red Cross Participate in National Sound the Alarm and Save Lives Campaign: More than 500 homes targeted for smoke alarm install blitz

April

Spokane’s Iconic Shogun Restaurant Destroyed from Early Morning Fire

April 23 at 10:05 a.m. - The Spokane Fire Department was summoned to a report of a building fire at 3:31 AM on April 22, 2018.

Cause of house fire in Logan neighborhood ruled accidental

April 17 at 1:46 p.m. - Fire investigators say a cigarette dropping on medical oxygen tubing caused yesterday’s house fire in the Logan neighborhood.

Rooftop fire at Lilac Plaza

April 9 at 10:04 a.m. - At 3:52 a.m., units from SFD and SCFD9 were dispatched to the Lilac Plaza Retirement Facility.

Commercial Structure Fire in East Spokane

April 3 at 12:28 p.m. - Last night at approximately 9:15 p.m. SFD responded to the 1900 block of N. Waterworks St. on a report of a commercial structure fire.

March

Attic fire displaces occupants and their pets

March 17 at 8:14 p.m. - Just before 8 a.m., the Spokane Fire Department responded to the 1100 block of E. Columbia Ave. on a report of a residential structure fire

Check your smoke alarms when you change the clocks

March 9 at 3:28 p.m. - With the upcoming time change, the Spokane Fire Department (SFD) says it’s a great time to check your smoke alarms while changing your clocks.

Fatal house fire in Perry District

March 8 at 11:38 a.m. - An adult female and her dog are deceased after a house fire in the Perry District neighborhood this morning.

February

Residents treated for minor injuries after house fire

Feb. 14 at 9:59 a.m. - Last night, SFD responded to the 1600 block of E. Ostrander Ave. for a structure fire with possible trapped occupants inside.

Two adults treated for smoke inhalation after kitchen fire

Feb. 9 at 9:35 p.m. - At 3:30 p.m., the Spokane Fire Department (SFD) responded to the 1300 block of W. 8th Ave. for a commercial structure fire in an apartment unit.

Crews respond to fire at home under construction

Feb. 9 at 11:22 a.m. - Just after 4 a.m., SFD responded to the 900 block of S. Azalea Dr. for a structure fire in a house under construction.

Be Heart Smart

Feb. 6 at 12:31 p.m. - February is American Heart Month and the Spokane Fire Department wants the community to be heart smart.

January

Improperly installed wood stove determined to be the cause of Hillyard

Jan. 26 at 12:38 p.m. - At 10:49 a.m., the Spokane Fire Department (SFD) was dispatched to a possible chimney fire in the 1600 block of E. Walton Ave.

No injuries reported in vacant house fire

Jan. 22 at 12:25 p.m. - Just after 6 a.m., the Spokane Fire Department responded to the 1700 E. block of Everett Ave. on a report of a residential structure fire.

Residents Saved by Fire Protection System

Jan. 19 at 4:11 p.m. - Residents Saved by Fire Protection System, Cause of fire determined to be accidental

Child injured after fire at mobile home

Jan. 16 at 10:46 a.m. - A child was injured and transported to a local area hospital after a fire at a mobile home.

Two injured after late night motorhome fire

Jan. 15 at 6:55 a.m. - Two adults were injured and transported to local area hospitals for further treatment after a motorhome fire.

Hillyard garage fire under investigation

Jan. 11 at 10:14 a.m. - A fire at a vacant garage remains under investigation by the Spokane Fire Department’s Special Investigation Unit.