Fire Department

July 26

Youth playing with lighter determined to be cause of brush fire

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

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.

July 25

Vacant house fire under investigation

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

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.

July 24

Joint statement from the Spokane Fire Department and IAFF Local 29

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

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

Spokane Fire Department selects new Deputy Chief

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