Fire Department News Releases for 2023

December

Building Explosion in Sprague Union District

Dec. 18 at 8:07 a.m. - SFD was dispatched at 1:42 p.m. to multiple 911 calls reporting a building that had exploded in the Sprague Union District.

Gas Leak Causes Evacuations, Delays Release of Students

Dec. 13 at 8:26 a.m. - Spokane Fire Department responded to a natural gas leak reported at the intersection of West Shawnee Ave and North Woodridge Dr.

Effective Response to Apartment Fire Protects Building and Occupants

Dec. 11 at 9:35 a.m. - SFD was dispatched to an apartment fire on Saturday, Dec. 9, 5:28 p.m.

November

Quick Response Kept Apartment Fire from Extending Into Other Units

Nov. 27 at 12:45 p.m. - At 9:20 a.m. today, the Spokane Fire Department responded to a call regarding a bedroom fire at the Larchmont Apartments, a ten-unit complex.

Commercial Fire Garners Exceptional Response and Positive Outcome

Nov. 27 at 8:52 a.m. - The Spokane Fire Department (SFD) swiftly contained a potentially catastrophic fire on November 26, 2023, at 6:25 AM behind 903 East Pacific Avenue

Indian Trail Neighborhood House Fire Displaces Six

Nov. 27 at 8:35 a.m. - The incident, which occurred in a one-and-a-half-story single-family dwelling, was quickly brought under control by the responding units.

Indian Trail Neighborhood House Fire Displaces Six

Nov. 22 at 8:21 a.m. - SFD emphasizes the importance of an evacuation plan in every home. Identifying two ways out of each room and establishing a designated meeting place.

Overnight Northwest House Fire Quickly Extinguished

Nov. 21 at 9:57 a.m. - SFD would like to remind residents of the importance of fire safety and the need for working smoke alarms in every home.

Vacant Home Intentionally Set on Fire

Nov. 21 at 9:16 a.m. - The Spokane Fire Department emphasizes the importance of fire safety, particularly regarding vacant structures.

Accidental Fire Damages Garage, No Injuries Reported

Nov. 20 at 8:33 a.m. - SFD shares tips that can significantly reduce the fire risk in garages where flammable liquids are used or stored.

One Injured From a South Hill Apartment Fire

Nov. 20 at 8:29 a.m. - SFD emphasizes the dangers to the community of hoarding and how hoarding conditions can significantly impede firefighting efforts.

Early Morning Residential Fire Started by Space Heater Injures One

Nov. 16 at 8:48 a.m. - This incident is a stark reminder of the importance of functional smoke alarms in residences.

Residential Fire Started by Space Heater Injures One

Nov. 13 at 12:45 p.m. - SFD prevented a potentially devastating house fire Sunday morning.

Commercial Fire Kept Contained to Dust Collection Machinery

Nov. 9 at 2:30 p.m. - Engine 7 and Ladder 1 were dispatched to the ADM Milling Company for a general activation of their fire alarm system.

Evening House Fire Destroys Home, Displaces Family

Nov. 2 at 9:17 a.m. - SFD would like to remind citizens to check their smoke and carbon monoxide alarms for proper function and battery status.

October

Smoke Alarms Alert Family to Early Morning Fire

Oct. 17 at 10:11 a.m. - Spokane Fire urges residents to test their smoke alarms and have a well-planned escape route in case of a fire.

SFD & Red Cross Partner for Hillyard Neighborhood Install Blitz

Oct. 6 at 2:48 p.m. - SFD and American Red Cross volunteers will be in the Hillyard neighborhood installing free smoke and carbon monoxide alarms.

Regional Fire Marshals Lift Burn Restrictions for the Spokane Area

Oct. 5 at 2:55 p.m. - The outdoor recreational fire restrictions that were implemented on June 30 are being lifted at 8 a.m. on Friday, October 6.

Afternoon House Fire Displaces Local Family

Oct. 4 at 9:37 a.m. - Improperly discarded smoking materials leads to house fire, displaces local family

September

Gas Leak Forces Temporary Evacuation of Local Businesses

Sept. 19 at 8:22 a.m. - The Spokane Fire Department received a call to respond to a reported gas leak near the Safeway located at 2507 West Wellesley Ave.

SFD's 5th Annual Kids Jr Firefighter Academy

Sept. 12 at 8:19 a.m. - Train like a real firefighter at the junior combat challenge

Investigators Seek More Information with Suspicious Fire

Sept. 1 at 10:08 a.m. - On September 1, 2023, at 5:25 a.m., the Spokane Fire Department received a report of a structure fire in the 1800 East Block of Empire Ave.

August

Accidental Cooking Fire Displaces Local Family

Aug. 21 at 4:47 p.m. - Spokane Fire responded to a report of a house on fire at 1317 East 13th Ave.

15 Acre Wildfire in Westwood Natural Area Prompts Level 2 Evacuations

Aug. 21 at 8:17 a.m. - Spokane Fire was dispatched to the 2800 block of West Thorpe Rd for a report of a fire near this location burning in the Westwood Natural Area.

High Angle Rope Rescue at Monroe Street Bridge

Aug. 7 at 8:54 a.m. - SFD was dispatched to a report of a male experiencing a medical emergency on the south bank of the Spokane River under the Monroe Street Bridge.

Northside Bar Fire

Aug. 7 at 8:52 a.m. - SFD was dispatched to Rosewood and Cincinnati for a report of a building fire.

Major Wildland Fire in Sunset Hills Causes Evacuations

Aug. 4 at 8:59 a.m. - Major Wildfire Causes Evacuations; Firefighters Keep It Away From Structures

July

Suspect in Custody after Suspicious Fire in Residence

July 31 at 8:43 a.m. - Suspect in Custody after Suspicious Fire Causes Moderate Damage to Residence

Fire Causes Moderate Damage to Detached Garage

July 26 at 12:14 p.m. - On Friday, July 21, 2023, at 5:17 pm, Spokane Fire responded to 2332 West Broadway Ave for a reported fire in a detached garage

Alert Neighbor Notifies Firefighters of House Fire

July 26 at 12:07 p.m. - On Monday, July 24, 2023, Spokane Fire Engine 18 was dispatched to a smoke investigation in a mobile home in the Contempo Mobile Home Park

Three Injured in Residential Fire in the Chief Garry Neighborhood

July 17 at 8:13 a.m. - Residential Fire in Chief Garry Neighborhood

Wildland Urban Interface Fire Threatened Apartments

July 17 at 8:10 a.m. - Brush Fire Endangers North Market Apartment Buildings

Residential Fire, 2323 W College Ave

July 5 at 4:40 p.m. - Detached Garage Fire Caused by Fireworks, Related Power Surge Causes Fire Inside of Home at Same Location

Residential Fire, 5521 N Madison

July 5 at 4:31 p.m. - Cooking Fire in North Spokane Damages Kitchen, Displaces One Resident

June

Two Simultaneous Fires Keep Spokane Firefighters Busy on Thursday Afte

June 30 at 8:25 a.m. - Both fires this afternoon prove how valuable it is for early detection.

Area Fire Marshals and Surrounding Cities Enact Burn Restrictions

June 29 at 4:54 p.m. - Burn restrictions go into effect Friday, June 30, 2023

Public Safety Agencies Want Everyone to Have a Happy and Safe Holiday

June 28 at 4:21 p.m. - REMINDER: Fireworks Remain Illegal

Sunday House Fire Sends Two Spokane Firefighters to the Hospital

June 26 at 8:50 a.m. - A well-advanced fire Sunday afternoon caused significant damage to a single-family home and sent two firefighters to local hospitals.

Wildland Urban Interface Fire Threatened Browne's Addition

June 26 at 8:44 a.m. - SFD was dispatched to the report of a wildland fire located near Overlook Park in Spokane's Historic Browne's Addition.

Southeast Boulevard Apartment Fire

June 26 at 8:38 a.m. - SFD and Fire District 8 were dispatched to an apartment fire on Southeast Boulevard.

May

Indian Trail House Fire

May 30 at 3:03 p.m. - Spokane Fire Department and Fire District 9 responded to a house fire in Indian Trail.

Fire Victim Rescued In Apartment Fire

May 24 at 8:13 a.m. - SFD swiftly responded to a fire incident at an apartment building in the 500 block of W Sprague Ave.

Man Saved from RV Fire in Camp Hope

May 22 at 8:49 a.m. - SREC Dispatch received a report of an RV on fire in Camp Hope from campers and staff.

Fast Moving Fire in East Central This Morning

May 22 at 8:46 a.m. - SFD responded to a structure fire at the intersection of East Boone Avenue and North Smith Street in the East Central neighborhood.

Second Alarm House Fire - Latah Valley

May 15 at 8:20 a.m. - Neighbors reported a large structure fire in the back of a home on South Dandy Court in the Latah Valley neighborhood.

West 27th Ave House Fire

May 15 at 8:17 a.m. - SFD responded to a structure fire at 600 Block of W 27th Ave.

Grandview Residential Fire

May 1 at 1:49 p.m. - SFD was dispatched to reports of a fire coming from the roof of a single family residence.

April

Fire Depts. Responding To an Increased Number of Illegal Burning Calls

April 13 at 12:20 p.m. - Local fire departments have recently been experiencing an increase in possible illegal burning calls and uncontrolled fires.

South Hill Garage Fire Extends Into Home

April 10 at 8:45 a.m. - Spokane Fire Department units were dispatched to the 2200 block of 48th Ave on the South Hill.

March

Firefighters Rescue Victim From Burning Home

March 24 at 9:17 a.m. - On Thursday, March 23, the Spokane Fire Department was dispatched to a reported house fire with a person trapped inside.

Quick Extinguishment at North Atlantic House Fire

March 22 at 8:27 a.m. - At approximately 2:58 PM on Monday, March 21, 2023, SFD received a report of smoke emanating from a house in the 2900 block of North Atlantic Street.

Spokane Fire Awarded $1.5 million Grant from Department of Agriculture

March 20 at 4:35 p.m. - SFD has been awarded a $1.5 million grant from the Department of Agriculture, Community Wildfire Defense Program.

Downtown Kitchen Fire Quickly Extinguished

March 20 at 1:55 p.m. - On March 10, 2023, SFD was dispatched to an alarm activation at an apartment building in the 200 block of West Riverside Ave.

South Hill Residential Fire

March 6 at 8:19 a.m. - Spokane Fire Department units responded to a reported structure fire at 1020 E 39th Ave.

February

Northside House Fire Stopped Quickly By Firefighters

Feb. 27 at 8:31 a.m. - SFD swiftly responded to a 911 report of a potential house fire on the 4600 North block of Whitehouse Street.

Fire Sprinklers Extinguish Fire in Apartment

Feb. 23 at 10:56 a.m. - SFD was notified of a fire in the Agnes Kehoe Apartments located in the 5300 Block of North Regal Street.

SFD Makes Quick Stop of West Central House Fire

Feb. 15 at 4:02 p.m. - SFD was alerted to smoke coming from a residence located in the 2800-block of North Lincoln Street.

Quick Stop of an Early Morning Residential Fire

Feb. 1 at 8:15 a.m. - SFD was dispatched to the report of an apartment fire in the 900 Block E Augusta Avenue.

January

Quick Stop of an Early Morning Residential Fire

Jan. 30 at 12:27 p.m. - SFD was dispatched to the report of a house on fire in the 500 Block of West Glass Avenue.

Hiring Open House This Saturday

Jan. 25 at 1:49 p.m. - The Spokane Fire Department is holding a Hiring Open House on Saturday, Jan. 28.

Civilians Rescued from Vehicle vs. House Collision

Jan. 24 at 11:38 a.m. - Around 11:56 PM, January 23, 2023, SFD responded to the 7100 Block of North Fleming Street to a 911 report of a collision involving a vehicle

Attached Garage Fire Prevented from Damaging Home

Jan. 23 at 8:09 a.m. - SFD was dispatched to the 6600 Block of North Victor Street to a 911 call reporting a garage on fire.

Firefighters Quickly Stop House Fire in Shadle Neighborhood

Jan. 17 at 9:40 a.m. - SFD was dispatched to a reported house on fire in the 4800 Block of North Adams Street.

Destruction Prevented from Fire in Vinegar Flats Neighborhood

Jan. 17 at 9:39 a.m. - SFD was dispatched to a citizen report of a structure on fire at 2116 South Inland Empire Way.

No Injuries, Evening Apartment Fire

Jan. 9 at 8:08 a.m. - SFD was dispatched to a commercial structure fire at 1724 West 8th Avenue on Spokane's Lower South Hill.

Shadle Area Home Saved

Jan. 4 at 8:15 a.m. - January 3, 2023, SFD responded to the 2800 Block of West Rowan Avenue on a report of an appliance fire.