Fire Department News Releases for November 2023

Nov. 27

Quick Response Kept Apartment Fire from Extending Into Other Units

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

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

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.

Nov. 22

Indian Trail Neighborhood House Fire Displaces Six

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.

Nov. 21

Overnight Northwest House Fire Quickly Extinguished

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

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

Nov. 20

Accidental Fire Damages Garage, No Injuries Reported

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

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

Nov. 16

Early Morning Residential Fire Started by Space Heater Injures One

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

Nov. 13

Residential Fire Started by Space Heater Injures One

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

Nov. 9

Commercial Fire Kept Contained to Dust Collection Machinery

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.

Nov. 2

Evening House Fire Destroys Home, Displaces Family

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