Latest Fire Department News Releases

Dec. 11

Water Rescue Team Deployed to Western Washington Flood Emergency

10:20 a.m. - SFD and other local agencies to help in swift-water rescues in the Puget Sound region.

Dec. 9

Welding Sparks Ignite Multi-Business Fire on Holyoke Avenue

4:49 p.m. - Firefighters brought the fire under control within 50 minutes and will continue overhaul operations and monitor for hotspots through the evening.

Nov. 24

Fatal Early Morning House Fire Claims Life of Child

3:40 p.m. - Children who have a history of playing with or igniting fires should be referred to our Youth Fire-Setting Prevention Program at 509-625-7058.

Sept. 4

SFD's 7th Annual Kids Jr Firefighter Academy

4:42 p.m. - This free event lets kids and families experience what it is like to be a firefighter, learn important safety information, and have fun!

Aug. 25

Man Rescued in House Fire, Rushed to Hospital in Critical Condition

1:48 p.m. - Firefighters rescued the fire victim less than four minutes after arrival.

Aug. 21

Fire Destroys Warehouse in East Central Neighborhood

9:53 a.m. - Firefighters were dispatched to 101 North Madelia Street following multiple reports of black smoke coming from a warehouse.

Aug. 4

Suspicious Fire at People’s Park Under Investigation

2:07 p.m. - This fire is being investigated as suspicious. Witnesses reported seeing a person of interest in the area at the time of the fire.

July 15

Multi-Agency Response Controls Dual Fires in Spokane

1:12 p.m. - The second fire has been attributed to embers carried from the initial hillside blaze, though the overall incident remains under investigation.

July 9

Spokane Firefighters Battle 15 Suspicious Fires in 36 Hours

5:09 p.m. - Spokane firefighters have responded to a surge of suspicious fires over the past 36 hours, with 15 incidents reported throughout the city

July 1

Area Fire Marshals and Surrounding Cities Enact Burn Restrictions

10:35 a.m. - Local Fire Marshals have all enacted the Fire Danger Burn Restriction effective at 8 a.m. on Monday, June 30, 2025.