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News Releases for Week of Sunday, December 9, 2018

Dec. 14

Improperly vented pellet stove determined to be cause of house fire

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

Dec. 12

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

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

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

Dec. 10

Resident displaced after house fire in North Spokane

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

East Central home damaged by fire

3:15 p.m. - On Saturday, the Spokane Fire Department responded to the 1800 block of E. Bridgeport St. around 2 p.m. upon the report of a structure fire.

Four time convicted felon arrested with two firearms and heroin.

2:23 p.m. - Four time convicted felon arrested with two firearms and heroin after a short foot chase and standoff.

City Hall Campers Asked To Relocate To Warming Shelters

8:20 a.m. - Officers ask those camping at City Hall, in violation of the SMC regarding unauthorized camping on public property, to relocate to warming shelters.