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Public Safety News Releases for Monday, August 5, 2013

6 p.m.

Wildland urban interface fire

6:48 p.m. - The Spokane City Fire Department responded to a brush fire in the 2600 E Upriver area on August 5, 2013 at 6:48 PM with a total of four brush engines.

4 p.m.

North battalion residence fire

4:49 p.m. - The Spokane City Fire Department responded to an explosion and resulting fire at 3704 W Olympic Avenue in NW Spokane on August 5, 2013.

8 a.m.

Spokane Police and Fire investigate car explosion

8:30 a.m. - Spokane Police and Fire Departments continue to investigate a car explosion that left a man and child with serious injuries. Believed to be accidental

Police investigate shooting; determine accidental

8 a.m. - Spokane Police are investigating shooting occurring early this morning. Determine it was most likely accidental and self inflicted