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Public Safety News Releases for Thursday, November 7, 2019

5 p.m.

SPD Officers and Medical Personnel Render Aid to Collapsed Man

5:22 p.m. - Spokane Police Officers and medical personnel render aid to a man who collapsed after running in and out of traffic and kicking passing vehicles.

9 a.m.

Early Morning Fire on East 16th Avenue

9:15 a.m. - The fire was reported to 911 by a passerby that observed smoke coming from the roof-line of the home.

Early Morning Fire on East Wellesley

9:11 a.m. - The fire was reported to 911 by a passerby that observed smoke coming from the outside walls and the roofline of the home.

Two SPD Officers Assaulted While Working Bar Patrol

9:07 a.m. - Two Spokane Police Officers were assaulted over the weekend while working bar patrol by two males, acting disorderly and challenging bar security.

8 a.m.

Fully Involved Garage Fire in the Shadle Area

8:56 a.m. - SFD was dispatched to the 5000 block of North Stevens to a report of a fully involved garage fire.

Fire in North Wendy's Restaurant

8:50 a.m. - The Spokane Fire Department was dispatched to 9114 N. Newport Highway for a reported fire inside the cooking preparation area at Wendy's Restaurant.

Passerby Saves Home and Family

8:48 a.m. - The passerby was able to notify the residents, who were unaware of the fire, and remain on the phone with 911 until they evacuated from the house.