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Public Safety News Releases for Week of Sunday, November 19, 2023

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.