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May 23, 2023 ~ On the evening of May 23, 2023, the Spokane Fire Department (SFD) responded to a fire incident at an apartment building in the 500 block of W Sprague Ave. At approximately 5:45 PM, neighbors reported smoke in the hallway on the 8th floor, accompanied by the activation of fire alarms.
Upon arrival, SFD personnel immediately initiated operations on the 8th floor and discovered a lone occupant unconscious in the hallway. The firefighters successfully rescued and revived the victim at the scene before transporting them to a local hospital for further medical attention. Simultaneously, they extinguished a small kitchen fire within the occupant's apartment. Thankfully, no other injuries were reported among the building's occupants or firefighters. All other residents were able to return to their apartments.
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The SFD's Special Investigation Unit has initiated an investigation into the fire's circumstances to determine its cause and any contributing factors involved. Chief Brian Schaeffer expressed his gratitude for the quick response and exceptional efforts of SFD personnel whose professionalism and skill played a vital role in containing and rescuing from the fire.
The SFD also emphasizes that working smoke alarms are essential for early detection of fires and urges residents to regularly test and maintain their smoke detectors for safety purposes. If evacuating, it is important to close doors behind you to prevent fire and smoke spread.
Upon arrival, SFD personnel immediately initiated operations on the 8th floor and discovered a lone occupant unconscious in the hallway. The firefighters successfully rescued and revived the victim at the scene before transporting them to a local hospital for further medical attention. Simultaneously, they extinguished a small kitchen fire within the occupant's apartment. Thankfully, no other injuries were reported among the building's occupants or firefighters. All other residents were able to return to their apartments.
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The SFD's Special Investigation Unit has initiated an investigation into the fire's circumstances to determine its cause and any contributing factors involved. Chief Brian Schaeffer expressed his gratitude for the quick response and exceptional efforts of SFD personnel whose professionalism and skill played a vital role in containing and rescuing from the fire.
The SFD also emphasizes that working smoke alarms are essential for early detection of fires and urges residents to regularly test and maintain their smoke detectors for safety purposes. If evacuating, it is important to close doors behind you to prevent fire and smoke spread.
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