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~ Today (11/23/2023), the Spokane Fire Department (SFD) responded to a house fire at approximately 3 PM. Upon arrival, SFD crews observed smoke issuing from the back of the house and deployed a hose line while simultaneously conducting a search for any occupants. Reports of an injured occupant while en route prompted the dispatch of an additional AMR ambulance to the scene, bringing the total to two.
The investigation revealed that unattended items on a stove had ignited, causing a kitchen fire and filling the house with thick smoke. Fortunately, the lone occupant had evacuated the house before SFD's arrival and did not require medical attention. The fire was quickly extinguished, preventing significant damage to the home and its contents. Firefighters did not find a working smoke alarm in the home, and no alert was raised during the incident. There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.
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In light of this incident, SFD would like to remind residents of the importance of kitchen safety. Unattended cooking is noted by National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) as being the leading cause of kitchen fires; therefore it is essential that residents stay alert and remain in the kitchen when frying, broiling, grilling or boiling food. Additionally, it is important to keep flammable items away from stovetops and maintain a 3-foot kid-and-pet-free zone around cooking areas. Finally, having a working smoke detector in every home provides early warning during a fire and is essential for safety purposes.
The investigation revealed that unattended items on a stove had ignited, causing a kitchen fire and filling the house with thick smoke. Fortunately, the lone occupant had evacuated the house before SFD's arrival and did not require medical attention. The fire was quickly extinguished, preventing significant damage to the home and its contents. Firefighters did not find a working smoke alarm in the home, and no alert was raised during the incident. There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.
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In light of this incident, SFD would like to remind residents of the importance of kitchen safety. Unattended cooking is noted by National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) as being the leading cause of kitchen fires; therefore it is essential that residents stay alert and remain in the kitchen when frying, broiling, grilling or boiling food. Additionally, it is important to keep flammable items away from stovetops and maintain a 3-foot kid-and-pet-free zone around cooking areas. Finally, having a working smoke detector in every home provides early warning during a fire and is essential for safety purposes.
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