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Yesterday afternoon, at approximately 3:37 p.m., firefighters were called to the 2500 block of North Belt Street after receiving reports of a house fire. According to Spokane Fire PIO Justin de Ruyter, Engine 3 arrived on the scene within three minutes and confirmed heavy flames engulfing the front of a 1.5-story residence.
Upon arrival, firefighters were able to verify that a woman and two children had safely evacuated the home after being alerted by working smoke alarms. However, during the evacuation, the woman sustained injuries and was transported to the hospital. Fortunately, she was released later that evening.
Despite bringing the fire under control within ten minutes, the home suffered extensive damage from both fire and smoke. The estimated losses are said to exceed $250,000. Tragically, during a post-fire search, firefighters discovered that three dogs and a cat had not survived.
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The cause of the fire is still under investigation. The Red Cross has been contacted to assist four adults and two children who have been displaced by the incident.
In a separate incident later that night at 2:14 a.m., firefighters were dispatched to another house fire in the 2400 block of North Astor Street. Engine 2 arrived on scene within four minutes and found smoke coming from the front door of a 1.5-story home.
Upon entering the home, crews encountered severe hoarding conditions but were able to quickly locate and extinguish the fire which was contained in a first-floor bedroom. An infant was evaluated for smoke inhalation but did not require medical treatment.
The Red Cross has been requested to assist five adults and one infant who have been displaced by this fire. While investigators could not determine an exact cause for this incident, they did credit working smoke alarms for alerting occupants in time for them to evacuate safely.
Attached images show significant damage to the homes from both fires. The Spokane Fire Department urges all residents to ensure they have working smoke alarms in their homes and to practice fire safety measures to prevent such incidents from occurring.
Yesterday afternoon, at approximately 3:37 p.m., firefighters were called to the 2500 block of North Belt Street after receiving reports of a house fire. According to Spokane Fire PIO Justin de Ruyter, Engine 3 arrived on the scene within three minutes and confirmed heavy flames engulfing the front of a 1.5-story residence.
Upon arrival, firefighters were able to verify that a woman and two children had safely evacuated the home after being alerted by working smoke alarms. However, during the evacuation, the woman sustained injuries and was transported to the hospital. Fortunately, she was released later that evening.
Despite bringing the fire under control within ten minutes, the home suffered extensive damage from both fire and smoke. The estimated losses are said to exceed $250,000. Tragically, during a post-fire search, firefighters discovered that three dogs and a cat had not survived.
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The cause of the fire is still under investigation. The Red Cross has been contacted to assist four adults and two children who have been displaced by the incident.
In a separate incident later that night at 2:14 a.m., firefighters were dispatched to another house fire in the 2400 block of North Astor Street. Engine 2 arrived on scene within four minutes and found smoke coming from the front door of a 1.5-story home.
Upon entering the home, crews encountered severe hoarding conditions but were able to quickly locate and extinguish the fire which was contained in a first-floor bedroom. An infant was evaluated for smoke inhalation but did not require medical treatment.
The Red Cross has been requested to assist five adults and one infant who have been displaced by this fire. While investigators could not determine an exact cause for this incident, they did credit working smoke alarms for alerting occupants in time for them to evacuate safely.
Attached images show significant damage to the homes from both fires. The Spokane Fire Department urges all residents to ensure they have working smoke alarms in their homes and to practice fire safety measures to prevent such incidents from occurring.
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