Firefighters sent to wrong home in fatal fire
Spokane firefighters were sent to the wrong address when responding to a fatal house fire early Sunday.
Investigators believe James L. Stowell, 46, died of smoke inhalation, but they're still trying to determine what caused the fire at 1003 E. Ermina Ave., said Assistant Chief Brian Schaeffer.
Initial response was delayed when Firefighters were dispatched to the wrong address but were rerouted before arrival.
They arrived at Stowell's home at 1:22 a.m. and found it engulfed in flames; police already were on scene. The initial 911 call was made at 1:12 a.m.
The fire at the 700-square-foot home was under control within 15 minutes. Nearly 30 firefighters, three engines, two senior ladders and a heavy rescue rig battled the blaze.