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Spokane Valley Fire Roundup: House fire sparked by outdoor Christmas lights
The Spokane Valley Fire Department responded to two house fires the week of Dec. 20-26, one of which was caused by outdoor Christmas lights.
Fire damages foundry at Spokane Valley industrial park
A fire damaged a foundry Wednesday morning at the Spokane Business and Industrial Park, but sprinklers helped douse flames quickly and the owner is hopeful the business won’t have to stay closed for long.
Spokane Valley Fire roundup: Dog injured, two cats and reptile die in house fire
Several larger fires again kept Spokane Fire Department crews hopping the week of Dec. 13-19, including an apartment fire and a car fire.
Firefighters help woman who injured her leg while sledding in Valley Mission Park
A woman was hospitalized after striking a tree Tuesday morning while sledding at Valley Mission Park, Spokane Valley Fire Department said in a news release.
Faulty Christmas lights spark house fire in Spokane Valley
A house in the 14700 block of East Rockwell Avenue caught fire early Tuesday, and officials said malfunctioning holiday lights were at least partly to blame.
Spokane Valley firefighters extinguish blaze in basement of one-story home
No one was injured in a house fire Monday afternoon after firefighters were able to extinguish it within 12 minutes of the call, the Spokane Valley Fire Department said.
Spokane Valley Fire roundup: Multiple engines, water tenders fight rural home blaze in Otis Orchards
The Spokane Valley Fire Department had a busy week recently, responding to several large fires. The largest fire was reported in the 20100 block of East Crestwood Lane around 10 p.m. on Dec. 8.
Spokane Valley apartment fire quickly contained Monday morning
A fire at a Spokane Valley apartment complex was quickly contained Monday morning limiting the damage to just one unit.
Firefighter injured while fighting house fire in Otis Orchard Wednesday night
Flames from the unoccupied Otis Orchards home that was destroyed by fire Wednesday night reportedly rekindled Thursday.
Spokane Valley Fire roundup: Crews stop spread of house fire; no one injured
A home was damaged in a fire on Dec. 3, but no one was injured and firefighters from Spokane Valley Fire Department were able to stop the fire from spreading further.
Spokane Valley Fire roundup: Driver arrested after hit-and-run where stolen BMW slammed into school bus
A hit-and-run crash heavily damaged a school bus and injured the bus driver on Nov. 22 in Otis Orchards, but there were no children in the bus when it flipped on its side and skidded into a yard in the 21000 block of East Wellesley Avenue.
Spokane Valley Fire roundup: Empty sleeping bag found in river after water rescue responds to report
The Spokane Valley Fire Department’s swift water rescue team is generally busy in the spring and summer months when people recreate on the Spokane River, but they are prepared to respond to calls year-round.
Spokane Valley Fire roundup: Video footage shows trash being set ablaze near hardware store at Argonne, Trent
Arson fire was reported recently in Spokane Valley, but damage was limited and the person who set the fire was captured on video.
Cars crash in front of fire at Spokane Valley business
Motorists passing a garage fire Thursday night in Spokane Valley crashed, causing significant damage to their vehicles but leaving the drivers uninjured.
Spokane Valley Fire roundup: Homeowner says someone set fire to trash near his fence and left
Most fire calls the Spokane Valley Fire Department responds to are of accidental incidents, whether its faulty wiring or a sparking power line, but some are not.
Spokane Valley, Spokane fire departments receive FEMA grants to help with new fire safety program in elementary schools
The Spokane Valley Fire Department recently launched a new fire education program for elementary school students to replace the one that had firefighters bringing a miniature house to schools during Fire Prevention month each fall.
Spokane Valley Fire roundup: Garage, travel trailer destroyed but crews prevent further spread of flames into home
Residents were able to escape a recent fire unharmed after a garage fire spread to the attached home in the 1900 block of South Progress Road the morning of Oct. 23.
Spokane Valley Fire roundup: Kaiser Aluminum building catches fire in ceiling, roof
Multiple crews from the Spokane Valley Fire Department responded to a fire reported at the Kaiser Aluminum plant this week, putting out a fire before it could spread far.
Spokane Valley Fire roundup: County lifts burn ban but certain restrictions still apply
Good news for families itching to sit around a backyard campfire and have some s’mores as the fall weather sets it – the burning restrictions that covered Spokane County for the summer and early fall have been lifted.