Cheney House Fire Sparked By Problem Inside Chimney

Sun., Nov. 19, 2000

From Staff Reports

It took more than six hours and two dozen firefighters to put out a blaze that destroyed part of a home north of Cheney on Friday night, fire officials said.

The fire, which resulted in about $75,000 worth of damage, destroyed the top portion of a house located at 12215 W. Meadowlake Road.

It started at about 11:50 p.m. with a chimney failure, Deputy Chief Kelly Jennings said.

Fire from the wood stove ended up setting the attic on fire because of a malfunction in the chimney, he said.

The six occupants escaped unharmed.

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