Fire forces family from Spokane home

A family of nine was forced out of their home early this afternoon when a fire broke out in their residence in southwest Spokane. Firefighters were called at 12:25 p.m. to the home at 3125 W. 14th Ave. Smoke was showing from the eaves when they arrived. The Inland Northwest Chapter of American Red Cross dispatched volunteers to assist the family with emergency needs, including possible temporary shelter, the agency said. No injuries were reported.