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UPDATED: Fri., Dec. 13, 2019
Space heater caused house fire that killed dog in Coeur d’Alene
The family evacuated after noticing the fire, but the dog died and its body was recovered by firefighters, according to the Coeur d’Alene Fire Department. The family’s cat also went …
UPDATED: Mon., Dec. 2, 2019
Spokane Valley firefighters knock down duplex fire
Firefighters doused a house fire Monday afternoon on the 700 block of North Steen Street in Spokane Valley.
UPDATED: Thu., Nov. 28, 2019
House fire in Nevada Heights neighborhood blamed on improperly installed wood-burning stove
Firefighters were called at about 4:30 a.m. to the home in the 1100 block of East Broad Avenue, in the Nevada Heights neighborhood, according to a news release from the …
UPDATED: Tue., Nov. 19, 2019
Fire damages home in Spokane Valley
A house fire Tuesday evening in Spokane Valley was quickly contained by fire crews after a family evacuated the home.
UPDATED: Tue., Nov. 19, 2019
Vacant home in north Spokane lost to fire Tuesday morning
Spokane County Fire District 4 and 9 crews were dispatched to a fully engulfed home off of North Dalton Road at about 5:20 a.m. The home was reportedly a total …
UPDATED: Tue., Nov. 19, 2019
Sprinklers contain commercial fire in Spokane Valley that originated near large oven
The Spokane Valley Fire Department responded to a commercial fire at the Spokane Industrial Park Monday evening after a Powdertech employee smelled smoke inside their building. Spokane Valley Fire officials …
Thu., Nov. 7, 2019
A year after deadly fire, Paradise pauses to remember
One year after the most devastating wildfire in California history mostly destroyed the town, local officials in Paradise, California, are asking people to pause for 85 seconds beginning at 11:08 …
Sun., Nov. 3, 2019
Overnight fire burns garage in the Shadle neighborhood of north Spokane
A fire in the 5000 block of North Stevens Street destroyed a garage and parked car, but no injuries were reported Sunday.
Sun., Nov. 3, 2019
Spokane Valley apartment fire injures two, kills a dog on Saturday night
A ladder company was needed to ventilate the roof at 210 S. Farr Road just after 7 p.m. Saturday. Six units were damaged in the blaze, believed to have been …
UPDATED: Sun., Nov. 3, 2019
Fire at Wendy’s restaurant in north Spokane causes $50,000 in damage on Saturday
Crews found black smoke billowing from the fast food restaurant at 9114 N. Newport Highway at 4 p.m., but credited emergency plans from a lack of injuries and further damage.
Sat., Oct. 26, 2019
BNSF train engine fails, catches fire in Cheney
A BNSF train caught fire in Cheney Saturday afternoon, closing nearby roads for hours as firefighters responded, KHQ reported.
UPDATED: Tue., Oct. 22, 2019
Fire destroys grain elevator in Whitman County; crews let it burn
The Colfax Fire Department said crews were letting the large blaze burn due to high winds.
UPDATED: Thu., Oct. 17, 2019
Fire destroys Spokane Valley apartment unit, damages another
A fire destroyed a Cedar Chateau Estates apartment unit and damaged another Thursday afternoon. The residents of the damaged Spokane Valley apartment units were evacuated and investigators were working to …
Sat., Oct. 12, 2019
Firefighters taming Southern California blaze as winds fade
Firefighters aided by diminishing winds are taming a Southern California wildfire that damaged or destroyed 30 structures along the northern edge of the city.
UPDATED: Fri., Oct. 11, 2019
Attic fire extinguished in Bemiss neighborhood Thursday evening
Firefighters were called to a home in the 400 block of East Kiernan Avenue shortly after 6:40 p.m. No injuries were reported.
UPDATED: Mon., Oct. 7, 2019
Dozens of Lime scooters damaged in Spokane Valley warehouse fire
Dozens of damaged Lime scooters were piled outside of a Spokane Valley warehouse Monday morning following a fire that blackened the signature green frames and melted the plastic housing that …
UPDATED: Wed., Oct. 2, 2019
Fire chief: Luck saved man accused of setting fire at gas station and hiding in beer cooler during police standoff in downtown Spokane
A routine traffic stop Monday night led to an hours-long armed standoff and fire that reportedly started with a bag of Doritos lit on fire and destroyed a Devine’s gas …
UPDATED: Tue., Oct. 1, 2019
After 5-hour standoff, SWAT team arrests man inside downtown Spokane gas station he’s accused of setting on fire
Fire engulfed a downtown Spokane gas station after police used gas grenades to try to force the surrender of an armed man barricaded inside.
Wed., Sept. 25, 2019
Bottoms up, fire’s out: German man douses fire with beer
A German motorist is being credited for his quick thinking after his engine caught fire on the Autobahn. He turned to a slightly different foam extinguisher to douse the flames: …
Wed., Sept. 25, 2019
WDFW lifts many fire restrictions
With cooler temperatures and high humidity, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has lifted fire restrictions on most department-managed lands in Eastern Washington, according to a news release.
UPDATED: Tue., Sept. 24, 2019
Man suspected of starting fires on the South Hill arrested
Alexander C. L. Menko was booked into Spokane County Jail on two counts of wreckless burning.
UPDATED: Mon., Sept. 23, 2019
Spokane Valley firefighters respond to separate fires at Oxford Suites, manufactured home Sunday night
More than 40 Spokane Valley Fire Department vehicles and a Spokane County Fire District 9 engine were dispatched between two full-response fires at a hotel and a manufactured home on …
UPDATED: Sun., Sept. 22, 2019
Spokane firefighters respond to garage fire early Sunday that spread to two cars, caused explosions
Spokane firefighters kept a large garage fire in the 2500 block of North Sycamore Street from spreading to nearby homes just before 5 a.m. Sunday.
Wed., Sept. 18, 2019
Spokane County burn restrictions to be lifted Friday
Burn restrictions in Spokane County and the Spokane metropolitan area will be lifted Friday. The Spokane Metro Area Fire Marshals are lifting restrictions put in place on July 24 due …
UPDATED: Sun., Sept. 15, 2019
Fire at marijuana growing warehouse prompts evacuation; no one hurt
A fire at a marijuana growing warehouse has been deemed accidental but the specific cause remains unknown, a Spokane Valley Fire Department spokesman said Sunday.
UPDATED: Thu., Sept. 5, 2019
Spokane mayor releases initial 2020 budget, including money for 20 new police hires and $220 million in construction
Mayor David Condon’s final budget proposal for the City of Spokane includes funding for an additional 20 police officials, roadwork designed to ease congestion on the crowded Hamilton arterial and …
UPDATED: Tue., Sept. 3, 2019
Injured Okanogan firefighter remains in critical condition
Christian Johnson, assistant chief with Okanogan County Fire District No. 3, was injured while fighting the Spring Coulee Fire that grew quickly to 142 acres on Sunday afternoon southwest of …
UPDATED: Tue., Sept. 3, 2019
Officials: Fire blocked escape for 34 divers asleep on boat
Authorities say flames roared through a boat of sleeping scuba divers so quickly that it appears none of the 34 people below deck could escape
UPDATED: Mon., Sept. 2, 2019
Okanogan County firefighter seriously injured, burned while battling wildfire on Sunday
Christian Johnson was airlifted to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle on Sunday evening after receiving extensive second- and third-degree burns while battling a 142-acre wildfire southwest of Okanogan.
UPDATED: Wed., Aug. 28, 2019
I-90 reopens after hay-truck fire closes interstate west of Vantage
A hay truck fire led to a brief closure of all lanes of Interstate 90 six miles west of Vantage on Wednesday afternoon.