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Spokane Fire - Media Release Thursday September 9 - 12:24 AM
 
Structure Fire
Date : Address : Officer :
12/7/2009 603 S Ralph St BC Dave Haworth
Narrative :
On December 7, 2009, at 1:09 Pm, 6 companies of the Spokane Fire Dept, 4 engines, 1 heavy rescue, and 1 senior-ladder under the direction of Battalion Chiefs Bruce Moline and Bob Green responded to a reported garage fire in the alley behind 603 S Ralph St. The first arriving company, SE14, reported smoke coming from a detached 2-car garage behind this address. After ensuring everyone was out of the structure, companies began a coordinated attack and quickly controlled the fire. There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters.
Cause :
The Spokane Fire Dept SIU determined the fire was accidentally caused by an improperly installed wood heating device. The Fire Dept would like to remind citizens to follow all code requirements when installing home heating devices and to always maintain adequate clearance around them. During periods of extreme cold weather heating devices can be called to operate at a much higher capacity and this can exacerbate any existing problems.
Damage :
Moderate heat damage to the interior of the structure with smoke damage throughout.

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