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FIRE IN SEED STORAGE SILO

For Immediate Release:
April 29th, 2022
Contact:
Jeff Smetzler
PIO
Spokane Valley Fire
509-319-6078
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Fire In Seed Storage Silo
Smoldering fire inside seed silo at Spokane Seed
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Spokane Valley Fire Department (SVFD) units responded at just past midnight tonight for a reported smoldering fire inside a multi story storage silo at Spokane Seed 6015 E. Alki in Spokane Valley. First arriving crews had no smoke or flames showing and were contacted by staff that reported the fire was contained inside the silo. The difficulty involving the fire was that it was located in multiple locations as the origin was the auger unit that moved material from ground level and delivers it to the top of the silo therefore there was smoldering material located at the bottom of the auger and burning material that had been delivered to the top of the silo. The silo was a approximately half full as reported by staff with a material inside the container of approx 60,000 bushels that was at risk. The major hazard was the dust created from moving the material as the dust is extremely flammable and has potential to explode based on the overall volume. Ladder crews from both Spokane Valley and Spokane City were able to access the top of the silo by extending their aerial ladders to the access decking attached to the silo. The hazard was mitigated after two hours when on site staff were able to transfer the unaffected material to another silo while fire department crews stood by with charged hoselines in case dust or other materials ignited.
The Spokane Valley Fire Department would like to remind residents that only approved warming fires are allowed in Spokane Valley. If you have any questions on what is considered approved there are fliers available at all fire stations.
About Spokane Valley Fire Department
The Spokane Valley Fire Department (SVFD) serves a population of 136,000 + over 75-square miles, including the cities of Spokane Valley, Liberty Lake and Millwood, as well as surrounding unincorporated areas. In 2021, our cross-trained Firefighter/EMTs and Firefighter/Paramedics responded to more than 22,400 emergency calls.
Established in 1940, SVFD is committed to pursuing excellence and is distinguished as an accredited agency by the Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI), and by SVFD’s Class 2 fire insurance rating from the Washington Survey and Rating Bureau
Connect with SVFD at: spokanevalleyfire.com. For department news, safety information, and timely updates, find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
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