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SPOKANE VALLEY FIRE DEPARTMENT RESPONDS TO APARTMENT FIRE
For Immediate Release:
March 14, 2022
Contact: Craig Warzon
SVFD PIO Officer
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SPOKANE VALLEY FIRE DEPARTMENT RESPONDS TO APARTMENT FIRE
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The Spokane Valley Fire Department responded to a reported apartment fire at approximately 7:05 pm today in at the Manorvale Apartments in the east 10100 block of Main Avenue, in Spokane Valley.
A neighbor saw flames through the window and called 911. The initial responding units saw smoke coming from a single upstairs apartment.
VE2 attacked the fire with a preconnected hose line while other crews evacuated adjoining units. The fire unit was searched and a dog was found inside. The dog was taken outside, but resuscitation efforts failed. Two adults and a child live in the apartment, but they were not home at the time of the fire.
The cause of the fire was determined to be a pot left on the stove. The fire damage was limited to the apartment of origin, but the apartment below suffered water damage. Red Cross assisted the family.
A total of 12 fire units responded to the call including automatic aid units from the City of Spokane Fire Department and Spokane County Fire District 8. No injuries were reported.
The Spokane Valley Fire Department would like to remind residents to make sure that they don’t leave pans or pots unattended on the stove. This was the second fire in two nights caused by a stove.
About Spokane Valley Fire Department
The Spokane Valley Fire Department (SVFD) serves a population of 125,000+ 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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Did you Know?
- You can sign up for a station tour. Great for small groups.
- You should replace the batteries in your smoke alarms twice a year.
- Creating a defensible space with regards to wildfires could just save your home or property.
- We have Friends & Family CPR classes every month.
