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SPOKANE VALLEY FIRE RESPONDS TO KITCHEN FIRE
For Immediate Release:
June 3, 2020
Contact:
Julie Happy
Community Affairs Manager
Spokane Valley Fire Department
509-892.4155
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SPOKANE VALLEY FIRE RESPONDS TO KITCHEN FIRE
This is the 6th Working Fire in Twelve Days
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Spokane Valley Fire Department (SVFD) responded at 2:20 p.m. to the 5000 block of North Vista Grande Drive in Otis Orchards where smoke was showing next to a garage of a one story walkout style home. The first crews arrived to find light smoke coming from a door next to the garage that led up to a small kitchen area above the garage. The room above the garage contained a much heavier amount of smoke.
An offensive approach was taken, safety was established, and crews were assigned varying duties around the home. The fire was extinguished quickly and did not extend into the attic. All hidden fire areas were searched. Fire damage was kept primarily to the kitchen area. There was a lot of smoke and crews used high pressure fans to push the smoke out.
A total of 5 engine companies, 2 ladder companies, a Rescue, 6 staff officers reported to the scene.
All occupants had vacated the home safely. The owners of the home were also present. Crews found a pot with burnt food on the stove. One of the occupants stated they had been cooking and went to work on something and forgot about having started the pot on the stove.
With the fire under control, many of the crews were returned to service and a remaining crew stayed behind to ensure all hot spots were addressed and a safe environment established before leaving.
Investigation determination showed accidental, unattended cooking fire.
SVFD wants to remind citizens to follow fire safe practices in their homes. When cooking, do not leave anything on the stove unattended. With winds and warmer temperatures it’s more important than ever to keep our community fire safe.
About Spokane Valley Fire Department
Spokane Valley Fire Department (SVFD) serves a population of 125,000, including the cities of Spokane Valley, Liberty Lake and Millwood, as well as surrounding unincorporated areas within the 75-square miles of Spokane County Fire District 1. In 2019, SVFD firefighter crews, including its paramedics and EMTs, responded to more than 18,326 emergency calls.
Established eighty years ago in 1940, SVFD is committed to pursuing excellence and is distinguished as an Accredited Agency by the Commission on Fire Accreditation International and by the fire district’s ISO Class 2 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 and YouTube.
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.
