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SVFD RESPONDS TO 2-ALARM FIRE NEAR 14TH AND UNIVERSITY

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SVFD RESPONDS TO 2-ALARM FIRE NEAR 14TH AND UNIVERSITY
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Spokane Valley Fire Department (SVFD) at approximately 2:45 p.m. Tuesday afternoon was dispatched to a reported trailer fire near the intersection of 14th and University in Spokane Valley. SVFD crews arriving on scene found dark smoke and heavy fire coming from a trailer parked in a driveway near a garage. As the fire grew crews upgraded to a second alarm adding more personnel and fire equipment to the scene including auto-aid and mutual-aid response from Spokane County Fire District 8 (SCFD 8) and City of Spokane Fire Department.
The family was alerted by a neighbor of the fire. All members were able to safely evacuate. Red Cross is on scene to provide the family and their dog with assistance.
Fighting the fire was made more difficult by conditions including hot temperatures and the proximity of several vehicles to the trailer and garage.
Thanks to our partnerships with other local fire agencies, we were able to add more Firefighters to help fight this fire giving them a chance to recycle out rehabilitate and hydrate with AMR crews.
University from 8th to 16th was closed for several hours for the safety of both Firefighters and community members. Crews are beginning to clear the scene with one crew remaining to monitor hotspots.
SVFD wants to remind citizens if you see smoke or fire coming from a home, knock and call 911 immediately.
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.
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.