SPOKANE, Wash. — A fire originating in an alley spread to multiple nearby buildings in Spokane’s Lidgerwood neighborhood on Wednesday, according to Spokane Fire Department.
Around 12:30 p.m. on May 7, SPD firefighters responded to a reported alley fire near East North Avenue and North Lidgerwood Street.
The report said the fire was rapidly spreading to nearby buildings and threatening other structures.
When crews arrived, they found the flames had spread from the alley to a nearby home, garage, shed, metal shop and multiple fences. Fire had also sparked in pine needles on the roof of a nearby house.
Crews were able to knock the fire down within 20 minutes.
Fire investigators said the fire began in the alley next to a fence and then spread to a large pine tree and bushes, causing an ember show to fall on the neighborhood.
“This incident serves as a stark reminder that ember showers can pose a serious threat and are a leading cause of structure loss during fires, even in urban settings,” SFD said.
Fire investigators, along with Spokane Police Department, are searching for a suspect vehicle in connection the the fire. It is described as a light blue or silver Audi A4, with black front wheels and silver rear wheels and significant damage to the back bumper. Anyone with relevant information can call Crime Check at 509-456-2233.
Damage to the garage, shed and shop was extensive, but no injuries were reported and no residents were displaced.
SFD said this fire is an important reminder to clear flammable brush from your property to help better protect it from wildfires.
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For more information on protecting your home from ember threats, visit www.dnr.wa.gov.
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