SPOKANE, Wash. — A fire that started in a North Spokane auto shop Tuesday spread to multiple neighboring businesses through a shared attic space, according to Spokane Fire Department officials.
The fire occurred near the intersection of East Holyoke and North Pittsburg Street. The initial call was for a car fire inside the auto shop.
“Heavy fire and smoke in the one business and it’s extended to a couple other businesses on each side,” said Justin De Ruyter of Spokane Fire. “Right now, most of the fire is up on the roof, so we have crews up there cutting a vent hole.”
Firefighters cut strategic openings in the roof to access and extinguish the fire after it moved into the attic area, fire officials said. Businesses on either side of the auto shop sustained smoke damage due to the shared attic space.
One business owner reported significant water damage from firefighting efforts, though flames did not reach his portion of the structure. The fire department will return to assist with cleanup efforts, officials said.
No injuries were reported, according to Spokane Fire. Cars parked outside the auto shop appeared undamaged.
Spokane Fire continues to investigate the cause of the fire.
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