An out-building in Clarkston was destroyed by a fire yesterday afternoon, with Asotin County Fire responding to the blaze on 19th Street. The structure was engulfed in flames and heavy smoke. A man working on the building reported that his dog was trapped inside, but rescue efforts were unsuccessful. No other injuries were reported, though the structure was a total loss.

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West Benton Fire Rescue responded to an afternoon fire in the area of N Hicks Rd near Grandview Tuesday. Firefighters arrived to find an animal pen partially engulfed in flames. The fire was successfully contained to the animal pen, preventing any damage to residential properties. There were no reported injuries to civilians or fire personnel.

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The City of Spokane Fire Department received a call early Saturday morning about a house fire and a column of smoke visible from the Maple Street Bridge. Firefighters were dispatched at 3:03 a.m. to the house at the 900 block of West Maxwell. They arrived within five minutes of the report. The first engine to arrive reported heavy fire on one of the walls of the two-story house, reaching up to the house’s attic. Law enforcement advised that one person might still be inside.

Firefighters entered the house and searched the interior. They did not find anyone and learned that the house’s residents had already escaped, the City of Spokane Fire Department said. The department said crews operated “offensively,” working from the inside.

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West Benton Fire Rescue received a report of a house fire near 1469 Pr NW Road around 11 p.m. on Monday night. It sent firefighters to the area, where firefighters found a single story structure “fully involved.” Crews at the scene had to call for backup to help extinguish the fire and protect surrounding buildings, West Benton Fire Rescue said.

Firefighters worked throughout the night to fight the fire. West Benton firefighters received help from the Yakima County FIre District #5, Benton County Fire Protection District 2, the Benton County Sheriff’s Office and the Prosser Police Department.

West Benton Fire Rescue said the home will continue to smolder and smoke for “a couple of days.” The homeowner was able to exit the building before responders arrived and was brought to the hospital by a Prosser Ambulance for evaluation. No firefighters were injured.

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As chilly temperatures demand more from our heaters, the risk of related fires climbs. Space heaters, a common source of warmth, are notably the main cause of home heating equipment blazes, as per the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). From 2015 to 2019, these fires have been responsible for an average of 45,800 incidents annually, with 480 civilian deaths and 1,350 injuries to show for it, alongside a billowing cost of one billion dollars in property damage.

In the Washington State, home heating equipment fires accounted for at least 4 fatalities in 2024. This has prompted the State Fire Marshal’s Office to recommend safety measures to prevent such tragedies. Key advice includes having furnaces serviced yearly by professionals and keeping combustibles a safe distance from any heating sources. In case a gas leak is suspected, it’s crucial to vacate the premises immediately and call 911 once outside.

Focus on space heater safety is particularly sharp. The State Fire Marshal’s Office suggests only using models equipped with an automatic shut-off to prevent fire in the event they tip over. They advise homeowners to plug space heaters directly into wall outlets, steering clear of extension cords or power strips. Overloading a single outlet with multiple devices, especially when one is a space heater, can also lead to danger.

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