Eastern Adams County's Only Independent Voice Since 1887
Eastern Adams County's Only Independent Voice Since 1887
ATTIC FIRE. Ritzville Firefighters (at right) Kyle Niehenke and Robert Dew identify the source of a house fire on West Fifth Street on Saturday, July 30. The fire was contained to the attic and began as an electrical fire. Crews remained on scene for four hours to ensure all heat signatures had been properly extinguished before returning to the station. –Journal photo by Haley Roybal
The Ritzville Fire Department hardly received a break over the weekend due to high temperatures and high winds causing major fire hazards. The crew’s weekend began by responding to a structure fire late Saturday morning.
The call came in around 11 a.m. with a report of a possible electrical fire at 109 West Fifth Avenue. Ritzville Fire Chief Bill Banner said the fire started from a wiring issue in the home.
The homeowner stated he turned on his breaker and shortly after smelt smoke, Banner reported. When he turned the breaker off, the smoke continued and the fire began to spread throughout the...
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