UPDATE: May 7, 2025 at 3:45 p.m.
Investigators are looking for a vehicle in connection with the fire deemed suspicious.
A light blue or silver Audi A4 with a damaged rear bumper and mismatched wheels was seen in the area, said Spokane Fire in a release.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Check at 509-456-2233.
SPOKANE, Wash. – A ‘suspicious’ fire broke out in Spokane neighborhood, causing significant damage to multiple structures and sparking an investigation into the cause.
The fire started in the Northtown neighborhood at the 500 block of E North Ave around 12:30 p.m., according to the Spokane Fire Department (SFD).
The fire reportedly began in a back alley, quickly igniting a brush fire that spread to a large tree, creating an “ember shower”.
These embers led to fires in numerous structures, including two sheds, a garage, a shop, the attic of a house, and several fences.
The Spokane Police Department is on the scene conducting an investigation into the cause of the fire. SFD stated that the damage in the area is “considerable.”
Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
