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Spokane Valley archive for Jan. 10, 2012

TUESDAY, JAN. 10, 2012

Fire damage to Industrial Systems and Fabrication at 5217 E. Broadway after a 2-alarm fire on Jan. 9, 2012. The fire was accidental. (Photo courtesy the Spokane Valley Fire Department)

2-alarm fire ruled accidental

Yesterday's 2-alarm fire at Industrial Systems and Fabrication (5217 E. Broadway) was accidentally caused, according to a press release from Spokane Valley Fire Department Fire Marshal Kevin Miller. The business does metal fabrication and was doing grinding yesterday afternoon that caused sparks to smolder for…

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Spokane Valley mayor elected tonight

The Spokane Valley City Council will elect a new mayor at tonight's council meeting, or they could decide to vote in Mayor Tom Towey for a second term. The city has a city manager form of government and the position of mayor is largely ceremonial.…

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2-alarm fire under investigation

The cause of last night's 2-alarm fire at Industrial Systems and Fabrication at 5217 E. Broadway is still under investigation. The first Spokane Valley Fire Department crews on scene found heavy smoke and it was upgraded to a second alarm a few minutes later. The…

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