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Firefighters rescued an unconscious man from a duplex fire in Spokane on August 25, 2025. The victim was transported to Sacred Heart Medical Center in critical condition, while the fire was brought under control within 20 minutes. The cause of the blaze remains under investigation.
Firefighters rescued an unconscious man from a duplex fire on South Sherman Street in Spokane on August 25, 2025. The victim was transported to a local hospital in critical condition, while the fire caused extensive damage, rendering the residence uninhabitable. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Spokane Fire Chief Julie O’Berg will retire in October after nearly four decades in the fire service. Mayor Lisa Brown appointed Assistant Chief Tom Williams as her successor, ensuring continuity in leadership. O’Berg has made significant contributions to the Spokane Fire Department since joining in 2020.
The Spokane Police Department seeks public assistance in locating a missing endangered adult. Meanwhile, firefighters responded to a warehouse fire in the East Central Neighborhood, which was reported due to black smoke.
Spokane Fire Chief Julie O’Berg will retire on October 6 after nearly four decades in the fire service. Mayor Lisa Brown appointed Assistant Chief Tom Williams as her successor, effective October 7, ensuring continuity in leadership. O’Berg has been a trailblazer as the first female chief of the Spokane Fire Department, serving since 2020.
The Spokane Police Department seeks public assistance in locating a missing adult reported as endangered. Concurrently, firefighters responded to a warehouse fire in the East Central Neighborhood, where significant smoke was observed.
Spokane Fire Chief Julie O’Berg will retire on October 6 after nearly four decades in the fire service. Mayor Lisa Brown appointed Assistant Chief Tom Williams as her successor, effective October 7, ensuring a seamless leadership transition. O’Berg, the first woman to lead the department, expressed gratitude for her time in service.
Spokane Fire Chief Julie O’Berg will retire on October 6 after nearly four decades in the fire service. Mayor Lisa Brown appointed Assistant Chief Tom Williams as her successor, effective October 7, ensuring continuity in leadership.
Firefighters rescued an unconscious adult male from a duplex fire in Spokane, transporting him to a hospital in critical condition. The blaze, reported at 804 South Sherman Street, was under control within 20 minutes, but extensive damage rendered the home uninhabitable. The fire's cause is under investigation.
Spokane Fire Chief Julie O’Berg will retire in October after 36 years in the fire service. Mayor Lisa Brown appointed Assistant Chief Tom Williams as her successor, effective October 7. O’Berg, the first woman to lead the department, expressed gratitude for her time in service and confidence in Williams' leadership.