SPOKANE, Wash. — A good Samaritan rescued a person from an apartment fire at 3007 N. Maple St. in Spokane. He was driving by the scene before rushing in to a help. The two were able to escape before the man was taken to the hospital with minor injuries.
The fire occurred on the first floor of the apartment building. Significant damage was left in the blaze, including shattered windows and a charred second floor.
According to SFD, the fire started when someone was trying to cook macaroni and cheese after coming home with groceries. The groceries were left too close to the stove and caught fire when it was turned on.
The fire department also mentioned that other families in the building may be able to stay at the apartment tonight. The family living upstairs will have to stay out of the building, as that portion received substantial damage.