SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. — The fire that burned two apartments and damaged six other units in Spokane Valley Friday was caused by a propane barbecue.
Fire crews from the Spokane Valley Fire Department said the source of the fire was traced back to a propane barbecue on a second-floor balcony that was too close to combustible material.
The fire occurred at Granite Court Apartments and has displaced 17 people. The Red Cross was called in to help those who are displaced, according to SVFD.
There were no injuries reported and everyone was evacuated safely according to the Spokane Valley Fire Department. Fire crews said they controlled the fire within 10 minutes of their arrival.
SFVD said two units have fire damage and four more units have water and smoke damage.
SVFD then tweeted that they controlled the fire and worked to clean it up.
This is a developing news story and will be updated with more information.