Spokane Firefighters Quickly Contain Accidental Kitchen Blaze

No injuries reported after fire at Ferris Garden Court Condominiums

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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The Spokane Fire Department responded to an accidental kitchen fire at the Ferris Garden Court Condominiums on Spokane's South Hill on Sunday morning. Firefighters were able to contain the blaze quickly, and no injuries were reported, though one resident was displaced from their apartment.

Why it matters

Kitchen fires are a common cause of residential structure fires, and the Spokane Fire Department's swift response and containment of this incident highlights their preparedness and ability to protect the community from such emergencies.

The details

According to Fire Captain Corey Newman, the fire department received a call about the fire just before 11 a.m. Five engines and three ladder trucks were dispatched to the scene, which is standard protocol for a commercial structure fire. Firefighters arrived to find smoke coming from the second floor of one of the buildings and were able to quickly extinguish the blaze.

  • The fire department received the call about the fire just before 11 a.m. on Sunday, March 1, 2026.

The players

Corey Newman

Fire Captain with the Spokane Fire Department.

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What they’re saying

“No one was injured. The only tenant displaced is the person whose apartment caught fire. They tell us they have people in the area to stay with for the time being.”

— Corey Newman, Fire Captain (KREM2 News)

The takeaway

The Spokane Fire Department's swift and effective response to this accidental kitchen fire underscores their commitment to public safety and their ability to quickly contain emergencies to minimize damage and protect the community.