Spokane house fire kills family [Video]

SPOKANE, Wash. — An electrical malfunction reportedly caused the North Central Spokane house fire that killed a family of four. 

According to the Spokane Fire Department (SFD), investigators discovered an extension cord in place of permanent wiring, which is where they believe the electrical malfunction happened. The fire reportedly started on the front porch near the garage before spreading to the house’s second floor, where the family was located. Ultimately, investigators determined the cause of the fire was accidental.

The fire was reported at a home on North Howard Street. When responding units arrived, they discovered the fire had rapidly spread to the upstairs portion of the home, which is where two adults and two children were. The fire was quickly upgraded to a second alarm as crews worked to rescue the occupants.

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