Multiple small fires set under Spokane Falls bridge, Spokane WA


A male set several small fires under a bridge near Spokane Falls and River Point Boulevard. He wore black shorts, a white shirt, and had a blue blanket over him. The fires appeared to be in brush under the bridge, and he was seen trying to put them out with water.
Audio|Source: Spokane City Law Enforcement
01:30
Transcript:
00:00
We put 639 on a possible fire, Spokane Falls and River Point Boulevard to the east, right by the University District sign.
00:09
We're going to be checking underneath the bridge.
00:11
It looks like there's some smoke coming up from the brush down here.
00:13
Tommy. Justin, I'm trying to contact one.
00:15
He's put a bunch of mini fires in there.
00:17
I could probably get down there.
00:18
Six-one. Six-one, there's a mail underneath the bridge with several small fires that are set.
00:26
Copy off the fire.
00:27
He's working on putting them out.
00:32
He has black shorts,
00:33
white shirt, blue blanket over him and a hat, but we can't get down there at the moment.
00:38
We're trying. Do you want to grab a fire extinguisher?
00:40
I've got one with me.
00:41
I think he's going to be able to probably put him out with water, to be honest.
00:44
Go. 6-1, do you want me to hold off on fire for now?
00:46
Do you just haven't stayed just for a second? Hey, for me.
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Location mentioned:
E Spokane Falls Blvd & N Riverpoint Blvd, Spokane, WA 99202
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