Cause is found for last week's AH fire

Officials have determined the fire that destroyed a mobile home in Airway Heights last Tuesday was caused by a juvenile with a lighter.

The trailer fire at 2002 S. Campbell Road was reported at about 3:30 p.m. on May 18, drawing response from Airway Heights Fire Department, Spokane County Fire District 10 and Medical Lake Fire Department. While crews were able to contain the fire to the trailer, the residence was a total loss, according to Fire Marshal Nathan Whannell.

Whannell said the youth who started the fire is not punishable under law but will attend an educational course on the dangers of playing with fire.

Three adults and three children living at the residence were uninjured, and Whannell said as far as he is aware the American Red Cross was still providing emergency shelter, food and clothing for the family as of last week.