The Spokane Valley Fire Department responded to a kitchen fire at Hangryโs Restaurant on the 11900 block of E. Trent around 8:00 a.m. Wednesday. Upon arrival, firefighters noticed smoke and found heavy fire in the kitchen spreading across the ceiling. Crews quickly controlled the fire, preventing further spread, while ensuring ventilation and checking the roof for extension. Two employees and a customer evacuated safely before the fire department arrived, and no injuries were reported. Investigators from SVFD determined that the fire was caused by a grease buildup around the stovetop and kitchens’ hood suppression system. This buildup prevented the system from activating properly to put out the fire. “This is an unfortunate reminder that commercial kitchens need to have their kitchen hood suppression system serviced annually,” the report stated. Regular inspections for grease accumulation and debris buildup are crucial, it added. No injuries were reported, and thanks to the swift response from firefighters, damage was confined to the kitchen and estimated at $75,000.
