A pile of scrap metal caught on fire on North Perry Street on Monday morning, according to the Spokane Fire Department. A heavy column of smoke was visible as fire crews worked to put out the blaze. The initial call reported a car fire near the intersection of East Houston Avenue and North Perry Street. According to firefighters at the scene, the scrap pile was mostly comprised of old RVs and RV parts. SFD said in a social media post that “the materials included old RVs being broken down and sorted for recycling.”
An official cause of the fire has not yet been determined, but SFD said it’s possible it was caused by a lithium ion battery. No businesses or homes are currently disrupted due to the fire. SFD said one nearby structure was briefly threatened. The fire was brought under control as of around 10:45 a.m., but firefighters are expected to remain on the scene for a few hours.
