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The Dispatch — Saturday, October 10

By Jake Rivers·Saturday, October 10, 2026·2 min read

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Saturday, October 10 · Daily Briefing

7 incidents in the last 24 hours · 3 headlines · Spokane, WA

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Unconfirmed — from live scanner traffic. No medical calls or exact addresses.

Fire · Unconfirmed

6:48 AM

False Fire Alarm

A resident reported an audible fire alarm with a smell of burnt plastic, but no visible signs of fire. Engine 4-2 and Focan truck 13

Fire · Unconfirmed

6:45 AM

Alarm System Activation

A single company alarm system has been activated at the intersection of North River and State University. The nature of the alarm is unclear…

Fire · Unconfirmed

6:27 AM

Brush Fire

A brush fire has been reported on South Fruitland Road and East Morris Road. Fire units are, including attack and brush units. The fire is c…

Crime · Unconfirmed

6:03 AM

Shooting Investigation

Units are on the scene of a shooting, with Craig Berry units involved. The situation is ongoing, and details are limited. The incident is be…

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