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Fatal Fire in South Park Neighborhood

Fire Investigators are calling an overnight fatal fire in South Park undetermined pending autopsy results.  They spent the day sifting through the charred remains of a garage that caught fire and spread to the attached home causing $310,000 in damage.
Firefighters responded to the fire at 503 S. Trenton Street just after 8:20 p.m. on Monday night. When they arrived [...]

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House Fire Caused by Unattended Propane Cooker

Early Friday morning firefighters responded to multiple calls reporting a house  fire at 5626 S. Hazel Street. When the first engine arrived they found fire on the exterior of the house and flames visible in the attic. Firefighters quickly put the fire out,  searched the house and found that everyone got out safely. The fire [...]

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Visit your Neighborhood Fire Station February 6

On Saturday, February 6, Seattle Fire Stations will host open houses to celebrate Seattle’s 16th annual Neighbor Appreciation Day.  From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., residents can stop by their neighborhood fire station to meet firefighters, tour the station and learn about firefighting equipment.
CLICK HERE for the location of your neighborhood fire station.
Visitors should be [...]

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Real Time 911 Dispatch Maintenance

Due to system maintenance, Seattle Fire Department’s Real-Time 911 Dispatch will be down on Wednesday, January 27 from approximately 5 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thank you for your patience during this time.

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Early Morning Fire in the International District

Firefighters responded to a reported fire in a building located at 308 4th Avenue South just after 4:00 a.m. on Tuesday. When firefighters arrived on the scene they found smoke and flames coming from a restaurant on the first floor of the nine story building called the Downtowner Apartments. Firefighters worked quickly to extinguish the fire and [...]

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Baseboard Heater Fire Causes $65,000 in Damage

Early Saturday morning firefighters responded to a fire in an apartment in Queen Anne. The residents got out safely and firefighters put the fire out quickly, but the fire still caused $65,000 in damage to the apartment. Fire Investigators determined that the fire was caused by a baseboard heater that came into contact with combustible [...]

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Fire Destroys Vacant North Seattle House

Firefighters responded to a report of a house fire at NE 105th Street and 35th Avenue NE just after 9:40 p.m. on Monday night.  When firefighters arrived on the scene they saw smoke and flames coming from the second story of the two story house. Neighbors reported that the house was vacant. The fire was [...]

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Careful with Candles – Holiday Fire Safety Tips

December is the peak month for candle fires. Here are a few tips to keep you and your family safe when using candles:

Extinguish all candles when leaving a room or before going to sleep.
Always use a candleholder specifically designed for candle use. The holder should be heat resistant, sturdy and large enough to contain any [...]

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Firefighters Move into New Fire Station 28

Last week, firefighters at Fire Station 28 in the Rainier Valley moved into a brand new fire station, located at 5968 Rainier Avenue South. Fire Station 28 houses Engine 28, Ladder 12 and Medic 28 and is one of the busiest stations in the City. Ten firefighters live and work at Station 28, 24-hours a day, [...]

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Two Alarm Marina Fire Causes $2 million in Damage

Firefighters responded to a reported boat fire at 1818 Westlake Avenue North at 3:20 a.m. Tuesday morning. When the first unit arrived on the scene they saw a 30 to 40 foot motor yacht on fire with many other vessels close by and in danger of catching fire. Land crews made access to the fire via [...]

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