As the end of Daylight Saving Time approaches on Sunday, November 1st, the Seattle Fire Department wants to remind residents to change their smoke alarm batteries when they change their clocks. Smoke alarms powered by lithium long-life batteries do not need to be changed yearly.
Most fire deaths happen in homes without working smoke alarms. [...]

Seattle Fire Investigators completed their investigation today into a three alarm fire that occurred in Greenwood last week and have determined that the fire was set in a coffee shop by an unknown suspect.  Damage is estimated at $2 million which includes damage to the building and the contents of four businesses.
Firefighters responded to a report of smoke in the [...]

Firefighters responded to a report of smoke in the area of Greenwood Ave and NW 85th Street at 4:09 this morning. When firefighters arrived on the scene they saw smoke and flames coming from the roof of a one-story  building in a block that contained three restaurants, a coffee shop, a theatre and a beauty [...]

Heating equipment is a leading cause of home fires during the months of December, January and February, and even though it’s only October, cold temperatures outside mean Seattle residents are turning on heaters at home.  As the cold weather begins, please keep in mind that while baseboard heaters are very efficient, they can be a [...]

The Seattle Fire Department Fire Investigation Unit has determined that a series of fires in the University District were intentionally set. At least three fires have been set in the area since Saturday night. Investigators determined that the two fires that occurred on Saturday night were connected. At this time they have not determined that [...]

On Friday, October 2, the Seattle Fire Department, in partnership with the Museum of History and Industry (MOHAI) will kick off Fire Prevention Month with a special program: Lessons of the Past & Present: What the Seattle Fire can teach us about fire safety today. Admission to the museum will be free, and from 10 [...]