Fires at marina and two vacant buildings
April 14, 2020
…credit: John Odegard of the Seattle Fire Buff Society March 28 at 10:45 a.m.: Multiple callers reported a well involved fire in a vacant building at the 600 block of…
On this day, 77 years ago Firefighter Luther Bonner made the ultimate sacrifice
February 20, 2020
…into a meatpacking plant near King County International Airport two days prior. This incident became known as the Frye Packing Company Fire where a total of 32 people died, making…
Recent intentionally set fires in the Chinatown-International District, First Hill and Capitol Hill neighborhoods
July 24, 2023
The Seattle Fire Department and Police Department have recently seen an uptick in intentionally set fires in the Chinatown-International District and First Hill neighborhoods. Most of the fires have occurred…
Firefighters battle 3-alarm fire in Ballard
October 7, 2019
Heavy smoke from building on NW Market St. Photo Credit: John Odegard SEATTLE – An employee from Super Cuts called 911 just before 12 p.m. on Oct. 7 reporting light…
May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
May 19, 2022
…are a few places that offer a glimpse of this rich history and present reality. Wing Luke Museum Chinatown/International District Kubota Garden – Seattle Parks and Recreation The International Examiner…
Black History Month: A look back at 1970 with the Seattle Black Fire Fighters Association
February 28, 2020
…participate in local parades. It also remains dedicated to assisting black firefighters and other marginalized groups and advancing equity within the fire service at the local, national and international level….
Crews respond to two structure fires on July 4
July 5, 2018
…this number continues to climb. A more accurate report of statistics will become available in the next few weeks. Photo credit (top photo): John Odegard -Acting PIO Lieutenant Sue Stangl…
When Life Happens … Poison Control Centers are Ready 24/7!
March 22, 2021
National Poison Prevention Week has begun. This year, the week of March 21-27 is dedicated to raising awareness about Poison Control Centers and the Poison Help Hotline at: 800-222-1222. Everyday…
Intentionally set fires in the Pioneer Square and Chinatown-International District vicinity
October 5, 2022
The Seattle Fire Department and Police Department have recently seen an uptick in intentionally set fires in the Pioneer Square and Chinatown-International District vicinity. Most of the fires have occurred…
Cause of 2-alarm fire in the Chinatown/International District ruled “undetermined”
June 26, 2020
Photo by John Odegard of the Seattle Fire Buff Society June 25, 2020 at 4:35 a.m.: Dispatchers in our Fire Alarm Center received multiple calls reporting visible flames and black…