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Woman found deceased in University District vacant building fire

SEATTLE — Last night around 8:30 p.m., the Seattle Fire Department’s Fire Alarm Center received calls reporting smoke and flames visible from a vacant building at the 800 block of NE 42nd St. When firefighters arrived on scene, they confirmed flames visible from a one-story single family residence with an… [ Keep reading ]

Firefighters battle house fire in Blue Ridge neighborhood

SEATTLE – On April 11 around 12:00 p.m., the Fire Alarm Center received a 911 call reporting smoke coming from a house located on the 9200 Blk. of 25 Ave NW.  The first arriving engine company reported smoke coming from the roof of a house with fire on floor two. … [ Keep reading ]

Firefighters battle fire in Central District

SEATTLE – On March 30 around 3:45 a.m., the Fire Alarm Center received multiple 911 calls reporting a fire at a duplex, but later determined to be a commercial building, located on the 700 Blk of 23 Ave.  Engine 6 arrived first and reported fire on the outside of… [ Keep reading ]

Firefighters battle house fire in Ballard

SEATTLE – On Sunday, February 24, 2019, around 7:05 p.m., the Seattle Fire Alarm Center received a 911 call reporting smoke coming from a house located on the 2800 Blk of NW 61 St.  Engine 18 responded from the Ballard station, and upon arrival reported fire coming from the back of… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Firefighters battle fire in University District

SEATTLE – The Fire Alarm Center received a 911 call at 10:48 a.m. on January 19 reporting a fire in an office on the 4500 Blk of University Way NE. Engine 17 responded from the University Fire Station, and after arriving firefighters reported black smoke in the second-floor hallway. All… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle firefighters battle house fire in Rainier Beach

SEATTLE – On December 31 around 5:45 a.m. the Seattle Fire Alarm Center received a 911 call reporting a house fire on the 9200 Blk of Spear Pl S.  Upon arrival, Engine 33 reported heavy fire from the east side of the house.  Crews initially knocked down the fire from the… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle firefighters battle house fire in Admiral District

SEATTLE – Seattle firefighters responded to the 2100 Blk of 41 Ave SW around 2:45 a.m. this morning for a house fire.  The first arriving unit reported a well involved house fire with fire impinging on the house to the north.  Fire crews quickly applied water onto the fire from… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle firefighters battle two fires in the Fremont area

SEATTLE – There were two fires overnight in the Fremont area.  On December 24, around 3:46 a.m. the Seattle Fire Alarm Center (FAC) received a 9-1-1 call for a reported fire in an alley at the 500 Blk of N 36 St.  The first arriving unit reported heavy fire in… [ Keep reading ]

Trial by Fire for Seattle’s Newest Firefighters: Recruit Class #109

The Seattle Fire Department will train new firefighter recruits at a vacant home in the Madison Valley neighborhood. Training officers and fire recruits will practice firefighting skills at 2711 E Roy St for four days (10/29-11/2/18). Live fire training is an opportunity for the recruits to face real fire scenarios in a controlled setting… [ Keep reading ]

Be Safe at Seafair

SEATTLE – This weekend is Seafair and we want everyone to have fun and stay safe while on the water. Here are some tips on how to do so: Boating safety: Ensure your boat has a working smoke alarm. Test alarms monthly. Have a U.S. Coast Guard approved fire extinguisher… [ Keep reading ]