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Two injured in Green Lake residential fire

Seattle – At 7:31 p.m., the Fire Alarm Center received 911 calls reporting heavy smoke coming from the basement of a two story home at the 100 block of NE 63rd St. Early reports from an occupant indicated there was one person still inside the home. Though the first units… [ Keep reading ]

Four found deceased in 2-alarm fire in the Fremont/Wallingford neighborhoods

Seattle — Around 8:45 a.m. Seattle firefighters were dispatched to reports of a fire and scene of violence in a home at the 1000 block of N 48th St. As crews arrived, they pulled hose lines and connected to hydrants to begin fighting the fire. However, Seattle Police officers informed… [ Keep reading ]

Stage 2 Burn Ban Lifted in Seattle and King County

Updated Aug. 31: The City of Seattle and King County have lifted the Stage 2 Burn Ban. Original Post from Aug. 15 All outdoor recreational fires prohibited, outdoor cooking and heating appliances are restricted The City of Seattle has joined King County under a Stage 2 Burn Ban effective immediately…. [ Keep reading ]

Fire Safety Fair at Station 13 on Sept. 9 from 12 – 2 p.m.

Southeast Seattle and Beacon Hill neighbors, please join us on Sept. 9 from 12 – 2 p.m. for our next Fire Safety Fair at Fire Station 13 (3601 Beacon Ave. S.). The event is FREE and open for all ages! • Learn about fire prevention & life-safety at home• Meet… [ Keep reading ]

August 2023 Promotional Ceremony

SEATTLE – Fire Chief Harold Scoggins held a promotional ceremony on Aug. 1 at the Fire Station 10 to promote members to new ranks in the department. Congratulations to all as they step into their new leadership roles. Professional staff promotions: Fireboat Pilot promotion: Lieutenant promotions: Captain promotions:

Recent intentionally set fires in the Chinatown-International District, First Hill and Capitol Hill neighborhoods

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 in dumpster receptacles, garbage bins, stairwells of occupied buildings and vacant buildings. The fires occurred between July 16 and 17…. [ Keep reading ]

Vacant building fire in the University District

Seattle — At 4:08 a.m., the Seattle Fire Department’s Fire Alarm Center received 911 calls reporting smoke and flames coming from a vacant commercial building at the 5500 block of University Way NE. The first firefighters on scene confirmed heavy smoke and flames breaching through the roof. Crews opened up… [ Keep reading ]

2-Alarm fire in the Chinatown-International District

Seattle — At 6:36 a.m., the Seattle Fire Department’s Fire Alarm Center received 911 calls reporting heavy smoke coming from a boarded-up vacant warehouse on the 1000 block of S. King St. When firefighters arrived on scene they confirmed smoke and flames breaching through the roof of the warehouse. As… [ Keep reading ]

2-Alarm vacant building fire in First Hill neighborhood

Seattle — Wednesday night at 10:07 p.m., the Seattle Fire Department’s Fire Alarm Center received 911 calls reporting smoke and flames coming from the top floor of a four-story vacant apartment building at the 1000 block of 9th Ave. Firefighters arrived on scene four minutes later then entered the building… [ Keep reading ]

Warm and dry conditions increase brush fire hazard

Since July 1, 2023, the Seattle Fire Department has responded to 133 bark and brush-related fires throughout the city. Warm and dry weather conditions are forecast to persist through the week, increasing the risk for more brush fires. We urge the community to do what they can to prevent brush… [ Keep reading ]