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 ]
As temperatures in the PNW skyrocket, it’s important to educate yourself and your family on ways to prevent heat-related injuries. While temperatures here can seem quite mild, the heat, coupled with high humidity and limited availability of cooling systems, can still cause heat-related illnesses, especially in those less acclimated to… [ Keep reading ]
Over the past year, the Seattle Fire Department has responded to 57 lithium-ion battery related fires. Lithium-ion rechargeable batteries are commonly used in home electronics such as phones, laptop computers, tablets, e-scooters and other devices that require plug in charging. These batteries are small and powerful but when used incorrectly, they can… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle — Last night at 11:20 p.m., the Seattle Fire Department’s Fire Alarm Center received 911 calls from neighbors reporting a townhome on fire at the 12500 block of 26th Ave. NE. in the Olympic Hills neighborhood. Engine 39 was the first unit on scene and encountered a fire on… [ Keep reading ]
Every year, the personal use of fireworks cause fires and injure people in the Seattle area. Last year, the Seattle Fire Department responded to 16 fireworks-related fires, including two structure fires. A significant fire happened on July 4, 2020, in West Seattle where fireworks ignited dry brush in front of… [ Keep reading ]
SEATTLE – The Seattle Fire Department and Seattle City Light unveiled their new Energy Response Unit – ENERGY 1 – the nation’s most capable apparatus for fighting electrical fires in substations and underground vaults. The collaboration among both agencies exemplifies the One Seattle Plan, working together to minimize the impact… [ Keep reading ]
Every year, firefighters test all fire hydrants in Seattle to make sure they are working properly and will provide sufficient water when needed for fighting a fire. This work saves lives and property. Working in collaboration with Seattle Public Utilities (SPU), which maintains and repairs the fire hydrants, the Seattle… [ Keep reading ]
With summer in full swing, it’s important for families and people of all ages to stay up-to-date on the latest water safety information. It only takes a second for conditions in and on the water to change, and even the savviest swimmers can find themselves in an unsafe situation if… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle — At 2:47 p.m. the Seattle Fire Department’s Fire Alarm Center received 911 calls reporting a backyard deck on fire and extending into two homes at the 300 block of NE 133rd St. in the Haller Lake neighborhood. Dispatched firefighters saw a large column of smoke shifting due to… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle — Just before 5 p.m., a Good Samaritan was on his way home from work via Aurora Ave. N. when he saw a column of black smoke coming from a residence at the 900 block of N. 87th St. He drove up to the residence, got out of his… [ Keep reading ]
