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3-Alarm fire at construction site extends to two adjacent homes near Genesee Park

Seattle — At 4:42 a.m., the Seattle Fire Department’s Fire Alarm Center received 911 calls reporting smoke and flames coming from a home under construction in the 4000 block of 43rd Ave. S. Near Genesee Park in the Mount Baker neighborhood. Ladder 12 was the first unit on scene and… [ Keep reading ]

2-Alarm vacant building fire in the First Hill/ Capitol Hill neighborhoods

Seattle – At 4:22 a.m., the Seattle Fire Department’s Fire Alarm Center received 911 calls reporting heavy smoke and flames coming from a vacant three-story apartment building in the 1700 block of Belmont Ave. in the First Hill/Capitol Hill neighborhoods. Engine 25 was the first unit on scene, and crews… [ Keep reading ]

Fire at a church in the Delridge neighborhood

Seattle — At 12:39 p.m., the Seattle Fire Department’s Fire Alarm Center received 911 calls reporting smoke and flames coming from the roof of a church in the 5000 block of Delridge Way SW. in the Delridge neighborhood. When firefighters arrived on scene, they reported a large column of smoke… [ Keep reading ]

Emergency medicine leader, Dr. Michael K. Copass, passes away

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing yesterday, July 26, of Dr. Michael K. Copass, a pioneer in emergency medicine and a cherished member of our community. Dr. Copass, 86, dedicated his career to saving lives and advancing the field of emergency medical care, leaving an indelible mark on… [ Keep reading ]

July 2024 Promotional Ceremony

SEATTLE – Fire Chief Harold Scoggins held a promotional ceremony on July 24 at the Joint Training Facility (JTF) to promote members to new ranks in the department and to introduce new hires to the department. Congratulations to all as they step into their new leadership roles. New hires: Professional… [ Keep reading ]

Fire in tiny home village displaces multiple residents in the Lower Queen Anne neighborhood

Seattle — At 2:43 a.m., the Seattle Fire Department’s Fire Alarm Center received 911 calls reporting a fire in a tiny home village in the 500 block of Elliott Ave. W. in the Lower Queen Anne neighborhood. The first firefighters on scene reported multiple homes were on fire and worked… [ Keep reading ]

2-Alarm fire at construction site extends to home and cars in the Columbia City neighborhood

Seattle — At 2:38 a.m., the Seattle Fire Department’s Fire Alarm Center received 911 calls reporting a fire at an apartment building under construction in the 3300 block of Claremont Ave. S. in the Columbia City neighborhood. The first units on scene reported flames spreading throughout the entire structure. Causing… [ Keep reading ]

Firefighters battle three major overnight fires in Seattle

Seattle – Overnight, firefighters battled three major fires in separate areas of the city, two of which were fatal. Belltown fatal apartment building fire: At 2:03 a.m., Seattle Fire Department’s Fire Alarm Center received multiple 911 calls reporting a fire in an apartment building in the 100 block of Vine St…. [ Keep reading ]

Firefighters battle brush fire impacting parked semitrucks, power lines and traffic on HW 99 in the Georgetown neighborhood

At 4:38 p.m., Seattle Fire Department’s Fire Alarm Center received multiple 911 calls reporting a brush fire at 1St Ave. S. & E. Marginal Way S., next to highway 99. The first firefighters on scene reported the brush fire had spread to a nearby RV and several semitrucks with attached trailers that were parked along E. Marginal Way S.

2-Alarm vacant commercial building fire in the Eastlake neighborhood

Seattle — At 12:53 a.m., the Seattle Fire Department’s Fire Alarm Center received 911 calls reporting smoke and flames coming from a vacant commercial building in the 2900 block of Eastlake Ave. E. in the Eastlake neighborhood. The first firefighters on scene reported flames through the roof of the building… [ Keep reading ]