Update: 36th SW house fire blamed on electrical problem

(WSB photos by Patrick Sand)
12:25 AM: Seattle Fire is en route to a possible house fire in the 6300 block of 36th SW (map). The first units on scene say they’re seeing smoke from the attic.

12:31 AM: Our crew will be there shortly. Firefighters say they’re seeing flames from the attic. They also say a resident of the house told them everyone has gotten out OK.

12:35 AM: Firefighters report having searched both floors of the house to make extra-sure no one’s inside, and “all clear” so far.

12:41 AM: Just heard from our crew on scene. Small house, just north of the 35th/Morgan U-Haul’s west side. Lots of smoke. Bit of flame visible. Via scanner, we’ve heard firefighters declare it under control.

12:59 AM: They’re calling for the Red Cross to assist the home’s residents. Our crew says the fire marshal (investigator) is just arriving, so it’s too soon to say how this started. SFD confirms that no one was hurt and says they’re expecting to have a “fire watch” at the scene all night in case of flare-ups.

1:26 AM: Some of the SFD units have been dismissed from the scene. Meantime, our crew is back and we are adding several photos, as well as substituting one for the previously published cameraphone photo that had been atop this story.

10:35 AM UPDATE: SFD’s Lt. Harold Webb says the fire’s cause was determined to be “accidental/electrical.” (Radio discussion during the firefight had included a mention of knob-and-tubing wiring in the 96-year-old house.) No dollar estimate for the damage so far.

KA November 18, 2014 (12:31 am)

In 10 years, I’ve never heard more sirens on 35th. Wishing the best for all involved.

WSB November 18, 2014 (12:35 am)

It’s the standard sizable “full response” that a house fire or other building fire draws. So far, no injuries reported, and it seems everyone inside got out OK. Fire is in the attic and they have water on it. – TR

kilikina07 November 18, 2014 (12:33 am)

I live on 35th ave sw near Avalon. Sirens have been going by what feels like non stop for the past five minutes.. .. there have been at least four or five different vehicles that have gone by.. that must be some fire.. I hope everyone is ok.

Shawn November 18, 2014 (12:34 am)

Damn you guys are impressive! I hear all the sirens and my wife says did you check the west Seattle blog, sure enough you guys let me know!

KA November 18, 2014 (12:37 am)

That’s great news. Thanks for the update.

Bruce November 18, 2014 (12:49 am)

Listening to the same radio feed found here

http://www.broadcastify.com/listen/feed/220

I noticed the major response level and flipped on the scanner app on my phone. Seems they have cleared the house as noted here and are trying to cut the power and shine some lights into the house to continue work.

Dale Ross November 18, 2014 (9:32 am)

That house just sold last December 2013 too. Glad all are alright.

mama4 November 18, 2014 (11:14 am)

We live a block over – holy smoke!!! It looked horrible, so I am so glad that no one got hurt.
When we moved in the first thing we did was change out the electrical. It was highlighted by the inspector as a major concern. I remember him saying “You are just waiting for it to burn unless you address this” – glad we did.

If the family needs anything and you get word – please send out the word.