Fire callout at 3435 California Ave

ORIGINAL 10:40 AM POST: Just getting reports and pictures. Will have something up in a couple mins. 10:42 UPDATE: First photo from WSB contributing photographer Christopher Boffoli. He says California is closed here because of all the firefighting equipment. This is near California/Spokane (map).

Another view of where the street was blocked off comes in this photo from Jerry (thank you!):

10:55 UPDATE: This building is home to a salon and insurance agency among other businesses; here’s a picture from a leasing-agency site. Here’s 2 more photos from Christopher, in which you get a better look at the ground floor of the building. We’re listening to scanner communication – doesn’t sound like a huge fire, which is good news.

Christopher reports no smoke smell or visible damage. We’ll let you know if/when we find out anything else.

Lee December 9, 2007 (1:12 pm)

Drove past a couple of times just a few minutes ago. No fire personnel there, but there are a couple of Red Cross folks standing in front for some reason. Couldn’t see anything in terms of damage.

WSB December 9, 2007 (1:18 pm)

Red Cross usually assists folks who are forced out of their residences by fire (among other catastrophes) – this may indicate that the fire had something to do with dwelling unit(s) over the businesses. We’re checking for press releases.

Mark Won December 9, 2007 (10:41 pm)

I was visiting with several residents at the Admiral Plaza Condominium today. At one point I was a resident there and am familiar with many of the neighbors. Apparently a less than competent owner on the courtyard level fell asleep with a cigarette in hand. It was his next door neighbor, an RN who just happened to be home on a Sunday, that detected smoke odor and pounded on his door. After what seemed like an eternity he answered, disheveled, smoke was apparent and she immediately called the fire department. George, the victim, sought shelter with the assistance of the Red Cross in a W. Seattle motel. His mental competency has always been an issue and this only serves as proof. It was by God’s grace and Maggie the RNs quick thinking that prevented what might have been a disaster. Most of the damage appeared to be limited to his one bedroom unit.

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