Update: Big fire callout for vault trouble in alley west of 35th

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Thanks to tipsters who e-mailed about seeing huge contingent of fire crews rushing to this. Exact address is on 911 log as 4511 35th SW, our crew’s in the area and trying to pinpoint. 6:31 PM UPDATE: Finally found it – alley behind apartment/commercial buildings along 35th near Snoqualmie, south of Alaska (alley is west of 35th) (map) – smoldering electrical vault, neighbors tell WSB it started about an hour ago, some units are without power because of it. Several engines and City Light still on scene. No injuries reported. 6:39 PM UPDATE: City Light also says it’s had trouble with this vault before, because of rewiring for buildings in the area, some of which have apparently had intermittent outages. Photos to come. 6:52 PM UPDATE: Photos added. Above, the fire units; below, the vault (Friday morning addendum — City Light tells WSB repairs were completed at about 1:35 am today):

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3 Replies to "Update: Big fire callout for vault trouble in alley west of 35th"

  • A May 15, 2008 (6:07 pm)

    It’s 4511 35th Ave SW according to the 911 log.

  • Neil May 15, 2008 (6:28 pm)

    KIRO7 helicopter was in the area as well.

  • LyndaB May 15, 2008 (8:24 pm)

    i heard the sirens going past my house. knew it would be interesting news.

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