Update: Shed fire on 25th SW blamed on ‘smoking materials’

(Video added 12:26 am)
ORIGINAL 10:46 PM REPORT: The call’s listed as a “garage fire” in the 5000 block of 25th SW (map) – but Seattle Fire Department has sent a fair amount of units. One neighbor tells us she’s seen a lot of smoke, though it seems to be dying down now. No word of any injuries. We’re off to check it out. 11:36 PM UPDATE: Back from the scene. It was actually a detached shed behind a house; the incident commander confirmed nobody was hurt, but had yet to talk to investigators re: the cause (we’ll check in the morning). From what we could see from the street, though, it was still smoldering, and firefighters were still putting water on it.

UPDATE, 1:08 PM THURSDAY: SFD spokesperson Helen Fitzpatrick tells WSB the fire is blamed on “smoking materials” that weren’t discarded properly; damage is estimated at $7,000.

3dogslater September 15, 2010 (10:52 pm)

I smelled smoke and could see it lofting up North on the 22nd block from the Delridage area…was wondering what was going. Am I mistaken – isn’t that like th 2nd Garage fire in a month in that area?

boe September 15, 2010 (11:31 pm)

did anyone hear what sounded like guns shots around 49th ave and beach dr about 11.20pm?

WSB September 15, 2010 (11:36 pm)

My co-publisher recalls one in that area. I haven’t looked it up yet. About to update – was actually a shed behind the house – they hadn’t figured out the cause yet, but nobody hurt. – TR

Duckitude September 16, 2010 (1:00 am)

Boe: That was my ducky water park being blown up by a large and destructive fireworks mechanism — probably a three stage aerial. Videos later. See https://westseattleblog.com/forum/topic/ducky-water-park-blown-up-ck-500-reward