Fauntleroy fire video shows danger firefighters faced

That video shared by Joel is from the early moments of Monday morning’s big fire in the 9600 block of 48th SW in Fauntleroy. Here’s our original coverage; as we reported throughout the day, the two-story house burned for hours – and this video may help to explain why. By mid-afternoon, Seattle Fire reported that the cause would never be officially known, as it was just unsafe for investigators to go inside – our photo from late in the day underscores that:

SFD also has written about this incident on the Fire Lines website. Though, again, no cause determination is expected, neighbors who had spoken to the residents told us they noticed flames shooting from a baseboard heater when they first glimpsed the fire. They and their three dogs all made it out safely, we were told, and despite the intensity of the fire, no injuries of any kind were reported.

ADDED 11:23 AM: Another view of the fire, shot nearby – Paul shared his video – this one gives you perspective of where the home is, in relation to others:

1 Reply to "Fauntleroy fire video shows danger firefighters faced"

  • Molly March 16, 2011 (11:43 am)

    Yikes! We just happened to walk past that this morning, and were stunned at the damage. Very glad everyone got out okay.

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