West Seattle 4th of July 2013: Fireworks view – and smoke

Thanks to Mike Scharer for sharing photos of the Lake Union 4th of July fireworks as seen from the Admiral Way Bridge over Fairmount Ravine.

If you missed the (sanctioned) show, you have two more chances to see fireworks displays in our area this month: July 17th at Steve Cox Park as part of White Center Jubilee Days, and July 20th off Beach Drive as part of a private event (but the fireworks will be publicly visible.)

Meantime, Mike sent an additional photo taken before Thursday night’s fireworks – showing, if you look very closely, black smoke billowing from the same general area:

Having listened to the scanner throughout the evening, we’re fairly sure that was related to this boat-storage yard fire on Lake Union, not far from Gas Works Park, main viewing area for the fireworks show. SFD says via Twitter that $1.5 million in damage is estimated for 14 boats.

2 Replies to "West Seattle 4th of July 2013: Fireworks view - and smoke"

  • snap crackle pop July 5, 2013 (12:14 pm)

    Thank you Seafair for saving the Gasworks show.

  • old timer July 5, 2013 (1:40 pm)

    From Myrtle Park,
    I thought it a bit puny.
    Couldn’t even tell when it was over.
    Seems like the Bainbridge show gave a better climax.

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