UPDATE: House fire on SW Hinds ruled accidental

(WSB photo)

6:18 AM: Thanks for the texts. Seattle Fire is at a house in the 3900 block of SW Hinds.

6:23 AM: The fire is reported to be under control. No word of injuries so far.

6:35 AM: Our crew just arrived. Firefighters tell us everybody got out OK. The damage is apparently mostly on the back side of the house.

(Photo tweeted by SFD)

6:47 AM: SFD has declared the fire “tapped,” which means mostly out. The cause is under investigation.

7:10 AM: The incident log shows about half the originally dispatched units have been dismissed, but a sizable presence remains at the scene.

ADDED 2:11 PM: SFD spokesperson Kristin Tinsley tells WSB, “Fire investigators ruled this fire as accidental, and determined it was caused by hot coals from an active cooking smoker. This ignited the exterior on the back side of the home and spread to the interior. Total estimated loss is $225,000.”

1 Reply to "UPDATE: House fire on SW Hinds ruled accidental"

  • John June 7, 2019 (8:15 am)

    Sorry to hear. That is some expensive smoked food.  I would like details on what type of smoker was involved?

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