2:17 AM: Seattle Fire is at the scene of another “full response” – this time a house fire in the 4000 block of 35th SW [vicinity map]. Updates to come.
2:20 AM: Firefighters told dispatch this apparently started as an electrical fire and they think they have it pretty close to handled.
2:25 AM: Or not. They’re telling dispatch that the fire has spread to the attic.
2:32 AM: They’ve declared the fire to be under control.
2:39 AM: No injuries reported so far.
2:57 AM: The Red Cross, which assists fire/disaster victims on request, is being summoned. Meantime, several of the support and medical units sent to the fire are being dismissed.
3:11 AM: Firefighters are still working toward fully extinguishing the fire.
3:31 AM: From the original 20 units at the scene, they’re down to five – two engines, one ladder truck, a battalion chief, and investigator.
ADDED TUESDAY NIGHT: Finally got the cause from SFD: “Ruled as ‘accidental,’ caused by a charcoal grill on the deck that had been in use earlier that evening. Total estimated loss is $195,000.”
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