UPDATE: House fire on 35th SW

(Added: SFD photo)

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.”

4 Replies to "UPDATE: House fire on 35th SW"

  • Ron M August 15, 2022 (2:35 am)

    WSB always on FIRE with the updates. I was hearing so many sirens and checked here to find that the crew was already on it.

  • Bea August 16, 2022 (4:53 pm)

    Update on fire investigation?

    • WSB August 16, 2022 (5:35 pm)

      Still waiting.

      • WSB August 17, 2022 (12:55 am)

        Finally got the cause, added above.

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