UPDATE: Garage/vehicle fire in Sunrise Heights

3:01 AM: Five SFD units are arriving at a reported garage fire at 34th/Holden- practically next door to Station 37. Firefighters tell dispatch it’s a vehicle on fire in the alley, adjacent to a garage and in danger of spreading.

3:12 AM: Firefighters report the fire is burning in “the void” between the ceiling and roof of the garage.

3:19 AM: Firefighters have declared the fire “tapped” (out). They’re summoning SFD’s investigator to figure out the cause. No injuries reported.

3:26 AM: Thanks to the reader who texted a photo, added above. They also note that this was on the alley off Holden between 32nd and 34th.

ADDED 2:20 PM: SFD would only tell us that the fire remains “under investigation.” We learn from SPD’s overnight summaries that the fire is considered suspicious – they were called after 4 am to check it out because the “Fire Marshal considered it suspicious as there was a (gunfire) call fewer than 10 blocks away. The resident heard the shots and then voices nearby. They then noticed the vehicle on fire.” (The gunfire was at 24th/Holden, and we’re writing about that separately.)

9 Replies to "UPDATE: Garage/vehicle fire in Sunrise Heights"

  • LyndaB October 12, 2022 (8:49 am)

    Glad nobody was hurt.  Good thing it was so close to the fire station!

  • Concerned Seattle October 12, 2022 (9:26 am)

    This car has been parked and blocking the alley for a month now. They also have been digging an eight-foot hole next to their garage. Not sure what that is about. Glad the fire department was able to contain it. Luckily It didn’t burn the other houses on the block. 

    • OneTimeCharley October 13, 2022 (12:03 am)

      I’m pretty sure that an 8 foot deep hole in the yard would require a building permit. Perhaps someone who knows the exact address should search the permit database and let SDCI know if the work has not been approved.  Holes collapsing takes lives every year.

    • Sean October 21, 2022 (3:27 am)

       Actually I’m owner of this car or what’s left of it and it was only there for a two days because of a flat tire you guys sure can spread lies about people Mr Fernandez and his family have probably owned that home before u even thought of in this neighborhood and just because his corner lot is easily seen. & I don’t know exactly what you a hole? witnessed cars? Another fire? Or whatever eles u fabricate from jealousy or I’m not sure? have you taken a second to talk to Mr Fernandez or even said hi before the man you’re so easily spreading lies about?? He actually is very good man and very good character and & I would love to set you guys straight about your rumors and lies about his family and home but not my place and absolutely not your business to broadcast on this publication so easily. But understand your wrong about my car and Mr. Fernandez he is a great friend And maybe best thing for u to do is mind your own business.  and let me be first to say it thank god he nore any member of his family or his home was hurt more in this obvious arson.  

  • OneTimeCharley October 12, 2022 (11:56 am)

    I heard (and reported via 911) gunfire in this general vicinity (within blocks) minutes before I heard the sirens from the SFD. Related perhaps? It seems a strange coincidence. The time between the gunfire (4 shots in rapid fire) and the first sirens was 4 minutes maximum.

    • WSB October 12, 2022 (2:20 pm)

      The overnight reports are out now and gunfire was confirmed at 24th/Holden. Though that’s some blocks away, police are investigating whether it’s related (adding that update above). – TR

  • Kelly S October 12, 2022 (12:49 pm)

    There always seems to be some type of drama at this home.  Police there off an on.  A few years ago they set their yard on fire on the 4th of July……..

    • Jeepney October 12, 2022 (5:55 pm)

      Kelly S, you’re right.  Lots of drama, and cars coming and going at all hours of the night.  Makes you wonder……

  • Friend Lee October 12, 2022 (6:02 pm)

    What Kelly said re: drama. Fights in the front yard, entering through windows, cars peeling out, etc. The FD showing up wasn’t much of a surprise. Glad they’re close.

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