UPDATE: RV fire in Delridge

2:42 PM: SFD is asking for SPD traffic assistance in connection with what the dispatcher described as an “RV fire” in the 2200 block of SW Holden, which is just west of Delridge. We’re on our way to check it out; avoid the area in the meantime.

3:02 PM: Thanks to Shane for the photo above – our crew has had trouble finding the scene because it’s actually a block south of Holden. Our crew has since arrived and reports no one was hurt; police have asked dispatch to call for a tow truck. Here’s our photo of the aftermath:

3:16 PM: We’ll be checking with SFD regarding the cause; apparently not suspicious, as they did not send their investigator, and the call is completely closed. Here’s video Laurel recorded from a nearby apartment before SFD arrived.

4:36 PM: We asked Laurel if the RV had been in that spot a while; she said no, it wasn’t there even as of 1 pm today.

Mike April 15, 2023 (3:15 pm)

How do you tow that? I’m thinking a plasma cutter, sawzall, front end loader and a 40 yard dumpster.

Seth April 15, 2023 (5:01 pm)

We just saw it being towed away down 99S. Seemed the chassy was stable enough to tow as it was just a normal tow truck.

James April 15, 2023 (3:25 pm)

Anyone know if the person(s) inside were okay? This is awful to have your home burned.

WSB April 15, 2023 (4:31 pm)

As noted in the story, no injuries. And fwiw we don’t know whether it was a residential RV, as discussed above.
Jennifer April 15, 2023 (7:51 pm)

We spoke with the driver after the fire and made sure he had food for the evening and some basic toiletries. My husband drove him to meet up with a friend. No one was injured.
- Lisa April 16, 2023 (8:04 pm)
  
  Thanks for your kindness!

Burgerman April 15, 2023 (3:39 pm)

Educated guess, looks like there’s a good chance it was a fuel fire in the engine compartment that spread into the living quarters. There’s a LOT of heat under that hood between the front seats and a fuel leak fire would easily overwhelm the insulation on the engine cover. Looks like they may have been driving when it happened just due to the fact it’s parked across a driveway.

WSB April 15, 2023 (4:30 pm)

I asked Laurel, who recorded the video, if she knew how long the RV had been there, and she said it wasn’t there as of 1 this afternoon, so you may be correct.
- Dooh April 15, 2023 (4:35 pm)
  
  I was at home depot earlier today and i think was the one in the back of the lot near the police station. It had an orange sticker on the driver side.
Jennifer April 15, 2023 (7:54 pm)

Yes, the driver was experiencing problems with the fuel line. He pulled off the main road in an attempt to park as was starting to experience engine trouble. The fire started before he could complete parking, but he was able to exit in time.

jules April 15, 2023 (4:40 pm)

I live in the apt complex where this happened – was on way home from qfc trip and was walking along holden (had just crossed Delridge at light) when the rv passed us – he turned onto 24th and within seconds, we heard 2 explosions – got to corner of Holden & 24 and it was fully engulfed in flames – it happened quickly! Didn’t see if anyone got out from the RV –

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