UPDATE: 45th/Findlay garage fire ruled ‘accidental’

1:57 AM: Seattle Fire is sending a “full response” for a possible house fire at 45th/Findlay. The initial report is “garage on fire adjacent to the house, possible house involvement as well.”

2:02 AM: First unit on scene confirms it’s a “working fire.”

2:18 AM: Thanks to Janet for the photo. Firefighters are still working on the garage fire. No report of any injuries so far. Some units are being dismissed.

2:45 PM: We asked SFD about the cause. Response: “Fire investigators determined that this was an accidental fire. The amount loss was about $50,000.” The fire was sparked by oily rags, which can self-combust.

~hockeywitch~ May 28, 2023 (2:04 am)

A couple fire apparatus just went by as well as 2 or 3 police officers.

HP Res May 28, 2023 (7:37 am)

Woke up in Highpoint to sirens from at least 4 police cars and 1 fire truck with full sirens and horns blowing right around 2am. Weird to have so many police involved for a fire. Was there overlap with police movement from any of the shooting around that time?

Kirsten Whitsell May 28, 2023 (9:34 am)

There were shootings last night too. That’s probably the overlap of emergency vehicles you heard. 💔

Chelle May 28, 2023 (8:36 am)

How very sad for the owners. I live a couple blocks north and woke up to the smell of smoke. Looked out the window and saw a huge, orange light. Called 911 and they said they were already on the way. Hoping everyone is safe and got out okay.

whattheheck May 28, 2023 (9:31 am)

Please tell me this was not arson. Also this is just a block or two from the heavy police presence and Cessna flying on Friday night.Tough weekend for folks in that area.

Kersti Elisabeth Muul May 28, 2023 (9:46 am)

My neighbor’s house. Looks like it was contained to garage and the trailer in it. .

Arinna May 28, 2023 (11:04 am)

Is that why it still smells like burning plastic across West Seattle?

Elle May 28, 2023 (11:53 am)

Was wondering the same thing. Smelled it down at the market and then up in North Admiral. Smells like a chemical burning smell. Guessing this is it but wondering if anyone knows different?
LyndaB May 28, 2023 (4:01 pm)

I smelled burning plastic this morning at 35th and Juneau. This would help explain it.

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