UPDATE: House fire on Halleck SW in upper Alki, overheated wiring suspected

4:54 PM: SFD is responding to a fire reported in the 2100 block of Halleck SW [vicinity map]. Updates to come.

4:57 PM: SFD says it’s a residential fire and their crews have water on it.

(Added: Reader photo)

5:04 PM: The fire is now reported “knocked down” and firefighters are searching the interior of the residence.

(Added: This photo and next by Christopher Boffoli)

5:15 PM: No one reported inside, and no injuries, per SFD.

5:57 PM: Many of the units have been dismissed; several are still on scene. The fire’s cause is under investigation.

ADDED FRIDAY: We asked SFD if the cause had been determined yet. Spokesperson David Cuerpo tells WSB, “Investigators ruled the fire was accidental, and likely caused by overheated electrical wiring. Estimated loss is $150,000.”

Chris April 4, 2024 (5:01 pm)

Thank you, Tracy. 4 fire trucks & 3 medics that we saw fly by & go West down Massachusetts.

west seattle residents April 4, 2024 (5:18 pm)

thanks for the post! we saw 2 medics, 4 ladders, 1 heavy rescue, 3 battalions, and 2 fire chief cars lights and sirens speeding though admiral in the span of around 5-10 minutes. hope everyone made it out alright.

Admiral-2009 April 4, 2024 (5:35 pm)

The house is off of Hallmark Avenue SW, per KOMO news.

WSB April 4, 2024 (5:46 pm)

That would be incorrect. Trust your local news, not some downtown folks. There is no such thing as “Hallmark Avenue,” and this is most definitely on HALLECK.
- Guy Olson April 4, 2024 (6:10 pm)
  
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- Mellow Kitty April 5, 2024 (1:55 pm)
  
  Well played, WSB.

West Seattle Resident April 4, 2024 (7:11 pm)

Actually, there was 1 adult and 1 child on the bottom floor. Neighbor notified them of the fire and they were able to get out safely.

Als April 4, 2024 (8:11 pm)

I’m a few houses down and despite the heavy SFD presence, didn’t smell any smoke, when I went out to investigate what was going on. Is that normal?!

Sandal91 April 5, 2024 (11:03 am)

I have to say this. If it was my house on fire …..SFD please come as you did, in full force, protecting lives and property, then downsize as you professionals decide. I could see flames starting to come out of their roof. Due to the neighbors quickly calling 911 is the reason you didn’t smell the smoke- SFD came quickly and put it out!! Thanks for the quick attention, neighbors were able to get out of the house. I personally went down to give the little boy some snacks and to see if they needed anything. I’m always blown away by citizens questioning SFDs full force arrival!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!’
- Mellow Kitty April 5, 2024 (1:57 pm)
  
  Ditto.
- Als April 7, 2024 (7:04 pm)
  
  I wasn’t questioning the response itself; I was questioning not smelling any smoke, despite the response!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Misty April 4, 2024 (8:54 pm)

A BIG thank you to the SFD. The lower half of this unit is where my pregnant daughter, grandson, and son in law live. Well, now lived. Thankfully everyone got out, including all animals. Now the hunt for a new place to live, that is affordable (haha), will begin!