City crews clearing encampment behind West Seattle’s Home Depot

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(WSB photos)

At last night’s Seattle Police community-safety meeting in West Seattle (report to come), Southwest Precinct commander Capt. Krista Bair alluded briefly to multiple local encampment clearances this week. One of them is under way right now. Thanks to a tip from Jon, we got over to the Delridge Home Depot area in time for these photos of city crews at the notorious encampment west of the store.

This encampment has been the site of problems including multiple fires. It’s on land that the King County Parcel Viewer shows is owned by the city.

We have a message out to the city seeking information about today’s operation.

Robert August 13, 2026 (11:56 am)

They would have far less to clean up if they wouldnt wait 2 years to do this each time.

Erik August 13, 2026 (2:39 pm)

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Stop that makes too much sense though.

Neighbor August 13, 2026 (12:50 pm)

It’s a small miracle that none of those fires have burned any homes down. There’s so much room for a fire to grow out of control. What is the city doing to ensure the safety of nearby residents? Future encampments cannot be allowed back there again.

TS August 13, 2026 (1:11 pm)

I am so perplexed that action is not taken earlier in illegal encampments popping up. Why wait until so much damage to the environment and actual structures are erected?

NoMad Sci Guy August 13, 2026 (5:47 pm)

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I’m pro-camp clearing, but let’s be honest… It just moves the problem. They probably move the most problematic encampments first. And then there are political optics with regard to how frequently you clear camps. A chunk of this city believes ‘never clear’ despite the nuisance they create for actual nearby neighbors.

Concerned August 13, 2026 (1:54 pm)

I am concerned about the growing encampment in Roxhill Park. This issue has been reported through the Find It, Fix It app numerous times, including at least 40 reports submitted by me alone, and I am confident that many other community members have also reported it.The encampment is located adjacent to a senior living community, and I am deeply concerned about the impact on those residents, particularly the daily exposure to smoke from fires. When I contacted the fire department, I was informed that the fires are considered safe because they are contained. While I appreciate that assessment, I share Robert’s concern: why wait until the situation becomes unmanageable before taking action?It would be far more effective to address these issues promptly when the Unified Care Team receives notification, rather than waiting for conditions to worsen. Early intervention can help protect public safety, reduce impacts on neighboring residents, and prevent a larger, more difficult problem from developing.

1994 August 13, 2026 (10:31 pm)

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You have beat me with the FIFI reporting! I must have filed about 15 or 18 since the start of 2026 about Roxhill Park at the same location you mention. My reporting included mention of camp site signs that say No Trespassing! Keep out! and a guard dog not on a leash!