(WSB photos)
4:59 AM: Now there’s a second major fire call: This time, to an apartment building at 3000 SW Avalon Way (map). “Heavy smoke” reported on the first floor; they’re closing Avalon. Updates to come.
5:04 AM: Via scanner, we heard fire crews saying they’ve “pulled a burning five-gallon bucket” out of the building and are slowing down the rest of the response.
5:07 AM: This fire is reported to be under control and firefighters are working on building ventilation, one floor at a time.
5:18 AM: Scanner: This is being described as “suspicious.” An investigator’s on the way.
5:20 AM: They’re calling this fire “tapped.” Also: This is a condominium building, NOT apartments – City View West Condominiums, to be specific. 16-unit building.
5:24 AM: No word of any injuries here, either. Some SFD units are being canceled. The incident commander confirms it’s being investigated as “suspicious” and says the materials that originated the fire were found in a stairwell.
5:36 AM: SFD confirms no one was hurt.
7:46 AM: In the photo above are SPD arson investigators who were called out to help look into the cause.
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