MyBallard reader Rob headed to a fire call this morning just a few houses down from the building that was demolished earlier this week. He sent this account:
At 10:59am today a 911 call went into Seattle police and fire dispatch with the report of a fire in the abandoned house at 1737 NW 56th St. Units from nearby Station 18 and Station 9 along with Battalion 4 were dispatched. Upon arrival, Engine 8 established command with nothing showing. Firefighters had a hard time gaining entrance to the vacant building due to it being boarded up and wire mesh surrounding the building (as seen in video). After cutting down the mesh and entering the window the probable cause of the fire was found to be a few smoldering cigarettes on the roof. All units went back in service a few minutes later.
He shot this video: