Two homes burn in large fire near Fremont
Update: Investigators say the fire began when a generator sparked a pile of combustibles inside the home. “As the temperatures drop, citizens are reminded that gas powered generators are never …
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Family escapes early morning house fire
Updated: Seattle Fire investigators have determined that this morning’s house fire was caused by heat from a smoldering fire, which ignited adjacent walls. The damage estimate is set at $65,000 …
Woman wakes sleeping neighbors after seeing smoke
A woman driving by a home at 11th Ave NW and NW 57th street may have saved some lives this afternoon. Just after 1 o’clock, the driver saw smoke on …
Fire extinguished at Ballard warehouse
Firefighters rushed to the corner of Russell and Ione Place — a block away from Swedish Hospital — on Monday night for a smoky fire inside a warehouse. The blaze …
Burned house torn down
The house that burned early New Year’s Eve morning on the corner of 9th Ave NW and NW 65th is now gone. As we reported earlier this month, a demolition …
Seattle Fire responds to Crown Hill house fire
It took less than 30 minutes for the Seattle Fire Department to knock down a fire at 9034 13th Ave NW this afternoon. The call came in at 2 p.m. …
Sailboat fire quickly extinguished at Shilshole
A large response of firefighters rushed to a sailboat fire at Shilshole Marina just before noon. The fire was contained to a single sailboat — it started in the engine …
Firefighters battle fire at abandoned house
Updated: The Red Cross has been called in to assist with one person which could include shelter, food, clothing and other immediate needs. Earlier:Firefighters were called to a fire at …
Neighbors help Tarasco reopen after fire
Just two days after a fire hit Tarasco restaurant (1452 NW 70th St.), they’re reopening for business. We spoke with the owner today who says he couldn’t open so quickly …
Benefit dinner planned for fire victims
The Knights of Columbus will be holding a benefit dinner this Saturday to benefit the Luberts family. Less than two weeks ago the Luberts’ home was destroyed by a fire …
A heartfelt thanks from mother of fire victims
Gayle Brown, the mother of two girls caught in last week’s early morning fire, wrote a three-part thank you on the MyBallard Facebook page. It reads: I knew we were …
Fire ruled ‘undetermined,’ fund set up for victims
People looking to donate to the victims of Friday’s early morning fire can do so at any Key Bank, including the Ballard branch located at 1536 NW Market St. To …