Emergency fund set up for fire victims
A week ago, six people were displaced after a fire destroyed the four-plex at NW 67th St. near 23 Ave. NW. Two of the residents were injured. One jumped out …
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Two injured in Ballard house fire
Updated 10 a.m. Fire investigators have determined that Thurday’s early-morning fire was accidental and caused by overheated electrical wiring in the walls of the first floor, according to Helen Fitzpatrick …
Emotional memorial for fire victims
Hundreds of people, including family members, public officials, firefighters and complete strangers attended the emotional memorial today at Key Arena for the five victims of last weekend’s tragic fire in …
Investigators determine cause of deadly fire
Seattle Fire Chief Gregory Dean says investigators have determined that the cause of Saturday’s deadly fire in Fremont was caused by a foam mattress in a downstairs closet that was …
Account set up to help fire families
Dozens of family, friends and neighbors gathered in front of the scene of Saturday morning’s fire to remember the five lives lost in the blaze. A bank account has been …
Engine 18 crew using back-up engine on Saturday
The Seattle Fire Department now says the truck that had an equipment malfunction at the scene of Saturday’s fatal fire in Fremont was not Engine 18. In fact, it was …
Memorial scheduled for fire victims
A public memorial service has been scheduled for the five victims of Saturday’s fire. The event will take place this Friday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Key Arena …
Whitman Middle Schoolers remember fire victim
Grief counselors are at Whitman Middle School today to help students and faculty cope with the loss of 13-year-old Joseph Gebregiorgis, who died in Saturday’s fatal fire. According to KING …
Family and friends share memories of those lost
Throughout the day, hundreds of mourners are coming and going from the Yesler Community Center, remembering the five lives lost in the deadly Fremont fire Saturday morning. Daniel Gebregiorgis, the …
Chief defends firefighters in deadly blaze
Posted 1:50 p.m. Fire Chief Gregory Dean met with members of the media today to answer tough questions about how the department handled the tragic fire in Fremont yesterday. Many …
Community mourns loss of five in fatal fire
Updated 12:40 p.m. Family, friends, neighbors and many in Seattle’s Ethiopian community are mourning the loss of 4 children and a young adult in yesterday’s tragic fire in Fremont. The …
Five killed in Fremont apartment fire
Updated 10 p.m. Five people have died, four of them children, in an apartment fire at 41st. NW and NW Leary St. this morning. “All of sudden I heard, ‘Fire!’” …