Brush fires near I-5 in Seattle burn homes, cause evacuations, injuries on Beacon Hill
Beacon Hill brush fire leaves multiple homes burned
Seattle Fire officials believe a fire that damaged four homes in the Beacon Hill neighborhood on Sunday was likely caused by a spark from a passing car or a discarded cigarette
SEATTLE - Multiple fires sparked along Interstate 5 near Beacon Hill on Sunday afternoon. First responders arrived on scene around 4 p.m. At least four homes were evacuated or burned as multiple people were transported to the hospital with minor injuries.
Timeline:
The fire department upgraded to a 3-alarm response as flames fanned up the hill. More than 125 firefighters were dispatched to the blaze Sunday afternoon. Fire crews announced they were able to get the flames under control about an hour later, just after 5 p.m.
Swift Avenue and South Myrtle Street were shut down as multiple law enforcement agencies assisted in directing traffic and shutting down roads. Firefighters worked into the evening to prevent the flames from heading toward Van Asselt Elementary School on Beacon Avenue South.
I-5 fire Sunday Sept. 14, 2025
Traffic along I-5 North between Willow Street and Myrtle Street will likely remain impacted into Sunday evening as crews arrive on scene to assess and suppress the fire areas near the roadway. Drivers are advised to avoid the area or expect delays.
The cause is still unknown and is under investigation.
Brush fire near Beacon Hill, WA spreads to at least 4 homes
Multiple fires sparked along Interstate 5 near Beacon Hill on Sunday afternoon. At least four homes have been evacuated with two people taken to the hospital with minor injuries.
The Source: Information in this story came from the Seattle Fire Department and WSDOT cameras.
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