Man trapped in lift after crash sparks fire in Seattle's Queen Anne neighborhood
Man trapped in lift after power lines spark fire in Seattle
A man became trapped in a lift truck after a car crashed into it in Seattle’s Queen Anne neighborhood Wednesday morning.
SEATTLE - A man became trapped in a lift truck after a car crashed into it and caught on fire in Seattle's Queen Anne neighborhood Wednesday morning.
The Seattle Fire Department (SFD) first announced the incident on social media just after 9 a.m., saying crews were responding to an energy response call on Queen Anne Avenue North between Comstock Street and Highland Drive.
Crews said when the car struck the lift, it made contact with power lines and caused fuel in the vehicle to catch fire.
Officials at the scene said the man appeared to be uninjured and safe, but crews must wait for the power lines to be shut off before attempting a rescue.
A witness described hearing a loud noise before the fire started.
What they're saying:
"I'm just sitting having a cup of coffee and I heard this really loud boom," said Deborah Mahan. "Yeah, the guy is still up there and he looks like he's okay, which is great. But a lot of my neighbors are complaining that they're out of power right now."
Local perspective:
At 10:30 a.m., more than 500 homes and businesses were without power.
Crews evacuated a nearby apartment building as they worked to extinguish the fire.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
Featured
Seattle Seahawks announce they're up for sale
The Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks are officially up for sale, the organization announced on Wednesday.
The Source: Information in this story comes from the Seattle Fire Department and original reporting by FOX 13 Seattle.
MORE NEWS ON FOX 13 SEATTLE
Seattle Seahawks announce they're up for sale
Two skiers rescued in separate backcountry incidents near Mount Baker in WA
Reptile Zoo says goodbye to Monroe, WA community following attempts to save business
Costco launches mobile app ordering for custom cakes and deli trays, easing customer woes
Mom urges son's killer to come forward after Seattle shooting in Pioneer Square
Young 12's lost football at Seattle parade leads to call from Seahawk, community response
To get the best local news, weather and sports in Seattle for free, sign up for the daily FOX Seattle Newsletter.
Download the free FOX LOCAL app for mobile in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store for live Seattle news, top stories, weather updates and more local and national news.