Power lines spark large house fire in Seattle's Central District

SEATTLE - Seattle firefighters responded to a large house fire sparked by power lines in the Central District Friday night.

What we know:

The Seattle Fire Department initially responded around 7:45 p.m. to a home on 34th Avenue near East James Street.

Seattle Fire said power lines had come down and sparked a fire at a home. As the flames grew larger, the incident was upgraded to a 3-alarm response.

At 8:05 p.m., the department said crews were putting water on the fire and protecting nearby homes.

Firefighters were able to get the fire under control before 9 p.m., containing it to one house. There were no reported injuries.

Some I-90 travelers reported seeing the fire from the bridge.

This incident remains under investigation.

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