Seattle crews respond to 3-alarm warehouse fire in Industrial District
Seattle 3-alarm warehouse fire under investigation
The Seattle Fire Department is investigating what sparked a massive fire at a warehouse in the city's Industrial District that prompted a three-alarm response.
SEATTLE - Firefighters responded to a three-alarm commercial warehouse fire in Seattle’s Industrial District early Wednesday.
(John Odegard via Seattle Fire Department)
3-alarm warehouse fire in Seattle's Industrial District
Just before 1 a.m., multiple 911 calls reported a fire near the intersection of Airport Way South and South Snoqualmie Street. According to the Seattle Fire Department, the first two units on the scene reported two tractor-trailers on fire and a large column of black smoke rising from the warehouse.
(John Odegard via Seattle Fire Department)
Crews found large plastic and metal barrels inside the trailers and outside the building. Firefighters immediately took a defensive position — pouring water on the flames from a safe distance because the contents of the barrels were unknown.
Alert Seattle notification sent out to residents
Officials sent a notification to residents living within a half-mile radius, advising them to close doors and windows to avoid the smoke.
(John Odegard via Seattle Fire Department)
The fire was upgraded to a second alarm at 1:06 a.m., and then to a third alarm at 1:12 a.m. after the roof collapsed. The Seattle Fire Department deployed 15 engines and 115 personnel to the scene.
Crews confirmed no one was inside the building. The fire was extinguished at 3:22 a.m.
Firefighters remain on the scene to monitor hot spots. No injuries were reported, and the cause of the fire remains under investigation.
(John Odegard via Seattle Fire Department)
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
The Source: Information in this story comes from the Seattle Fire Department.
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