South Seattle home under construction burns down
SEATTLE - Fire officials are looking into what caused a fire Friday morning at a home under construction in South Seattle.
The fire happened at about 4:30 a.m. near South Dakota Street and 43rd Avenue South.
The Seattle Fire Department upgraded the fire to a two-alarm and then to a three-alarm shortly after.
After a search of the home, crews did not find anyone inside.
Firefighters had the fire under control after 6 a.m. but they remained at the scene to monitor hot spots.
The fire had spread to nearby homes – one to the north of it and one to the south.
Officials said no injuries were reported.
It's not known how the fire started, and the investigation remains ongoing.
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