Seattle crews respond to 3-alarm warehouse fire in Industrial District

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 06:03:48 -0700

Firefighters responded to a three-alarm commercial warehouse fire in Seattle’s Industrial District early Wednesday.

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.

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.

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.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

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Seattle crews respond to 3-alarm warehouse fire in Industrial District

3-alarm warehouse fire in Seattle's Industrial District

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