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Smoke billows as fire engulfs building in North Seattle, closes Lake City Way

Mar 3, 2023, 9:16 AM | Updated: 9:36 am

BY KIRO 7 NEWS STAFF

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SEATTLE — A fire at a vacant building in Seattle’s Lake City neighborhood has closed both directions of Lake City Way.

The Seattle Fire Department reported the fire in the 14000 block of Lake City way at about 6:30 a.m. Friday.

Seattle Fire said those who work or live nearby should close windows and doors to prevent smoke inhalation.

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Shawn Garrett, KIRO 7 News

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