South Lake Union apartment fire contained, 2 may be injured
Jul 20, 2024, 11:54 AM | Updated: Jul 22, 2024, 9:32 am
Apartment fire in Sotuh Lake Union. (via KIRO 7)
(via KIRO 7)
An apartment fire in South Lake Union has been contained, but two people may have been injured.
The fire was in the 320 block of 7th Ave N but units remain in the area. Authorities are asking you to avoid the area.
Firefighters are on scene at a reported fire in an apartment building in the 320 block of 7th Ave N. Please avoid the area.
— Seattle Fire Dept. (@SeattleFire) July 20, 2024
Firefighters report a working fire on the third floor of the building, with crews making access to the fire unit.
As of 11:32 a.m., crews reported the fire was under control and a primary search of the fire unit complete.
However. two people were transported to the hospital.
Authorities are investigating the cause.
In a separate incident, Tacoma firefighters are on te scene of a suspicious fire in the 300 block of East 26th Street.
300 blk E 26th st, 6:48am – This morning, TFD crews responded to a call very similar to a previous arson-related fire at the same location. @TacomaPD is looking for a suspect seen in the area. TFD is still on scene. This is an active investigation. pic.twitter.com/Z73eojBr5B
— Tacoma Fire (@TacomaFire) July 20, 2024
Both stories are developing, check back for updates.
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