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Fire breaks out in Seattle’s South Delridge neighborhood

Oct 13, 2025, 9:24 AM

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Seattle firefighters battled a fire in the city's South Delridge neighborhood Monday morning. (Photo courtesy of KIRO 7)

(Photo courtesy of KIRO 7)

Seattle firefighters battled a fire in the city’s South Delridge neighborhood Monday morning.

The fire broke out in a vacant building along 16th Avenue S.W., prompting crews to take a defensive position and douse the flames from a safe distance.

As a precaution, nearby homes are being evacuated. Residents are advised to stay away from the area while emergency teams work to contain the fire.

“They are in a defensive position putting water on the fire at a safe distance away from the building,” the Seattle Fire Department (SFD) reported on X.

By just after 9 a.m., SFD confirmed that the fire was under control, with no reported injuries.

The cause of the fire is currently under investigation, as of this reporting.

This is a developing story, check back for updates

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