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Explosions heard as fire breaks out inside Everett commercial building

Jun 17, 2026, 2:49 PM | Updated: 3:01 pm

A two-alarm fire broke out inside a commercial building in Everett on Wednesday afternoon after explosions were heard coming from the building.

At approximately 1:45 p.m., the Everett Fire Department (EFD) reported there was a fire in a commercial building in the 2900 block of Chestnut Street, EFD announced.

1 person hospitalized as Everett Fire crews work to contain the blaze

Initial reports noted that there were explosions coming from inside the building. Fire crews are currently on site “working offensively” due to the conditions.

Everett fire explosions

A photo of the Everett Fire Department at the scene of a commercial building fire. (Photo courtesy of the Everett Fire Department)

One person has been hospitalized with unknown injuries.

In an update, the fire department noted the fire has been tapped, and crews have moved into overhaul operations.

EFD deemed the fire a two-alarm, which requires additional support vehicles due to the fire being larger than anticipated, spreading rapidly, or threatening nearby buildings.

This is a developing story, check back for updates.

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