Arsonist sets up to 8 fires in an hour across Seattle’s Mount Baker neighborhood
Oct 17, 2025, 11:53 AM
A photo of an SPD vehicle responding to a crime scene. (Photo courtesy of SPD)
(Photo courtesy of SPD)
The Seattle Police Department (SPD) is looking for an arsonist who set as many as eight fires overnight in about an hour’s time.
The fires started just after 12 a.m. Friday near 22nd Avenue S. and S. Hill Street in Seattle’s Mount Baker neighborhood. Investigators said fires were started in a home, a car, dumpsters, and on the sidewalk. The suspect was described as someone wearing dark clothing, according to SPD.
“The arsonist started setting fires around 22nd Ave S. and S. Hill Street, and then started to move southbound, setting fires,” SPD Detective Brian Pritchard told KIRO Newsradio.
The fires ended near S. Walden Street and Wetmore Avenue S. At least one home was targeted, but no injuries have been reported.
“They’re retracing the path of the fires, and they’re trying to find either business footage or citizens who are willing to give footage from their Ring cameras or whatever camera they might have,” Pritchard said. “We’d be happy to have it.”
Seattle Fire Department Marshall 5, an arson bomb squad, and a K9 unit with the King County Sheriff’s Office all responded to the crime scene.
If you have any video or information about these fires, call Seattle police or 911.
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