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Firefighters rescue 3 dogs in Bothell apartment fire

Jan 26, 2026, 11:59 AM

Bothell apartment fire...

Firefighters responded to a fire at an apartment in Bothell. (Photo courtesy of the Bothell Fire Department)

(Photo courtesy of the Bothell Fire Department)

Firefighters rescued three dogs from a burning apartment in Bothell Friday night.

Crews responded to a third-floor apartment fire in the 10200 block of Northeast 189th Street, the Bothell Fire Department reported via Facebook.

When firefighters arrived, they saw heavy smoke coming from the building.

They learned the resident was able to extinguish the fire before crews got there.

Firefighters subsequently ventilated the unit and rescued the resident’s three dogs. No injuries were reported.

Bothell apartment fire started by food left on stove

The fire was started by food left on the stove, according to the fire department.

“Important reminder to never leave cooking unattended,” officials stated in the Facebook post.

Bothell Fire Department thanked the Shoreline Fire Department and Eastside Fire and Rescue for their help.

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