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Everett Fire rescues people trapped in elevator at Sequoia High School

Nov 3, 2026, 12:58 PM | Updated: 1:02 pm

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(Photo courtesy of KIRO 7)

(Photo courtesy of KIRO 7)

The Everett Fire Department rescued several people who were trapped inside an elevator at Sequoia High School Tuesday morning.

According to the fire department, there was smoke coming from the mechanical room.

The people in the elevator are now out and safe.

Firefighters are with maintenance staff and working to remove the smoke from the building.

There is no fire and no injuries.

An elevator tech is on scene.

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