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Houseboat taking on water near Seattle’s Gasworks Park, Seattle Fire on scene

Jul 23, 2025, 6:28 AM | Updated: 7:39 am

The Seattle Fire Department is responding to reports of a houseboat taking on water near Gasworks Park off of Northlake Way.

Firefighters, first arriving shortly after 5 a.m., reported a houseboat listing to one side. A fireboat is additionally at the scene.

“Fireboat crews are placing flotation booms around the houseboat to prevent potential pollution from spreading in the area,” the Seattle Fire Department stated on X. “Marine unit is on scene to assist with removing water.”

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