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Cooking fire causes fire under Ballard Bridge

Geeky Swedes — Thu, 06 May 2010 19:21:35 +0000

Seattle Fire investigators have determined that Wednesday’s late-night fire under the south end of the Ballard Bridge was caused by a transient cooking fire.

Firefighters were called out just before 11:30 p.m. after a report of smoke coming from underneath the bridge. When crews arrived on scene, they found a fire underneath the bridge in a storage yard. Four small boats, a truck and wooden pallets were destroyed before the fire was extinguished about 20 minutes later. Because of the location of the fire, the bridge sustained soot and fire damage. According to Seattle Fire, Seattle Department of Transportation inspectors have inspected the integrity of the structure.

Investigators have ruled the fire as accidental and damage is estimated at $100,000.

Last night Major fire burns under Ballard Bridge

Apartment fire Saturday caused $65k in damage

Thea — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 18:58:25 +0000

The Fire Department has determined that the fire in the four-unit building at 1415 Taylor Avenue N. early Saturday morning was caused by a “baseboard heater that came into contact with combustible materials,” totally in $65,000 worth of damage. In a report released today, the Fire Department took the opportunity to give some extra fire safety advice.

Fires caused by furniture, bedding, and other materials placed too close to baseboard heaters and portable heaters are the most common types of heating-related residential fires.

Their tips for warming your home or apartment and staying safe:

• Give your heaters space – do not put anything next to a heater.
• Never use an extension cord with a portable heater.
• Make sure your portable heater is tested by an independent testing laboratory and has an automatic shut off feature if it tips over.
• Turn portable heaters off before leaving the room or before going to bed.
• Clean or replace heating furnace filters regularly.
• Never permit electrical cords to drape across heaters.
• Inspect all heating equipment yearly and always hire an experienced electrician to do any necessary repair work on your baseboard heaters.

Fire in Taylor Ave apartment building early this morning contained to one unit

Thea — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 19:14:01 +0000

Reader Luke Hizer wrote in about a fire on Taylor Ave N early this morning. He wrote,

There’s about 10 fire trucks, police, and ambulances up around Taylor N and Lee; they started showing up around 2am or 2:15am. The 911 log shows multiple calls for “fire in building”, and a bunch of units dispatched.

According to the Fire Department’s Public Information Office, several calls for a fire in a 4-unit (Correction: story originally read “4-story”) apartment building at 1415 Taylor Avenue N. came in at around 2:10 this morning. A message left on the PIO line said that the fire came from several rooms in one first-floor unit, and that smoke ventilated from this unit to others in the building.

The Fire Department was able to evacuate the building and put out the fire in a short time. The residents of the apartment where the fire originated were checked on the scene for smoke inhalation, but were not taken to the hospital. No one was injured. An investigation into the cause of the fire is currently underway.

(Thanks to Luke for the tip!)

No one was hurt in apartment building fire

Thea — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 22:52:59 +0000

Update: Fire department spokeswoman Helen Fitzpatrick said the fire was caused by a bed that was pushed too close to a heater, causing damage estimated at $70,000 to $90,000 to the complex structure, and $20,000 to the unit. Thanks to PI police blogger Casey McNerthney.

There was a fire in an apartment complex at 2101 7th Ave W this afternoon. Six calls were made from 1:52 to 2:17 p.m., and at least six engines and several police vehicles responded to the scene.

According to firefighters on the scene, the fire originated in a single unit and was primarily contained to one room. The occupant of that unit, who was out at the time, returned after the fire department had arrived to find her bedroom had taken most of the damage. The occupant reported that she had not left the stove on, candles lit, or any other potentially hazardous materials unattended.

Although firefighters have not yet determined what caused the fire, they did verify that no one was hurt in the incident and that the scene is under control.

Home heating safety tips from the fire department

Thea — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 17:28:37 +0000

The rain is beginning to set in, a sign that the winter season is just around the corner for Seattle. And cold temperatures mean it’s out with fans and in with household heaters. According to the Seattle Fire Department, “Heating equipment is a leading cause of home fires during the months of December, January and February.” So with winter on the horizon, the fire department has offered residents a few tips on how to heat your home safely. Here’s what they say:

Keep items away from all heaters, including baseboard heaters
All furniture, curtains, or any other items should be kept at least 12 inches away from baseboard heaters
Never block the flow of heat
Have your heating systems and chimneys inspected, cleaned and repaired prior to the heating season

The fire department also recommends you install smoke alarms on every level and outside every sleeping area in your apartment or home. They say you should test your smoke alarms monthly and change the batteries at least once a year.

For more fire safety tips, click here.

Wind knocks down wires on Elliott

Thea — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 23:12:25 +0000

Wires are down at 1039 Elliott Ave W near W Prospect due to the wind. The Seattle Fire Department has responded, and according to SDOT, is working to correct the situation.

Update 4:26 p.m.: Wires are back up and emergency vehicles have left.