SEATTLE – On Aug. 23 at 9:24 a.m., firefighters were dispatched to a report of a shed fire in the 700 block of S Kenyon St. in Seattle’s … [Read more...] about Stage 2 burn ban: backyard firepit causes residential fire in South Park neighborhood
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Seattle Fire, King County public safety agencies encrypt radio channels in mid-August
SEATTLE – Aug. 18, 2026 – Beginning Aug. 18, 2026, many King County law enforcement and fire … [Read more...] about Seattle Fire, King County public safety agencies encrypt radio channels in mid-August
Stage 2 burn ban starting August 7 in Seattle
The City of Seattle has joined King County under a Stage 2 Burn Ban effective August 7, 2026. During a Stage 2 burn ban, any outdoor fire such as a … [Read more...] about Stage 2 burn ban starting August 7 in Seattle
Live-fire training July 30 in Beacon Hill/Columbia City neighborhoods
The Seattle Fire Department is conducting live-fire training exercises at a vacant home in the Beacon Hill and Columbia City neighborhoods from 8 a.m. … [Read more...] about Live-fire training July 30 in Beacon Hill/Columbia City neighborhoods
2-alarm apartment building fire displaces residents in the Wallingford neighborhood
SEATTLE – At 6:21 a.m., the Seattle Fire Department’s Fire Alarm Center received multiple 911 calls reporting smoke coming from a residential … [Read more...] about 2-alarm apartment building fire displaces residents in the Wallingford neighborhood
3-alarm fire destroys warehouse in the Industrial District
SEATTLE – At 12:55 a.m., the Seattle Fire Department’s Fire Alarm Center received 911 calls reporting a fire in a commercial warehouse in the … [Read more...] about 3-alarm fire destroys warehouse in the Industrial District
Seattle Fire proposes new technology for fire, medical and rescue responses
The Seattle Fire Department is proposing to add up to three drones to its fleet of emergency response apparatus. The Emergency Response Aerial … [Read more...] about Seattle Fire proposes new technology for fire, medical and rescue responses
Commercial building fire in the Central District
SEATTLE – At 3:33 a.m., the Seattle Fire Department’s Fire Alarm Center received 911 calls reporting a fire in a three-story commercial building … [Read more...] about Commercial building fire in the Central District
One dead and three displaced from house fire in the View Ridge neighborhood
Seattle—At 7:20 a.m., the Seattle Fire Department’s Fire Alarm Center received 911 calls reporting a house on fire in the 7300 block of 53rd … [Read more...] about One dead and three displaced from house fire in the View Ridge neighborhood
Patient rescued from Lake Washington in the Mount Baker Neighborhood
SEATTLE – At 3:43 p.m., Seattle Fire Department’s Fire Alarm Center received calls reporting a swimmer had not resurfaced after jumping into the water … [Read more...] about Patient rescued from Lake Washington in the Mount Baker Neighborhood
Firefighters battle funeral home fire in Seward Park neighborhood
SEATTLE – At 3:31 a.m., the Seattle Fire Department’s Fire Alarm Center received 911 calls reporting smoke coming from a structure in the 5100 block … [Read more...] about Firefighters battle funeral home fire in Seward Park neighborhood
3-alarm commercial building fire in Ballard/Fremont neighborhoods
SEATTLE – At 5:17 p.m., the Seattle Fire Department’s Fire Alarm Center received 911 calls reporting smoke and flames visible from a commercial … [Read more...] about 3-alarm commercial building fire in Ballard/Fremont neighborhoods