A tragic fire in an Edmonds home resulted in the death of one man and left a woman with life-threatening injuries. The incident, which took place on Friday evening, has left the community in mourning. Firefighters from South Snohomish County Fire rushed to the home after receiving a 911 call reporting smoke and what sounded like a baby crying. Upon arrival at the scene, they found a man and a woman inside the home, both of whom were immediately transported to Harborview Medical Center, according to FOX13 Seattle.

The fire, initially reported around 6 p.m., drew a swift response from emergency services. Neighbors expressed their shock and concern, with Saras Singh, recounting the sight of flames and the efforts of firefighters to save the individuals trapped inside. "Flames was in this corner where the roof part is," Singh told KIRO 7, describing the scene she encountered during her routine walk.

The South County Fire spokeswoman Christie Veley relayed the intensity of the situation, stating that the firefighters conducted a quick search and executed a rescue operation for the two individuals. Initially, it was believed that an child might have been in the house, owing to the sounds heard by a passerby. However, Veley clarified in a statement obtained by KOMO News, "No, no child was found. It is now believed that sound of a baby crying was likely actually a dog that died in the fire."

The community's reaction to the fire has been one of concern and calls for preventative measures. "That’s too bad because," neighbor BB Granda said, struggling with her words, "I cannot imagine at six o’clock in the afternoon. How can nobody be awake? Mostly the dog." Fire officials have yet to determine the cause of the blaze, and while the presence of smoke alarms in the home remains uncertain, this incident serves as a somber reminder for the public to maintain functional smoke alarms. The Snohomish County Fire Marshal’s Office, assisted by South County Fire, will investigate the fire further.