Two individuals were hospitalized and eleven others left without homes following a serious apartment fire in Edmonds. The fire, which began around 3 p.m. Saturday, drew more than 60 firefighters to the 8800 block of 236th Street Southwest, as reported by KIRO7. Smoke was seen billowing from the structure's attic as fire crews worked to extinguish the flames.
Firefighters on the scene called for additional support, upgrading the fire's status to a two-alarm commercial fire. This urgent decision, despite the effort taking roughly 40 minutes, ensured that no members of the responding teams were injured, as MyNorthwest notes. The Shoreline Fire Department came to the aid of the South County Fire crews during this ordeal, showcasing regional solidarity in the face of disaster.
The two patients, both adults, sustained injuries that were not life-threatening during the incident. They have been taken to Swedish Edmonds hospital for treatment, as KOMO News details. Meanwhile, the incident has displaced 11 residents. The eight apartments that suffered damage due to fire or smoke have been sealed off, pending investigation and repairs.
In the aftermath, those affected by the fire have not been left to fend for themselves, as Red Cross volunteers and Support 7 representatives stepped in, offering the necessities for these displaced residents to securely find temporary housing. The Red Cross' swift reaction is was crucial in providing a support for those suddenly without a home.
