A fire engine was stolen in Everett on Friday night while the crew was responding to a medical emergency on Hoyt Avenue. The stolen vehicle caused damage in multiple neighborhoods before it was recovered, as reported by KIRO 7.
Shortly after 11 p.m. in Everett, Washington, a fire engine was stolen while firefighters were away from it. The stolen vehicle was involved in multiple hit-and-run crashes, damaging over a dozen vehicles and city property at five locations. The fire engine was later found heavily damaged. Everett Fire Chief Dave DeMarco said they are "reviewing this incident and examining our policies and procedures to see what, if anything, can be done to help prevent such occurrences in the future," according to KING 5.
A suspect who stole a fire engine in north Everett is still at large, as mentioned by KOMO News. The stolen vehicle caused damage before being abandoned. Police and fire officials are continuing their search for the suspect and working to restore emergency response services.
