Firefighters rushed to the 13000 block of Linden Avenue North on Monday after a reported building fire choked off part of the street and sent crews scrambling to contain the flames. Engines, ladder trucks and other city vehicles lined the block as responders worked and diverted traffic away from the scene. Officials had not released information on possible injuries or the cause of the fire.
Crews are responding to a fire in a building in the 13000 block of Linden Ave. N. Please avoid the area.
— Seattle Fire Dept. (@SeattleFire) March 2, 2026
What Officials Posted
The first public word came from the Seattle Fire Department on X, where officials warned, "Crews are responding to a fire in a building in the 13000 block of Linden Ave. N. Please avoid the area." According to the Seattle Fire Department, crews were actively working the scene at the time of the post, and no further details were provided.
Where This Is
The 13000 block of Linden Avenue North sits in north Seattle’s Bitter Lake/Greenwood corridor, an area that includes a large multi-unit rental complex and several storefronts, raising the stakes for any structure fire in the neighborhood. Public records list 13000 Linden Ave N as the New Haven Apartments and show multiple registered businesses at that address. Per Open Data Seattle, the property is registered as a rental building with numerous units and street-level commercial tenants.
How To Stay Safe And Where To Find Updates
Officials urged people to steer clear of the block while firefighters work and to follow any directions from crews on the ground. For verified updates, residents can monitor the department’s X feed and its realtime incident log, which tracks active calls and resource assignments. The incident page is available from the Seattle Fire Department, and anyone with immediate concerns should call 911.
