Seattle Fire crews converged on a Lake City apartment building Monday afternoon after reports of a fire in its parking garage in the 12700 block of 30th Ave NE. Officials called on people to stay away from the area while firefighters worked the scene, and emergency vehicles were blocking nearby streets. As of early response, there were no official details about injuries, evacuations, or what caused the fire.
Crews are responding to reports of a fire in the parking garage of an apartment building in the 12700 block of 30th ave. ne. Please avoid the area.
— Seattle Fire Dept. (@SeattleFire) June 21, 2026
In a brief advisory on X, the Seattle Fire Department urged the public to “please avoid the area” while crews handled the garage fire. Seattle Fire Dept. had not released further information as operations continued at the scene.
Where it happened
The 12700 block of 30th Ave NE runs through the Lake City neighborhood in north Seattle, a stretch lined with midrise apartment buildings and small businesses. Earlier this month, crews responded to a separate Lake City apartment blaze just a short distance away, highlighting how firefighters have been called to nearby blocks multiple times in recent weeks.
What the dispatch logs show
Seattle’s live dispatch feed shows recent fire activity along the 30th Ave NE corridor, including an entry for 12740 30th Ave NE earlier on June 21 that may be connected to this garage response. For anyone trying to track which units are still on scene and when they clear, the city’s Real‑Time 911 page remains the most direct source while the incident is active: Seattle Fire Real‑Time 911.
What to expect
Neighbors and drivers should plan for continued fire apparatus in the area and potential traffic delays on surrounding streets while crews finish their work and secure the scene. If you see or smell smoke, keep windows and vents closed and follow any directions given by on‑scene personnel. Officials are likely to post updates to their social media channels and the city’s dispatch feed as more information is confirmed.
This report will be updated as Seattle Fire and other city agencies release additional verified details. Check official channels for the latest on road closures and safety advisories.
