A two-alarm warehouse fire tore through a commercial building in north Everett on Wednesday afternoon, injuring one employee and sending a firefighter to the hospital for evaluation. Multiple 911 callers reported explosions and heavy smoke as the blaze grew, and everyone inside evacuated before crews pulled up. Firefighters later shifted into overhaul mode to knock down remaining hot spots and search for any hidden fire extension.
What Crews Found And Did
According to the Everett Fire Department, the fire broke out just after 1:15 p.m. in the 2900 block of Chestnut Street and quickly grew into a two-alarm response as smoke and flames pushed through the warehouse. Crews started with an exterior attack, then moved inside once conditions allowed, bringing the main body of fire under control in a little more than an hour before switching to overhaul operations.
Injuries And Eyewitness Reports
KIRO 7 reported that one person was taken to a hospital after the blaze; details on the person’s condition were not immediately available. Several callers told dispatchers they heard explosions from inside the structure as flames were breaking out.
Response And Investigation
In a follow-up update, the Everett Fire Department said one employee suffered burns to his arm and was transported for treatment, and that a firefighter was also transported for medical evaluation. The department thanked its automatic aid partners, including South County Fire, Snohomish County Fire District 4, Snohomish Regional Fire & Rescue, Marysville Fire District, Tulalip Bay Fire Department and the Everett Police Department. The source of the reported explosions remains under investigation.
Why This Matters For Local EMS
The incident highlights how heavily Everett Fire leans on its medical side: the department says EMS calls account for about 82% of all dispatches. According to the City of Everett, voters will decide on an EMS levy lid lift on August 4, 2026 that would restore the rate to $0.50 per $1,000 of assessed value, roughly $63 per year on a $450,000 home, to support staffing, training and equipment.
