Seattle/ Crime & Emergencies

Fire Breaks Out in First-Floor Unit of Northeast Seattle Apartment Building

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Published on October 07, 2026
Fire Breaks Out in First-Floor Unit of Northeast Seattle Apartment BuildingSource: Joe Mabel / Wikimedia Commons

Seattle Fire Department crews were responding to a reported fire at a residential building in the 4200 block of 11th Avenue Northeast. The report involved a unit on the first floor of the two-story building.

The incident was reported in a post from the Seattle Fire Dept.

The department's post said light smoke was visible at the scene and that crews had responded to the reported fire.

The department asked the public to avoid the area while crews worked.

Other Fire Reports

In a separate Wallingford apartment-building fire on July 16, 2026, Seattle Fire Department reported that all 12 units could not be reoccupied and the Red Cross was assisting displaced residents. The department said no injuries were reported and the cause was under investigation.

What Remains Unknown

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