Seattle residents evacuated, injured from fire at Ballard construction site

Spanaway, WALocal News

A serious fire erupted this morning at a construction site in Seattle's Ballard neighborhood, injuring one woman and leading to the evacuation of nearby townhomes. The Seattle Fire Department received multiple reports of flames piercing through the roof of the building around 6:20 a. m. , prompting an immediate response that escalated to a three-alarm fire due to the intensity of the situation. Firefighters battled the blaze with over 100 personnel on-site, but the construction building ultimately collapsed, leaving only its exterior walls.

Anna Tomita, a resident of a neighboring townhome, recounted her terrifying experience of waking up to smoke and debris, realizing she was trapped by flames. Fortunately, she was rescued by firefighters after spending ten tense minutes on the phone with 911. Throughout the day, fire crews continued to monitor the area, extinguishing hotspots to prevent flare-ups. The incident has left the community shaken, and the cause of the fire remains under investigation. Local authorities are working to ensure the safety of the area and provide support to those affected.

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