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House Engulfed in Flames

518 34th Ave

Published Dec 19 at 8:40 PM · Updated Dec 19 at 9:03 PM

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Summary

A three-alarm fire engulfed a two-story house with a basement at 518 34th Ave in Seattle, prompting a large-scale response from firefighters. The fire spread rapidly through the structure, reaching all floors and threatening nearby buildings. Firefighters established multiple water lines and switched to a defensive strategy to protect adjacent properties. No injuries have been reported, and the cause of the fire remains under investigation.

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Dec 19, 8:52PM

Firefighters report that the flames are spreading to the second floor.

Dec 19, 8:40PM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 518 34th Ave.

Dec 19, 8:52PM

Firefighters report that the flames are spreading to the second floor.

Dec 19, 8:40PM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 518 34th Ave.

Dec 19, 8:52PM

Firefighters report that the flames are spreading to the second floor.

Dec 19, 8:40PM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 518 34th Ave.

Dec 19, 8:52PM

Firefighters report that the flames are spreading to the second floor.

Dec 19, 8:40PM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 518 34th Ave.

Dec 19, 8:52PM

Firefighters report that the flames are spreading to the second floor.

Dec 19, 8:40PM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 518 34th Ave.

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Radio Clips

[SFD Cmnd 12] Fire Command · Dec 19, 9:38PM · 0:18

Water group 2 from engine 25 apparatus, I have a slight bump in my intake pressure. Alarm supply okay, try shutting off your second hydrant as well and see if we just pulled this one hydrant from 36's. AMR, just...

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[SFD 1] Full Response (Structure) · Dec 19, 9:38PM · 0:15

Division Bravo 1, we are sending you Engine 5. Okay, Engine 5. Command for Ladder 3, we've got water to our aerial, ready to flow when you're ready.

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[SFD Cmnd 11] Ch 11 Fire Command Support · Dec 19, 9:33PM · 0:26

Command from South Division. We've got a really good knockdown of the main fire building. It's no longer venting through the roof. We're all set to transition to the ladder pipe when they're ready. Understood. They're going to go from Engine 6 to Ladder 3, charge the line, and then when we're ready, we'll open up.

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Comments30

SeattleUser548946006Dec 19 at 8:55 PM

We can smell the smoke all the way on the other side of Madrona

DawgFightsBookieDec 20 at 10:53 AM

I was engulfed last night by my girl

SeattleUser499994012Dec 19 at 8:54 PM

I hope everyone is out safely

FrogginDec 19 at 8:52 PM

Are humans and animals safe? I hear the sirens.

poppetcatDec 20 at 12:49 AM

Devastating. Hope everyone is okay.

SeattleUser548946006Dec 19 at 8:55 PM

We can smell the smoke all the way on the other side of Madrona

DawgFightsBookieDec 20 at 10:53 AM

I was engulfed last night by my girl

SeattleUser499994012Dec 19 at 8:54 PM

I hope everyone is out safely

FrogginDec 19 at 8:52 PM

Are humans and animals safe? I hear the sirens.

poppetcatDec 20 at 12:49 AM

Devastating. Hope everyone is okay.

SeattleUser548946006Dec 19 at 8:55 PM

We can smell the smoke all the way on the other side of Madrona

DawgFightsBookieDec 20 at 10:53 AM

I was engulfed last night by my girl

SeattleUser499994012Dec 19 at 8:54 PM

I hope everyone is out safely

FrogginDec 19 at 8:52 PM

Are humans and animals safe? I hear the sirens.

poppetcatDec 20 at 12:49 AM

Devastating. Hope everyone is okay.

SeattleUser548946006Dec 19 at 8:55 PM

We can smell the smoke all the way on the other side of Madrona

DawgFightsBookieDec 20 at 10:53 AM

I was engulfed last night by my girl

SeattleUser499994012Dec 19 at 8:54 PM

I hope everyone is out safely

FrogginDec 19 at 8:52 PM

Are humans and animals safe? I hear the sirens.

poppetcatDec 20 at 12:49 AM

Devastating. Hope everyone is okay.

SeattleUser548946006Dec 19 at 8:55 PM

We can smell the smoke all the way on the other side of Madrona

DawgFightsBookieDec 20 at 10:53 AM

I was engulfed last night by my girl

SeattleUser499994012Dec 19 at 8:54 PM

I hope everyone is out safely

FrogginDec 19 at 8:52 PM

Are humans and animals safe? I hear the sirens.

poppetcatDec 20 at 12:49 AM

Devastating. Hope everyone is okay.

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