Early Sunday, Seattle firefighters rushed to a building fire in the 5300 block of 1st Avenue South after flames worked their way into wall spaces on both the first and second floors. Crews knocked down burning material on the exterior, then sent teams inside to open up the structure and reach the seat of the fire, continuing to work the scene while they searched for any further extension.
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In a post on X, the Seattle Fire Department said crews had “knocked down the exterior portion of the fire” and were “checking for extension of the fire” while firefighters worked inside to gain access. That real-time update was the first official word as units stayed on scene.
Crews opening walls to find hidden flames
According to the Seattle Fire…..