The Brief
- A fatal electrical fire at a Renton condominium claimed the life of one resident who, despite calling 911 for help, was later found dead on the second floor.
- Neighbors reported that the fire spread with startling speed and noted that no smoke alarms were heard during the initial evacuation.
- While investigators confirm the fire was electrical in origin, the Red Cross is currently assisting displaced residents and a cat rescued from an adjacent unit.
RENTON, Wash. – An electrical fire at a Renton condo left one person dead and now firefighters are confirming that the victim called 911 for help from inside their unit before they were found dead.
What they’re saying:
“It was engulfed very, very quickly,” said Kevin Seven, a neighbor. …