Early Sunday morning, a serious fire broke out in an apartment building in Mountlake Terrace. When firefighters arrived, they encountered thick smoke and flames pouring from the building. They quickly evacuated residents of 13 units and, using a ladder, rescued two young people and a dog from the third floor. The rescued were taken to hospital in stable condition and were soon discharged, and the animal was uninjured. In total, 24 adults, one child and 15 pets were brought out of the building.
The fire rapidly spread to the second and third floors and reached the attic. Fire crews required several hours to fully extinguish the blaze. Fortunately, serious injuries were avoided: only one firefighter sustained a minor injury. The cause of the incident is under investigation, and the damage has not yet been assessed. Firefighters remind the public that modern homes burn especially fast due to synthetic materials and open layouts, so having an evacuation plan and working smoke detectors can save lives.
Based on: 2 rescued, 25 displaced in Mountlake Terrace apartment fire