HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-03-11 - House Fire - 5600 Block of South 150th StreetCity Of Tukwila Allan Ekberg, Mayor
Fire Department Chris Flores, Interim Fire Chief
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For Immediate Distribution
Type of Incident: House Fire In Tukwila
Location: 5600 Block of South 150th St.
Date /Time: As of March 11, 2016 9:15pm Case Number: 16 -0988
Press Contact: Martv Grisham Phone Number: 206 571 -3427
Description of Incident
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At approximately 4:45pm this afternoon, the Tukwila Fire Department was dispatched to
a two story, single family house fire in the 5600 block of S. 150th Street. While in route,
crews saw a thermal column in the area they were being dispatched to. They upgraded
the incident to a working fire, which sent a total of four fire engines, two ladder trucks,
an aid car, two battalion chiefs, and a South King County Paramedic unit. Units from
Renton Fire Department and the Kent Fire Authority assisted our units at the fire. We
also had our Zone Three Fire Explorers there assisting with rehabilitation of the
firefighters on scene.
Prior to arrival of the fire department, the Tukwila Police Department arrived. Two
officers received information that someone was still in the house. With the house full of
smoke, the officers bravely entered the house and rescued one adult male. That adult
male sustained smoke inhalation, as did the two police officers that rescued him. All
three were treated on scene by our paramedics, and then sent to hospitals, as a
precaution, to be checked out by emergency room doctors. We are grateful to report
that the two officers were treated and released later that evening. At the time of this
press release, I have not heard any more about the status of the adult male. His
injuries were not life threatening.
Upon arrival of the first fire unit, they found smoke and flames coming from windows on
the second floor. The flames were so intense, it melted siding on the houses adjacent
to the fire. Crews did an excellent quick attack on the fire and were able to prevent it
from catching the neighboring houses on fire.
Police and fire officers determined early that the fire was intentionally set. Police and
Fire investigators are still investigating the exact cause of the fire. One adult male was
detained at the scene as a person of interest. The investigation continues.
The damage was extensive and the home could possibly be a total loss. The dollar loss
is expected to be over $200,000.
6200 Southcenter Blvd. Tukwila, WA 98188 • Phone (206)433 -1808 • Records Fax (206)244 -6181
We would like to recognize the bravery and express our respect to the officers who
risked their lives to rescue the male occupant. Another example of the tremendous
service our police officers provide in protecting the public!
Additional press releases will be shared as we get additional information from our
investigators on the cause of the fire.
If this news release reached you in error, please contact our office at
206 - 971 -8740 so that we may correct the information in our
database.
6200 Southcenter Blvd. Tukwila, WA 98188 • Phone (206)433 -1808 • Records Fax (206)244 -6181