June 2, 2012 – Saturday – Seatttle Fire crews were dispatched to what began as a Boat under 50 feet Fire Shore at approximately 4:25pm at 2301 Northlake Way. Citizens nearby indicated a fast moving boat came flying through the area creating a huge wake causing the boat to catch on fire. Stunned onlookers described watching the speed boat being chased down by several local boaters.
The no-wake zone provides safety to house boats and a local marina, amongst other vessels in the area.
It was reported that the owner lost control of her pots and pans while cooking causing the fire. After the fire began to spread, she jumped off the boat untied the ropes pushing it away from the dock and other boats. This saved a lot of property and is why nearby residents are calling her a hero.
Fire crews would bring in apparatus to help tow the boat away from the dock towards the marina where it still rests today.
Units were initially dispatched to the dock at 1625 hours.
Rescue 80, Patrol 4, Safety2, Deputy1, Engine 1, Aid2, Battalion7, Ladder9, Medic16, Aid14, Air9, Engine17, Engine 9, Saff10, Battalion6, Engine22, Engine5, Ladder7 and the Marine Van.After crews were able to move the vessel. Assets were rearranged around 2033 hours.
Deputy1, Engine1, Ladder6, Engine22, Marine Van, Engine16, Engine36, Rescue80, Aid2, Aid14, Batalion6, Engine17, Engine9, Safety2, Air9, Engine38, Ladder9, Patrol4, Staff10, Engine5, Ladder7, Battalion4, Battlion7 and Medic18.
Citizens want to let all those involved and played a role in yesterday’s fire, “Thank you for strong work and an impressive job. Having this much fire equipment here is outstanding.”
I have to agree. It was an impressive sight to see so many responding and so quickly. Seattle Police Harbor Patrol also responded.
Here are some of the highlights in photos from the fire incident.
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(c) 2012 Lisa Swenson (Photographer)
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