SEATTLE, Washington —
INCIDENT SUMMARY
Firefighters were dispatched to a house fire in the 9000 block of 17th Avenue SW on Friday, September 28, 2018 around 1733 hours PDT. Battalion 5 assumed fire control and the incident became 17th Avenue Command.
The fire appears to have been fully engulfed in the basement when crews arrived.
RESOURCES
Fire Units included Aid 14, Air Unit 10, Battalions 5 and 7, Deputy 1, Engines 11, 26, 27, 36 and 37; Ladders 1 and 11; Medics 32 and 44 (Supervisor); Marshal 5 (FIU); Rescue 1 (Heavy Rescue unit), REHAB1 (Firefighter REHAB), Safety 2 Officer and Staff 10 (Officer).
FIRE TACTICS
Fire was reported to be burning in the basement on the alpha/bravo corner. A 360* was completed of the building by Command/Staffing. Primary and secondary searches of whole building resulted in nothing found.
Water was on the fire around 1929 hours. Less than 10 minutes later, overhaul was in progress. A DECON line was established along with ventilation. Rescue 1 had secured gas and established ventilation and was working securing the power.
CURRENT FIRE STATUS
The fire was tapped (put out) at 1941 hours.
Most of the Command staff (B5, Deputy 1 and Safety 2) went back into service quickly, while fire crews continued to overhaul and go through the DECON (decontaminate their gear and equipment) Line established at one of their engines.
Great job to Seattle Firefighters for putting out this basement fire so quickly and safely, so that everyone goes home.
INJURIES
No injuries to civilians or firefighters were reported.
CAUSE
The cause is currently unknown, as well as the financial damage to the contents and structure.
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