Seattle, Washington - Fire Breaks Out in Building Set to be Demolished
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Seattle, Washington – Fire Breaks Out in Building Set to be Demolished

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Posted on November 28, 2019

Seattle, Washington (November 27, 2019) – A fire broke out in a building on the 4700 block of 4th Avenue Northwest on early Wednesday morning. According to the report the affected property was a vacant building set for demolition, and crews found no one inside the structure during their search. No injuries were reported in the incident.

The fire was said to be called out shortly before 3 a.m. The fire has since been extinguished by the Seattle Fire Department. The cause of the fire has not been reported.

About Fire

It is fortunate that no one was injured in this particular case, and the firefighters are to be commended for their response. Like any other structure, commercial buildings must be checked for fire safety. Most if not all the steps in fire safety involve securing the area of one’s business or residence. It is also important to make sure that possible combustible materials are discarded properly or at the very least kept away from buildings. They also urge owners of buildings to review fire safety and make sure that an escape plan is formulated in case of fire.

Much like fire safety in other types of buildings, there are different factors which can add or detract the risk of a fire breaking out. The structure and materials that a building is made out of should be assessed for fire safety before construction. It is also advised that all buildings should be equipped with proper fire suppression tools and detection devices such as fire alarms and smoke alarms. Taking these simple steps should help prevent or lessen the risk of fire. Like with all accidents, the effects of fire are dreadful, including property damage and loss as well as injuries or even fatalities. Fire safety is then not only consideration for one’s self, but also consideration for others.

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