North Seattle house fire kills one man Saturday
Request Free ConsultationSEATTLE, WA – A man is dead after a fire broke out in a two-story home on the 7000 block of Ravenna Avenue Northeast Saturday afternoon.
7000 Blk. of Ravenna Ave. NE: Fire is under control. Unfortunately an adult male was found deceased inside the home. An elderly female is being transported in stable condition, and a firefighter with minor injuries to hospital. pic.twitter.com/Bv3xKrtrx4
— Seattle Fire Dept. (@SeattleFire) July 18, 2020
According to KOMO News, Seattle Fire arrived on the scene around 1 p.m. and found three people inside. One man was already deceased, and an elderly woman was transported to the hospital with minor injuries. A third occupant was able to escape the house before Seattle Fire arrived.
The fire also claimed the life of a cat who was inside.
Seattle Fire got the flames under control quickly, and it took just under an hour to completely extinguish the fire, according to a statement.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation. The deceased victim’s name has not yet been released.
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