Firefighters from Everett Fire along with mutual aid units from outside the city raced to the 1200 block of Locust this morning in north Everett, Washington after neighbors reported smoke and flames coming from a 4-plex shortly after 6:00AM. Here are some Seen in Everett photos of crews at work
The 4-plex that was on fire is one of multiple that have been boarded up in the neighborhood for years as re-development is planned. The property has experienced past fires and trespassing complaints. Here’s the press release from Everett Fire Department about this morning’s fire.
Everett firefighters quickly brought an early-morning fire at a vacant four-plex under control, stopping it from spreading to nearby buildings.
At approximately 6:15 a.m. Friday, May 1, Everett Fire responded to multiple 911 calls reporting a four-plex on fire in the 1200 block of Larch Street. Callers reported flames and heavy smoke coming from the building, with smoke visible from several blocks away.
Engine 2 arrived to find an active structure fire, with flames showing from the eaves and the heaviest fire in the center unit. The fire extended through the roof as crews began suppression efforts. Firefighters went inside to attack the fire while searching the building.
Crews confirmed the building was unoccupied, and no injuries were reported. Firefighters quickly brought the fire under control and began overhaul and cleanup by approximately 6:53 a.m.
The building is part of a group of properties planned for future redevelopment and is currently unoccupied. Everett Fire has worked with the property owner to use some of these buildings for training. No live-fire training has occurred at this location, and the fire is unrelated to training activity.
Fire investigators are currently on scene investigating the cause of the fire.
Thank you to our automatic aid partners, Marysville Fire District, Tulalip Bay Fire, and Snohomish Regional Fire & Rescue, for their assistance.
Everett Fire thanks the community for quickly reporting the fire, helping crews respond early and contain it. Prompt reporting of smoke or fire can make a critical difference.