One person was injured during a fire behind the D& J Market at 63rd and Broadway in Everett, Washington this morning. Calls came to Sno911 just after 2 AM reporting smoke from a building that was on the east end of the store. Arriving Everett Fire crews got a quick stop on the fire and located a person who was injured. The extent of their injuries is unknown and the cause of the fire is under investigation.
Here is the official press release from the Fire Department in Everett, Washington.
An adult male sustained burns and was transported to the hospital following an apartment fire early this morning, Friday, May 9, 2025. Firefighters quickly extinguished the flames, which broke out just after 2 a.m. at a structure located at the corner of Broadway Ave and Euclid Ave (6300 Broadway).
Engine 5 was first on scene and found a working fire in a small shop with living quarters (ADU type structure) behind the D & J Market. The injured man attempted to extinguish the fire himself, but the fire was too large. He successfully rescued his dog before firefighters located him outside. He was first taken to Providence Regional Medical Center Everett, and later transferred to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle in stable condition for treatment of burns covering 15% of his upper torso, arms, and face.
Firefighters extinguished the blaze within 20 minutes of the initial 911 call, preventing it from spreading to the grocery store. The Everett Fire Marshal’s Office is currently investigating the cause, with preliminary information suggesting that an improperly discarded cigarette may have ignited the fire.
The Everett Fire Department urges smokers to follow these important cigarette disposal tips:
• Ensure cigarettes are fully extinguished before disposal. Dousing the butts and ashes in water or sand before discarding is the best practice.
• Use a deep, sturdy ashtray with a wide base on a non-flammable surface.
• Avoid throwing cigarette butts in vegetation or near flammable materials, and never use potted plants, as potting soil is flammable.
Everett Firefighters also remind our community to make sure you have working smoke alarms in your homes and have a fire evacuation plan with at least two ways out. Once evacuated during a fire, do not re-enter the building. If you need help with smoke alarms, please contact the Everett Fire Marshal’s Office at (425) 257-8120 or email [email protected].
We wish the victim a speedy recovery as he recovers and heals from his injuries, and thank South County Fire for their assistance at the scene.