a huge fire According to reports, a warehouse near the 800 block of Northwest 42nd Street in the Ballard neighborhood seattle Thursday. The Seattle Fire Department noted that they have crews on scene and are helping to evacuate the building.
Firefighters choose defensive strategy water The fire started at a safe distance, Fox13 reported. Meanwhile, people were advised to stay away from the area and nearby residents were asked to close their doors and windows to avoid the smoke.
The cause of the fire is unknown and no injuries have been reported. KOMO reports that the fire occurred in Fremont, Seattle. Smoke can also be seen near Queen Anne. Someone shared a photo on
Meanwhile, more horrific visuals were shared on X and Facebook as fires raged in Seattle.
Seattle Ballard Fire: Terrifying visuals emerge
One person shared a video of the fire visible from a distance.
If you choose to take the ferry to Whidbey Island, it’s about 37 miles (59.5 kilometers) from Seattle’s Ballard neighborhood.
Meanwhile, others also shared photos and videos.
“A warehouse fire in Ballard has now been upgraded to a Category 2 fire. Smoke can be seen for miles,” a Fox13 meteorologist noted.
Another one commented “There is a 3-alarm fire at Consolidated Supply (Construction Supply Warehouse) north of Ballard Fred Meyer. Please close windows and stay away from the Ballard, Fremont, Flood, Feeney and Greenwood Friends areas.”
A video shared on X by a KOMO news reporter showed the extent of the fire. The fire sent thick black smoke into the air.
The Seattle Fire Department (SFD) said, “Firefighters are working to enter the building and extinguish the fire with water. The fire is reported to be in a commercial warehouse… A strong smell of smoke and large amounts of visible smoke are reported throughout much of Seattle,” the local channel reported.
Someone else shared the video and wrote, “What’s happening now: Firefighters are trying to put out a three-alarm fire in a Ballard warehouse. Filmed on the corner of Leary and 42nd.”
A video from Lake Union showed thick smoke visible in the distance.
“Looks like there’s some kind of fire/explosion near Queen Anne/Ballard, here’s the view from Lake Union,” wrote the person who shared the video.
