A deliberately set fire destroyed an 8-unit apartment building in Burien and quickly spread to 2 adjacent apartment buildings.The fire killed 3 people-- a mentally disabled man with limited vision, an elderly gentleman, his 8-year-old grandson.
Many have turned to Red Cross or churches for immediate needs but soon will be placed with someone else to get back on their feet.
Like most of the residents and neighbors affected by the fire, Gina Popich didn't carry renters insurance but keeps her chin up that she, her husband, and 2-year-old son will get resettled soon.
They lost all their belongings in the fire, including her wedding ring and hundreds of dollars of texts books which she required for the classes she attended at night, while working days at Allied Waste.
The buildings had smoke alarms but did not have sprinklers. A total of 31 people are homeless.
The fire is being investigated by King County Fire Investigators and the Major Crimes Unit of the Sheriff's Office. A $10,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest of whoever is responsible. Anyone with information about the arson can call the Sheriff's Office at 206-296-3311.
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