Vacant Duplex Erupts in Flames

A Federal Way, WA duplex left vacant due to foreclosure has erupted in flames for the second time in 2 days.

Officials stated when the firefighters arrived early this morning, flames were emerging visibly from multiple rooms on the second floor.

The home was boarded up Monday after the first fire.

Firefighters are investigating.

Burien Arson Causes Injuries 5 and Kills 2

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.

Thank you to Seattle Times.

Carnation, WA Home Burned to Ground

See more photos of Carnation House Fire.

A home located in Carnation, WA on the shore of Lake Joy burned to the ground this morning leaving only the "skeleton" behind.

The flames were so out of control that by the time firefighters arrived all they could do was try to control the fire. They're still putting out "hot-spots" now.

Fire officials will investigate what caused the fire once it's safe to enter.

Thank you to KIRO.

Fire in Seatac Apartments

Just Saturday there was a 3 alarm fire at Emerald Place By the Lake Apartments, in Sea-Tac WA.

"There were firetrucks EVERYWHERE!" A witness reported. Reporters say there were an estimated 75 firefighters from 10 area departments who responded.

Reportedly, two women are in critical condition after they jumped the balcony 50 feet from the ground.

Onlookers from the nearby casino called 911 and brought ladders to help others down. Many assisted in catching children being lowered down to safety and went into the building to get others out.

Investigators don't know what caused the fire yet, but they will be looking this week.

Some photos of the aftermath...click for enlarged version.