At 5:19 AM, Monday, May 17, 2004, the Seattle Fire Department was alerted to an apartment fire at 709 Boylston Ave. E in the Capital Hill District of Seattle.
Upon arrival, Engine 25 and Ladder 10 were confronted with heavy fire & smoke from a second-story apartment of a three-story building.
Firefighters found tenants hanging off of decks and others climbing down from third floor decks to lower floors. One person jumped from the second floor before firefighters could reach him. He was transported via ambulance to the hospital with an ankle injury. Four others were transported to area hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries and are all reported to be in stable condition. Three others were treated for smoke inhalation and remained at the scene.
Firefighters began an aggressive attack and contained the fire to the unit on the second floor with extension into the third floor and roof.
The Red Cross helped with the displaced tenants and the Fire Marshall was allowing no one back into the building.
The Seattle Fire Buff Canteen Association provided refreshments to the firefighters and as always performed a magnificent job with many thank you's which makes the work of the Canteen that much more appreciated.
First alarm at 5:19:10 AM, responding companies: A5, Air 9, B2, B6, DEP 1, E2, E22, E25, E34, E5, L10, L4, M16, SAFT2, STAF10. Additional resources included: M10, M44, MAR5, E6, E8, E9, L3, M31, M1, & AIR 260.
