Crime & Safety
Shoreline Firefighters Battle Explosions In Richmond Beach Fire
The fire broke out around 8 p.m. Thursday. Three people, including two firefighters, were hurt.
SHORELINE, WA —Three people, including two firefighters, were injured during a house fire in the Richmond Beach area on Thursday night.
The fire broke out around 8 p.m. near Northwest 201st Street and 18th Avenue Northwest. At some point, firefighters heard explosions, and several power lines fell to the ground.
Two firefighters were shocked, and a person at the scene had minor burns, according to reports from the scene.
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Despite the trouble, firefighters had the fire under control after about 30 minutes.
View this post on InstagramStructure Fire Residential 1800 block of 201st St NW. Defensive fire as there were explosions. One patient denying treatment. Avoid the area.
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