Multiple dumpster fires set across Seattle's Capitol Hill

  • Source: Capitol Hill Seattle Blog
  • Published: 01/17/2024 12:00 AM

Seattle Fire responded to a series of fires set across Capitol Hill overnight. According to emergency radio updates, crews handled multiple fires set to dumpsters and recycling receptacles including a large fire that broke out near a building in the 1600 block of 15th Ave early Tuesday morning. SFD also responded to another significant 15th Ave dumpster fire and smaller trash fires including one reported near 12th and Pine. Seattle Police units were called to the area around 12:45 AM for a man seen lighting fires in the area on the icy night, the sixth consecutive with below freezing temperatures. Seattle Fire units were told to be “on the lookout” for the arsonist in SFD radio dispatch updates. There were no reported injuries and the fires were knocked down before doing significant damage to any buildings. There were no reported arrests.



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