Fire forces North Seattle family from home
SEATTLE - A family was forced to evacuate their North Seattle home after a fire broke out late Friday night.
Firefighters responded to 1000 block of Northeast 100th Street, several blocks southeast of the Northgate Mall, just before 11:00p.m., after receiving reports of flames coming from the back of the single family home.
Fire officials say the fire quickly spread to the attic, forcing crews to cut holes in the roof.
One adult and two children were inside the home at the time, but all three managed to make it outside safely.
The cause of the fire and the extent of the damage are unknown at this time.
The Red Cross was called to the scene to assist the displaced family.
`I pray all are okay. We have been praying for all 3 and all that this touches we haven't heard from them. Please provide an address so friends and family can send things. It breaks our hearts being so far away from Sis. Tell them we love them very much..... Nicky...
@Nicky BockerI have an e-mail that gives the following:
Donations can be made at Wells Fargo to the account named Lucinda âCindy Maloneâ King & Family Benefit Fund
There is also the following:
Looking for a 3 bedroom home to rent
Approximately $1500.00 monthly. Within 5 miles of Sacajawea, not on a busy street or in front of a bus stop.
Looking for work
Minimum of $2100.00 per month to cover expenses. Employment history as a graphic designer, childrenâs art teacher, photographer, secretary, sales, restaurant owner, nanny, paraprofessional, etc.
She and the girls are currently in a hotel.
Thanks for your concern.
Thank heavens the family is safe, but we are also sad to hear of their pet not making it out of the house. And thank heavens we still have the funds for first responders to do their jobs! It would be sad indeed if we allow Congress to cut them out of existence.
 Good thing that OrcasThunder was home and was willing to be the kind of neighbor we all hope we live next to.
@Asitturnsout Thanks. It was just what had to be done, and yes we all hope our neighbors would do the same - and here at least, I know they would. I went in the house this morning to help the vet guys carry Hank out - fortunately they had wrapped him in a plastic sheet so the burns were not visible, something I am thankful not having to see...
And yes, the responders were magnificent - and I do not object to the taxes to pay for them. In thinking back, what seemed like 10 minutes was more like 3 or 4 - they arrived just after I tried to get in the door to find Hank - the smoke was simply a solid wall down to less than a foot above the floor, pouring out like a hard wind.
@OrcasThunder Thanks for trying.  You are a good & decent human being - I like to think this country is full of them, though sometimes I wonder.
@OrcasThunder @Smartypants Great attitude.  Hard to have the courage to be there at times, but you are right, it's the way to go.
@Smartypants @OrcasThunder I have to trust there are far more than the ones who won't try. I could not tolerate that not being the case.
Sorry to hear about the dog, glad the people are OK & hope the insurance covers their stuff. Â Bummer!
@Smartypants From talking to the first adjuster from Farmers who showed up, it sounds like they will be will cared for. For now they are going to stay in a first rate motel and then get a rental - paid for by the company.Â
As to what can be recovered, from being in there, that will be minimal. What wasn't burned is black. And I'm still tasting the smoke...
It was a close look at Hell gone berserker in there...
@OrcasThunder @Smartypants  Glad to hear they will be taken care of.  Your experience would be terrifying!  Peace to you.
@Smartypants And to you as well.Â
It was an experience that I fervently pray I never encounter again. Ever.
This is my neighbor's house. A young woman and her two daughters - 5 & half and 10.
The first thing I knew about it was when she was pounding on my door - I opened the door, she said "My house is on fire!". I pulled them in my house, grabbed the phone and dialed 911. Handed her the phone and ran over to see if I could get her dog Hank out...no way to do that, the smoke was pouring out the door like a volcano. He was trapped in the kitchen, most likely (hopefully) died from the smoke before the flame got to him.
She and the girls are fine - physically. They were in my house until 3 AM talking to her insurance, the fire investigators, and the 8 or more Red Cross people. And I can't say enough in praise of the fire folks or the Red Cross, they all did an absolutely superb job.
The response felt like a long time, but actually within 10 minutes the first of 15 vehicles arrived.
A bad night, but could have been far, far worse...
@OrcasThunder Holy cow! This was close to home for you! Too bad your quick thinking couldn't save the dog, poor guy. But thankfully the family is unharmed.
@Thunder @OrcasThunder Yes, if there had been a wind it would have seared my siding...
The vet sent 2 guys over to pick Hank up, thank the firemen for wrapping him in plastic, I was not looking forward to seeing the burns. I'm paying the fee for cremation, and have been told the insurance will reimburse me - I would have done it anyway, Lucinda has enough to deal with right now.
@Smartypants @OrcasThunder @Thunder Thank you. I was blessed in being put to that test, and being able to stand knowing I passed. I was blessed by the help of my wife and mother both gone many years ago.
I am blessed because my wife gave me a hug last night.
@OrcasThunder @Thunder Bless your heart for your compassion & caring.