The aftermath of the fire that began shortly before noon on Memorial Day, May 25th. Neighbors came for hours after the flames were extinguished to see the destruction.
Emergency crews responded to a house fire in West Seattle Monday, May 25 at 3519 S.W. 108th. A 37-year-old man was seriously burned and sent to Harborview Medical Center in critical condition.
Police are reporting that there was no evidence of a meth lab or drugs on the premises, but for now this is strictly a fire department investigation, though the police will intervene should criminal evidence become available, said Mark Jamieson, Seattle Police Department spokesperson.
The cause of the fire is still undetermined and damage to the home is estimated to be about $250,000.
There were reports of explosions and even gunshots, but now police believe the "popping sounds" were from sources inside the house and the loud noises were the result of the fuel tanks in two vehicles, which were burned in the fire.
Police said the call came in at about 11:45 a.m.
Jamieson said that the Bomb and Arson squad were on the scene.
