Daryl Finley with the Seattle Fire Department chills on a misting fan set up next to fire trucks after the department extinguishes a house fire in the near-100-degree heat. The fire occurred at 5241 45th Ave. S.W. CLICK ON PHOTO FOR SLIDESHOW.
An accidental house fire broke out at 5241 45th Ave. S.W. shortly before 1 p.m. today, Wednesday, July 29 after ashes from a barbecue ignited the porch attached to the house, said Seattle Fire Department spokesperson Helen Fitzpatrick.
The fire has since been distinguished and one person was transported to Harborview Medical Center with minor burns, said Fitzpatrick.
Damages are estimate to be about $150,000.
It was hot enough before the firefighters arrived to the scene, and the added heat presented additional challenges. The commander on duty brought in additional crews, which took turns putting out the fire so as not to overheat and to prevent heat exhaustion, Fitzpatrick said.
A misting fan like one sees on the football stadium sidelines was utilized to cool off the firefighters. Plenty of bottled water and other beverages were being consumed.
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