A Ballard resident who jumped from a second-story window to escape a house fire July 22 in the 2300 block of Northwest 67th Street is recovering and doing well.

Slightly between 3 a.m. on July 22, the Ballard house caught fire. Two men were injured escaping. Three other residents escaped uninjured.

The man who escaped by jumping out the window broke both ankles and bones in both feet.

"It will be a while before I can walk," said the man, who did not want his name published. "But, I'm very grateful everyone made it out of the building alive."

He said he wanted to let everyone who has read stories about the fire or left online comments know that he is grateful for their concern, their prayers and their support.

The fire was caused by overheated electrical wiring in the first-floor walls. The fire spread from the first floor to the attic.

The second injured resident suffered burns to his hands and feet while fleeing the building.

Ballardites can donate to an emergency fund set up to pay for the victims' relocation and medical expenses at Ballard Reality, Inc. Property Management, located at 1702 N.W. Market St., or at Viking Bank, located at 2237 N.W. 57th St., with account number 1016041137.