Seattle fire crews responded to a commercial building fire in the 800 block of NW 42nd St. near Ballard, which was upgraded to a 3-alarm fire.

Ballard, Seattle, Washington, USA

Who

Seattle fire crews, Seattle Fire Department, Seattle police, one firefighter

What

When

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 06:12:14 GMT · 4h 2m ago

Where

Ballard, Seattle, Washington, USA ·

Why

The source states a commercial warehouse caught fire, but the cause is not specified.

The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

A significant commercial warehouse fire in Ballard required a 3-alarm response, closing streets and prompting officials to advise nearby residents to close windows due to smoke. One firefighter sustained a minor injury.

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