On 10/8/2018, Seattle Fire responded to a basement fire which had spread to the exterior of a commercial structure. One of SDOT’s traffic cams happened to be in a great place to capture the response. No injuries, and no word on cause.

I had to leave for work so the video ends before the fire is tapped, but it was seemed well under control.

Video highlights:
3:50 – smoke suddenly expands and engulfs the street
4:25 – L5 extends its outriggers
5:50 – Line coming from the left most engine is charged
6:12 – E40 charges the wrong line
9:26 – L8 arrives, and does some nice tiller drifting
9:53 – Firebuff unit / FF support arrives

Units dispatched:

Engines 16, 17, 21, 22, 24, 26, 31, 38, 40
Ladders 5, 8, 9, 10
Battalion 4, 6, 7
ICS support chief (STAF10), Safety chief (SAFT2), Deputy Chief (DEP1)
Aid 31, Medic 18, 31, 44
Air 10 (cancelled due to engine problems), Air 260
Fire marshall (MAR5), Public Information Officer (PIO)
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