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Seattle Firefighters responded to a house fire just before midnight Wednesday in the 4100 block of Evanston Avenue North. When firefighters arrived at the house they saw flames coming from the first floor of a two story house. All the occupants got out of the house safely. The fire was quickly extinguished. There were no injuries. Fire Investigators determined that the fire was accidental – caused by an overheated electrical cord. Damage was estimated at $50,000.

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In an effort to help keep burnable materials secure, Seattle Public Utilities will provide locks for commercial recycling, garbage and food waste containers in the Greenwood neighborhood, within the boundaries of NW 75th Street to North 90th Street and from 3rd Ave NW to Fremont Ave North. Residents and business owners can call Waste Management Customer Service at 1-800-592-9995 to get a free lock for containers provided by Seattle Public Utilities contracted service providers.

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Seattle Fire Department encourages residents to continue to be vigilant about cleaning up around their businesses and homes. Click on the following links for additional tips on how to prevent arson.

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Arson Tips for Residents:
\nhttp://www.seattle.gov/fire/fmo/Info/Arson%20Tips%20for%20Residential.pdf

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Arson Tips for Businesses:
\nhttp://www.seattle.gov/fire/fmo/Info/Arson%20Tips%20for%20Business.pdf

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Arson Tips in Spanish:
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http://www.seattle.gov/fire/fmo/Info/Arson%20Tips%20in%20Espanol.pdf

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The Arson Task Force announced the arrest of a suspect in connection with the Greenwood arsons today. Members of the Seattle Police Department, Seattle Fire Department, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), held a press conference this afternoon detailing the early morning arrest of 46-year old Kevin Todd Swalwell.

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Task force members had identified Swalwell as a person of interest in the Greenwood fires. Seattle Fire Investigators spotted him near the scene of a warehouse fire in Shoreline early this morning and contacted police. Swalwell was interviewed by police detectives and booked into the King County Jail for investigation of arson.

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Seattle Police believe that Swalwell may be responsible for some if not all of the Greenwood arsons. Detectives are uncertain whether any additional suspects are connected to these crimes. Neighborhood arson patrols will continue until detectives are confident that these cases have been resolved. If you see anything suspicious taking place, call 911. If you have any information about any of the arsons, you can call the Arson Alarm Hotline at 1-800-55-ARSON. The Arson Alarm Foundation is offering up to $20,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the arsonist. 

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As a reminder, there are simple things you can do to make your homes and neighborhoods safer. One of the most important is to clean up the areas around your homes and businesses. Get rid of any burnable items and keep your recycle bins secure.

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Arson Tips for Residents:  http://www.seattle.gov/fire/fmo/Info/Arson%20Tips%20for%20Residential.pdf

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Arson Tips for Businesses: http://www.seattle.gov/fire/fmo/Info/Arson%20Tips%20for%20Business.pdf

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Arson Tips in Spanish: http://www.seattle.gov/fire/fmo/Info/Arson%20Tips%20in%20Espanol.pdf

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Now is also a very important time to make sure you have working smoke alarms and a fire safety plan. Seattle Fire Department offers free smoke alarms and installation for qualified homeowners.

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Smoke Alarm Program: http://www.seattle.gov/fire/pubEd/smokealarms/smokeAlarms.htm

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Home Fire Safety: http://www.seattle.gov/fire/pubEd/homesafety/homeFireSafety.htm

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Fire Fact Sheets: http://www.seattle.gov/fire/pubEd/brochures/brochures.htm

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Due to the amount of interest, the venue for tonight’s community meeting has moved from Upper Crust Catering to the Phinney Ridge Lutheran Church. The meeting is sponsored by the Seattle Fire Department and the Seattle Police Department to talk about the recent arsons in the Greenwood neighborhood and what residents can do to help prevent arson. The meeting will start at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 10 at the Phinney Ridge Lutheran Church, Fellowship Hall, 7500 Greenwood Avenue North.

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The Seattle Fire Department will be conducting arson patrols and distributing arson prevention information in response to recent arsons in the Greenwood neighborhood.

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Two fires occurred early this morning that fire investigators believe were started by the same person. The first fire was set on the back porch of a business at 3:43 a.m. at 300 Northwest 85th Street. Neighbors used fire extinguishers to help contain the fire until firefighters  arrived. The fire did not extend to the business and there were no injuries. Damage is estimated at $5,000. Shortly afterwards, at 4:11 a.m. firefighters responded to a fire at North 84th Street and Greenwood Avenue North. This fire was set between two buildings and damaged the exteriors of both buildings. There were no injuries. Damage is estimated at $20,000. 

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On October 23, a fire was set in the Green Bean coffee house that burned three other businesses and caused $2 million in damages. Investigators are working to determine whether this fire is connected to this morning’s fires.

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Anyone with information that may be related to arson can call the Arson Alarm Hotline at 1-800-55-ARSON. A reward may be provided for an arson conviction.  For any suspicious activity taking place, please call 911.

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Firefighters responded to a report of a fire in a three story apartment building at 13437 Greenwood Avenue North in the Bitter Lake neighborhood just before 11:30 p.m. on Monday night. When the first units arrived on the scene they found smoke in the hallways and a small fire in an interior stairwell on the first floor. Fire Investigators determined that this fire was intentionally set. The fire caused $1,700 in damage to the carpet and a door in the stairwell. There were no injuries.

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Just after 3:00 a.m. on Monday November 2, Seattle firefighters responded to a fire in a two story home located at 700 North 103rd Street. When firefighters arrived they saw heavy smoke and flames coming from the door and windows of the house. All occupants got out of the home safely and there were no injuries. Due to the extensive amount of fire, firefighters took a defensive stance and fought the fire from the outside of the building.

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Fire Investigators determined that the fire was accidental – caused by improperly discarded smoking materials. Damage was estimated at $320,000.

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As the end of Daylight Saving Time approaches on Sunday, November 1st, the Seattle Fire Department wants to remind residents to change their smoke alarm batteries when they change their clocks. Smoke alarms powered by lithium long-life batteries do not need to be changed yearly.

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Most fire deaths happen in homes without working smoke alarms. The most commonly cited cause of nonworking smoke alarms: dead or missing batteries. In a home fire, a working smoke alarm can cut the risk of death by half.

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The Seattle Fire Department can install smoke alarms and batteries free of charge in homes where the homeowner is either a senior citizen, living on a low income, or has a disability. If you live outside the city of Seattle, please contact your local Fire Department to request assistance.

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Smoke alarm maintenance is one of the simplest methods of protecting your home and family from fires. For more information or to request assistance changing smoke alarms and batteries contact the Seattle Fire Department at (206) 386-1337.

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Seattle Fire Investigators completed their investigation today into a three alarm fire that occurred in Greenwood last week and have determined that the fire was set in a coffee shop by an unknown suspect.  Damage is estimated at $2 million which includes damage to the building and the contents of four businesses.

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Firefighters responded to a report of smoke in the area of Greenwood Avenue and Northwest  85th Street just after 4:00 a.m. on October 23. When firefighters arrived on the scene they saw smoke and flames coming from the roof of a one-story  building in a block that contained three restaurants, a coffee shop, a theatre and a beauty school.  

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Nearly 100 Seattle Firefighters fought the fire for over two hours before they brought it under control.  Firefighters were able to contain the fire to one building and save the adjacent buildings except for smoke and water damage.  One firefighter suffered an ankle injury in the fire. There were no other injuries.

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Firefighters responded to a report of smoke in the area of Greenwood Ave and NW 85th Street at 4:09 this morning. When firefighters arrived on the scene they saw smoke and flames coming from the roof of a one-story  building in a block that contained three restaurants, a coffee shop, a theatre and a beauty school.  No one was inside the building where the fire occurred and the residents of nearby apartments to the east of the fire were safely evacuated. One firefighter suffered a minor ankle injury.

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Firefighters also evaluated a number of cats inside a nearby PAWS animal shelter and waited until representatives from PAWS arrived to care for the animals.

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Nearly 100 Seattle Firefighters fought the three-alarm fire for more than two hours before it was under control. Firefighters initially attacked the fire from inside the building but a decision was made to fight the fire defensively after a roof collapsed and it became too dangerous to stay inside the building.  Firefighters were able to contain the fire to one building and save the adjacent structures except for some smoke and water damage.  

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Firefighters will remain on scene throughout the day to watch for smoldering hot spots. Due to the instability of the structure where the fire occurred, it may take fire investigators several days to determine the cause of the fire.

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