Arson at abandoned home in Brier

A fire that broke out at an abandoned house in Brier yesterday has been ruled an arson. Neighbors called 911 at 5:48 p.m. to report smoke coming from the house…

Lynnwood beefing up its fire department

Four new firefighters will join the force in Lynnwood thanks to a federal grant. FEMA recently awarded the city $634,000 from its SAFER program. SAFER stands for “Staffing for Adequate…

Electrical fire at Residence Inn

[mappress mapid=”49″] A fire in a guest room at the Residence Inn caused $25,000 in damage Tuesday night. The fire started in an electrical outlet about 9:45 p.m. The guest…

House fire north of Lynnwood was arson

Investigators believe yesterday’s fire that caused more than $350,000 damage to a  house in unincorprated Lynnwood was arson. They also say some valuable items were stolen from the home before…

House fire near Meadowdale High School

[mappress mapid=”41″] A fire at a home near Meadowdale High School early Saturday morning caused $120,000 in damage. More than two dozen firefighters responded to the 16400 block of 56th…

Assistant fire chief named to national board

Lynnwood Fire Department’s Asst. Chief Tod Gates has named the 1st vice board president to the newly-formed national All-Hazards Incident Management Teams Association. The group will provide leadership and education…

House fire caused by an electrical lamp

[mappress mapid=”38″] More than a dozen crews responded early this morning to a house fire in the 6700 block of 180th Street SW. When they got on scene shortly before…

House fire blamed on an electrical short

[mappress mapid=”35″] A fire that caused $150,000 in damage to a Lynnwood home is being blamed on an electric short. It started just before 1 a.m. Wednesday in the 6100…

Abandoned house hit by third arson this year

[mappress mapid=”33″] A fire that destroyed an abandoned home at 155th Street SW and 48thAve. W. on Thanksgiving has been ruled an arson. When firefighters from Lynnwood and Fire District…