UPDATE: Fire at West Seattle Church of the Nazarene

2:11 PM: Seattle Fireplace is heading to a report of a doable fireplace at West Seattle Church of the Nazarene (forty second and Juneau).

2:14 PM: First crews on scene report “a little bit smoke.” Everyone seems to be reported to be out of the church.

2:20 PM: “Heavy smoke and a small quantity of fireplace” is reported by firefighters within the higher story of the church constructing. … Fireplace is said below management.

2:24 PM: They’re now telling dispatch the fireplace was contained to 1 room and it’s “tapped” (out). Including photographs from our crew on the scene. … No report, to this point, of accidents. The church has undergone main transforming lately, funded by proceeds from promoting a part of its giant authentic lot for housing growth, whereas retaining open house referred to as an unofficial park.

2:35 PM: We talked to pastor Shaun Mattson, who confirms there’s an house on the highest flooring however says its residents weren’t dwelling when the fireplace began; some individuals have been within the church for a post-service get-together once they smelled smoke, referred to as 911, and received out – he confirms nobody’s harm. SFD’s fireplace investigator is on the best way.