November 22, 2024 1:21 am

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Two injured as 60 firefighters battle Edmonds apartment fire

EDMONDS—A 2-alarm fire at Cedar Court Apartments on Saturday, September 14, sent two adults to Swedish Edmonds Campus with minor non-life-threatening injuries. No firefighters were hurt.

A 2-alarm fire at Cedar Court Apartments on Saturday, September 14, 2024. SOURCE: South County Fire.

More than 60 firefighters of South County Fire and Shoreline Fire Department arrive to Cedar Court Apartment located at 8814 236th St SW, Edmonds, shortly before 3 p.m. on Saturday with smoke pouring from the one-story complex.

It took 40 minutes to get the fire under control, with firefighters working inside the building and on the roof to stop fire spreading through the attic.

A total eight apartment units at the were impacted with fire or smoke damage, leaving 11 people displaced. Support 7 and Red Cross volunteers are assisting residents with temporary housing and other needs.

The cause of the fire is under investigation by South County Fire.

Mario Lotmore
Author: Mario Lotmore

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