MONROE — Firefighters rescued an elderly woman from a smoke-filled home on 147th Street SE late Tuesday night, confining the blaze to the garage and leaving both occupants uninjured.
Snohomish Regional Fire & Rescue was dispatched at 9:31 p.m. on Nov. 10 after smoke alarms sounded at the residence. A command officer arrived first and found one person already outside, with smoke visible from the garage. Crews entered the home, where smoke had begun filling the living space. They quickly closed the door between the garage and the house to limit further spread, then heard a call for help from inside.
Engine 31’s crew located the woman and brought her outside. Firefighters’ aggressive initial attack kept the fire from moving into the living areas. Paramedics evaluated both homeowners at the scene and released them with no injuries. The Snohomish County Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the cause.
Snohomish Regional Fire & Rescue wants to remind residents of the value of working smoke alarms, a practiced escape plan, and closed doors, which can slow the movement of smoke and heat and buy critical time.
Author: Lynnwood Times Staff
