Van explodes after driver ignites fire at Everett police station
EVERETT—A 35-year-old man was arrested on first-degree arson charges after he drove a white van into the parking lot of the Everett Police Department’s South Precinct, exited the vehicle and intentionally set it on fire, causing an explosion that authorities said endangered officers and the public, Everett Police announced Wednesday. The incident occurred about 9:15 […]
South County Fire Board is holding a Public Hearing of EMS bond, May 5
South County Fire’s Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on May 5 to discuss a resolution to place a fire and EMS construction bond before voters in the November 2026 General Election. The bond would provide funds for essential facility improvements to support the community’s current and future fire and EMS needs. If […]
Cigarette sparks fire that heavily damages two Lynnwood townhomes
LYNNWOOD — South County firefighters quickly extinguished a rapidly spreading fire that heavily damaged two adjoining townhomes Tuesday and prevented it from reaching neighboring homes. No injuries were reported. Firefighters responded just after 4 p.m. to reports of a cigarette that ignited behind a two-story townhome complex in the 4200 block of 164th St. SW. […]
2 adults, dog rescued from Mountlake Terrace apartment fire
MOUNTLAKE TERRACE—South County firefighters rescued two adults and a dog from a third-floor window early Sunday as fire swept through an apartment building. Crews responded to the Taluswood Apartments shortly after midnight on April 19 and found heavy smoke and flames pouring from the three-story building. Firefighters used a ladder to remove a man and […]
South County Fire Board of Commissioners discusses redistricting following Edmonds annexation
EDMONDS—South County Fire’s Board of Fire Commissioners is in the process of commissioner election redistricting following the annexation of the City of Edmonds into the Regional Fire Authority (RFA). The RFA is governed by seven elected fire commissioners – two elected at-large and five elected from commissioner districts with roughly the same population. An independent consultant […]
Representative Sought for Snohomish County Boundary Review Board
SNOHOMISH COUNTY – Applicants are sought for a vacant position on the Boundary Review Board. This is a quasi-judicial body that provides an impartial, inter-governmental decision process on proposed annexations, incorporations, and mergers of jurisdictional boundaries for municipalities and special purpose districts (fire districts, water districts, etc.). The board consists of five citizens who are […]
SRFR Fire Commissioners approve EMS Levy Lid Lift ballot measure
MONROE—The Board of Fire Commissioners for Snohomish Regional Fire & Rescue (SRFR) has approved a resolution to place a funding measure on the August 4, 2026, ballot. This levy lid lift would restore the property tax rate to $0.50 per $1,000 of assessed property value, previously approved by the community in 2017. Funding will be […]
Two dead in Wednesday evening trailer fire in Maltby
MALTBY—Two people are dead from a fifth-wheel trailer fire that took place on the 9000 block of 212th Street Southeast in Woodinville on Wednesday evening. The identities of the victims have not yet been made public, and the cause of the investigation is still under investigation. The Snohomish Regional Fire and Rescue (SRFR) responded to […]
South County Fire Neighborhood Night Open House at Lake Serene Station
South County Fire is hosting a Neighborhood Night Open House on Thursday, April 9, 5:30-7 p.m., at Lake Serene Fire Station 23, 4323 Serene Way, Lynnwood. Visit your fire station, meet firefighters and learn about water safety. Children are welcome to bring a stuffed animal to receive first aid during a teddy bear clinic. Community […]
South County Fire rescues woman from house
South County firefighters rescued a woman from a house fire near Lake Stickney in unincorporated Lynnwood on Monday morning. Firefighters responded to the 13800 block of 20th Pl W, shortly before 8:30 a.m. and found heavy flames coming from the back of a home. While searching the home, firefighters found a woman inside a bedroom […]
