UPDATE, FEB.10, 9:30 a.m.: Last Friday Everett Fire, with the assistance of South County Fire and Mukilteo Fire responded to an RV fire in the 11100 block of Paine Field Way.
Before the fire departments arrived, two people with Snohomish County Public Utility Department (PUD) were in the area on assignment and rescued one victim from the burning motorhome.
When South County Fire’s Engine 11 arrived, they found the victim unresponsive outside the motorhome. They performed life-saving measures, and the adult female was transported to Harborview Hospital in critical condition.
At this time fire crews learned that a second person was in the motorhome.
Everett Fire said that the occupants had been living in the RV, which “presented significant challenges for the firefighters due to the excessive personal belongings cluttering the inside.”
Fire crews located an adult male in the RV and attempted life-saving measures. Unfortunately, the man was pronounced deceased at the scene.
“It is crucial to prioritize fire safety by keeping combustibles away from heat sources, keeping exits clear, regularly checking electrical systems, and having a well-defined escape plan. Additionally, you should always have working smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms to further enhance safety,” Everett Fire said in a press release.
The two PUD workers were evaluated at the scene for smoke inhalation but were not transported to the hospital.
Firefighters reported having the fire extinguished within five minutes of the first unit arriving.
The cause and origin of the fire are under investigation by the Everett Fire Marshal’s Office. The Everett Police Department is handling the death investigation, which is standard procedure.
The preliminary investigation does not lead investigators to believe any criminal activity is involved with the cause of this fire.
“We extend our heartfelt sympathies to all those affected by this tragic incident,” Everett Fire said.
CORRECTION: The location of the incident is the 11100 block of Paine Field Way. Initial reports from Everett Fire indicated the 1900 block of 111th Pl SW as the incident location.
UPDATE, 12:51 p.m.: The second patient, an adult woman, has been transported to Harborview Medical Center in critical condition. Paine Field Way between 112th St SW and 111th Pl W will be closed for the next several hours for the investigation.
EVERETT, FEB. 7: The Everett Fire Department responded to an RV fire that has left at least one person deceased and two others impacted.
At around 11 a.m. Everett Fire responded to the 11100 block of Paine Field Way to reports of an RV fire. Upon arrival, they found one unresponsive person and provided medical treatment, according to a Facebook Post from Everett Fire.
Shortly after, Everett Fire announced that there had been a fatality, and that two more patients were located. The second individual had an “unknown status”, and the third was being evaluated for smoke inhalation.
Traffic on westbound 112th St at Evergreen Way was reported to be completely blocked as Everett Fire investigated the scene.
This is an ongoing story.
