(Bothell, WA) - At 8:30 a.m. this morning, crews from the City of Bothell Fire and E.M.S., Northshore Fire Department and Shoreline Fire Department responded to a residential structure fire located at 1414 226th Place SW in the Snohomish County Fire Protection District #10 area of Bothell.
Upon arrival, firefighters found smoke and flames visible from the back side of the house. Firefighters extinguished the fire quickly.
The resident was evacuated safely, and 911 was called immediately. The home owner woke up when a neighbor knocked on her door to alert her to the smoke and flames visible from the back of her home.
Early damage assessments are estimated at $50,000. The fire caused by unattended cooking on a propane stove on the back porch.
Cooking fires are the leading cause of home fires and home fire injuries. Stay in the kitchen while you are frying, grilling or broiling food. If you leave the kitchen for even a short period of time, turn off the stove.
Media inquiries should be directed to: Public Information Officer, Lisa Allen, City of Bothell Fire and E.M.S. at (425) 471-0896.
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