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Boat Fire in the Marina

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If you’re wondering what those fire trucks are about, Seattle 911 Dispatch service says there’s a boat fire in the marina at 2321 N. Northlake Way. Given the number of units responding, it looks significant.

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Jordan

I started Wallyhood back in 2008, right when my son was born, because I realized I had lived in the neighborhood since 1993 and didn't really know my neighbors. I figured writing a blog about what was going on around me would be a good way to meet people and help other people do the same. As the years progressed, those neighbors have picked up the torch and it is now a group effort, which I adore. I moved out of Wallingford for a few years (2020 - 2025), but I'm back, now living with my wife, son and dog (Dillinger) up in Tangletown.

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  1. Forrest February 10, 2010

    I believe SFD has a policy to throw serious resources at all Boat fires, as they can cause large $ damage, and quickly spread. That’s not saying it isn’t bad…

  2. protected static February 11, 2010

    I happened to see one of the marina fires getting underway a few years ago – ‘quickly spread’ is a major understatement. I watched a sailboat next to the boat on fire burst into flame from the heat – one second, there was some dirty yellow smoke coming from the seam between the deck and hull; the next, the entire bow of the boat was engulfed in flame…

  3. Domenic February 13, 2010

    I responded to the Harborview Marina fire in Gig Harbor back in 2005, when 48 boats burned and sank. Several were live-aboards, so people essentially lost homes. In regards to the Gig Harbor incident, marinas with a cover are especially vulnerable.

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