Man injured after jumping from balcony to escape Rainier Valley apartment fire
Multiple people rescued from South Seattle apartment fire
Multiple people were rescued from an apartment fire in the Rainier Valley.
SEATTLE - Multiple people living in a Rainier Valley apartment were rescued and one person was injured early Wednesday morning after an apartment fire.
Crews responded to a report of a low-rise building fire in the 4800 block of South Henderson Street before 3:45 a.m.
When crews arrived at the scene, the fire was visible from the second and third floors.
Seattle fire officials said firefighters used ground ladders to rescue several residents. A Metro bus was requested to keep residents warm.
According to the fire department, a man jumped from a balcony and was injured. He was taken to the hospital.
On Wednesday afternoon, officials ruled the fire accidental and the exact cause is still under investigation.
Damages were estimated at $130,000 and three apartments were destroyed.
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