Photo courtesy Puget Sound Fire
Puget Sound Fire is reporting that a house fire in the 9800 block of S. 262nd Place on the east hill of Kent (map below) Sunday night, Dec. 22, was caused by a “zero clearance” wood fireplace.
Firefighters say the blaze was reported to be from the chimney, and spread to side of the house.
The fire started in the wood chase of a zero clearance wood fireplace, and caused damage to the side of house, roof, and living room.
There were no injuries.
Puget Sound Fire enroute to house fire at 9800 block of S 262 Pl in Kent. Reported to be from chimney spreading to side of the house . Upgraded to working fire . PIO enroute. Update to follow.
— Puget Sound Fire (@PugetSoundFire) December 23, 2019
Fire started in wood chase of zero clearance wood fireplace. Damage to side of house, roof, and living room. No injuries. House is being secured and crews returning. pic.twitter.com/s7NMyOrx1N
— Puget Sound Fire (@PugetSoundFire) December 23, 2019
