SEATTLE — The Seattle Fire Department (SFD) responded to a 3-alarm warehouse fire in Ballard on Thursday afternoon.
The fire broke out at Consolidated Supply Company around 5 p.m. off NW 42nd Street and Leary Way NW.
SFD asked people living nearby to close windows and doors to avoid smoke.
800 block of NW 42nd St: Upgrading to a 3-alarm fire for additional resources. Close windows and doors to avoid smoke if you live or work near the area.
— Seattle Fire Dept. (@SeattleFire) June 12, 2026
SFD says they had to evacuate the building and move to a defensive attack. They are putting water on the fire at a safe distance.
According to Seattle Fire, a fireboat pumped water from the Ship Canal to the engines to fight the fire.
Crews said the wind and the building’s shape made it difficult to tackle.
It’s unclear what caused the fire.
The fire was marked under control around 7:40 p.m.
SFD told KIRO 7 that around 100 firefighters responded to the scene.
Road Closure: 805 NW 42nd St & Leary Way NW is blocked both directions for SFD working on a building fire. SPD is assisting with traffic closure. Please avoid the area. https://t.co/zYZHZLeJHs
— Seattle Police Department (@SeattlePD) June 12, 2026
This story is developing and will be updated.
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