UPDATE: Fireplace Ashes in Bucket on Deck Led to Fire That Destroyed Shoreline Home

Shoreline Fire investigators have determined fireplace ashes dumped into a plastic bucket burnt through and ignited the deck of a home on 177th NW  in Shoreline and eventually completely destroyed it.

The heating of several propane tanks nearby caused them to vent and fuel the fire – which spread quickly throughout the home.      The home was a total loss and is being demolished today.  

Two neighboring homes were damaged by fire, smoke and water.    Shoreline Fire reminds all residents that fire prevention and fire escape planning should be a significant part of your family’s plan for winter and the holiday season.  

Winter heating and fireplace safety tips are available at www.nfpa.org under the heading “safety information."

Source: Melanie Granfors, Shoreline Fire.

Previous story below:

A devastating house fire broke out around 10:30 p.m. Wednesday night in the 300 block of NW 177th Street in Shoreline. 

Shoreline firefighters arrived after the homeowners managed to escape the flames and alerted a neighbor to call 9-1-1.

When Shoreline fire crews arrived, the two-story home was completely engulfed in flames shooting from all sides of the house,  and thick black smoke was pouring down the cul-de-sac, causing  some exposure damage to two houses on either side.

The couple who occupied the home was able to escape, but reported they made their way through heavy smoke and flames with seconds to spare.  

There were no injuries to firefighters or any residents during the incident.

Fire crews were forced to fight the blaze from the exterior because of the intense heat, smoke and flames.  The structure and contents were totally destroyed.    

Shoreline requested and received assistance from Snohomish County Fire District 1, Northshore Fire and Seattle Fire with over 30 firefighters at the scene throughout the incident.

Shoreline and King County Fire investigators will not be able to begin their work until after daylight on Thursday, due to darkness and the time it will take for hotspots to be fully extinguished and for all of the smoke to clear and improve visibility.   Fire crews will remain at the scene throughout the night.

The couple, who had lived in the home for years, have lost everything and will have to relocate for an undetermined amount of time.

Shoreline Fire will provide an update and cause of fire about 11:00 a.m., Thurs. November 17. 

Source: Melanie Granfors, Shoreline Fire Department.