Mattress fire knocked down by sprinkler system at 16th and Howell

Seattle Fire mounted a full response to a fire at 16th and Howell Sunday night but the blaze was handled by the building’s sprinkler system.

According to SFD, the fire in the assisted living apartment building was reported at 9:15 PM.

Crews reported the incident as a mattress fire brought under control by the building’s fire suppression system.

Damage was limited and there were no reported injuries.



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