Two-Alarm Afternoon Fire in Seaside
SEASIDE, Ore. – March 8, 2024 – Seaside Fire & Rescue responded to a structure fire at 710 12th Ave. in Seaside at 3:47 p.m. on Friday, March 8.
Responders closed the street between N. Holladay and US Highway 101, as they set to work knocking down the two-alarm blaze, which had blown out windows in the building and sent smoke high into the air. By 5:33 p.m., the fire was fully contained and units began being released from the scene.
In the end, two people were displaced and a dog deceased due to the fire. Red Cross is coordinating care.
Seaside Fire received crucial mutual aid from Gearhart, Cannon Beach, Knappa Svensen Burnside, Astoria, Lewis & Clark, Warrenton, Hamlet, Elsie-Vine Maple and Olney Walluski. Medix, NW Natural, Pacific Power and Seaside Police also responded to the scene.
The cause of the fire remains undetermined while an investigation continues. Anyone with information related to the incident is encouraged to contact Genesee Dennis, Seaside Fire Marshal, at (503) 738-5420 ext. 3.
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