To the Editor: Rosewood Guitar arson fire

My business, Rosewood Guitar, located at 84th and Greenwood sustained major smoke and water damage resulting from an arson fire early Thursday morning. Firefighters were fighting another arson only 5 blocks away when they received the call from our alarm company at about 4:15 am.

Because of their quick response, our business was saved. If not for the firefighters' quick response, it is quite likely that both of our buildings would have been a total loss in another 15 minutes.

It will take some time to fully recover from the damage. One of our buildings, used as a teaching studio, will need extensive restoration and reconstruction. Our main store needs wall, floor and ceiling repair due to smoke and water damage. All inventory has been removed from the store and has to be professionally cleaned.

We hope to begin operating again at some level in a week or so. The series of arsons that has hit Greenwood in the last five months has everyone on edge. Support from the business district, neighbors and friends has been wonderful.

Bill Clements, Shoreline Resident

Owner, Rosewood Guitar

8402 Greenwood Ave. N.

Seattle, WA 98103

(206) 297-8788

Rosewood Guitar