Fire in boarded up building on 1st Ave Friday afternoon

Avoid driving over fire hoses

Shoreline Fire responded to a residential fire in a vacant, boarded-up building in the 14500 block of 1st Ave NE. There was no report of anyone inside. 

A large number of houses in that area are vacant and awaiting demolition for a large construction project.

Because 1st Ave is a main route for vehicles exiting I-5, Fire put out a special plea for drivers to avoid the area and refrain from driving over fire hoses.