The fire was contained to a single room due to the activation of the sprinkler system and as a result, no fire or smoke damage outside this area was reported. However, water damaged both the fire unit and the unit directly below. The homeowner of the top unit was not at home during the fire and has yet to be contacted. The homeowners in the bottom floor unit will be relocated for only a day or two while they dry out. Three engines, a ladder truck, two command units, and two support units responded to the fire.
Initial damage is estimated at approximately fifty thousand dollars for both condo units.
The fire is under investigation by the Kent Fire Marshal s Office, and currently is undetermined. Upon their arrival they found a large dumpster against the building, fully engulfed with fire. Concerned that the fire would spread to the building, they immediately called for additional fire department resources. Firefighters extinguished the fire and checked the building and found no fire extension, but the building was filled with smoke. The fire is currently under investigation by Kent Fire and Life Safety.