Electrical Fire in Edmonds Home Displaces Family of Four

A family of four was displaced from their Edmonds home by an electrical fire that started in the attic this morning.

The residents reported the fire around 8:55 a.m. at their split-entry home in the 7900 block of 218th St. SW.

"Family members reported smelling smoke around 3 a.m., but couldn't find the source," said Leslie Hynes, public information officer for Snohomish County Fire District 1, which provides fire and emergency medical service in Edmonds. "They didn't discover the fire until just before 9 a.m. when a family member went outside and saw smoke coming from the roof."

Firefighters were able to contain the fire to the attic. Damage is estimated at $8,000.

"There wasn't a lot of fire damage to the structure, but the electrical system needs extensive repairs before power can be restored," Hynes said. "The family will be displaced until those repairs can be made."