Crime & Safety
Mom, 2 Kids Escape From Renton Fire
The fire in the Benson Hill neighborhood broke out before midnight Tuesday.
RENTON, WA - A mother and her two children were displaced Tuesday night by a house fire, according to Renton fire. The fire originated in the home's living room, but firefighters were able to put it out quickly.
The fire happened in a home along the 18400 block of 107th Court Southeast, which is a few blocks south of the Fred Meyer along Southeast Carr Road.
According to the fire department, the Red Cross had responded to the scene to help the family find shelter.
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Renton Regional Fire crews on location in Benson Hill for a residential fire. Family states flames from living room and heavy smoke. Mother and two children escaped safely. Engine 13 first on location with a quick interior attack. Renton Fire Chaplains and Red Cross assis ... pic.twitter.com/vnPCa7luZu
— Renton Fire PIO (@RentonRFA) March 28, 2018
Photo courtesy Renton fire
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