SEATTLE \u2014 Seattle fire crews are responding to reports of a commercial building fire in the 800 block of NW 42nd St. near Ballard, where firefighters on scene have reported a working fire.<\/p>\n
Fire crews are working to gain access to the building and put water on the fire, the Seattle Fire Department said. The fire was reported in a commercial warehouse.<\/p>\n
Officials are asking people to avoid the area. The response was upgraded to a 3-alarm fire, bringing in additional resources.<\/p>\n
Seattle police closed NW 42nd Street and Leary Way NW near 805 NW 42nd St. in both directions as firefighters battled the blaze.<\/p>\n
Firefighters evacuated the building and transitioned to a defensive strategy, putting water on the fire from a safe distance.<\/p>\n
The Seattle Fire Department said its fireboat pumped water to engines on shore, which then supplied water to ladder trucks as crews worked to contain the fire.<\/p>\n
A Seattle Fire Department spokesperson told KOMO News that one firefighter suffered a minor injury.<\/p>\n
Seattle fire officials also urged nearby residents to close windows and doors because of smoke.<\/p>\n
The Seattle Fire Department later reported the fire was under control.<\/p>\n
Firefighters are expected to remain on scene for several hours to monitor for potential flare-ups. Officials said the injured firefighter was evaluated by an aid crew.<\/p>\n
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.<\/p>\n
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