Fire crews found heavy flames coming from both floors of a two-story home.
SNOHOMISH, Wash. — A two-story home in Snohomish was heavily damaged in a Mother’s Day fire, but no injuries were reported, according to Snohomish Regional Fire & Rescue.
Crews were called Sunday afternoon to help Snohomish County Fire District 4 with a residential fire in the 1700 block of Sixth Street.
When they arrived, firefighters found heavy flames coming from both floors of the home.
Firefighters were able to quickly bring the fire under control, officials said.
The home had heavy fire damage throughout, and crews had to do extensive cleanup while checking for hotspots.
No members of the public, pets or firefighters were hurt, officials said.
After the fire, Snohomish Regional Fire & Rescue reminded families to talk about what to do if a fire starts in a multi-story home. Fire officials said a person on the second floor should not jump from a window if they are in a room with a closed door that is hot to the touch. Instead, they should stay near the window, call for help and signal firefighters with something visible, such as a blanket, towel or pillow.
An escape ladder can also be used as another way out, but fire officials said everyone in the home should know how to use it before an emergency happens.
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