Seattle police find four dead after a house fire and are investigating the cause of death and whether the fire started

Two adults, two children and a dog were found dead Saturday morning after a suspected house fire in Seattle, police said.

Authorities arrived at the scene around 8:45 a.m. and found the Wallingford neighborhood condominium at Block 1000 of N 48th St. and Whitman Avenue North to be ablaze. Police were initially on the scene and called about a reported shooting near the site.

According to the Seattle Police Department, an 11-year-old girl escaped the burning house and ran to her neighbors for help.

“The surviving child was treated for minor injuries and is in the care of emergency responders until he can be reunited with his family,” the Seattle Police Department said in a statement.

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Two adults, two children and a dog were found dead after a suspected house fire in the Wallingford neighborhood of Seattle. (John Odegard / Seattle Fire Department)

The causes of death of the victims are unknown and authorities are investigating whether the fire was intentional. The building’s doors were barricaded during the fire, making it difficult for first responders to get inside.

“We know the front door was barricaded with some object that officers tried to kick in to open the front door,” Police Chief Adrian Diaz said at a news conference. according to FOX 13 Seattle.

“Besides, there was a fire, they were overwhelmed by the smoke and eventually retreated. That’s when we started collaborating with the fire department,” added Diaz.

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The causes of death of the victims are unknown and authorities are investigating whether the fire was intentional. (John Odegard / Seattle Fire Department)

The fire was under control by 9:40 a.m. FOX 13 reported. Homicide and arson investigators from the Seattle Police Department searched the crime scene for evidence. Authorities are speaking with the surviving victim to get more information about the incident.

“We’re also working with this kid to find out what happened,” Diaz said at the press conference. “And then also try to figure out how you can provide that person with the resources and services that they need.”

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