A small fire in a fourth-floor bathroom at Uncle Bob’s Place on Monday was quickly put out by the building’s sprinkler system, preventing what could have been a much more serious incident.
Seattle suspect held for condo death, nurse assault
Bail has been set at $5 million for an Asian man in custody and facing charges related to the death of a woman, and the assault of another woman.
Doctor, lawyer…but why not firefighter? — Firefighter opportunities available in Seattle
By Jason Cruz Northwest Asian Weekly Preston Bhang is a pioneer in the city of Seattle. He was the first Korean American firefighter for the Seattle Fire Department. Bhang retired […]
The fire still burns — Seattle honors the firefighters who died in the Pang Factory fire
By Peggy Chapman Northwest Asian Weekly Approximately 150 people attended the ceremony honoring the death of the four firemen who risked their <!–more–>lives in the Pang Factory fire in Seattle’s […]
Christmas Eve fire in Chinatown
By Staff NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY The cause of the Christmas Eve fire in the International District has been classified as “undetermined,” according to the Seattle Fire Department. Crews responded to […]
Traditionally white, fire departments offer chance at service, brotherhood — Part one of a two-part series on Asians in public service
By Zachariah Bryan Northwest Asian Weekly On a recent medic call on a sunny afternoon, Snohomish Fire Department firefighter and paramedic Ray