(Renton Regional Fire Authority)
According to the Renton Regional Fire Authority, fire crews were dispatched to Sky Lanai Apartments on Taylor Avenue NW, for reports of heavy fire coming from the center of the building.
FOX 13 spoke with the tenant who called 911.
“My reaction was to get my dog Apple, and I was looking for my cat,” he said. “She was stuck under the couch. I was trying to get her, and I couldn’t get her out. I had to leave, and she didn’t make it.”
When fire crews arrived on scene, they found multiple units on fire, which they upgraded to a two-alarm, so additional resources could be called in.
“I was 40 minutes away,” said Tenant Robert Sundin. “I got a call saying there was a fire and my cats were going to the hospital, so I rushed here.”
“I’m so thankful for their efforts,” he said. “I’m glad everyone is okay and that no one was hurt. That’s the best of all scenarios, considering.”
“I think they’re in shock,” said American Red Cross volunteer Karen Larson. “We’re making contact with everyone impacted. The landlord has been very helpful. Our caseworkers will talk to each other and follow up with them during the week to see how they’re progressing.”
