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Ballard Warehouse Ablaze: Explosions Rock Business
13 Jun
Summary
- A fire destroyed Consolidated Supply Co.'s warehouse in Ballard.
- Over 100 firefighters battled the intense blaze, with explosions heard.
- Employees will be transferred to other company locations.
A Consolidated Supply Co. warehouse in Ballard was engulfed in flames on Thursday afternoon, leading to its complete destruction. The intense fire prompted a massive response, with over 100 firefighters working to control the blaze that devastated the piping and plumbing business. Employees who were inside the facility at the time managed to evacuate safely.
Explosions were heard and felt by those in the vicinity, attributed by a firefighter to likely be propane tanks and water heaters within the warehouse. The building, which had been operated by Consolidated Supply Co. for 30 years, was filled with materials. The company, which employed 29 people at the Ballard location, plans to transfer these employees to their other facilities in Pacific and Everett.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation, with company management stating they have no immediate insight into its origin. Management expressed gratitude for the support from the Ballard community and the emergency responders.
