SEATTLE — Seattle Fire Department crews are responding to a fire at a residence in the Bitter Lake neighborhood.
The fire was reported around 5:40 a.m. at a home near N. 143rd Street and Fremont Ave. N on Friday.
One person was rescued from the building and is being treated by paramedics.
The Seattle Fire Department has identified the person as a 55-year-old woman, who is reported to be in critical condition.
Crews did not find anyone else in the house during their search.
The fire required a large response. Firefighters evacuated the building and are now taking a defensive position to fight the fire from outside.
KIRO 7′s Brooke Griffin is on scene, and says the property appears to be difficult to access.
As of 7:14 a.m., Seattle Fire pulled back crews and reduced the response.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
This is a developing story.
KIRO 7 will have updates as they become available.
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