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Multiple agencies respond to overnight fire in vacant Renton building

Jun 12, 2025, 10:43 AM | Updated: 10:43 am

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Renton firefighters respond to an abandoned building that caught on fire overnight Wednesday. (Photo courtesy of ³ÉÈËXÕ¾ 7)

(Photo courtesy of ³ÉÈËXÕ¾ 7)

An abandoned building in Renton caught fire overnight Wednesday, and several fire departments responded to tackle the fire.

The building is located at 720 Rainier Avenue, next to a Les Schwab. It was once a car dealership.

Skyway Fire, Puget Sound Fire, and Renton firefighters all responded to knock the flames down.



The fire was burning through both the interior and exterior of the building.

Crews were able to stop the fire from spreading to nearby buildings.

No one was injured.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

This is a developing story, check back for updates

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