Fire Breaks Out at Vacant Building in Seattle's Northgate

On Saturday afternoon, a fire started in an empty building in the Northgate area of Seattle.

Firefighters arrived to put out the flames.

The fire was serious enough that it was classified as a 2-alarm fire, meaning more firefighters and equipment were needed.

To allow the fire crews to work, a part of 1st Avenue NE was closed to traffic.

Drivers were asked to find other routes to avoid the area while the fire was being handled.

The situation is still developing, and more details will be released as they become available.