Video: Seattle Firefighters Rescue 8 after they Climb on Roof to Escape Fire

8 people have been rescued by Seattle Firefighters at a house fire at 6419 9th Avenue NW. The Fire came in at 4:30am this morning.

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Katu.com:

SEATTLE – Seven people escaped a blaze that destroyed their house in the Ballard neighborhood by climbing onto a rooftop where they were rescued by police and firefighters with just minutes to spare.

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One of the seven, an elderly woman, was critically injured when she jumped from the roof into the arms of rescuers, but she is expected to survive, officials said.

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