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RIP

Flames were shooting through the roof of a historic building in Seattle’s International District, and firefighters were defensively fighting the two-alarm fire. The building was the site of the Wah Mee massacre, where 13 people were shot to death in February 1983. The building, which was abandoned, was constructed in 1909, records show. The call was dispatched shortly before 4 p.m. at 669 S. King St in Seattle. Firefighters had to use multiple hose lines, including two aerials. Flames were shooting through the roof of the building. Seattle Fire Chief Gregory Dean said fire investigators were at the scene, but it was not immediately clear how or where the fire started. He described the floors and roof as "spongy," meaning that there was a risk of people falling through. There was a concern of the fire spreading to other buildings, but it was contained as of 6 p.m. No injuries were reported, but there were businesses affected by the water used to extinguish the fire.

Such shame

Drove by it today around 4:30 and there was a lot of chaos.

Went down on the 12/26 to check this out. It was the day after it happened. We were going to try to get into the building through the roof and check out the unburned area but security was everywhere. Ended up getting kicked out without even going in close safety lines. Really eerie feeling to the whole thing. It was in that alley that those eight people were killed. We could actually see the door that you would go into to get in.

http://www.king5.c...yed-248494051.html

For 31 years, it has remained locked up and uninhabited at the bottom of a building. The old Wah Mee Club in Chinatown's Maynard Alley, site of the 1983 massacre that killed 13 people. But as soon as this month, the basement site and the three floors above it, are slated to be destroyed. "All the collapsed debris has caused a lot of stress on the top of the ground floor," explained Teri Woo, whose family owns the building at 7th and S. King, "The structure is compromised."

Really sad to see it go this way. Seeing that overhead drone footage, I guess it is expected. The place is in terrible shape.

1. Apparently these murals were painted directly onto the walls by Chinese immigrants around the 30-40s. This is the area where the fire is said to have started.


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Luckily, it seems they're only clearing the interior of the damaged sections. There will probably still be quite a bit to see!

Posted by epignosis http://www.king5.c...yed-248494051.html Really sad to see it go this way. Seeing that overhead drone footage, I guess it is expected. The place is in terrible shape. 1. Apparently these murals were painted directly onto the walls by Chinese immigrants around the 30-40s. This is the area where the fire is said to have started. http://farm4.stati...4_b0fd6db965_c.jpg 2. http://farm3.stati...4_79cda7e28c_c.jpg 3. http://farm3.stati...4_942266379b_c.jpg 4. http://farm6.stati...6_0f9574ebf6_c.jpg 5. http://farm4.stati...5_c800140dff_c.jpg

Hey you,
I had a slice across the road from this building last week to have a look at what was left. The top half closest to the alley is burnt out. The asian market has a lovely layer of black mold lingering on the walls but other than extensive water damage everything looks alright. I doubt they will demo this spot. Maybe board it back up and close off that half. Who knows.

beautiful and eery shots, everyone.......really nice work.

FOR FRODO!!!!!!