Emergency responders in Kitsap County transitioned into defensive operations Sunday afternoon as a fast-moving structure fire consumed a detached shop in the South Kitsap area.
Firefighters opted for an aggressive attack strategy to prevent the fire from transitioning into a multi-structure event.
Wood trusses and metal sheeting can fail in as little as five to ten minutes under direct flame impingement.
Fire Marshal Investigates Origin and Ignition Sources The cause of the fire remains an open question as the Kitsap County Fire Marshal’s Office begins its formal investigation.
They often lack the fire-rated separation walls that are mandatory in attached garages.
A detached shop in South Kitsap was destroyed Sunday after a fast-moving fire caused structural collapse and injured one firefighter.