RENTON, Wash. — One person died and another is in critical condition following a house fire in Renton early Friday morning.
Firefighters were called to the scene just after 2 a.m. where they found the house already engulfed in flames. When crews arrived, the fire had already spread to the first floor, which is a quicker acceleration than crews normally see.
Neighbors reported hearing explosions. Firefighters say ammunition in the home was exploding. There were reports of 1,500 rounds of ammunition upstairs in the home, but investigators haven't been able to get inside the house, because it's too dangerous, according to a spokesperson for Renton Regional Fire Authority.
Although it was contained, the fire was still not full out as of 2 p.m.
The home was destroyed and the houses to either side of it were damaged. One home next to the burning house had significant exterior damage and some smoke damage.
One firefighter suffered a hand injury and received stitches.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation.