West Seattle Blog… | UPDATE: Flames rip through West Seattle park Camp Long’s historic lodge

(Added: Reader photo by Trevor)

20:06: Seattle fire has sent a “full response” to 5200 35th SW which is the address for Camp Long. “Multiple calls on a structure on fire” at the park, according to dispatch.

20:08: The first units on the scene report that this is a “working fire.” They are calling for more engines. They describe the burning building as a “single-family residence with basement.”

20:16: They report that the fire is “partially contained.” They also report broken windows on at least one level. We do not yet know if this is the park’s historic lodge. We have WSB team members on the way. Please note the police are blocking 35. in the area.

(Added: Reader photo by Kevin Freitas)

20:22: The building is too dangerous for firefighters to be in, so they have to get out. A nearby neighbor confirms that the lodge is what’s on fire.

(Added: Photo by Sharonn Meeks)

20:33: The lodge is more than 80 years old, built of wood and stone, rented out for events as well as being used for park programs. The fire is not out yet.

20:48: Those in the area say even in the rain, you can smell smoke for blocks around. Firefighters have been on the scene fighting the fire for 40 minutes now.

(Added: Reader photo sent by Kacie)

21:05: Southbound 35. reopens. Some of the units on site are being laid off.

21:16: SFD says the fire is out and under investigation. No injuries reported. The lodge was renovated in 2010. We will check with Parks tomorrow and go to the site to find out the extent of the damage.

21:40: More reader views of what happened during the peak of the firefight – the first video was linked in a comment by Tony:

Kerry Antezana shows us the role played by a fireman:

Kerry also sent this view:

22:25: A couple of firefighters remain on site on “fire duty”:

(Photo by Cindi Barker)