Renton fire investigators determined Thursday that the fire that gutted one of the two main buildings of Harrington Square Apartments was started by roofing crews. The second building was untouched by the flames. One of the building
Investigation finds roofers started fire that gutted Harrington Square building
Jul 03 2009, 9:08 AM · UPDATED A fire started by a roofer's torch that was thought out caused a four-alarm blaze Tuesday night that gutted one of two buildings of the Harrington Square Apartments, according to Bill Flora, Renton's deputy fire chief. City investigators determined the cause of the fire was accidental. Damage to Harrington Square is... more ›
Mayor Denis Law, with the help of Renton Police Sgt. Craig Sjolin on the motorcycle and City Council member King Parker at his side, cuts the ribbon at the grand reopening of Duvall Avenue on Thursday. - Dean A. Radford/Renton Reporter
IT'S OPEN! A year in the making, the new Duvall Avenue is welcomed by neighbors, businesses
Jul 03 2009, 3:53 PM · UPDATED It was a day to celebrate and exhale a sigh of relief. Duvall Avenue, a major transportation corridor between Renton and Bellevue, reopened Thursday, a shiny new five-lane road with underground utilities and bike paths. Left behind was more than a... More ›
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