EVERETT — A fire at Quil Ceda Creek Casino caused customers and staff to evacuate Thursday afternoon, according to Marysville Fire District.
Around 1:35 p.m. Thursday, Marysville firefighters responded to an automatic fire alarm at the casino in Tulalip. When fire crews arrived, they found a fire in a server room on the second floor, Marysville fire spokesperson Jen Egger said in a press release Thursday. The building’s sprinkler system turned on immediately, which contained the fire before it could spread. The Tulalip Bay and Everett fire departments aided Marysville in the response.
Patrons and staff were safely evacuated. There were no reported injuries, Egger said. The specific cause of the fire is still under investigation. The area experienced significant water damage, Egger said. The cost of the damages is unknown.
“This is a prime example of why commercial sprinklers save lives and property,” Fire Marshal Tom Maloney said in the release. “The sprinkler system activated quickly, kept the fire from spreading, and ensured everyone could evacuate safely.”
All businesses and property owners should ensure their fire protection systems are properly installed and maintained, Egger said.
Jenna Peterson: 425-339-3486; jenna.peterson@heraldnet.com; X: @jennarpetersonn.
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