The fire happened underneath a refrigerated trailer outside the Praisealujah Food Distribution Center in SeaTac.
VIDEO: $1M worth of food burned as fire destroys food distribution trailerIn SeaTac, more than $1 million worth of donated food is now a total loss after an early Friday morning fire.
Puget Sound Fire determined that the fire was “accidental,” and believes it was caused by a homeless person trying to keep warm or heat food. Pastor Kelly said he’s thankful no one was hurt. He also said he isn’t angry at the person responsible, but that the organization doesn’t have the money to replace the trailer. Without it, the center will be forced to reduce their food donations indefinitely.Pastor Kelly is hoping that people will donate their time or money if they’re able, so that the center can resume helping as many people as possible.
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