Chainsaw rescue: Snohomish firefighters save resident from house fire

An elderly woman in Monroe was rescued Tuesday night by the use of a chainsaw after Snohomish Regional Fire & Rescue responded to a smoking house fire.

Engine 31 responded aggressively, contained the fire to the garage, and prevented it from spreading to the home’s living areas. While operating in that section of the house, crews heard a call for help and quickly rescued a woman, safely escorting her outside, authorities reported.

The incident took place at 147 Street SE. Both homeowners were released at the scene without injury. The Snohomish County Fire Marshall’s Office is investigating the cause of the fire.

Fire personnel noted that a closed door can slow the spread of smoke, heat, and flames, encouraging residents to make life-saving fire safety practices part of their household routines.

Full press release for house fire https://t.co/f6EuLpLjSV

— Snohomish Regional Fire & Rescue (@SnoRegionalFire) November 11, 2026

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