A harrowing scene unfolded outside a hospital in Seattle as a colossal fire erupted from a nearby homeless camp, causing panic and fear among the hospital staff. Quick-thinking employees sprang into action, documenting the frightening incident as they awaited the arrival of the fire department.

"I started to smell smoke on my hospital's unit and looked out the window and saw the huge fire. There is a homeless camp below that will randomly have fires, but this one, in particular, was huge and scary," said the filmer.

The concerned staff immediately dialed 911, while another employee managed to capture the alarming scene on video. The footage revealed the intensity of the blaze, with flames engulfing the area and even a startling explosion seen toward the end of the clip.

Fortunately, the Seattle Fire Department arrived swiftly, and their valiant efforts led to the successful extinguishing of the fire, averting a potential disaster. The firefighters' courage and skill in battling the massive flames were lauded by witnesses, who expressed gratitude for their timely response.

Incidents like these serve as a reminder of the challenges faced by homeless communities and the need for proactive measures to ensure their safety while also highlighting the commendable bravery exhibited by emergency responders during critical moments.

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This is outside of a hospital in Seattle. I started to smell smoke on my hospital’s unit and looked out the window and saw the huge fire. There is a homeless camp below that will randomly have fires but this one in particular was huge and scary. My coworkers called 911 and I took this video. We saw a big explosion as well toward the end of the video. Firefighters arrived and put the fire out!