Fire engine stolen from emergency scene crashes into 14 cars, WA officials say
Someone swiped a fire engine from an emergency scene and crashed it into more than a dozen parked vehicles, then ditched it and fled, Washington officials said.
The purloined Everett fire engine caused “significant damage to” landscaping and cars in five locations, according to a July 19 news release on the city’s website.
Police are investigating and trying to find the person responsible, officials said.
The engine crew discovered the vehicle was gone a little after 11 p.m. July 18, officials said, noting that the crew had been on an apartment building’s fifth floor dealing with a medical emergency.
“At the same time, the first 911 call was received,” according to officials.
The call was for a hit-and-run wreck, and more reports followed, officials said.
In all, the truck hit about 14 parked vehicles, plus trees, signs, grass and curbing, according to officials.
Fire Chief Dave DeMarco said his department is “actively reviewing this incident and examining our policies and procedures to see what, if anything, can be done to help prevent such occurrences in the future,” per the release.
He added that “we are thankful that nobody was injured in this event, and we remain focused on safeguarding our community and our emergency response capabilities.”
Police Chief John DeRousse said in the release that “it is imperative that we hold the suspect accountable for their actions, and we will work diligently to bring them to justice.”
Everett is about a 30-mile drive north from Seattle.
This story was originally published July 21, 2025 at 5:51 PM with the headline "Fire engine stolen from emergency scene crashes into 14 cars, WA officials say."
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