One assumes they have insurance... (note sign of business next door)
Firefighters in action
Malena's Tacos - fire nearly out
Putting out hot spots
The photographer in the forground had finished with his Hair Salon gig, and was hanging out in a nearby bar when a woman came in yelling “There's a FIRE!” He grabbed his camera and went back to work. Fox news and King 5 video crews showed up eventually as well.
View East down NW 56th from between 20th NW and 17th NW
Onlookers watching from across the street
This photo is kind of surreal, what with the smoky haze in the air. Artfully out of focus, too!
Jeeze, what a dork. Remind me not to use a flash around guys wearing reflective tape.
The after party
Epilogue Books in the background - no fire there, thank god!