Navy Vet Saves Home in Birthday Suit | Seattle News

Seattle News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 8, 2026 · 1m

A Navy vet in Sumner raced into a raging fire in his birthday suit after a rogue firework ignited his neighbor’s garage—his quick thinking and bravery may have saved both homes from total destruction. With flames creeping toward his place, Wesley chose action over comfort, grabbing a hose and battling the blaze barefoot, even burning his toes on hot embers. By the time firefighters arrived, he’d pulled on shorts—but not before fireworks kept exploding nearby. His takeaway? Always douse your fireworks and have an emergency plan… and maybe wear pants next time you’re saving the neighborhood…