Tragedy in Tumwater: Infant Lost in Car Fire | Seattle News

Seattle News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 22, 2026 · 1m

A five-month-old baby tragically lost their life in a vehicle fire in Tumwater, Washington, after the father left the car running for just a moment. The infant was in a car seat when flames erupted, while the 12-year-old and 2-year-old siblings escaped safely — the older child even helped the toddler out before calling for help. By the time the father and neighbors returned, the car was fully engulfed. Despite heroic efforts to rescue the baby, it was too late. All involved, including the surviving children and rescuers, were hospitalized. The cause remains under investigation, and the…