Post by Barnaby Cuthbert on Aug 6, 2016 7:21:57 GMT -8
SEATTLE – A fire broke out early Sunday morning on the top floor of a retail complex in the corner of Pike Place Market.
It was reported around 1:30 a.m. at the iconic Pike's Place Market. Flames could be seen coming out a window of The Divine Yak at first, then consumed most of that section of the market containing the store.
The Divine Yak has been a destination store in Seattle since it's opening in 1907, closing several times due to 'morality' concerns associated with non-christian spiritualism, yet always re-opening in the same location.
It's website reads:
The Divine Yak is the West Coast’s oldest and largest herbal apothecary and perfumery and has been in business for over 100 years now. We are nestled in the famous Pike Place Waterfront Market in scenic downtown Seattle. We are often imitated, but never duplicated and guaranteed to be a one of a kind shopping experience. We carry close to 300 herbs (Western, Chinese & Ayurvedic) and nearly 300 essential oils, compound, perfume and carrier oils which are stocked on a daily basis and available for you to look at, smell and sample. Along with our impressive selection of herbs and oils, we carry a large selection of specialty incenses, resins, herbal tinctures, natural soaps, shampoos, conditions, toothpastes, natural beauty products, salves, lotions, body butters, bath salts, vitamins and supplements. Do you need a specially crafted herbal blend, tea, oil, bath salt or lotion? Not a problem, The Divine Yak has a knowledgeable and helpful staff that is only too happy to whip something up for you upon request.
Not just an apothecary, The Divine Yak is the home to many one of a kind gifts, jewelry and statues. We also carry an impressive selection of books, periodicals, cards, posters, calendars, magnets, tarot cards, candles, Tibetan and crystal singing bowls, prayer flags, one of a kind boxes and mugs, t-shirts, tank tops, sweatshirts and tote bags with our own logo on them.
Whether you shop online, via phone or stop by the next time you are in Seattle, we are dedicated to making your experience with us a unique and pleasurable one.
TEMPORARILY CLOSED AT OUR RETAIL LOCATION DUE TO FIRE. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO ORDER FROM OUR WEBSITE.
Firefighters fought the fire from a balcony above the window and had the flames out in a relatively few minutes, however the structure failed due to the fire and has now collapsed into the alleyway below. Teams have been removing burnt timbers this week and insurance assessors have been on the scene.
There were no immediate reports of injuries.
It was reported around 1:30 a.m. at the iconic Pike's Place Market. Flames could be seen coming out a window of The Divine Yak at first, then consumed most of that section of the market containing the store.
The Divine Yak has been a destination store in Seattle since it's opening in 1907, closing several times due to 'morality' concerns associated with non-christian spiritualism, yet always re-opening in the same location.
It's website reads:
The Divine Yak is the West Coast’s oldest and largest herbal apothecary and perfumery and has been in business for over 100 years now. We are nestled in the famous Pike Place Waterfront Market in scenic downtown Seattle. We are often imitated, but never duplicated and guaranteed to be a one of a kind shopping experience. We carry close to 300 herbs (Western, Chinese & Ayurvedic) and nearly 300 essential oils, compound, perfume and carrier oils which are stocked on a daily basis and available for you to look at, smell and sample. Along with our impressive selection of herbs and oils, we carry a large selection of specialty incenses, resins, herbal tinctures, natural soaps, shampoos, conditions, toothpastes, natural beauty products, salves, lotions, body butters, bath salts, vitamins and supplements. Do you need a specially crafted herbal blend, tea, oil, bath salt or lotion? Not a problem, The Divine Yak has a knowledgeable and helpful staff that is only too happy to whip something up for you upon request.
Not just an apothecary, The Divine Yak is the home to many one of a kind gifts, jewelry and statues. We also carry an impressive selection of books, periodicals, cards, posters, calendars, magnets, tarot cards, candles, Tibetan and crystal singing bowls, prayer flags, one of a kind boxes and mugs, t-shirts, tank tops, sweatshirts and tote bags with our own logo on them.
Whether you shop online, via phone or stop by the next time you are in Seattle, we are dedicated to making your experience with us a unique and pleasurable one.
TEMPORARILY CLOSED AT OUR RETAIL LOCATION DUE TO FIRE. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO ORDER FROM OUR WEBSITE.
Firefighters fought the fire from a balcony above the window and had the flames out in a relatively few minutes, however the structure failed due to the fire and has now collapsed into the alleyway below. Teams have been removing burnt timbers this week and insurance assessors have been on the scene.
There were no immediate reports of injuries.