Local Community Rallies Around Ballard Market After Devastating Gas Explosion
Seattle, Washington – In the Ballard neighborhood of Seattle, a corner market, Take 5 Urban Market, faced significant damage from a natural gas explosion. The Seattle Fire Department determined that the explosion was accidental, causing flames to engulf the building. Owners Bryan Vietmeier and Rebecca Rouleau, who have operated the beloved business for 17 years, were devastated by the news. Despite the destruction, they showed resilience by returning to work the day after the fire. …