Tukwila firefighters responding to a house fire in the 4900 block of S. 114th St. at 3:31 a.m. Nov. 4 found a man lying in the yard as they were setting up their hoses.

The 50-year-old man, who suffered smoke inhalation, was transported to Group Health Hospital by King County Medic I.

The two-story wood-frame house that was a total loss. Damage estimates and the cause of the fire were unknown at press time.

Heavy winds carried large embers away from the burning structure, which concerned firefighters. However, they did not cause any other fires.

The Renton Fire Department and King County Fire District 20 also responded to the alarm. A Seattle City Light crew was called to handle downed wires that created a hazardous situation for firefighters.

Hotel guest sets his room on fire

The SeaTac Fire Department responded to a call at the Red Lion Inn at 18220 International Blvd. after a man was seen throwing clay tiles at personnel in the parking lot.

His third-floor room was on fire and smoke was starting to fill the hotel.

SeaTac police officers were called in to assist after the man refused to let firefighters enter his room.

Firefighters and hotel staff then extinguished the blaze, which was contained to the man’s room, and evacuated hotel occupants.

When officers entered the room, the man climbed over the balcony railing and was straddling it with one leg while holding onto a pole.

King County Sheriff’s deputies helped subdue the suspect and took him into custody.

The man was taken to Harborview Medical Center for evaluation, then was booked into jail on a charge of 1st-degree arson.