Firetrucks on the scene in front of the Washington Center, shortly after arriving. All photos in this gallery have the time off by one hour.

A firefighter near the east entrance to the apartment building.

The fire over firetrucks and spectators.

It got worse before it got better - this is a few minutes in, but a few minuts later it was blazing brightly.

Firefighters in the adjacent apartment break out the window with a water hose.

Firefighters on top of the building.

David Scherer, manager of the adjacent Martin apartments, running to catch someone.

Firefighters were getting the fire under control after about a half hour, at 2:22 AM.

Firefighters from nearby Tumwater, along with the nearly under control fire.