Capitol Hill structure fire sends five to hospital

SEATTLE — Five people were taken to the hospital after a fire in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood Monday. 40 people were displaced.

The fire happened at the Boylston Hotel at 1517 Boylston Avenue East just after 5:30 p.m.

Several people suffered smoke inhalation in the fire and one was hurt jumping from the building.

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The cause of the fire is under investigation.

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