Guide Note
The lakefront home of Darcy Burner, a former Microsoft executive who is running as a Democrat for the Washington congressional seat currently held by incumbent Dave Reichert, burned down on July 1, 2008. The fire, which began sometime after 7:30 a.m. engulfed the Burner home, but Burner, her husband, and her son, were all able to escape. A family cat died in the blaze.1
Fast Facts
- Burner challenging Republican Congressman Dave Reichert for seat
- Burner lost by narrow margin in 2006 run against Reichert2
- Home located on Ames Lake
- Family lived in home since 20021
- Fire may have begun in room of son, Henry1
- Engulfed home in three to four minutes1
- Family dog rescued1
- Investigators believe "faulty appliance" to blame1
The Burner Campaign
After leaving Microsoft in 2006, Burner ran for Congress in 2006 against Dave Reichert, but lost by a narrow margin.2 In 2008, she announced her plans to challenge Reichert again.
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