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Pullman Firefighters Respond to Couch Fires After Seahawks Super Bowl Win
WSU students shift dangerous football victory tradition to celebrating Seattle's championship
Published on Feb. 9, 2026
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Washington State University students in Pullman continued their tradition of burning couches to celebrate sports victories, this time shifting the practice to the Seattle Seahawks' Super Bowl win over the New England Patriots. Pullman firefighters responded to two couch fires in the streets near campus following the game, as well as a small attic fire that may have been related to the celebrations.
Why it matters
The couch burning tradition has long been a concern for public safety in Pullman, as the fires can quickly overwhelm emergency crews. The Pullman Firefighters Union had warned the public about the practice earlier in the day, reminding residents that it is not a harmless celebration. This latest incident highlights the ongoing challenge of curbing this dangerous tradition, even as the focus shifts from WSU football to the Seahawks' championship.
The details
Pullman firefighters responded to two couches that were set on fire in streets near the Washington State University campus following the Seahawks' Super Bowl victory on Sunday night. The last time the city saw this type of football victory celebration was in November 2024, after a Cougar home win over Utah State. The Pullman Firefighters Union had posted a warning about the couch burning tradition earlier in the day, noting that the fires can quickly overwhelm emergency crews. That scenario played out on Sunday, as firefighters also responded to a small attic fire that may have been related to the celebrations.
- On Sunday night, February 9, 2026, following the Seahawks' Super Bowl win.
- The last College Hill couch fires came in November of 2024 after a Washington State University football home win over Utah State.
The players
Pullman Firefighters Union
The union representing firefighters in the city of Pullman, Washington, who warned the public about the dangers of the couch burning tradition earlier on the day of the Super Bowl.
Pullman Firefighters
The firefighters in the city of Pullman, Washington, who responded to the couch fires and a small attic fire following the Seahawks' Super Bowl victory.
What they’re saying
“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in Pullman.”
— Pullman Firefighters Union (Facebook)
What’s next
The city of Pullman and Washington State University will likely need to work together to find ways to curb the dangerous couch burning tradition, whether it is directed at WSU football or the Seahawks' success.
The takeaway
This incident highlights the ongoing challenge of addressing the public safety risks posed by the couch burning tradition in Pullman, even as the focus shifts from celebrating WSU football victories to the Seahawks' championship. Finding a solution to this dangerous practice remains a priority for the city and university.
