Crews respond to fire in Town Center

According to the city, firefighters from Mercer Island, Bellevue and Eastside Fire & Rescue are currently on scene of a Town Center commercial fire in the 7600 block of Southeast 27th Street. All occupants of the building were able to evacuate, according to the social media post at about 2:10 p.m. The city is asking residents to avoid the area as crews respond. The Reporter will post additional information when it becomes available. Photo courtesy of the city of Mercer Island

According to a neighboring business owner, the birds were saved at Denise’s Parrot Place, which accumulated heavy smoke. Photo courtesy of Anchor Marine Underwriters, Inc.

According to a neighboring business owner, the birds were saved at Denise’s Parrot Place, which accumulated heavy smoke. Photo courtesy of Anchor Marine Underwriters, Inc.