MIFD responds to gazebo fire

A residential fire on East Mercer Way over the weekend caused extensive damage but no injuries.

At about 6 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 23, firefighters from Mercer Island, Bellevue, and Eastside Fire and Rescue responded to a residential structure fire at 4300 block of East Mercer Way, according to a press release sent by Shawn Matheson, battalion chief.

The building was a two-story single family residence. First arriving units from Mercer Island Fire Department (MIFD) quickly determined that the occupants safely self-evacuated, and there were no individuals remaining in the structure.

MIFD units found the dwelling with flames involving 100 percent of the attached gazebo type structure at the back of the building. The fire extended into the interior of the structure on the first and second floors and the attic space. The fire involved approximately 80 to 90 percent of the attic and significant portions of both floors of the home.

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Crews rapidly initiated an offensive interior and exterior fire attack and the fire was brought under control approximately 60 minutes later. Firefighters then initiated overhaul efforts, extinguishing smaller fires throughout the structure.

The fire response was upgraded to a second alarm and a total of 18 units responded with 48 firefighters. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.

For additional information contact the on-duty Battalion Chief at 275-7962.