Firefighters Battle Two-Alarm Blaze at Redmond Home

This story was reported by Jeanne Gustafson and Jasmine Healy.

Firefighters from Redmond, Kirkland, Bellevue, Woodinville, Duvall and Eastside Fire & Rescue tackled a two-alarm blaze on 67th Place, Northeast Union Hill this morning east of Redmond.

Acting Battalion Chief Jim Strickland said the family was not at home when the fire broke out, but at first firefighters weren't sure if anyone was inside. Four dogs are ok, but two family cats are still unaccounted for.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Strickland said when firefighters first arrived it was unclear whether anyone was inside but the flames had completely engulfed all but one room in the house. Firefighters took a defensive approach until they could get inside, calling in a second alarm on the fire. Altogether six engines responded to the fire.

Crews remain on the scene putting out the smoldering house, which is a complete loss.

The rural location of the fire in unincorporated King County added to response time, Strickland said. Crews arrived with pumper trucks, but were heartened to find fire hydrants available in the area.

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Original Story:

A two-alarm fire broke out Friday morning at a Redmond home in the 25500 block of NE 67 Place.

Firefighters are on the scene and taking a "defensive approach," according to Jim Bove, a spokesman for the Redmond Fire Department.

Bove said firefighters are not able to gain access to the home at this point and it's not known whether anyone is inside.

Patch is headed to the scene and will have more information soon. Check back here for updates. —Caitlin Moran