'Suspicious' House Fire Off Issquah-Hobart Road Extinguished

Firefighters with Eastside Fire & Rescue (EF&R) and mutual aid units from Maple Valley Fire Department and Bellevue Medics responded to a report of a house fire at the 15900 Block of 252nd Avenue SE just off the Issaquah-Hobart Road.  The fire was reported this morning at approximately 6:08 a.m. by neighbors who noticed flames and smoke coming from the house.  

Engine 76, from the Tiger Mt. fire station, was first to arrive reporting smoke and flames visible from the garage. Firefighters worked to extinguish the garage fire that had also extended to the attic of the home. 

KIRO TV reported that the same house was hit by arson several weeks ago.

The fire appears to be suspicious and the King County Fire Investigation Unit (FIU) was called to the scene. The fire is estimated at $90,000 in damages to the structure and the fire is under investigation at this time.  For additional information on the fire cause, contact the FIU at 206-263-2070.

Time of Call: 6:08 a.m.

Units on Scene:  Fire Engines 71, 72, 73, 76, 78, 83, Water Tender 73, 74, Air Unit 81, Battalion 71, ESF102, 103

Mutual Aid Units:     Maple Valley Water Tender 81, Bellevue Medic 14, KCSO, FIU