House Fire in Everest Neighborhood on August 23, 2026

Published on August 23, 2026

Kirkland firefighters are on scene at a residential fire in the Everest neighborhood.

At approximately 4:50 p.m., crews responded to a home near Slater Avenue and arrived to find the house fully involved in fire. Firefighters from Bellevue, Redmond and Shoreline are assisting with the response.

No injuries have been reported.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

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