Boathouse in Mercer Island catches fire, burns down
Oct 24, 2023, 11:05 AM | Updated: 11:06 am
(Photo from Eastside Fire and Rescue)
(Photo from Eastside Fire and Rescue)
Fire department crews are investigating after a massive boathouse fire on Mercer Island Monday afternoon.
Eastside Fire and Rescue said that the blaze spread from the boat house to the boat inside, another vessel, and the dock near the 9000 block of North Mercer Way, close to Interstate 90.
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Pictures taken at the scene show the structure completely leveled after the fire was extinguished.
EF&R is assisting Mercer Island Fire Department on a dock and boat fire near the 9000 Blk of N Mercer Way. Crews have a good knockdown on the fire at this time. pic.twitter.com/rjWgyJUElF
— Eastside Fire & Rescue (@EastsideFire) October 23, 2023
Bellevue Fire Department said they would investigate the fire to determine a cause.
No injuries have been reported at the time of reporting.
