Two-alarm brush fire breaks out near Tradition Lake in Issaquah
Aug 29, 2025, 11:44 AM
A photo of a birds-eye-view of the brush fire in Issaquah. (Photo courtesy of the City of Issaquah)
(Photo courtesy of the City of Issaquah)
A two-alarm brush fire broke out at High Point near Tradition Lake in Issaquah Friday morning, Eastside Fire & Rescue (EFR) announced.
At approximately 7:15 a.m., EFR responded to the fire and noted the fire was 80% contained by natural fire breaks.
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As of approximately 8:30 a.m., EFR noted that crews are continuing to work.
EF&R is responding to a two alarm brush fire near Tradition Lake. Fire is currently 80% contained by natural fire breaks. DNR has been mobilized. Updates to follow. pic.twitter.com/Kehvkzivdt
— Eastside Fire & Rescue (@EastsideFire) August 29, 2025
The City of Issaquah noted there were no immediate threats to city limits and advised people in the area to avoid nearby trails.
Just before 9:30 a.m., EFR provided an update stating that the fire was under control.
EFR mentioned that due to thick vegetation and floor debris, smoke is expected to intensify as the day progresses.
UPDATE: The brush fire near Tradition Lake Is under control. DNR has been mobilized and EF&R crews remain on scene. There is thick vegetation and floor debris, we expect smoke to pick up as the day continues. Please be aware. pic.twitter.com/VgbzbmQv2n
— Eastside Fire & Rescue (@EastsideFire) August 29, 2025
The Department of Natural Resources was also mobilized by the EFR.
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