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Vehicle fire shuts down multiple streets in Issaquah

Feb 1, 2025, 2:37 PM

A photo of smoke coming from a vehicle in Issaquah, and fire crews working to put out the fire. (Ph...

A photo of smoke coming from a vehicle in Issaquah, and fire crews working to put out the fire. (Photo: MyNorthwest staff)

(Photo: MyNorthwest staff)

Multiple roadways in Issaquah had to be blocked off after a vehicle caught on fire.

Highlands Drive NE and NE High Street Roadway were both shut down to traffic as police and fire crews work to get the fire out and clear the truck.

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MyNorthwest and KIRO Newsradio are waiting to confirm what type of vehicle caught on fire after receiving initial reports that is was an automobile transport truck.

This is a developing story, check back for updates

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