Sammamish Firefighters Respond to Early Morning Blaze in Preston

Firefighters with Eastside Fire & Rescue (EF&R), including Station No. 83 in Sammamish, along with mutual aid units from Fall City, Duvall, Snoqualmie, and Maple Valley, responded to a residential structure fire at the 8300 block of 293rd Avenue SE, in the community of Preston, at approximately 2:45 a.m. this morning, Dec. 22. 

The occupants of the two story wood framed home called into the 911 dispatch center to report that their carport and garage were burning, and the fire was quickly spreading to the main house. The occupants were able to evacuate the home safely.

When firefighters arrived on scene, heavy smoke and flames were coming from the garage and extending to the home. Due to the lack of hydrants in the area, additional water tenders were called in to shuttle water into the scene to fight the fire. Icy and narrow road conditions also added to the challenges in fighting the fire. One firefighter suffered a minor burn to the face, but no other injuries were reported.

A King County Fire Investigator was called to the scene and the fire is currently under investigation. The amount of damages and cause of the fire are yet to be determined.  

Units on Scene:  EF&R Engine 71, 72, 74, 83, Aid 75, 76, Air Unit 81, Ladder 73, 87, Water Tender 71, 74, 85, 87.  BC71, ES100, ES101, ES103. Fall City Engine 271. Duvall Water Tender 66. Maple Valley Water Tender 81.  King County Fire Investigator, PSE.

--Information from Eastside Fire & Rescue