Massive Fire At Kirkland Strip Mall: Update

KIRKLAND, WA - A massive fire at the Rose Hill Village shopping plaza Wednesday morning damaged 10 businesses and took firefighters several hours to get under control.

The fire broke out around 3 a.m. at the plaza, 12655 Northeast 85th Street. The fire appears to have started at the east end of the plaza near Rose Hill Cleaners.

Once on the scene, firefighters found flames coming from the sides and roof of the building. Firefighters tried to enter the building, but had to remain outside due to the intensity of the flames in the attic.

The fire wasn't out until around 7 a.m., and Northeast 85th Street was closed for hours, according to city officials. Multiple fire agencies responded to help Kirkland firefighters.

“I want to thank all the units that assisted us this morning including Bellevue, Redmond, Bothell, Woodinville, and Eastside Fire and Rescue,” said Kirkland Chief Joe Sanford in a press release. “All the firefighters on the scene acted with the utmost professionalism in handling this situation.”

Firefighters will remain at the scene Wednesday to monitor flare-ups and to investigate the cause of the fire.

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