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Firefighters respond to two-alarm brush fire in Issaquah

Firefighters respond to two-alarm brush fire in Issaquah

Firefighters responded to a two-alarm brush fire at High Point near Tradition Lake in Issaquah on Friday morning.

According to Eastside Fire & Rescue, as of 7:15 a.m., the fire was 80% contained by natural fire breaks.

The City of Issaquah reassured community members that there were no immediate threats to city limits.

People were asked to avoid High Point Trail and other nearby trails as crews worked.

The Department of Natural Resources was mobilized.

By 9:30 a.m., Eastside Fire reported that the brush fire was under control.

According to firefighters, there is thick vegetation and floor debris, so crews expect smoke to pick up as the day continues.

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