The Kent Fire Department Regional Fire Authority responded to a residential fire on Kent East Hill in the 12000 block of Kent Kangley Road. One of the residents realized the danger, woke and evacuated the other two family members, and then proceeded to call 911 just before 3 AM this morning.

The first arriving fire engine immediately attacked the fire which was located in the attached garage. Meanwhile, the next arriving crew made entry into the home to ensure that all the occupants were safe. Fire crews entered the house to check if the fire had extended into the home. Some smoke was found but the fire was held to the garage. About 15 minutes after the first crew arrived, the fire was declared extinguished.

The location of the home, in relation to the major arterial the property is adjacent to, both access and water supply was a concern. The water supply was quickly remedied and mitigation of traffic was addressed by the Kent Police Department.

Responding agencies include the Kent Fire Department Regional Fire Authority, Valley Regional Fire Authority, Maple Valley Fire Rescue, King County Medic One, the Zone 3 Rehabilitation unit, and Kent Police. The power company also came out to assist with utilities. The Red Cross was called in to assist the family. One Adult, one teen, and one child have been displaced by the fire.

The KFD RFA fire investigator has deemed the fire “undetermined”. There are no injuries to report and no damage estimate at the time of this media release.

The home had no working smoke detectors at the time of the fire. The Kent Fire Department wants to remind everyone to test their detectors on a regular basis and when you change your clocks, change your batteries too.