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Sammamish, WA (May 10, 2026) – Two people suffered serious injuries Sunday morning, May 10, after a fire broke out at an apartment complex in the Sammamish area.
The blaze prompted a two-alarm response as emergency units were dispatched to apartments along 230th Lane Southeast. More than two dozen fire trucks were dispatched to the scene as crews worked to contain the fire.
Firefighters reported encountering heavy flames inside the building and rescued two victims from the structure. Both individuals sustained serious injuries and received emergency medical treatment.
Officials stated that crews were able to contain the fire to a single apartment unit. However, several neighboring units were also impacted by smoke or heat damage and were declared uninhabitable.
Residents from six apartment units were displaced because of the fire. Damage assessment and overhaul operations continued into the afternoon while crews remained at the scene.
The incident remains under investigation.
Our thoughts are with those injured and the residents displaced by the fire.
Why Apartment Fires Can Affect Multiple Homes Quickly
Apartment fires can spread rapidly due to shared walls, attic spaces, and close building layouts. Even when flames are contained to one unit, smoke, heat, and water damage may leave nearby apartments unsafe for residents.
Firefighters responding to multi-unit residential fires focus first on rescues and preventing the blaze from spreading further through the structure. In apartment buildings and townhomes, fire can travel quickly through shared walls, stairwells, and ventilation systems, putting multiple households at risk within minutes. Heavy fire and smoke conditions can create dangerous environments for occupants trying to escape, particularly those on upper floors or with limited mobility. Residents are generally advised to stay low, close doors behind them to slow the spread of smoke, and avoid using elevators during an active fire.
Once the blaze is under control, investigators move in to determine the cause; they examine electrical systems, appliances, and burn patterns to identify where the fire started and how it spread through the building. Common causes in residential structures include faulty wiring, unattended cooking, overloaded outlets, and malfunctioning heating equipment. Determining the origin and cause not only helps with insurance and legal proceedings but also informs fire prevention efforts in similar buildings going forward.
