An early morning fire in Kirkland caused significant damage to 10 businesses inside a strip mall at the intersection of NE 85th Street and 128th Avenue NE.
The fire started shortly after 3 a.m. Tuesday, according to fire officials at the scene. The fire appears to have started near a dry cleaning business at the lot.
A pawn shop, paint store and yoga studio are just a few of the 10 businesses with damage; the extent of which is not yet known.
Residents from a nearby apartment complex evacuated because of excessive smoke.
More than 50 firefighters from multiple departments responded to help extinguish the fire. By 6 a.m., crews had the fire under control.
10 businesses damaged in Kirkland strip mall fire. Smoke is forcing some nearby residents out of their homes.
