Crews battle house fire on Mercer Island

Fire crews on Mercer Island are battling a house fire that has sent plumes of smoke into Bellevue and onto Interstate 90. The fire at a... By Seattle Times staff Fire crews on Mercer Island are battling a house fire that has sent plumes of smoke into Bellevue and onto Interstate 90. The fire at a large waterfront home is in the 3800 block of East Mercer Way. Mercer Island fire crews have called for backup from other nearby fire departments, including Seattle. Details about the fire and whether anyone was hurt weren't immediately... [read full story]