An accidental house fire in the 2900 block of East Lake Sammamish Parkway, which caused traffic delays June 11, began around the barbecue on the back porch of the residence, King County Fire Investigators determined.

The residents’ insurance company is investigating the exact cause, according to Detective Jason Houck with the King County Sheriff’s Office. He said the house is unlivable until repairs can be made.

Flames damaged much of the west side of the two-story home’s exterior and the attic before firefighters extinguished the fire about a half hour after arriving, EF&R Battalion Chief Craig Hooper said.

The Redmond Fire Department was the first to respond, after residents called in the fire at 1:26 p.m. Eastside Fire & Rescue arrived shortly thereafter.

King County Assessor’s Office records indicate that the property is valued at $1.98 million.

The Parkway briefly closed June 11 while firefighters gained control of the fire, according to the city of Sammamish. Both lanes reopened around 4 p.m., but traffic was moving slowly.

The fire was located more than a mile north of Inglewood Hill Road between Northeast 30th Court and Northeast 28th Place.

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Original post:

UPDATE 2: Both north and southbound lanes on East Lake Sammamish Parkway are now open.

UPDATE: Firefighters are finishing up at the house fire and one lane of traffic has been opened.

From the city of Sammamish:

Eastside Fire & Rescue crews are fighting a house fire in the 2900 block of East Lake Sammamish Parkway.

The Parkway will remain closed to traffic until firefighters gain control of the fire and can begin clearing the roadway.

The fire, on the west side of the Parkway, is a bit more than a mile north of Inglewood Hill Road between N.E. 30th Court and N.E. 28th Place.