Overnight Fire Breaks Out at Greek Restaurant in Kent

Firefighters extinguish blaze at Ishtar Greek & Mediterranean Cuisine

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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Firefighters with Puget Sound Fire responded to a commercial fire just after 2 a.m. on Tuesday at Ishtar Greek & Mediterranean Cuisine, a restaurant located on the 400 block of Central Avenue S. in Kent. Firefighters arrived and found flames coming from the single-story restaurant, and they worked until 3:40 a.m. to put out the blaze. There were no reported injuries to firefighters, and the cause of the fire is under investigation.

Why it matters

Fires at commercial properties can pose significant risks to public safety and cause substantial property damage, disrupting local businesses and the surrounding community. The quick response and efforts of the Puget Sound Fire department helped to contain the incident and prevent further harm.

The details

According to Puget Sound Fire, firefighters were first called to the fire just after 2 a.m. on Tuesday. They arrived to find flames coming from the single-story Ishtar Greek & Mediterranean Cuisine restaurant and worked for over an hour to extinguish the blaze, finally putting it out around 3:40 a.m. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation, and there were no reported injuries to any firefighters on the scene.

  • Firefighters responded to the fire just after 2:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
  • Firefighters worked until 3:40 a.m. to put out the blaze.

The players

Puget Sound Fire

The fire department that responded to and extinguished the fire at Ishtar Greek & Mediterranean Cuisine.

Ishtar Greek & Mediterranean Cuisine

The single-story restaurant located on the 400 block of Central Avenue S. in Kent, Washington where the overnight fire broke out.

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The takeaway

This incident highlights the importance of fire safety and prevention measures for local businesses, as well as the critical role that first responders play in protecting public safety and minimizing damage when emergencies occur.