A large tree came crashing down onto parked vehicles at Lake Sammamish State Park in Issaquah on Monday, striking multiple cars and bringing Eastside Fire & Rescue crews out for on-scene patient evaluations. The agency posted an incident alert early Monday as responders worked to secure the area and check people for injuries. Officials had not released the number or severity of any casualties in the first update.
EF&R is on scene of a tree fall in Lake Sammamish State Park. Multiple cars were struck by the tree. Patient evaluations are being conducted at this time.
- Eastside Fire & Rescue (@EastsideFire) June 22, 2026
What Officials Are Saying So Far
According to Eastside Fire & Rescue, “multiple cars were struck by the tree” and patient evaluations were underway, and that post is the main official update available at the time of publication. The department asked people to stay away from the affected area while crews work to stabilize the scene. No additional details on injuries or possible causes had been released in the initial notice.
Where It Happened
Lake Sammamish State Park sits on the lake’s western shore and lists its address as 2182 NW Sammamish Road in Issaquah. The park includes two public swim beaches, boat launches and a park ranger station, and its official page notes heavy day-use activity during the summer months along with a range of on-site amenities. As of the minutes following the fire department’s alert, Washington State Parks had not posted an advisory tied to the incident.
Recent Emergencies at the Park
Lake Sammamish has seen other serious responses recently. Local outlets reported that first responders attempted a prolonged rescue at the park after a teenager was pulled from the water on June 15 and later died. Those incidents highlight both the high volume of summer visitors and the range of emergencies crews are called to handle at the park. KIRO7 and teen’s death at the park covered that earlier response.
What to Watch For Next
Officials are likely to release more details as crews clear the scene and complete their evaluations, so park visitors should keep an eye on Eastside Fire & Rescue’s social updates and on Washington State Parks for any advisories or closures. Anyone already at Lake Sammamish State Park is urged to follow the directions of on-scene personnel and, when conditions make trees unstable, to avoid parking near large trees.
