Tacoma Residential Fire Burns Four Homes, More Threatened

University Place WA

08 September, 2020

7:31 PM

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TACOMA, WA — Firefighters are responding to a fire that has burned at least four homes in Tacoma and is threatening several others. The Tacoma Fire Department first reported the blaze just after 4 p.m. Tuesday, in the midst of an already-hectic day in Pierce County where wildfires have run amok in Bonney Lake, Sumner, and Lakewood. However, the house fire is the only major fire reported inside Tacoma city limits thus far Tuesday. Firefighters say its burning in the 7400 block of South Pine Street. At least four structures are involved and crews are on scene trying to make sure no other buildings catch flame. Crews continue to fight the structure fire. Four structures are involved and crews are attempting to protect other exposures and limit further fire spread. pic.twitter.com/f94cgTKOLw— Tacoma Fire (@TacomaFire) September 8, 2020 First responders have had to block 74th street in both directions near the epicenter, and are asking commuters to avoid the area for the foreseeable future. Be advised that traffic is blocked at 74th street both directions between Oakes St and Cedar St. Avoid the area if possible. No injuries to report at this time. pic.twitter.com/40urKeEJNg— Tacoma Fire (@TacomaFire) September 8, 2020 It's currently unknown how the fire started and if any of the involved buildings had to be evacuated, but so far no injuries have been reported.