Crime & Safety
Truck Fire In University Place May Cause Traffic Delays
The fire was reported around 4 p.m. Tuesday and fire officials are urging drivers to avoid the area.
UNIVERSITY PLACE, WA - West Pierce firefighters are responding to a box truck on fire near a major intersection.
The fire department is urging drivers to be cautious near the scene of the fire, at the intersection of 67th Avenue West and 40th Street West. That intersection is just a few blocks east of Bridgeport Way.
Crews are responding to a box truck fire at 67th Ave & 40th St W in #CityofUP. Please keep clear of the area to avoid congestion.
— West Pierce Fire (@WestPierce) March 14, 2017
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