Book Drop At Gig Harbor Library Set On Fire With Fireworks

GIG HARBOR, WA - A fire broke out inside the book drop at the Gig Harbor Library on July 4, according to the fire department. And it appears the fire was set by someone shooting fireworks into the book drop. Luckily, the library's fire-suppression system was able to extinguish the blaze before it spread farther into the building.

According to Gig Harbor Fire and Rescue, the library, which is part of the Pierce County Library system, is equipped with a halon suppression system. When a fire is detected, that system sprays halon gas, which stops the fire from spreading. The system worked in this case.

After the fire was out, firefighters were able to enter the building to confirm that the fire had not spread. The library was closed due to the Independence Day holiday.

Gig Harbor police are still trying to identify a suspect in the fire.

Patch.com has reached out to the library system to check what affect he fire had on library operations. We will update this story when we hear back.

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