Crime & Safety
Car Fire Near Lakewood Causes Traffic Delays
The fire was reported along 96th Street near the Lakewood border on Saturday afternoon.

LAKEWOOD, WA - A car fire was causing traffic delays in the Lakewood area on Saturday afternoon. West Pierce fire reported the car fire along 96th Street near the northbound I-5 lanes. The department described the fire as "causing quite a traffic mess."
The fire was reported around 3:30 p.m. Saturday, according to West Pierce fire.
Car fire at NB I-5 at 96th Street is causing quite the traffic mess. Please proceed with caution and avoid if possible. #drivesafe pic.twitter.com/l2nQZhdlGQ
— West Pierce Fire (@WestPierce) April 8, 2017
Image via West Pierce Fire
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