Crime & Safety
Explosions Heard At House Fire In Puyallup
The fire broke out after 5 p.m. southwest of the state fairgrounds, according to police.
PUYALLUP, WA - A structure fire broke out Tuesday afternoon at a home along 12th Street Southwest in Puyallup, and witnesses reportedly heard explosions coming from the home. Around 5:45 p.m., firefighters had determined that all occupants had made it out of the home safely.
At around 6 p.m., firefighters reported that the fire was under control, although personnel were still on scene mopping up.
The home is located along the 1800 block of 12th Street Southwest, which is just west of 9th Street Southwest.
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#BREAKING #IAFF726 crews are arriving on the scene of a working fire, 1500 block of 12th St in #Puyallup. Bystanders reporting explosions.
— Pierce County FF's (@IAFF726) July 19, 2017
We are at the scene with @CentralPierce for a fully involved house fire in the 1800 block of 12th Street Southwest. Avoid the area pic.twitter.com/jKAZNLw7FT
— Puyallup Police (@PuyallupPD) July 19, 2017
Image via Puyallup police
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