Crime & Safety
Smoke From Tacoma Scrap Metal Fire Sent Billowing Across The Sky
The fire started around 2 a.m..There are no reports of injuries. While the fire is knocked down, it could be a while before it' out.
TACOMA, WA – A fire at a scrap metal pile in Tacoma is causing quite a scene. Smoke is billowing in the air and be seen for miles.
The fire is at Simon Metals at 2202 East River Street.
Firefighters first responded around 2 a.m. and it was still burning hours later. Get all the latest information on what's happening in your community by signing up for Patch's newsletters and breaking news alerts.
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Tacoma Fire says there no danger of it spreading – the main fire has been knocked down – but it could take a day or more before the fire is completely extinguished.
Officials say that if you're in the area, you should take caution about breathing in fumes from the fire.
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There were no reports of injuries.
Photo via Tacoma Fire.
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