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Jul 23, 2021 • 6 tweets • 2 min read
Firefighters are arriving on the scene of a commercial structure fire in the 5700 blk of East Portland Avenue. The first arriving company is reporting that fire and smoke is showing from the building and crews are preparing for a fire attack.
Crews are transitioning to a defensive strategy as the fire has spread throughout the attic space and has resulted in a partial roof collapse.
Sep 14, 2020 • 5 tweets • 1 min read
Tacoma Fire crews are arriving onscene of a church fire in the 1200 block of South 76th St. Fire attack is being initiated. Please avoid the area.
Crews are reporting that the main body of fire has been knocked down but the fire has extended into void spaces. Ladder crews are accessing and ventilating to assist the engine crews in locating the remaining fire.
