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University Place, WA
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Firefighters responded to a residential fire at the 6500 block of 146th St SW in Lakewood. The fire is under control. No injuries were reported and the cause is under investigation.
At approximately 4:15 am crews were dispatched to an apartment fire in the 12800 block of True Lane SW in Lakewood. Upon arrival they found an active fire and began an aggressive attack.
Around 1:00am crews responded to an apartment fire at the 3400 block of 88th St S in Lakewood. The fire was contained to one unit. One patient was transported and the Red Cross is providing assistance. The cause is under investigation.
Around 10:40pm crews responded to an apartment fire at the 4600 block of Grandview Dr. W. in University Place. Crews were able to contain the fire to the laundry room. No injuries were reported and the fire is under investigation.
Around 12:30pm this afternoon, crews responded to a fast-moving brush fire near 47th Ave SW and 124th St Ct SW. Firefighters quickly extinguished the fire before it reached nearby apartments.
One person was transported to the hospital.
Crews are on scene of a gas leak in the area of 71st Av Ct West and 57th St Ct West in University Place. PSE is on scene but has yet to locate the source. An evacuation order is in place for a .1 mile radius. Affected residents have been notified. Please avoid the area.
Firefighters are on scene of a two car motor vehicle collision at 27th and Bridgeport Way in University Place. Please avoid the area as firefighters extricate the patient. One patient will be transported to an area hospital with minor injuries.
Around 1:30pm this afternoon, crews responded to a fire at a home near 31st Ave S and 86th St S.
There were no injuries and the family is currently displaced.
The cause is currently under investigation.
Around 2:50 p.m. this afternoon, crews responded to a multi-vehicle crash involving a fire on northbound I-5 near 72nd St.
Crews extinguished the vehicle fire as well as a nearby grass fire, preventing the flames from spreading any further.
Minor injuries reported.
West Pierce Fire & Rescue retweeted
UPDATE: All lanes are open on I-5 northbound.
Crews are currently on-scene. Please prepare for traffic delays.
West Pierce Fire & Rescue retweeted
Updated: Collision on I-5 NB at MP 129.59 at S 72nd St/S 74th St beginning at 2:58 pm on July 24, 2026 until further notice. The roadway is closed.
At approximately 6:30pm crews responded to a brush fire near the 7100 block of 146th St. SW in Lakewood. Upon arrival crews worked hard to quickly gain access and extinguish a 40x40 brush fire.
There were no injuries reported and the fire is under investigation.
Firefighters are on scene of a car fire on Northbound I-5 at Bridgeport. The fire is under control, but two lanes of traffic are currently closed. Be safe and go slowly through this area.
West Pierce Firefighters responded to a fire at the 8600 block of 29th Ave Ct SW in Lakewood. No injuries were reported. Four adults and one child were displaced and have been connected with the Red Cross for assistance. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
