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Massive fire causes explosions, heavy flames at Graham wrecking yard

Apr 30, 2026, 10:31 AM | Updated: 11:24 am

Firefighters in Graham battled a large fire at a wrecking yard late Wednesday night, marked by repeated explosions.

Flames were first reported just after 10:30 p.m. at the property off Highway 161. Fire crews arrived to find intense fire burning through stacks of unprocessed vehicles, with explosions continuing as the blaze spread through the yard.

A total of 12 fire units from multiple agencies worked for hours to contain the fire. Crews brought it under control at approximately 3 a.m. Thursday.

No injuries were immediately reported, according to Central Pierce Fire & Rescue. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

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