Apartment building fire in Lakewood displaces 30 people
Jun 26, 2024, 11:37 AM
West Pierce Fire and Rescue firefighters rescue a dog from a burning apartment building. (Photo courtesy of West Pierce Fire and Rescue)
(Photo courtesy of West Pierce Fire and Rescue)
A large apartment complex fire erupted in Lakewood on 110th Street Southwest, just south of the Lakewood Towne Center Mall, Wednesday morning.
Flames torched the three-story building, with 15 apartments heavily damaged, according to West Pierce Fire and Rescue.
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No injuries have been reported, but 30 people — including seven children and five animals — are displaced.
Firefighters at scene of an apartment fire at the 5400 block of 110th St SW in Lakewood. Multiple apartments affected. Will update as more information is available.
— West Pierce Fire & Rescue (@WestPierce) June 26, 2024
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Those currently displaced are getting help from the Red Cross. There is no word on what started the fire, as of this reporting.
This is a developing story, check back for updates
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