Dog goes missing after house fire breaks out in Tacoma Tuesday morning
Apr 14, 2026, 9:41 AM
A dog is missing after a house fire in Tacoma Tuesday morning that injured one person.
The fire was first reported at approximately 5:30 a.m. Tuesday. When firefighters arrived at the scene, located on 53rd Place N.E., they found heavy smoke and flames coming from a house.
3200 blk 53rd Pl NE, 5:35am – House fire. Heavy smoke & flames showing upon TFD’s arrival. All occupants escaped the blaze. Fire is now out. One person transported to a local hospital for non-life threatening injuries. One dog still missing. Fire is under investigation. pic.twitter.com/IYA4eolDpi
— Tacoma Fire (@TacomaFire) April 14, 2026
The fire department confirmed that all occupants escaped the blaze, but one person was taken to a local hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.
The fire was extinguished by 7 a.m., but, according to Tacoma Fire, one dog remains missing.
The fire is under investigation.
This is a developing story, check back for updates
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