One injured, 11 displaced after apartment fire in Puyallup, WA
A significant apartment fire in downtown Puyallup, WA, injured one person and displaced 11 late Thursday night. Central Pierce Fire & Rescue reported that crews arrived at the scene near 5th Street Southeast and Pioneer Way East around 10:35 p. m. , where flames were visible through the roof of two center units. Firefighters escalated their response to a second alarm, attacking the blaze from both inside and outside the building, successfully extinguishing it by 12:27 a.
m. All residents managed to evacuate safely, although one individual required hospitalization for non-life-threatening injuries. The cause of the fire is still under investigation, prompting concerns regarding fire safety protocols in multi-unit dwellings. This incident underscores the importance of maintaining fire safety measures in urban residential areas, particularly in light of previous similar events. Local officials may need to assess current fire safety regulations to prevent future occurrences.
The community remains alert as updates on the investigation are expected.