Continuing story · 1 report
The southbound I-5 commercial vehicle fire in Tacoma
Two left lanes initially remained open near Port of Tacoma Road. A later reopening, the fire’s cause and any injuries have not been confirmed.
DevelopingNext check Oct 31: An incident-specific update on extinguishment, lane reopening, injuries, or cause.
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The story so far
Update 1
Tacoma vehicle fire restricted southbound I-5; reopening unconfirmed
Two left lanes initially remained open near Port of Tacoma Road. A later reopening, the fire’s cause and any injuries have not been confirmed.
Still open after this report
- Injuries, cause, extinguishment time and the later status of the affected lanes have not been confirmed.
History
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Who's involved
Organizations
- Washington State Patrolstate police agency1 report
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14 sources7 outlets
MyNorthwest.commynorthwest.com6First
- First reported
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- Northbound I-5 reopens in Fife after car fire breaks out
KOMOkomonews.com1
Tacoma Trekkertacomatrekker.com1
Washington Department of Fish & Wildlifewa.gov1
wsdot.com1