Large brush fire burns alongside I-5 in Fife

FIFE, WA – Tacoma firefighters battled a major brush fire that burned along Interstate 5 just north of 54th Avenue on Wednesday, according to a tweet from Tacoma Fire.

Tacoma fire crews are arriving onscene of a large brush fire on Northbound I-5 north of 54th Ave exit in Fife. Please use caution and avoid the area if you are able.

— Tacoma Fire (@TacomaFire) August 13, 2020

According to Tacoma Fire, the fire was knocked down by about 6:50 p.m., with crews still working to extinguish various hot spots.

No one was injured in this fire, though commuters in the area were warned to avoid it if possible.

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