Large brush fire prompts evacuations in Parkland, WA
Brush fire prompts evacuations in Parkland
A brush fire is now contained in Pierce County after it spread to a nearby neighborhood, prompting evacuations for people living in the area.
PARKLAND, Wash. - A large brush fire sparked in Parkland, Washington, prompting authorities to evacuate people from their homes in the area.
According to authorities, the brush fire sparked near westbound SR-512 near the SR-7 interchange in Parkland. Several fire engines were dispatched after multiple 911 calls came in around 2:15 p.m.
All evacuations have since been lifted. People living in the area of 108th St S. to 111th St S. to Sheridan Ave S. were originally urged to evacuate.
Brush fire in Parkland. (WSDOT)
Brush fire in Parkland, WA
Central Pierce Fire and Rescue says the fire quickly made its way up a hill into a residential neighborhood. The department said two outbuildings and several abandoned cars were burned.
No one was injured in the brush fire. Crews now have the fire contained and are monitoring for any hot spots.
It's currently unknown how the brush fire started.
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The Source: Information in this story comes from the Pierce County Sheriff's Office and Central Pierce Fire & Rescue.