Crews battle fire at Tacoma automotive repair business

TACOMA, Wash. - Firefighters knocked down a fire that engulfed an automotive repair business in Tacoma on Wednesday.

According to the Tacoma Fire Department (TFD), crews responded to a commercial structure fire near the corner of S Adams St. and S 50th St. just before 2 p.m. This area is just west of the Tacoma Cemetery.

TFD said nobody was hurt.

The first crews to arrive put up a defensive approach to fight the flames, saying that there were heavy fire conditions and the building was showing signs of a roof collapse. 

Authorities asked the public to stay away from the area. Those living nearby were asked to close their windows due to possible toxic smoke.

Firefighters said they would investigate the cause when it was safe to enter the building.