Crews extinguish homeless encampment fire in Des Moines, 1 injured

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Homeless encampment fire in Des Moines

Homeless encampment fire in Des Moines

Crews are investigating after a fire broke out at a homeless encampment in Des Moines early Sunday morning.

According to Puget Sound Fire (PSF), crews arrived at the scene to extinguish the fire at around 6:40 a.m. Officials say at least one person was hurt, and was treated by fire crews and King County Medics. 

FOX 13 crews spotted the fire while driving south on I-5 toward Tacoma.

Information is limited at this time, and there is no word on how the fire started. 

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This is a developing story.

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