Fire at auto wrecking yard in Graham, WA, sparks explosions

Name: Fire at B&R Auto Wrecking in Graham, WA
Uploaded: 2026-04-30T08:44:06-07:00
Description: Crews are battling a fire at B&R Auto Wrecking Thursday morning. Authorities say the fire began Wednesday at around 11 p.m.

Fire at B&R Auto Wrecking in Graham, WA

Crews are battling a fire at B&R Auto Wrecking Thursday morning. Authorities say the fire began Wednesday at around 11 p.m.

GRAHAM, Wash. - Crews are battling a fire at a B&R Auto Wrecking facility in Graham, Washington, that first ignited Wednesday night.

Last night, just after 10:30 PM, we responded to the 20000 block of Meridian E in Graham for reports of explosions and a fire at a wrecking yard.
Upon arrival, crews encountered a significant fire involving multiple stacks of unprocessed vehicles, with heavy fire conditions and reports of ongoing explosions. A total of 12 units responded to the incident, including 8 fire suppression units, 1 EMS unit, and 3 command/support units. Firefighters worked through the night to contain the fire and manage the hazards associated with burning vehicles and heavy fire load. The fire was placed under control at approximately 3:32 AM, and the final unit cleared the scene just before 5:00 AM. No injuries were reported. The cause is under investigation by the Pierce County Fire Marshal’s office.

(Central Pierce Fire and Rescue)

Timeline:

According to Central Pierce Fire & Rescue, crews responded around 10:30 p.m. to reports of explosions and a fire in the 20000 block of Meridian East at a wrecking yard.

When crews arrived, they found multiple stacks of cars on fire, with ongoing explosions. Twelve units responded to the incident.

Firefighters worked through the night into Thursday morning to contain the fire and manage potential hazards. The fire was brought under control by 3:32 a.m., and crews remained at the scene to monitor hot spots.

Authorities said no injuries were reported.

What's next:

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

The Source: Information in this story comes from Central Pierce Fire and Rescue.

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