Man in critical condition after house fire in Spanaway, WA

A man is in critical condition after a house fire in Spanaway on Thursday morning.

A man is in critical condition after a house fire in Spanaway Thursday morning. Central Pierce Fire and Rescue posted the initial alert on social media at 10:02 a.m. Crews responded to reports of a residential structure fire in the 17100 block of 22nd Avenue East in Spanaway. Authorities say a man was rescued from the home and taken to a local burn center in critical condition. Firefighters say 22nd Avenue East is blocked at 171st and 172nd, and they are asking the public to avoid the area.

(Central Pierce Fire and Rescue)

What we know:

Central Pierce Fire and Rescue posted the initial alert on social media at 10:02 a.m. Crews responded to reports of a residential structure fire in the 17100 block of 22nd Avenue East.

Authorities said a man was rescued from the home and taken to a local burn center in critical condition.

Why you should care:

Firefighters said 22nd Avenue East is blocked at 171st and 172nd streets and are asking the public to avoid the area. 

A man is in critical condition after a house fire in Spanaway Thursday morning. Central Pierce Fire and Rescue posted the initial alert on social media at 10:02 a.m. Crews responded to reports of a residential structure fire in the 17100 block of 22nd Avenue East in Spanaway. Authorities say a man was rescued from the home and taken to a local burn center in critical condition. Firefighters say 22nd Avenue East is blocked at 171st and 172nd, and they are asking the public to avoid the area.

(Central Pierce Fire and Rescue)

What we don't know:

Further information is limited at this time.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

The Source: Information in this story comes from a social media post by Central Pierce Fire and Rescue.

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