Alling Park Playground Equipment Fire Update - Media Release

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Incident Date: 7-18-09
Issuing Date: 7-22-09
Issuing Officer: Joe Meinecke
Incident Type: Incendiary Fire
Incident Address: 6001 S. Sheridan Ave. Tacoma, WA

Narrative: At 11:20 p.m. July 18th, 2009 Tacoma Fire Department (TFD) responded to a reported playground structure fire at Alling Park. When the engine company arrived they found a fully involved fire in the playground equipment. The crews quickly pulled an attack line and extinguished the fire.

Based on fire scene evidence, TFD fire investigators have determined that the fire was intentionally set.

The results of this cause and origin investigation have been forwarded to Tacoma Police Department for follow-up. Because the case is now under criminal investigation, no further information can be released by TFD at this time.

If you have any information about this incident, please call Crime Stoppers at 253.591.5959.

Fire Type: Incendiary
Damages: Playground equipment
Dollar Loss: $80,000 (estimate)

Brush Fire – Media Release

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Incident Date: 7-22-09
Issuing Officer: Joe Meinecke
Incident Type: Brush Fire
Incident Address: E. 44th St/E “T” ST

Narrative: At 2:51 p.m. July 22nd, 2009 Tacoma Fire Department (TFD) responded to a reported brush fire in the area of E 44th & E “T” street. The initial arriving company found a rapidly growing brush and tree fire and quickly called for a Brush Fire 1-11 (a designation for additional resources) upon initial size-up.

Approximately 30 firefighters from TFD and Central Pierce Fire and Rescue battled the blaze in the heavy brush and timber area east of the Salishan neighborhood. The fire burned approximately 6 to 8 acres at is contained at this time. No structures were exposed to the fire and there are no injuries to report.

Probable Cause: Undetermined at this time.
Damages: Approximately 6-8 acres of grass, brush and trees.
Dollar Loss: Unknown at this time.