Issuing Officer: Joe Meinecke
Incident Location: 4014 52nd Street NE
Incident Type: Residential Structure Fire with one injury
Narrative: At 12:14 p.m. seven companies of Tacoma Firefighters (four engines, one ladder, one medic company and command staff) responded to a reported house fire.
The first arriving engine company found heavy flames and smoke showing from the attached garage area of the over 3,000 square foot residence. Crews attacked the fire with hand lines, conducted primary search and rescue and paramedics transported one occupant to an area hospital as a result of their injuries. Firefighters were also able to locate and rescue the family dog trapped in the house.
The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.
