Brush Fire on Interstate 5 near Portland Avenue, Tacoma
Source: Tacoma Fire
I-5, Tacoma, WA, USA
Summary: A small brush fire was reported on the southbound side of Interstate 5, south of Portland Avenue in Tacoma, Washington. Multiple fire units, including Engine 11, Engine 12, Battalion 2, and Safety 3, responded to the scene. The fire was observed from the I-5 exit at Portland, and crews confirmed the location as northbound I-5 at Portland Avenue, near 27th Street and adjacent to a casino. The fire was approximately 30 by 30 feet in size. Firefighters coordinated access, deployed booster lines, and established 'Portland Command.' Additional units were requested for support and traffic control. The fire was eventually extinguished, with crews remaining on scene to ensure complete overhaul and address residual smoke.