Sunday night turned into a rolling fire response across central Tacoma as firefighters hustled from one small blaze to the next, the Tacoma Fire Department said. Crews moved quickly between calls and knocked down each fire, but officials said the incidents appear to have been set intentionally.
What fire crews reported
The Tacoma Fire Department said in a statement that crews were "chasing a series of small fires around central Tacoma Sunday night," with multiple, rapidly moving calls pulling resources across the area just off downtown, according to KING 5. Investigators were called to the scenes to look into what sparked the blazes.
Not the first time
The overnight string of small fires echoes a run of deliberately set blazes that triggered a multi-agency response last summer. As deliberate fires across Pierce County detailed in July 2024, authorities investigated several intentionally set fires and urged residents to share any helpful surveillance footage. That earlier probe is part of why neighbors are paying close attention as officials sort through what happened this weekend.
What investigators are asking
Investigators are asking anyone who might have information or video of suspicious activity tied to the Sunday night fires to contact Tacoma Police, KING 5 reported. Officials are also reminding residents to report smoke or visible flames by calling 911 so firefighters can respond as quickly as possible.
Safety note
Even small fires can spread fast, especially near vacant lots or dry brush, so residents are urged not to get too close to active scenes and to steer clear of emergency vehicles and crews working in the area. This story will be updated as officials release more information.
