Update: Bus engulfed in flames on Fife in off-ramp extinguished. Roadway back open
10:30 a.m. update: The northbound off-ramp to Alexander Avenue in Fife has reopened after the fire was extinguished, according to the Washington State Department of Transportation.
The fire was a result of a brake failure. The brakes on the bus overheated and started the fire, a Tacoma Fire spokesperson said. There were no reported injuries. The bus’ driver was able to get out safely once the fire started.
Original story: A bus has been engulfed in flames and is blocking the off-ramp in Fife Monday morning.
The northbound off-ramp to Alexander Avenue on state Route 509 is shut down. Tacoma Fire is extinguishing the fire on the privately owned bus, Fife Police Department posted on X at 8:05 a.m.
The post said it is not a school bus. Police will announce when the roadway reopens.
This story was originally published December 23, 2024 at 8:47 AM.
