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Two people taken to hospital after early Saturday morning house fire in Lakewood

Two people were taken to a hospital early Saturday morning after a fire broke out at a home in Lakewood, according to West Pierce Fire & Rescue.

Crews responded to the blaze in the 6100 block of 120th Street SW, the fire department tweeted shortly after 5 a.m.

The conditions of the two adult patients taken to the hospital were not immediately known. The department said that the American Red Cross Northwest Region was assisting other residents of the home.

The department was investigating the fire.

A message left with a department spokesperson Saturday seeking additional information was not immediately returned.

This story was originally published February 25, 2023 at 11:20 AM.

Shea Johnson
The News Tribune
Shea Johnson is an investigative reporter who joined The News Tribune in 2022. He covers broad subject matters, including civil courts. His work was recognized in 2023 and 2024 by the Society of Professional Journalists Western Washington Chapter. He previously covered city and county governments in Las Vegas and Southern California. He received his bachelor’s degree from Cal State San Bernardino. Support my work with a digital subscription
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