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Tacoma firefighters battle Thursday blaze in city’s Stadium district as onlookers gather

By Sean Robinson and Craig Sailor

A fire in what is reported to be a vacant structure drew Tacoma firefighters to the city’s Stadium district near Wright Park Thursday night, along with a crowd of onlookers.

Neighbors brave heavy smoke as they watch the business fire on I Street in the Stadium District of Tacoma, Washington, on Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023.
Neighbors brave heavy smoke as they watch the business fire on I Street in the Stadium District of Tacoma, Washington, on Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023. Tony Overman toverman@theolympian.com

Information is still limited. As of 10:07, p.m., flames were still shooting out of the building. Firefighters on three ladder trucks were shooting water on the fire as well as from hoses on the ground.

Firefighters prepare to add more water to the business fire on I Street in the Stadium District of Tacoma, Washington, on Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023.
Firefighters prepare to add more water to the business fire on I Street in the Stadium District of Tacoma, Washington, on Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023. Tony Overman toverman@theolympian.com

It is unclear how many people have been injured but at least one firefighter was taken away from the scene in an ambulance. Tacoma Fire communications personnel have not responded to inquiries. Tacoma Police spokesperson Shelbie Boyd said the location is near North 2nd Street and North I Street, where two police officers are directing traffic.

At least one Tacoma firefighter was transported from the scene by medical personnel Thursday night.
At least one Tacoma firefighter was transported from the scene by medical personnel Thursday night. Craig Sailor The News Tribune

This is a developing story and will be updated.

This story was originally published August 3, 2023 at 10:09 PM.

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