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Tacoma firefighters extinguish dramatic SUV fire near China Lake Park

Tacoma Fire Department

A black SUV burst into flames near the north end of China Lake Park on Tuesday afternoon, the Tacoma Fire Department shared on X.

The vehicle was experiencing technical trouble near the 1800 block of South Shirley Street at 2:27 p.m., the post read.

The driver pulled over and escaped as the car caught fire. No injuries were reported.

The Tacoma Police Department is investigating, the post said.

Bonny Matejowsky
The News Tribune
Bonny Matejowsky is a breaking news and general assignment reporter for The News Tribune. Born and raised in Orlando, she studied journalism at the University of Florida, where she wrote for the independent student paper, The Alligator, and WUFT News. After graduating in May 2025, she discovered her passion for reporting in the Evergreen State as an intern for The Spokesman-Review.
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