It’s brush fire season, and the garden hoses are coming out.

Gig Harbor Fire & Medic One Reports July 10-16

Total Reports: 120

Fire: 3

EMS/Rescue: 92

Other: 25

July 10: Deck Fire — A neighbor alerted the homeowner just after 2 a.m. that their deck and siding was on fire at the 6400 block of 40th St Ct NW. The homeowner quickly began extinguishing the fire with a garden hose. Firefighters arrived, completed putting the fire out and checked for further extension into the house and attic space.

July 10: Collision on bridge — Gig Harbor Fire & Medic One responded to the Narrows Bridge just before 2:30 p.m. for a motor vehicle collision. A vehicle was on the right shoulder after suffering a flat tire when it was struck by another vehicle. The occupants were medically evaluated, none required transport. Washington State Patrol moved the vehicles off the roadway while the Department of Transportation traffic response unit managed traffic.

July 14: Brush Fire — Firefighters were dispatched to Shawnee Drive for a small brush fire just after 1:30 p.m. Several residential structures were close by, and residents were reported to be using a garden hose in an attempt to extinguish the fire, possibly started by the use of a weed-burning torch. Crews arrived to find a 100x100 foot area with a rapidly spreading fire thanks to a moderate breeze and uphill conditions. The fire and hot spots were extinguished and confirmed by use of a thermal imaging camera.

This story was originally published July 22, 2020 at 12:00 AM.