Puyallup fire - Urgent evacuation ordered amid explosion fears as huge blaze rages in Washington sta

May 2024 · 1 minute read

AN URGENT evacuation has been ordered in Puyallup, Washington, over fears of a potential explosion.

Local police warned residents within 1.1 miles from 5th Street Southeast and East Main to leave their homes immediately.

"This is not a drill. Go Now," Puyallup Police tweeted.

There was an update given that anyone within 1.1 miles of 15th and East Pioneer would also need to leave.

“There is concern of toxic chemicals explosions from the fire scene,” police posted. “Evacuate now.”

Pictures from the scene show massive plumes of smoke billowing from a building with the blaze continuing to rage.

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Firefighters have been filmed at the scene attempting to contain the massive flames.

The cause of the fire is unknown.

The agency said the Puyallup Nazarene Church on Seventh Avenue Southwest was set up as an evacuation location for those affected who needed a place to go, and that residents can call 253-841-5415 for information about the fire or the evacuation.

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