Evacuation orders lifted after massive fire at Fort Steilacoom Park
Residents near Fort Steilacoom Park may now safely return to their homes, said Lakewood Police.
Residents were being asked to evacuate for a large brush fire that started Wednesday afternoon.
The three-alarm fire was at Fort Steilacoom Park in Lakewood.
Washington Department of Natural Resources crews were called in to help West Pierce Fire & Rescue battle the blaze. DNR helicopters dropped water on the fire.
At 4:04 p.m., Tacoma Public Utilities reported that power was restored for 3,000 customers in the area. The power was out for around 30 minutes. However, TPU said additional de-energizing may be necessary as it continues to monitor the situation and coordinate with first responders.
4:04 PM UDPATE: All customers have been restored however additional de-energizing may be necessary as we monitor the situation and coordinate with first responders.
— Tacoma Public Utilities (@MyTPU) August 16, 2023
