Five boats damaged in Tacoma marina fire

Originally published October 2, 2016 at 11:21 am Updated October 3, 2016 at 6:46 am

Coast Guard on the scene to assess any environmental impact

The Associated Press

TACOMA (AP) — The Coast Guard is working to assess any environmental damage after a fire damaged five boats at a marina in Tacoma.

The News Tribune reports that at least two boats partially sank in the fire at Tyee Marina on Sunday morning.

#USCG @EcologyWA on scene at Tyee Marina – all boats involved in fire are 25-feet and under. Maximum potential spill 100 gallons of fuel. pic.twitter.com/oCFw2D0Lnh

— USCGPacificNorthwest (@USCGPacificNW) October 2, 2016

Tacoma Fire Department spokesman Steve Collins says firefighters were dispatched at 7:38 a.m. and had the blaze mostly under control by 9 a.m. The cause is under investigation.

The Associated Press

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