Tacoma Police are asking for the public's help in finding whoever is responsible for a string of fires across Pierce County earlier this week.
Tacoma Police are asking for the public's help in finding whoever is responsible for a string of fires across Pierce County earlier this week."These fires were intentionally set," Tacoma Fire Department spokesperson Chelsea Shepherd told FOX 13 News .The first of the fires started at around 1:30 a.m. Tacoma 's police and fire department responded to a structure fire in the 1100 block of Dock St. Officials said the fire resulted in a total loss of the structure.
"But sadly, I’m not surprised that it’s arson, given some of the people who live here."Berry is referring to nearby homeless encampments that he told FOX 13 News have been a problem in the past. It’s unclear if anyone from the camps were involved in the weekend fires.
Wa Pierce County Tacoma News Crime Publicsafety
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Tacoma police seek help to catch suspected arsonist behind multiple Pierce County firesThe TPD's Arson Unit is asking for the public's help in finding whoever is responsible for a string of fires across Pierce County earlier this week.
Read more »
Suspect fires at troopers on I-5 in Pierce County, leads them on chase to SpanawayTroopers say a suspect began firing at them on I-5 leading to a police chase across Pierce County, Washington.
Read more »
Pierce County teacher faces more child molestation charges after new victim comes forwardA Pierce County elementary school teacher and volunteer worship pastor accused of child molestation is charged with more counts after a new victim came forward.
Read more »
Pierce County elementary school teacher faces more child molestation allegationsA fourth student has come forward with child molestation allegations against a Peninsula School District fifth-grade teacher.
Read more »
Homelessness in Pierce County: Despite millions in funding, residents remain skepticalPierce County officials report that at least 2,600 people are living on the streets, largely due to a lack of affordable housing, which has led to the rise of makeshift communities.
Read more »
Sullivan: Pierce County’s Spanaway Loop shortcut to close for four monthsSpanaway Loop Road avoids all the congestion on Pacific Avenue, but it's about to go away for four months due to construction.
Read more »