The burning of the Kodiak Enterprise has sparked concerns across Commencement Bay in Tacoma.
VIDEO: Burning of fishing boat on Commencement Bay raises concernshas sparked concerns across Commencement Bay in Tacoma. The massive fishing vessel is owned by Trident Seafoods. Back in February of 2021, another Trident Seafoods-owned ship called the Aleutian Falcon caught fire while moored in the same exact location.
“Huge smoke, shelter-in-place, big air risk,” said Mallot. “It still was an environmental catastrophe, and they got fined $25,000.” “We see this happen over and over,” said Mallot. “This stuff doesn’t happen in Seattle, and it’s concerning that it keeps happening in Tacoma.”“The biggest concern is keeping it afloat,” said Todd. “As soon as it starts sinking, that’s where your big impact comes.”
“A major spill, a major fire like that on the Foss Waterway here, would be like a major chemical plant going up in the middle of a cul-de-sac,” said Todd.
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