Crews battle stubborn tire fire in Everett

EVERETT, Wash. — Hundreds of tires burned at a used tire shop in Everett. The fire also burned a home.

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It started at about 3:40 a.m. Monday in the 13000 block of Highway 99.

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Crews say about 500 used tires were burning and they are using both water and foam to fight the flames.

As of 6 a.m., the fire was still burning and firefighters said they had to bring more foam to the scene.  The fire was mostly under control as of 7:45 a.m.

The fire spread to a home behind the shop, which became engulfed in flames. The homeowner is OK.

About 30 firefighters are at the scene.

Crews had to protect a nearby strip mall, the Mukilteo Speedway Center, as well.

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