Firefighter has minor injuries after house fire near Lake Tapps

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PIERCE COUNTY, Wash. — A firefighter has minor injuries after a large house fire near Lake Taps Thursday afternoon, fire officials said.

Smoke could be seen for miles on Thursday afternoon as firefighters worked to control the flames.

The fire was first reported as a roof or garage fire on 186th Avenue.

A woman living inside the home, made it out and she is OK.

Chopper 7 was above the fire around 5 p.m.