13 people forced from their homes in Spanaway fire

SPANAWAY, Wash. — Thirteen people were forced from their homes after a building in Spanaway caught on fire.

It happened around 2 p.m. on Thursday at Military Road East.

One person was taken to the hospital.

Firefighters with Central Pierce Fire & Rescue had the flames under control in about an hour.

Three apartment units were affected.

Pierce County Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the cause of the fire.