BONNEY LAKE, Wash. — East Pierce Fire and Rescue crews put out an abandoned house fire near Bonney Lake on Sunday.
Firefighters were sent to the fire around 11:30 a.m. near the 25000 block of Sumner Buckley Highway. A neighbor called 911 after seeing smoke from the second-story window.
“Crews arrived to a working fire visible on the second floor and quickly pulled line to begin the attack,” said EPFR. “The house was confirmed abandoned and crews transitioned to a defensive strategy.”
Firefighters worked the scene for about 4 and a half hours. No injuries were reported. The Pierce County Fire Marshal is investigating the cause of the fire, said EPFR.
Firefighters asked for assistance to help with power lines and traffic control. EPFR said the overhead power lines and a past fire in the house five months ago prevented crews from fighting the fire from the inside.