2-alarm fire burns abandoned Tacoma mill
Published 12:18 pm Thursday, May 27, 2010
TACOMA — Firefighters have controlled a 2-alarm fire that burned the old Midland Feed Mill near Tacoma.
Central Pierce Fire and Rescue reports the fire was reported about 9:30 a.m. today by a bystander. Crews found heavy smoke when they arrived.
Spokesman Matt Holm told The News Tribune of Tacoma fire hoses had trouble reaching flames in the interior of the four-story corrugated metal structure, so firefighters let it burn until flames were exposed.
Neighbors told KIRO-TV the building had been used recently by transients who may have started fires for heat or cooking.
The News Tribune, www.thenewstribune.com
KIRO-TV, www.kirotv.com
