Update: Bus engulfed in flames on Fife in off-ramp extinguished. Roadway back open

Puneet Bsanti

December 23, 2024 at 11:47 a.m.·1 min read

The off-ramp to Alexander Avenue in Fife is closed on Dec. 23 for a bus that is on fire.

10:30 a.m. update: The northbound off-ramp to Alexander Avenue in Fife has reopened after the fire was extinguished, according to the Washington State Department of Transportation.

The fire was a result of a brake failure. The brakes on the bus overheated and started the fire, a Tacoma Fire spokesperson said. There were no reported injuries. The bus’ driver was able to get out safely once the fire started.

Original story: A bus has been engulfed in flames and is blocking the off-ramp in Fife Monday morning.

The northbound off-ramp to Alexander Avenue on state Route 509 is shut down. Tacoma Fire is extinguishing the fire on the privately owned bus, Fife Police Department posted on X at 8:05 a.m.

The post said it is not a school bus. Police will announce when the roadway reopens.

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