Central Pierce Fire & Rescue crews responded to a residential fire in the 24100 block of 96th Ave E in the Graham area on March 29, 2026, at approximately 4:08 PM. Units arrived to find a two-story home with smoke and flames visible from the garage and immediately began fire suppression efforts.
Crews kept the fire from spreading to the main part of the home. The fire was under control by 4:46 PM — about 38 minutes after the initial call. No injuries were reported.
A total of 16 units responded to the scene, including 8 fire suppression units, 3 EMS units, and 5 command and support units. The Pierce County Fire Marshal's Office is investigating the cause of the fire.
March 2 — Lithium-Ion Battery Fire, 12100 block of 160th St E Also in recent weeks, Central Pierce crews responded to a lithium-ion battery fire in the South Hill area at 9:57 PM. A heated jacket battery ignited on top of a couch. The homeowner extinguished the fire with a bowl of water before crews arrived. Firefighters confirmed the fire had not spread, and damage was limited to the couch. No injuries were reported. Six units responded to that call.