Pollution concerns after large fishing vessel fire at Port of Tacoma
Large plumes of smoke could be seen from the fire overnight. While the fire is mostly contained, the water is being checked for pollution. Author: KING 5 Staff, Associated Press Published: 5:40 AM PST February 18, 2021 Updated: 5:33 PM PST February 18, 2021
TACOMA, Wash. Firefighters responded to a large fire in Tacoma Wednesday night aboard a fish processing vessel. The Aleutian Falcon is now considered a total loss.
The Tacoma Fire Department responded to the fire on the 230-foot vessel at the Port of Tacoma after 10 p.m. Wednesday.
Crews got the fire under control around 5:15 a.m. Thursday. Around 12:30 p.m., some spots were still burning and crews were working to assure the vessel wouldn t sink. As of 5 p.m., the vessel was dewatered to prevent sinking and crews continue to monitor active flames deep in the hull.