Tacoma, WA (July 9, 2025) — A garage fire that broke out Tuesday afternoon near Mason Middle School in Tacoma left one firefighter with minor injuries as crews worked to contain the flames. The blaze was reported around 4:39 p.m. on July 8, 2025, at a home on North 27th Street, prompting a swift response from Tacoma Fire Department units.

According to reports, firefighters arrived to find a detached garage fully engulfed in flames, with two vehicles inside. Crews acted quickly to prevent the fire from spreading to nearby residences, although one neighbor’s home did suffer minor damage from the incident. Despite the challenges, crews were able to keep the blaze contained to the immediate area.

Tacoma Fire confirmed that one firefighter sustained minor injuries while battling the flames. The extent and nature of the injuries were not immediately released. The garage and the two vehicles inside are considered total losses. The cause of the fire remains under investigation as officials work to determine what sparked the destructive blaze.

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