Tacoma Fishing Vessel Fire Prompts Shelter-in-Place Order and Air Monitoring

A fishing vessel carrying diesel and freon caught fire in Tacoma, Washington, on Saturday and is still burning. The cause of the fire is under investigation. The Coast Guard said the fire is now about 100 feet from the boat's freon tanks. The Tacoma Fire Department has issued a temporary shelter-in-place for some areas near Tacoma, and residents are advised to remain indoors and limit exposure to smoke. The EPA and the Washington Department of Ecology are also responding to the incident.