Light smoke reported near Circle Way and 6th Ave, Tacoma WA

Fire & Arson

Reported: 11/9/2025 05:17 PM

Circle Way & 6th Ave, Tacoma, WA 98465

Fire crews reported a light smoke and smell near the intersection of Circle Way and 6th Avenue in Tacoma. No visible fire or source has been identified despite investigation.

Audio|Source: Tacoma Fire

02:24

Transcript:

00:00

Inj 17-84-on-sea.

00:05

We're seeing if we are.

00:07

We go back behind the engine.

00:09

Come on from engine 16.

00:15

We are at the intersection of Circle Way and 6F.

00:19

We see light smoke,

00:23

unsure of the location.

00:24

Engine 16 is investigating at this time.

00:31

Energy 16, 9-1 is also in area.

00:34

I'm going to hear I have a little bit of further west and move around the structure here.

00:44

Under 16915, we'll look for hydrant.

00:51

Into 16 received.

00:58

Engine 9, you have a hydrant right here at Walter's Way and 6-nav.

01:04

Engine 9.

01:05

One's three, seven, five,

01:07

circle.

01:14

The Ticombo, Patine One is establishing Sixth Staff Command.

01:18

Currently, we do have the light smell of smoke in the area.

01:21

Nothing identified at this time.

01:24

Tideon 1, Sixthab Command, 1722.

01:35

Engine 16 from command, you need Ladder 3 to move forward up to circle light.

01:39

That seems to be where the smoke was the strongest and smelled to want to walk around on foot with you, or what do you think is the best for what you're seeing in your location?

01:52

Section committed to circle way.

01:56

We have seen the entire road.

01:59

We have nothing showing at this time.

02:01

There is light smoke, but we have nothing visible besides the smoke and we cannot determine where the smoke is emanating from.

02:13

Better see if I'm just coming up till low way.

02:15

I've done a full loop around the streets around Circle Way and the smell is definitely the strongest right about where you're located right now.

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Circle Way & 6th Ave, Tacoma, WA 98465

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