Structure Fire Across From Bonney Lake Medical Building Out

Press release from East Pierce Fire and Rescue 7 p.m.:

Bonney Lake, Wash. – A firefighter from East Pierce Fire and Rescue, who was returning around 4 p.m. today from mop up efforts at yesterday’s brush fire behind the Falling Water subdivision in Bonney Lake was flagged down by several passing motorists who spotted a column of smoke coming from the Ponderosa neighborhood. Firefighter Bill Sandlian assisted neighbors who were helping the resident evacuate the burning double-wide mobile home at the 20200 block of 101st Street East, in Bonney Lake. He radioed to the incoming crews that heavy smoke was billowing from the eaves and windows.

​The firefighters made an aggressive attack to stop the fire, while firefighter-paramedics treated the resident for mild smoke inhalation. She refused transport to the hospital. No other injuries were reported.

​According to Pierce County Fire Marshal Mark Carman, the fire originated in the kitchen. The cause has been ruled accidental. He says the home is a total loss. Damages are estimated at $42,000 for the structure and contents. The American Red Cross is providing temporary alternative housing for the resident.

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East Pierce Fire and Rescue reports shortly after 4 p.m. they are at the scene of a structure fire on the 20200 block of 101st Street East in Bonney Lake.

The department reported before 6 p.m. that the fire was out and crews were mopping up.

No victims were found inside the structure. The Mount Rainier chapter of the Red Cross was assisting one resident with clothing and shelter needs.