A storage tank explosion at the Pick N Pull vehicle salvage yard on 112th Street created a large fire in Lakewood on Thursday, resulting in backed up traffic around Joint Base Lewis McChord.
According to reports from fire officials, a gasoline vendor was there to pull gas out of the storage tank, which is routine.
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The thick smoke was visible from I-5 and SR 512.
Chopper 7 images showed firefighters working to put out the large blaze. Shortly before 5 p.m., the building was still smoldering.
Some evacuations are in place for neighboring businesses but not for any homes in the area.
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