A huge two-alarm fire at the historic White River Feed Company (located at 27600 78th Ave South) lit up Kent skies and disrupted trains early Wednesday morning, Nov. 7.
Puget Sound Fire reports that all employees were safe and accounted for.
Firefighters had to take a defensive stance, as the blaze appeared to consume multiple structures.
Transit in the area was delayed.
Cause of the fire is unknown at this point.
Commercial fire 27600 78 Ave S. pic.twitter.com/czeukN01zQ
— Puget Sound Fire (@PugetSoundFire) November 7, 2018
— Puget Sound Fire (@PugetSoundFire) November 7, 2018
Per person on scene, all employees safe. Still fighting fire. pic.twitter.com/1BtQqNCYiF
— Puget Sound Fire (@PugetSoundFire) November 7, 2018
Strictly defensive fire. pic.twitter.com/9Gco5QVzId
— Puget Sound Fire (@PugetSoundFire) November 7, 2018
— Puget Sound Fire (@PugetSoundFire) November 7, 2018
Still hitting hot spots. pic.twitter.com/U3qMlOXNl7
— Puget Sound Fire (@PugetSoundFire) November 7, 2018