By Jenny Sharp, Captain
Lakewood, Wash. – At approximately 10:25 a.m. Tuesday morning, the Lakewood and University Place Fire Departments responded to multiple reports of a house fire at 9002 Maple Avenue. Those calling 911 said they could see smoke coming from the roof. Firefighters arrived to find smoke coming from the attic and the fire was under control within approximately ten minutes of their arrival. The occupants were home when the fire started, but were evacuated and unharmed. The cause of this fire is currently under investigation.