Tacoma, WA – A devastating fire broke out at the Bull’s Eye Indoor Range in Tacoma, Washington, on Sunday night, leaving one person dead and another injured. Authorities are now investigating the cause of the deadly blaze.
According to the Tacoma Fire Department, emergency crews responded to reports of a fire with possible occupants inside a business on the 400 block of Puyallup Avenue at approximately 6:16 p.m. Upon arrival, firefighters discovered the intense flames consuming the building and quickly launched a search-and-rescue operation. Tragically, one individual was found deceased inside the facility, while another was located with injuries. Their identities have not yet been released.
Witnesses described hearing a loud explosion before the fire erupted, which caused stored ammunition inside the gun range to ignite, sending rounds popping due to the extreme heat.
Firefighters battled the blaze for several hours, finally bringing it under control by 10:40 p.m. The cause of the fire remains unknown, and both the Tacoma Fire Department and Tacoma Police Department are conducting thorough investigations into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The Bull’s Eye Indoor Range, a well-known gun range in the area, operates daily from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. It remains unclear if customers or employees were inside when the fire started.
This tragic event has sent shockwaves through the community, as authorities work diligently to determine what led to the deadly inferno. More details are expected as the investigation unfolds.
