Crime & Safety
University Place Police, Fire Report No Major Incidents On Fourth Of July
The fire department responded to a few small fires, but it was a pretty slow going overall.
University Place officials say the Fourth of July was quiet in terms of emergencies, and that's a good thing.
West Pierce Fire & Rescue didn't respond to any major emergencies or fireworks-related calls in UP.
"We had a few small spot fires — grass and beauty bark, mostly — but nothing of any significance," says Capt. Jenny Sharp.
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On the police side, Chief Rusty Wilder says things were "relatively slow."
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