Early morning car fire suspected to be arson, fire officials say

SKFR crews responded to the fire at Hoyt Road SW and SW 332nd Place Wednesday morning; No suspects in the case at this time.

By Olivia Sullivan • December 18, 2019 1:30 am
Early morning car fire suspected to be arson, fire officials say

A vehicle fire that occurred early this morning in Federal Way is being investigated as arson, South King Fire officials said.

Fire crews responded to reports of a residential fire at Hoyt Road Southwest and Southwest 332nd Place shortly after 5 a.m. on Wednesday morning.

At the scene, the crews found a vehicle on fire in the driveway outside an abandoned building, said Capt. Jeff Bellinghausen, Community Affairs Officer for SKFR.

The fire is being investigated as an arson, Bellinghausen noted. There were no injuries as a result of the fire and at this time there are no suspects.