Hagen's Auto Parts Fire December 4 2009

The fire began at the Hagen's Auto Parts and Machine store in the 1500 block of River Road at about 3 a.m. Central Pierce Fire and Rescue said flames were shooting from the roof of the two-story building when they arrived. The roof partially collapsed, making it too dangerous for firefighters to enter the building. Firefighters battled the blaze defensively, pouring water onto the flames from the outside. Freezing temperatures also added another degree of difficulty. As firefighters sprayed their water, it was freezing shortly after hitting the ground. It didn't take long for this place to become a skating rink. Public works came to firefighters' and sprayed a few doses of de-icer, which helped keep firefighters on their feet.

Hagen's Hiway Auto Parts, Inc. (hagensautoparts.com) has been at the same location on the River Road in Puyallup Washington since 1945. The Hagen brothers, after WWII started a parts store and machine shop to service the needs of the Pacific Northwest. Over the years the business grew and was passed on to the next generation.

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