Tommy Thompson Trail fire Tuesday morning

The Swinomish Police Department responded with two vessels Aug. 30 to assist the Anacortes Fire Department with fighting a blaze near the center of the Tommy Thompson Trail trestle, Anacortes Police Department Community Service Officer Brent Lindquist told the Weekly News.

Lindquist said APD arrived on scene to assist the Anacortes Fire Department just prior to 2 a.m.

First responders found the fire had fully engulfed the width of the bridge and the pylons below.

“After the fire was extinguished,” Lindquist said, “an officer checked the bridge and found that the damage appeared to span the width of the bridge and about 60 feet of its length, including support pylons and railings.”

The cause of the fire is under active investigation, according to Lindquist. Those with information are urged to call 9-1-1. Anonymous tips may be phoned to 360-299-1985.