The state Department of Ecology had a crew on the scene, too, as they set up a containment boom in an effort to prevent debris, mainly creosote preserved pilings, from spreading.
Firefighters were forced to stretch hoses across the top of the trestle from March's Point on the east while 2 fireboats poured water on the blaze from the bay. When firefighters arrived on the scene, shortly after noon, the pilings under the trestle were burning.
The half-mile long trestle was restored about 3 years ago and has been a popular route for walkers and bicyclists. It's part of the Tommy Thompson Trail that runs from downtown Anacortes to March's Point. The city will block off both ends of the trestle.
The city had help from the Summit Park and Hope Island stations from District 13, Swinomish Police Department, the Red Cross, and the County Department of Emergency Management. Both the Shell and Tesoro refineries are assisting.
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