The latest: Fire, explosion strike historic mill complex in Kent

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Anthony Scilla

Firefighters spray down the massive fire at the Star of the West mill complex in downtown Kent. More than seven local fire companies responded to the blaze, which began just before 9 a.m. 12/2/22

Multiple buildings of the former Star of the West mill in downtown Kent caught fire Friday morning.

TV2’s Jacob Brooks was at the scene and spoke with the fire chief and witnesses who described what they saw.