Tokitae back in action following Saturday fire; run returns to two-boat service

Two-boat service has returned to the Clinton-to-Mukilteo ferry route. Washington State Ferries announced early Sunday morning that the Tokitae is repaired and back in operation following a small fire on Saturday. The regular run schedule has resumed.

Two-boat service has returned to the Clinton-to-Mukilteo ferry route.

Washington State Ferries announced early Sunday morning that the Tokitae is repaired and back in operation following a small fire on Saturday. The regular run schedule has resumed.

A pipe connected to the Tokitae’s heating system burst Saturday morning, causing an electrical fire in a small room. No one was hurt, but the boat was immediately pulled from service.

That left the route with just one boat, resulting in lengthy traffic delays. Motorists reported ferry-line wait times of two or more hours.