Three people were able to escape a home after waking up to smoke Thursday morning. One person was treated on scene and transported to the hospital as a precaution. Two others escaped uninjured. Firefighters are still on scene working to put out a fire on Crosby Road. They said they are using a defense tactics because multiple rounds of ammunition was going off when they arrived.
- PUB DATE: 7/12/2018 9:35:33 AM - SOURCE: YakTriNews

The Ryegrass Coulee fire that caused the entire town of Vantage to be evacuated, and shut down I-90 Tuesday morning is now completely contained. It burned 1,612 acres in total. More than 200 firefighters and resources from around the state were sent to help get the fire under control and protect homes in the area.
- PUB DATE: 7/12/2018 8:47:31 AM - SOURCE: KXLY-TV ABC 4

Since January of 2017 there have been close to sixty fires along the Yakima Greenway, stretching across I-82 in Union Gap all the way into Selah, and onto Highway 12 right at the 16th avenue exit. City officials are working closely with law enforcement to look into various causes. " We're working in conjunction with our local law enforcement agencies and code enforcement in the city.
- PUB DATE: 7/12/2018 8:31:54 AM - SOURCE: NBCRightNow.com

The Country Burger & Teriyaki restaurant in Kent caught fire early Thursday morning, but nobody was hurt and firefighters were able to get it under control. According to Puget Sound Fire, crews arrived at the restaurant at 1605 W. Meeker St. at about 3:45 a.m. to find smoke and flames in the back part of the restaurant.
- PUB DATE: 7/12/2018 7:23:57 AM - SOURCE: KOMO-TV ABC 4 and Radio 1000

City Councilor Bob Hamel is facing criticism for his remarks at a Monday night meeting during a prickly exchange with the head of the union that represents city firefighters. It is the height of budget season in Laconia, which has a tax cap in place, and the council and fire department have clashed in recent weeks over the cost of overtime for firefighters.
- PUB DATE: 7/12/2018 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Manchester Union Leader