Canton will move its fire department into the Haywood Rescue Squad's former storage building after the town said it needed a flood-proof station, and the Rescue Squad must vacate.

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Apex is moving Fire Station 1's engine and crew to Station 3 and will study the downtown site's future, including possible preservation or new uses.

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Two emergency vehicles were struck and damaged at an accident scene on I-10 in Mobile, AL, by a passing motorist. No firefighters, EMS crew or patient were injured, officials said.

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Kittitas County emergency personnel are responding to a fire that is burning more than 20 acres near a campground south of Cle Elum and Interstate 90.

According to the Kittitas County Sheriff’s Office, a fire was reported near west Taneum Road west of the Icewater Creek Campground early in the morning of August 13. Deputies said the fire was originally reported to be about 13 acres in size, but it had grown to at least 21 acres by about 9:30 a.m.

KCSO officials said Department of Natural Resources personnel are working to contain the fire. DNR officials said about 70 personnel and two helicopters are working on the fire, which is not believed to have grown significantly since the morning.

Deputies said no evacuation orders have been issued or requested, and no structures are believed to be threatened. Deputies said they will monitor the incident and inform the public of any significant changes.

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