Seattle residents may notice a temporary change in their water following necessary city-wide fire hydrant inspections. Conducted by the Seattle Fire Department (SFD), the routine check-ups of 19,000 hydrants ensure their reliability in emergencies. According to Fireline Seattle, these inspections are critical in confirming the hydrants' readiness to combat blazes and safeguard properties.
- PUB DATE: 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Hoodline Seattle

VIDEO/PHOTOS: The Spokane Valley Fire Department and Spokane Valley police rescued a dog that fell into a storm drain. Thursday afternoon, April 25, a man was walking his dogs near 37 and Skipworth Road when one of his dogs fell down an eight-foot storm drain. The man called the Spokane Valley Fire Department, and with the help of the Spokane Valley Police Department, the dog Nikki was rescued and safely returned to its owner.
- PUB DATE: 4/25/2024 9:27:00 PM - SOURCE: NonStop Local

Firefighters battled a two-alarm apartment fire in Washougal early Thursday morning. Just before 4 a.m., East County Fire & Rescue crews were called to the apartment complex on Main Street on reports of flames coming from the building. Authorities say multiple agencies helped extinguish the fire, including the Camas-Washougal Fire and Vancouver Fire Departments.
- PUB DATE: 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KOIN-TV NBC 6 Portland

VIDEO: Law enforcement was on the scene at a Seattle storage facility early Thursday morning after a car smashed through its front entrance. Crews responded just after 2:45 a.m. to West Coast Self Storage on Rainier Avenue South in the Columbia City neighborhood, according to Seattle Fire. The vehicle appeared to go through the doorway, leaving shattered glass strewn across the interior of the building.
- PUB DATE: 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KING-TV NBC 5 Seattle

Children can be naturally curious about flames and fire, especially when they are associated with celebrations, such as birthday candles or fireworks; however, teaching fire safety is important. According to the Fire Marshal’s Office, 68 fires in Washington were attributed to “playing with a heat source” in 2022.
- PUB DATE: 4/24/2024 8:11:00 PM - SOURCE: KAYU-TV FOX 28 Spokane