The Spokane Fire Department has confirmed a structure fire near E. Marshall Avenue. The family claims they smelt smoke around 5 a.m. but went back to sleep. Around 8 a.m., they called authorities. Seven people and many pets were in the house at the time of the fire but got out safely. No injuries have been reported.
- PUB DATE: 10/25/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KHQ-TV NBC 6 Spokane

The Wilbur Ellis plant near Moses Lake collapsed after it caught on fire. The Grant County Sheriff’s Office says the building on fire was around three miles southeast of Moses Lake. It is not known what caused the fire. Grant County Fire District 5 was on the scene looking to put out the fire. GSCO says there are no evacuation requests are needed at this time.
- PUB DATE: 10/25/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KXLY-TV ABC 4 Spokane

In the investigation into a deadly floatplane crash off Whidbey Island, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said it did not find a lock installed to a part that controls pitch on the aircraft, which could have led to the loss of control in the air. The crash off Whidbey Island killed the pilot and nine passengers Sept.
- PUB DATE: 10/25/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KREM-TV CBS 2 Spokane

The Nakia Creek Fire remained at 1,918 acres and rose to 54 percent containment, thanks to rain and cooler temperatures in the region, according to a Sunday morning update posted by Clark Regional Emergency Services Agency. The cool and cloudy conditions were expected Sunday followed by intermittent rain Monday.
- PUB DATE: 10/24/2022 3:52:00 PM - SOURCE: The Daily News - Metered Site

Lincolnshire-Riverwoods Fire Protection District was awarded $50,241 to replace its 20-year-old air filling station, which is used to fill firefighters’ self-contained breathing apparatus and SCUBA bottles, according to a news release, Patch.com reported.

In addition, the grant will be used to purchase equipment to annually test breathing masks, hazardous materials masks, WMD masks, and other equipment. The Lincolnshire-Riverwoods Fire Protection District will replace all their out-of-date radios, the report said.

The federal grant funds are intended to help the local fire departments improve and replace personnel safety equipment, upgrade to the latest technology, purchase new fire trucks, and hire new firefighters.

FEMA and the Department of Homeland Security award these grants through the AFG program. According to the news release, the purpose of the AFG program is to help fire departments improve their ability to protect the health and safety of the public and their personnel. Since 2001, the AFG program has awarded approximately $7.7 billion in grants to fire departments nationwide that go through a thorough application process, the report said.