VIDEO/PHOTO: A lack of oxygen can reduce even the most furious flame to smoldering ash. But when fresh air rushes in, say after a firefighter opens a window or door to a room, the blaze may be suddenly and violently resurrected. This explosive phenomenon, called backdraft, can be lethal and has been challenging for firefighters to anticipate.
- PUB DATE: 10/18/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Tech Explore

33 years ago the Bay Area was rocked by the Loma Prieta earthquake. Experts warn it's not a matter of if a major quake will strike again, it's a matter of when. First responders have an important message. Emergency responders are urging all of us to take this time to reflect on the past, and prepare for the future.
- PUB DATE: 10/18/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KTVU-TV FOX 2 Oakland

The annual worldwide Great Shakeout earthquake drill is this Thursday, October 20th and starts at 10:20 AM PDT. The goal of the drill is to help save lives from an earthquake by practicing drop, cover and hold under a desk, table, or other sturdy items together as a group or individually. Millions of people around the globe will again participate in this annual earthquake drill including families, businesses, schools, health care facilities, faith-based organizations, neighborhood groups and more.
- PUB DATE: 10/18/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Everett Post

Fire investigators are looking for a vehicle of interest connected to the Nakia Creek Fire that has prompted evacuations in Clark County. On Monday afternoon, the Clark County Fire Marshal's Office said they were looking for a white or light-colored Subaru vehicle seen on video along a ridge near where the fire is burning on Larch Mountain, north of Camas.
- PUB DATE: 10/18/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KGW-TV NBC 8 Portland

After roughly a month of fighting the Bolt Creek Fire, crews could soon be departing the Cascades. Incident Commander Leonard Johnson says they’ve reached a critical point in the firefight, just in the nick of time. Once conditions are under control on the west side of Index, emergency management crews will begin to scale back.
- PUB DATE: 10/18/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KIRO-TV CBS 7 Seattle