One City of Erie fire department is celebrating Halloween with a carved pumpkin that weighs more than 1,000 pounds. It’s the second time an Erie firefighter has grown a pumpkin for the community to enjoy. Erie Fireman John Stewart grew a pumpkin that weighs over 1,000 pounds. The pumpkin sits outside Firehouse 13 on East 28th Street.
- PUB DATE: 10/25/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: YourErie.com

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