We have learned more details regarding a massive fire that broke out on Saturday in Jackson. As of Monday morning, the huge fire that occurred at the Mississippi Tire Recycling building located at East McDowell Road and Parcel Drive still burns. Jackson Fire Assistant Chief Patrick Armon said firefighters are still actively trying to put out the blaze.
- PUB DATE: 8/19/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WLBT-TV NBC 3 Jackson

The Rowan County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man after he fired shots at fire and EMS officials and then fled from the scene in a fire vehicle. Officials state around 11:45 a.m. Rowan County emergency services and Atwell Fire Department responded to Shinn Farm Road and Hwy. 152 in regards to an unconscious male sitting in a vehicle.
- PUB DATE: 8/19/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WBTV CBS 3 Charlotte

A trio of YouTubers made their firefighting debuts in Denver with South Metro Fire Rescue. The Try Guys first appeared in Buzzfeed videos trying various odd-ball activities — anything from baking bread to recreating images of famous male icons. But they have since left the media giant and started their own company: 2nd Try.
- PUB DATE: 8/19/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KDVR-TV FOX 31 Denver

VIDEO/PHOTOS: Two people are dead after a motorcycle crashed into a Seattle Fire Department truck in Queen Anne Monday morning. The fatal crash occurred at 3:16 a.m., and the Seattle Police Department said traffic on the 1000 block of Queen Anne Avenue North is closed going all directions. According to police, the motorcycle was speeding eastbound on Prospect Street and ran a stop sign before it crashed into the SFD ladder truck, which was responding to a fire-alarm call and had its lights on.
- PUB DATE: 8/19/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KOMO-TV ABC 4 Seattle

Fire officials have reported that the Cougar Creek Fire, which has been burning since July 15, 2024, southwest of Clarkston, Washington, has reached 80% containment as of Monday morning. The fire has scorched 24,091 acres in the rugged terrain near the Grand Ronde River and Highway 129 intersection, and its cause remains under investigation.
- PUB DATE: 8/19/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Big Country News