The Renton Regional Fire Authority says that a fire caused significant damage to a home in East Renton. Firefighters responded to a fire call on West Lake Desire Dr. SE. near 181 Ave. SE. around 12:00 p.m. When crews arrived, they found the house property fully covered in fire. The fire had started in one of the outer buildings on the property and spread to the main building. Firefighters were able to get everyone out of the building safely and put out the fire. No injuries were reported. The King County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the cause of the fire.

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VIDEO: A house fire on Doubletree Court on Thursday morning was caused by a lithium ion battery believed to be inside a massage gun, according to Richland Fire Battalion Chief Michael VanBeek. VanBeek said the fire was on the second floor of the home and limited to the linen closet where the massage gun was located. Four people were inside of the home at the time, but all evacuated and none were injured. Richland Fire confirmed the fire was extinguished.

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Why do we need a PPE manager? Our PPE protects every fire department’s most valuable assets—its firefighters. As a result, our PPE selection and maintenance have become a key component of any well-run department and require a dedicated role.

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The Oklahoma Highway Patrol shared photos of a fire apparatus that rolled while responding to a wildfire between Rosston, Oklahoma, and Englewood Kansas.

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The Keasbey (NJ) Fire Department, Protection Fire Company No. 1, recently placed Engine 4-2, a mini pumper, in service.

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