Evacuations remained in place for a third day for the Seven Bays Fire near Davenport Tuesday morning. The fire was estimated to have burned 1,000 acres and it is 0% contained. Level 3 evacuations, meaning "go now," are in effect in the area around the fire, north to Hume, west to Miles Creston, south to Reinbold and east to Highway 25.
- PUB DATE: 9/5/2022 3:00:00 PM - SOURCE: KHQ-TV NBC 6 Spokane

The Kayenta Township (AZ) held a dedication and “push-in” ceremony on August 24 for two new fire trucks, NavajoTimes.com reported.

The fire department operates and relies on tax revenue and answers calls as far away as Teec Nos Pos, Shonto, Cow Springs, Chilchinbeto, Navajo Mountain and Red Mesa, the report said.

The Navajo Nation has not been supportive while the township’s fire department continues to struggle due to the rising cost of fuel, maintenance and repairs, the report said. Other issues include a lack of sleeping quarters and training facilities.

Sydney, Australia was thrown into chaos Sunday when a light rail vehicle derailed after colliding with a fire truck on its way to another emergency, 7News.com reported.

Two people, including a firefighter, had to be taken to hospital, the report said. Others were treated at the scene. A large area around Central station is still blocked off, causing more pain for peak hour commuters, the report said. Latest Details: https://7news.link/3AQHku7

VIDEO: A major fire has destroyed a well known restaurant in Union Gap. Yakima Fire Department firefighters responded to a structure fire at El Porton in Union Gap on Sunday that caused an estimated $1.8 million in damages. No injuries were reported from the fire. YFD was called to 2512 Main Street at 4:32 pm Sunday, September 4th, in response to a report of fire from the roof of a restaurant.
- PUB DATE: 9/4/2022 6:00:00 PM - SOURCE: KIMA-TV CBS/CW+ 29 Yakima

A Fort Worth, TX fire truck was involved in a rollover accident on NW 28th Street early Saturday morning that injured four firefighters, NBCDFW.com reported Saturday.

Just before 3:30 a.m., Engine 12 was responding to a house fire when it was involved in the accident on the north side of Fort Worth, according to a report by the Fort Worth Fire Department.

All four firefighters were transported to the hospital where they were treated for minor injuries and released, the fire department said.

No other vehicles were involved.