The Seattle Fire Department (SFD) says an 87-year-old woman was rescued from a condo fire in Beacon Hill that took two hours to extinguish. Fire crews initially received calls reporting a fire in the Capitol Hill neighborhood. At 12:03 p.m., crews were informed the fire was actually on 13th Ave. S. near E. Olive St. in Beacon Hill. When firefighters arrived on the scene, they found heavy smoke that had spread to other units in the building.

Firefighters worked quickly to put out the fire.SFD eventually issued an alert to nearby residents, advising them to keep their windows and doors closed to avoid exposure to smoke. The fire was not extinguished until 2:16 p.m. Crews treated the 87-year-old woman and transported her to Harborview Medical Center. Another woman was evaluated at the scene but did not require hospitalization.

However, one firefighter was injured and was also taken to Harborview Medical Center. SFD stressed the importance of providing a complete and accurate address to 911 dispatchers. They also wanted to alert people to how closing doors prevents fires from spreading.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

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Stevens County deputies apprehended someone suspected of intentionally setting a Tesla on fire on Saturday morning. Stevens County Fire District 1 posted about the incident and said fire crews put out the fire while being careful to keep it from spreading. It added that crews were careful to keep themselves safe because “Teslas are very hazardous when burning.” The district said Stevens County deputies responded quickly and apprehended the suspect.

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The Selah Fire Department responded to a fire on Buchanan Rd just before 8:00 a.m. The fire involved an attached garage containing multiple vehicles, the department said in a release. With assistance from Yakima County Fire District 4 – East Valley, City of Yakima Fire Department, Federal Firefighters of Yakima IAFF Local F-295 and Gleed Fire Department, the fire was extinguished.

No injuries were reported among firefighters or homeowners. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.

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The Chicago (IL) Fire Department responded to a hoarder fire on the south side on Jan. 11, 2026, where firefighters encountered a blocked hydrant due to a passenger car.

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Firefighters with the Spokane Fire Department (SFD) responded to a call on New Year’s Eve about an injured dog stranded on a cliff ledge near the Howard Street Bridge. Upon arriving in the Riverfront area, Engine 4 and Truck 4 crews dispatched from Browne’s Addition found the dog about 15 feet down the embankment. Lowering a firefighter with a harness and belay system was determined to be the safest approach for retrieving the animal.

Firefighter Scott Polley was lowered to the ledge and initially tried to secure the dog with a harness, however, he decided that manually capturing the dog would be more effective. Once secured, both Polley and the dog were carefully raised back to the top. After approximately 40 minutes, the dog was reunited with its owner, who reported the pet was sore and bruised but otherwise okay.

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