Fire crews from the Kennewick Fire Department (KFD) and Benton County Fire District 1 worked to protect multiple homes threatened by flames from a burning field Thursday afternoon. Firefighters responded to the fire behind a home in the 2200 block of S Fruitland St at around 1:30 PM. Officials said crews arrived within 7 minutes of being dispatched and found the fire quickly spreading in all different directions, with several fences and homes close by.
- PUB DATE: 7/22/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KEPR-TV CBS/CW+ 19 Pasco

Clark-Cowlitz Fire and Rescue is hoping the community will vote to approve a new funding measure to boost emergency response. Chief John Nohr says the proposed EMS levy would help hire more emergency personnel like EMTs and medics to respond to routine calls. That way other resources are freed up for emergencies.
- PUB DATE: 7/22/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KATU-TV ABC 2 Portland

VIDEO: Despite the late start, fire season is upon the Inland Northwest and fire districts in Spokane County have been busy trying to recruit volunteers. For example, Spokane County Fire District 10 has recently posted several times on its Facebook page, asking for volunteers to join them in their mission of protecting their community.
- PUB DATE: 7/22/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KREM-TV CBS 2 Spokane

Rosenbauer—Whitehall Township (PA) Bureau of Fire 115-foot T-Rex articulating aerial platform quint. Commander R6008 cab and chassis; Cummins X15 600-hp engine; Hale 8FG 2,000-gpm pump; 300-gallon polypropylene water tank; Rosenbauer EXT aluminum body; Onan 10-kW generator. Dealer: Scott Uhnak, Horrocks Fire and Rescue Apparatus, Collegeville, PA. (Photo by Paul Barrett.)

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Kittitas County is implementing a burn ban in lower Kittitas County from Elk Heights east to the Columbia River due to high wildfire risk. The ban starts Saturday, July 23 at the start of the day. Under the ban, open burning will not be allowed. This is defined as ignition and burning of any combustible material outdoors, whether it is garbage, vegetative matter, paper, or anything else.
- PUB DATE: 7/21/2022 4:49:00 PM - SOURCE: KNDO-TV NBC 23 Yakima