PHOTO: It stood tall among the smoking debris surrounding it. A cross was all that remained of Balsora Baptist Church in Bridgeport, Texas, after a fire swept through the building Friday, leading to a response from a dozen area agencies. The Boonesville–Balsora Volunteer Fire Department described the church fire as a “devastating loss” to the community but noted that the cross was a “sight to behold.
- PUB DATE: 6/21/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WSPA-TV CBS 7 Spartanburg

VIDEO: Five people were recovering in the hospital with minor injuries after an apartment fire sparked overnight in Kent. Puget Sound Fire said the call came in around 1:00 a.m. for a fire at the Atrium on James Street apartments. Fire Division Chief Pat Pawlak said when firefighters arrived the fire had spread from the center of the first floor to the third.
- PUB DATE: 6/21/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KOMO-TV ABC 4 Seattle

A teen lost his hand while reportedly playing with fireworks on Monday afternoon, according to South King Fire. The 14-year-old boy was near the basketball court behind Saghalie Middle School when the incident happened. Crews responded to the call around 4:30 p.m. In addition to losing his left hand, the teen also suffered multiple injuries to his right hand.
- PUB DATE: 6/21/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KING-TV NBC 5 Seattle

Crews battled a large commercial fire for hours that destroyed several businesses in Lynnwood overnight. There was also a significant power outage caused by the fire, according to Lynnwood police. The fire in the 19100 block of Highway 99 broke out before midnight Monday. The businesses that caught fire include Speedy Signs, an auto glass shop and Shannon Towing.
- PUB DATE: 6/21/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KIRO-TV CBS 7 Seattle

Benton County Fire District 4 is asking the public to stay prepared for wildfires, especially in light of recent weather. The district warned of how recent rains have led to lush vegetation in the spring, and once those plants dry out, they could become a dangerous fuel source for wildfires. According to the U.
- PUB DATE: 6/21/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KXLY-TV ABC 4 Spokane