VIDEO: The office of a Republican state representative in Washington was targeted by an arsonist on Monday morning as political tensions in the United States continue to intensify leading up to the fall midterms. "Last night 2 individuals broke a window and threw a lit flare into the office of my seatmate, Rep.
- PUB DATE: 6/16/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: FOX News

There are currently 38 active wildfires in the United States according to the National Interagency Fire Center. A majority of those wildfires are up in Alaska, with a handful of large fires in the southwest and a few in California. Locally, we have been extremely fortunate. What is likely due to the safety of residents and the wet spring, we have avoided the start of the season here in Oregon and up in Washington.
- PUB DATE: 6/16/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KOIN-TV NBC 6 Portland

Multiple agencies are responding with Kennewick Fire Department to a house fire at 1006 E 4th Avenue. Crews extinguished the fire without any injuries reported. No one was located inside the home. Crews will stay on the scene for some time doing overhaul, according to fire Chief Chad Michael.
- PUB DATE: 6/16/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KNDO-TV NBC 23 Yakima

Yakima Firefighters (YFD) had to act quickly yesterday after a car was completely engulfed in flames. According to the YFD Facebook page, YFD Firefighters responded to a car fire on the 3000 Block of Clinton Way on June 15. The fire crew quickly deployed their hoses and attacked the fire for a quick extinguishment.
- PUB DATE: 6/16/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KIMA-TV CBS/CW+ 29 Yakima

Louisa County officials have approved the final design for a new New Bridge Fire & Rescue station.

The new facility, which will be built at 1856 New Bridge Rd. in Mineral, will house an ambulance, engine, tanker, and the fireboat.

“The New Bridge Fire & Rescue Station will improve service and reduce response times around Lake Anna and in surrounding areas of the County,” the county’s website says. “The area that this station will serve as ‘first due’ is where we have a significant amount of current and projected growth.”

Its expected completion date is spring 2023.

Learn more about the facility here.

The New Bridge Fire & Rescue Station design is final!🚒🚑

With an expected spring 2023 completion date, the station will improve emergency services & reduce response times around Lake Anna & in surrounding areas of the County.

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