At least 16 people are dead following catastrophic flooding in Kentucky, Gov. Andy Beshear said Friday. That number is expected to double and includes children, he told CNN earlier, as rescuers scramble to reach areas difficult to access. "It's going to get a lot higher," Beshear said at a news conference Friday morning.
- PUB DATE: 7/29/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: CNN

A Spokane Valley firefighter is in the ICU after suffering a cardiac arrest that happened when he was off duty. According to a GoFundme fundraiser, Dan Patterson, Spokane Valley firefighter, decided to go for a run after his 24-hour shift when the incident happened. Patterson was towards the end of his run when he started not feeling well, and he headed back to the Spokane Valley Fire Department Station 2.
- PUB DATE: 7/29/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KREM-TV CBS 2 Spokane

VIDEO/PHOTOS: Investigators in Federal Way said Thursday that a fire that destroyed part of an apartment complex during a massive apartment fire on Wednesday was caused by an overheated power strip in one of the units. South King Fire and Rescue said the cause of the blaze at Terra Apartments, located in the 35200 block of 21st Avenue SW, was accidental and resulted from the power strip.
- PUB DATE: 7/29/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KOMO-TV ABC 4 Seattle

Spokane firefighters tell KHQ they are looking for a suspected arsonist who has been attempting to light fires around the University District and South Hill. The man is reportedly on a bicycle and has intentionally started at least four fires. A fire the suspect lit on E. Sprague Avenue and S. Erie Street did grow considerably.
- PUB DATE: 7/29/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KHQ-TV NBC 6 Spokane

One of the oldest fire stations in Kitsap County will be remodeled to better comply with building codes and community needs. Central Kitsap Fire and Rescue officially broke ground on the project July 13 for the demolition of the North Perry Community Fire Station No. 45. The station was built in 1965 and was the oldest staffed one in the district until its doors closed June 6.
- PUB DATE: 7/29/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Kitsap Daily News - Metered Site