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Posted: May 25, 2022

Tennessee fire department shows its Tiger Pride with new truck

VIDEO/PHOTOS: The Memphis Fire Department is showing its Tiger Pride. Monday, Mayor Jim Strickland, Memphis Tigers head basketball coach Penny Hardaway, and Fire Chief Gina Sweat helped to unveil a special new truck hitting the Memphis streets. The fire engine is blue striped with the Tiger logo on the side.
- PUB DATE: 5/25/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WATN-TV ABC 24 Memphis
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Posted: May 25, 2022

19 Children, 2 Adults Killed in Texas School Shooting

VIDEO: The 18-year-old gunman who slaughtered 19 children and two teachers at a Texas elementary school barricaded himself inside a single classroom and “began shooting anyone that was in his way,” authorities said Wednesday in detailing the latest mass killing to rock the U.S. Law enforcement officers eventually broke into the classroom and killed the gunman, who used an AR-style rifle.
- PUB DATE: 5/25/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KXAS-TV NBC 5 Fort Worth
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Posted: May 25, 2022

Report: Benton, Yakima County homes are at risk of wildfires over next 30 years

A new report shows 91% of properties in Yakima County and 95% in Benton County have at least some risk of being caught in a wildfire over the next 30 years. Nonprofit organization First Street Foundation mapped wildfire risk around the country and determine the risk level for properties in each zip code, concluding that people should expect a sharp increase in the number of properties at risk over the next 30 years.
- PUB DATE: 5/25/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: YakTriNews
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Posted: May 25, 2022

A network of 1,000 cameras is watching for Western wildfires—and you can, too

Across the Western United States, there’s a network of cameras streaming images of mountain peaks, coastal communities, quiet suburbs, and thick forests, revealing dramatic sunrises and the occasional wildlife encounter. The 24/7 feeds are free and accessible online, provided with the hope that the public will not only tune in but also look out for signs of smoke or a spark, potentially helping alert authorities about blazes before they pose a threat to communities.
- PUB DATE: 5/25/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Popular Science
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Posted: May 25, 2022

Crews knock down fire at Walmart near Puyallup

Central Pierce Fire and Rescue (CPFR) crews put out a small fire at a Walmart just south of Puyallup Wednesday morning. At around 2:30 a.m., CPFR responded to reports of a fire at the Walmart Supercenter on 165th and Meridian on South Hill. Everyone inside the building was evacuated safely as crews worked on the flames, which were coming from the back side of the building.
- PUB DATE: 5/25/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KCPQ-TV FOX 13 Seattle
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