The New Britain Fire Department and Local 992 have come to an agreement to randomly drug test staff members. The agreement will test a third of the department yearly. That is about 45 people of the 130 on staff. Chief Raul Ortiz says it’s a robust and extensive policy. In January, a New Britain firefighter died at his Southington home.
- PUB DATE: 7/13/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WTIC-TV FOX 61 Hartford

VIDEO: An Ohio man is proving even though his body is different, he can do what everyone else can and more. Four times a week, Mike Diehl walks into Powerstation Gym, loads up the rack, concentrates on his breathing, and engages his core while working out. He continues to push the limit with every press, pull and squat.
- PUB DATE: 7/13/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WTOV-TV NBC/FOX 9 Steubenville

King County investigators are trying to determine what sparked a massive midmorning fire at a home near Burien. The plume of smoke rising from the blaze could be seen from miles away. The 8th Avenue Street property where it happened has neighbors concerned. Joe Megale says he was driving in the area when he noticed the smoke.
- PUB DATE: 7/13/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KIRO-TV CBS 7 Seattle

The Spokane Fire Department (SFD) responded to an early morning house fire on east Olympic avenue early Wednesday morning. SFD crews on scene told KHQ when they arrived, they found the fire on the backside of the house extending into the attic. Crews opened the roof and were able to put out the fire.
- PUB DATE: 7/13/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KHQ-TV NBC 6 Spokane

A Red Flag Warning has been issued for portions of north Central Washington as strong winds are expected through the area. The Red Flag Warning will be in effect from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday for the foothills of the central Washington Cascades, according to the National Weather Service in Spokane.
- PUB DATE: 7/13/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: iFiberone