Evidence that Word Trade Center (WTC) responders during 9/11 and its aftermath have since suffered poorer brain health than others not exposed to WTC toxins has mounted in recent years. A new study led by Stony Brook University researchers that evaluates more than 5,000 WTC responders indicates that those who had more exposures to WTC-related toxins have dementia at a higher rate than other responders with fewer WTC-related toxic exposures.
- PUB DATE: 6/14/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Stony Brook University News

VIDEO: Several families lost their homes Wednesday to a fire in Vancouver. Flames that started in one apartment quickly spread to others. “It just got black and scary,” said Kayla Beauprey, who witnessed the entire incident. She was driving home in Hazel Dell when she noticed smoke coming from the Erica Village complex, located on Northeast 105th Street, just before 5 p.
- PUB DATE: 6/14/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KPTV FOX 12 Portland

The evacuation levels have been upgraded on the Pioneer Fire, a now 1,468-acre fire burning on the north shore of Lake Chelan since June 8. According to Chelan County Emergency Management, the Rex Creek area remains under a Level 3 evacuation, which means anyone in the area should leave immediately.
- PUB DATE: 6/14/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KIRO-TV CBS 7 Seattle

VIDEO/PHOTOS: King County leaders and fire officials are expecting an active wildfire season. They're also asking communities to get ready in case evacuations are needed. Fire officials said drought conditions and Washington's low snowpack are contributing to a potentially troubling wildfire reason.
- PUB DATE: 6/14/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KOMO-TV ABC 4 Seattle

More than 50 firefighters from 13 different fire agencies responded to an apartment complex fire in Edmonds on Wednesday afternoon. Neighbors say the fire started at around 12:30 p.m. at a building near the corner of 236th St. SW and 80th Ave. W. This area is just a few blocks west of Ballinger Park.
- PUB DATE: 6/13/2024 11:41:47 AM - SOURCE: KCPQ-TV FOX 13 Seattle