In 1971, a fire broke out in the vacant Heyday Shoe building, once a maker of women's wear. Smoke rose high above the old manufacturing district west of downtown. The dark column was but a foreshadow. The fire burned away the roof and windows at 2032 Locust Street, but the seven-story brick walls remained.
- PUB DATE: 4/5/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: St. Louis Post-Dispatch - Metered Site

VIDEO/PHOTOS: Steven Matto shoots some of the most intense fire scene photos ever taken. It’s just that most people don’t get a chance to see them. Matto, 54, is the official photographer for many Alle-Kiski Valley fire companies, documenting more than 700 emergencies. His photos are used by fire companies to document their responses as learning tools.
- PUB DATE: 4/5/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

Seventy-five dogs were killed in a fire at a Texas pet resort last September. When the fire occurred, there was no staffing overnight at the time and no sprinkler system was in place. Changes to the fire codes in Georgetown, Texas, have already been approved for animal care facilities. Locally, it appears Palm Beach County's fire code for sprinklers is stricter than the state's code.
- PUB DATE: 4/5/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WPTV NBC 5 West Palm Beach

Ilwaco firefighters delight in preserving history. And during their downtime, when not responding to fire or medical calls, they are busily filling a giant scrapbook while gearing up to better display their memorabilia. The book is packed with photos and faded documents that chart their history from the founding of the Ilwaco Hook and Ladder Co.
- PUB DATE: 4/5/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Chinook Observer

Seattle Police are investigating a vehicle fire at a Safeway in Ballard. It happened over the weekend, and fire fighters said it was intentionally set. This year, our ‘Project Seattle’ team has been reporting on the growing number of fires near or at homeless encampments. Ballard area resident Rudy Pantoja, is one of many we have spoken to in the last few months.
- PUB DATE: 4/5/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KOMO-TV ABC 4 Seattle