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Posted: Apr 8, 2022

Wisconsin: Manitowoc fire in 1962 was so bright people in Michigan saw light coming from the city

PHOTOS: Where were you on the night of March 25, 1962? If you were in the city of Manitowoc on that cold spring morning, you most likely remember what Fire Chief James Danielson called “The biggest and most spectacular fire ever in Manitowoc.” It was just around midnight when a fireman looked out a window of the old Franklin Street station and saw flames coming from Elevator B, formerly owned by the Northern Grain Company, which was four blocks away.
- PUB DATE: 4/8/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Herald Times Reporter - Metered Site
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Posted: Apr 8, 2022

Colorado firefighter sets Guinness World Record

Being a firefighter requires a certain amount of mental and physical strength. Let’s face it: They don’t put these guys and gals on calendars for no reason. But it’s a part of the job Hygiene firefighter Dylan Miraglia takes more seriously than some. “It’s a physical job, it’s a blue-collar job,” Miraglia said.
- PUB DATE: 4/8/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KDVR-TV FOX 31 Denver
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Posted: Apr 8, 2022

Whatcom County assistant fire chief dies in line of duty

Whatcom County Fire District 7 has announced that Assistant Fire Chief Dean Crosswhite died Wednesday after a battle with renal cell carcinoma. This is the second line of duty death in Whatcom County Fire District 7's 105-year history. According to the fire district, Chief Crosswhite spent 28 years in the fire service, joining Whatcom County District 7 in 1995.
- PUB DATE: 4/8/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KIRO-TV CBS 7 Seattle
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Posted: Apr 8, 2022

Fires damages 6 buildings in Friday Harbor's historic downtown

VIDEO: Fire crews have controlled Thursday morning's fire in downtown Friday Harbor on San Juan Island, now they are trying to salvage what they can to find out what caused the fire. According to the Public Information Officer, six structures were damaged-- three of deemed a total loss. Multiple businesses nearby remain closed due to smoke damage.
- PUB DATE: 4/8/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KCPQ-TV FOX 13 Seattle
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Posted: Apr 8, 2022

One dog dies in Benton City fire

Multiple agencies responded to a residential fire on Irene Avenue in Benton City around 3:30 p.m. on April 7. Upon arrival, the single-family home was fully on fire. The first unit on scene sounded a second alarm. In total, seven engines and more than 20 firefighters responded to the scene. Benton County Fire District 2, Benton County Fire District 4 and Richland Fire Department all responded.
- PUB DATE: 4/8/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KNDO-TV NBC 23 Yakima
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