The Pioneer Fire burning in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest near Lake Chelan has grown to 25,688 acres as of Thursday, July 18, according to the latest update from fire officials. Containment remains at 14%, with 783 personnel currently assigned to the incident. A community meeting is scheduled for Thursday at 6 p.
- PUB DATE: 7/18/2024 9:06:36 PM - SOURCE: Wenatchee Business Journal

VIDEOS: A fire at a metal recycling facility in the St. Johns neighborhood broke out Wednesday afternoon, sending up a plume of black smoke visible from as far away as downtown Portland. There were no injuries reported to first responders or plant personnel, said Portland Fire & Rescue. Portland Fire & Rescue (PF&R) first tweeted about the fire at around 1:30 p.
- PUB DATE: 7/18/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KGW-TV NBC 8 Portland

The American Heart Association's Mission: Lifeline program has recognized Delaware County's Emergency Medical Services with their 8th consecutive EMS Gold Achievement Award. This national-level honor recognizes prehospital-care agencies around the country that meet the AHA's standards for rapid and research-based care for the most severe forms of heart attacks and strokes.
- PUB DATE: 7/18/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WWHO-TV CW 53 Chillicothe

VIDEO: Two arrests have been made in connection to a fire truck wreck that happened in October 2023. Austin Turner, the driver of the truck for Coon Creek Fire Department, was indicted by a Leslie County grand jury Monday for murder and wanton endangerment. His mother, Ethel Turner, who is also involved with the department, was indicted for tampering with physical evidence.
- PUB DATE: 7/18/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WYMT-TV CBS 57 Hazard

VIDEOS: A technology born right in the Queen City is now keeping firefighters safe nationwide. "Florian" is a piece of software that tracks first responders when in burning buildings. The idea for this technology was born out of tragedy, when two Buffalo firefighters were killed responding to a fire on Genesee Street, back in 2009.
- PUB DATE: 7/18/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WKBW-TV ABC 7 Buffalo