New images of the fire at the fertilizer plant in Winston-Salem have brought back memories for those who lived through the EQ plant explosion in Apex more than 15 years ago. By taking a look back at what happened in 2006, we could get an idea of the massive cleanup still ahead at the Weaver plant. Some who lived in Apex in 2006 still have memories of evacuations and the massive emergency response.
- PUB DATE: 2/4/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WRAL-TV NBC 5 Raleigh

PHOTOS: A new hair salon for kids features character cars for chairs, TVs and video games. Sharkey’s Cuts for Kids, located at 2359 Health Dr. SW in Wyoming, aims to create a enjoyable environment for children. “That’s the biggest thing that we’re trying to do here at Sharkey’s, is (to) create a fun atmosphere, a fun experience for kids to come and want to get their hair cut and for parents to enjoy bringing their kids to get their hair cut,” Emily Tornblom, co-owner of Sharkey’s Cuts for Kids, told MLive on video Thursday, Jan.
- PUB DATE: 2/4/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Mlive

Many on the front lines in law enforcement, firefighting and emergency response are leaving because of stress, pay and lack of benefits, especially during the pandemic. Now the state’s first responders have a stronger voice at the State Capitol to improve conditions. Law officers, firefighters and EMT’s were joined by state lawmakers Thursday to introduce a new caucus, a body to better serve first responders during the legislative process.
- PUB DATE: 2/4/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WLBT-TV NBC 3 Jackson

A&E's show Live Rescue was in St. Louis, and they put together a must-watch, most-viewed moments from the show, video on YouTube. A&E uploaded the video to their YouTube channel back in October of 2021, and in the description of the video, they say "Live Rescue" follows firefighters, paramedics and EMTs from across the country as they bravely put their lives on the line responding to emergency rescue calls.
- PUB DATE: 2/4/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KXG-FM 100.9 Amarillo

A large fire badly damaged the Cascade building in downtown Kennewick on Friday morning. The fire started shortly after 5:30 AM in the area of Kennewick Avenue and Cascade. The fire is located near Foodies Restaurant in the 'Cascade' building. It is a two-story structure with commercial space on the bottom floor.
- PUB DATE: 2/4/2022 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KIMA-TV CBS/CW+ 29 Yakima