Spokane firefighters believe a discarded cigarette caused a fire at The Viking restaurant near downtown Spokane on Tuesday morning. The fire was reported around 5:30 a.m. at the restaurant on North Stevens Street, just a few blocks north of the Spokane Arena. Photos and video from the scene show heavy damage to the front of the building including the entryway, deck, and siding.
- PUB DATE: 7/16/2024 8:55:18 AM - SOURCE: KREM-TV CBS 2 Spokane

The Wallace Walker Road Fire in Franklin County is now burning about 561 acres, according to the Northwest Interagency Coordination Center. A wildfire near Kahlotus in Franklin County is burning 350 acres and threatening homes, causing state fire assistance to mobilize, according to the State Fire Marshal's Office.
- PUB DATE: 7/16/2024 2:33:00 AM - SOURCE: NonStop Local

VIDEOS: Firefighters battled a blaze for over 11 hours on Grand Rapid's west side at PADNOS' Front Street Recycling location. Investigators have now confirmed the fire was caused by a lightning strike. A PADNOS Company manager said that one employee had arrived to work early, saw the smoke and immediately called 911.
- PUB DATE: 7/16/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WZZM-TV ABC 13 Grand Rapids

VIDEO: An online fundraiser for the family of Corey Comperatore, the man who died shielding his family from gunfire at Saturday's Donald Trump rally in Butler, has raised $1 million. Jason Bubb, the owner of Three Fit Six gym in Cabot, organized the fundraiser. He said Comperatore's daughter Allyson has been a member of his gym since day one.
- PUB DATE: 7/16/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WTAE-TV ABC 4 Pittsburgh

VIDEO: A South Side organization is paving the way for the next generation to become first responders. The Black Fire Brigade recently celebrated its 6th anniversary by opening a new educational center in Washington Park. All of the students who have gone through the program have gotten jobs as firefighters or EMT's.
- PUB DATE: 7/16/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WBBM-TV CBS 2 Chicago