VIDEO: Firefighters rescued a man, a woman and a dog from a 3rd-floor window of an apartment that caught fire in Mountlake Terrace Sunday morning. The flames broke out just after midnight, at the Taluswood Apartments, on 236th St. S.W., about a block east of 44th Ave. W. Crews from South Snohomish County Fire arrived shortly after the flames swept through several floors of the apartment complex. When crews arrived, they found heavy smoke and fire shooting from the three-story building.

Firefighters used a ladder to reach the victims trapped by flames from a window on the top floor. Medics transported the man and woman rescued to Swedish Edmonds Hospital. Authorities say both victims were in their 20s. Officials reported both were in stable condition and doctors released them from the hospital soon after they arrived. The dog did not suffer significant injuries and was not given medical treatment.

Investigators say at least 12 units of the apartment building were damaged by fire or smoke. Crews conducted a search to make sure everyone in those units made it out safely. After getting the fire under control, firefighters worked to put out a few hot spots. Most of the fire was extinguished by around 2:00 a.m. One firefighter suffered a minor injury during the response and was treated at the scene. Medics also evaluated two other apartment residents for possible injuries. They determined the residents did not require further medical care.

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The American Red Cross says it has been notified by fire officials in Spokane County about a structure fire on Mallon Avenue in Spokane. Red Cross Disaster Action Teams are working to connect with those impacted to assess immediate needs and provide assistance. Four adults and three dogs were displaced. According to fire officials, there were no injuries and the investigation is ongoing. The fire was reported as a room-and-contents fire with heavy smoke damage throughout the remainder of the home.

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VIDEO: Eastbound State Route 14 was blocked for a few hours after a small plane made an emergency landing Saturday afternoon. No one was injured. The Cessna plane landed on State Route 14 at milepost 2 near Southeast Marine Park Way and Portco Tunnel around noon, according to the WSDOT Southeast’s social media. The right lane was closed as crews responded, but as of 3:14 p.m., all lanes have reopened.

According to the Vancouver Fire Department, the plane had experienced a mechanical issue after departing from Pearson Field. The pilot, the sole person onboard, was not injured. The plane did not hit any vehicles, according to Trooper Dakota Russell of Washington State Patrol District 5. After landing on SR 14 and taxing onto the shoulder, the plane was then directed back to Pearson Field by traffic control. The Vancouver Fire Department was assisted by AMR, the Vancouver Police Department and the Washington State Patrol.

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With fire season right around the corner, the City of Pullman is reminding residents to sign up for emergency alerts in their community. The City of Pullman, Whitman County and Washington State University all work together to send out timely emergency alerts on Everbridge. Everbridge is a mass alert system that will notify you when there’s an emergency. You can choose to receive free emergency notifications via text, phone call or email.

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Tucson's $2.5 billion budget plan avoids fire station closures.

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