An uncontrolled natural gas release at the intersection of Bay Ave and Ontario Street in Hoquiam resulted in evacuations on Tuesday afternoon. The leak was reported at approximately 2:15 PM as a smell of gas coming from a building and an uncontrolled natural gas release was discovered in a 2-inch Cascade Natural Gas service line.
- PUB DATE: 11/18/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KXRO-AM 1320 Aberdeen

Crews had to tackle a house fire overnight in Tacoma. Firefighters got to the 5200 block of South Pine Street early Thursday, where they found smoke and flames bursting out of a two-story home. Everyone inside got out safely, but crews said the fire was stubborn and those inside could not get clear access because of construction.
- PUB DATE: 11/18/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KOMO-TV ABC 4 Seattle

Flooding from the Samish and Skagit rivers has kept first responders busy the past several days. In addition to responding to their normal 911 calls, they have responded to calls related to wind damage and have rescued residents who have needed their help, including some who opted against evacuating flood-prone areas and others who ignored warning signs on flooded roads.
- PUB DATE: 11/18/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Skagit Valley Herald - Metered Site

Tragic new data shows the number of people dying from overdoses has hit a record high. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimated more than 100,000 people were killed from April of last year to this year -- that's the most ever over a 12-month period. We are getting a better idea of how the Northwest plays into these 100,000 deadly overdoses.
- PUB DATE: 11/18/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KATU-TV ABC 2 Portland

Kirkland Lake (Ontario, Canada) town council approved the fire department’s request to purchase a replacement for its 1988 Pierce aerial, reports saultstar.com.

Officials say the 33-year-old apparatus stopped working and the repairs would cost C$24,000 for parts and another C$26,000 in labor, and that’s not taking into account transportation costs.

The cost to replace the aerial would be C$1,200,000.00. To boot, renovations to the fire hall door would need to be made to accommodate the new apparatus, which would be around C$30,000, according to the report.

The next step is to send out requests for proposal.

The council meeting can be seen here: