After receiving multiple calls from fearful neighbors, fire crews from across Yakima converged on the 600-block of N 20th Ave to combat a fully-involved structure fire on Tuesday night. According to the Yakima Fire Department (YFD), firefighters were called to the residence at 9:32 p.m. on Tuesday, October 26, 2021.
- PUB DATE: 10/27/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: YakTriNews

Firefighters in Moses Lake with vaccine exemptions will be able to get back on the frontlines. On Tuesday, the union that represents the city’s firefighters, Moses Lake Firefighters IAFF Local 1258, said the Moses Lake City Council voted 4-3 to approve accommodations for its members. The Moses Lake Fire Department has 33 firefighters.
- PUB DATE: 10/26/2021 10:49:26 PM - SOURCE: KXLY-TV ABC 4 Spokane

Shoppers, diners and moviegoers at River Park Square Tuesday night had to evacuate because of a fire in a kitchen. The Spokane Fire Department said there was light smoke coming from the Panda Express at the mall. Firefighters said they were able to put it out quickly. However, people in the area were asked to evacuate just to stay on the safe side.
- PUB DATE: 10/26/2021 8:56:45 PM - SOURCE: KXLY-TV ABC 4 Spokane

A suspect has been arrested by Pierce County detectives in connection to the arson at the Islamic Center of Tacoma. The 38-year-old man was taken into custody on Tuesday the 26th following multiple tips given by the community. The suspect has not been identified at this time, but deputies confirmed he has been booked into the Pierce County Jail on suspicion of first degree arson.
- PUB DATE: 10/26/2021 5:36:56 PM - SOURCE: KHQ-TV NBC 6 Spokane

Firehouse Subs in Port Arthur has donated $13,578 to the Port Neches (TX) Fire Department to help with the purchase of new safety equipment. The funds, part of more than $62.5 million for first responder organizations across the country, will be for thermal imaging cameras.

“The past year and a half have been difficult for many, impacting first responders and communities across the country,” Firehouse Subs said in a press release. “As we continue to battle health crises and natural disasters, frontline heroes constantly expose themselves to dangerous situations, creating a need for updated lifesaving equipment.”

“We are grateful to Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation and our local Firehouse Subs in Port Arthur for awarding us this grant,” said Fire Chief Eloy Vega in the release. “By providing thermal imager cameras, our first responders will be able to achieve real-time situational awareness in adverse and hostile conditions to expedite rescue operations and help the people of Port Neches during emergency situations, especially during the upcoming holiday season.”

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