A fire that severely damaged all businesses at the Plum Tree Plaza in Edmonds early Saturday morning is now being investigated as an arson. Crews were called to the plaza on Saturday just after 5:30 a.m. after getting reports of flames coming from a business within the small complex at 22315 Highway 99.
- PUB DATE: 9/14/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KCPQ-TV FOX 13 Seattle

Washington's Public Lands Commissioner Hilary Franz is set to announce the reopening of Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Lands in eastern Washington on Wednesday, as the wildfire season improves. The DNR lands will reopen on Thursday, following the announcement on Wednesday. Franz and recreation leaders will also address the state of the 2021 fire season as improved weather signals the conclusion of fire season.
- PUB DATE: 9/14/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KHQ-TV NBC 6 Spokane

Washington hospitals are full, working together to shift patients around the state during the recent COVID-19 surge. Now there is a new demand on resources: COVID-19 patients from Idaho seeking care in eastern Washington. Hospital leaders said there is little room to help. “We are keeping our heads above water — but barely,” said Dr.
- PUB DATE: 9/14/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KIRO-TV CBS 7 Seattle

Coaldale Fire Department dedicated a truck to Capt. Kyle Zwiesdak who died in 2020, reports tnonline.com.

The vehicle is a 1994 Seagrave pumper and was purchased from the Christiana Fire Department in Delaware. The truck replaces a 1979 Mack pumper. It has a 1,250 gallons-per-minute pump.

A fire truck parade with about 30 fire apparatus was held as part of the dedication event.

The Mount Olive Fire Department has welcomed two brand new 2021 Pierce Enforcer fire engines, reports Goldsboro Daily News.

Both engines are equipped with a 1,500 GPM pump, a 1,000 gallon tank, and a 30 gallon foam system. These trucks will replace Mount Olive’s 2002 Engine 1 and their 1996 Engine 2.

The cost of both trucks was $1.2 million in a buy-one-get-two deal. Grant money through the USDA was used to help purchase both of these trucks.