Starting on October 8th, the Spokane Valley Fire Department is promoting the nation's fire prevention week. It's a joint effort with city leaders from Millwood, Liberty Lake, and Spokane Valley. This year, the department wants the public to be more cautious when cooking at home. “Most people don’t realize the dangers surrounding their stoves, ovens, microwaves, and barbecues,” said SVFD Deputy Fire Marshal Brett Anderson.
- PUB DATE: 10/5/2023 8:35:00 PM - SOURCE: KXLY-TV ABC 4 Spokane

As Medical Lake and Elk residents continue to recover from a devastating wildfire season, Washington state's governor is looking to the Commander in Chief for recovery assistance. Washington Gov. Jay Inslee sent a letter to President Joe Biden on Wednesday asking for a major disaster declaration for the Gray and Oregon Road fires.
- PUB DATE: 10/5/2023 3:25:25 AM - SOURCE: KREM-TV CBS 2 Spokane

A massive fire sparked by the eruption and explosion of a gas pipeline in Garland County has caused a mile-wide evacuation of the area Wednesday evening. According to the Arkansas Division of Emergency Management, the explosion happened at 1405 Highway 298 in Jessieville, about 75 miles west of Little Rock.
- PUB DATE: 10/5/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KATV ABC 7 Little Rock

VIDEO: Firefighters are often exposed to carcinogens on the job, making decontamination measures crucial in preventing occupational cancer. Washing extractors in fire departments decontaminate their turnout gear after a fire, but the equipment is expensive to purchase and install; there are spatial constraints; and some of the machines vary in capacity and speed.
- PUB DATE: 10/5/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WPRI-TV CBS/MyNetworkTV 12 Providence

VIDEO: This summer we’ve seen large, long-lasting fires at landfills, propane storage facilities and even electric vehicle battery facilities. These long, extended firefights can take their toll on fire departments requiring lots of manpower. Now there is a new piece of technology aiming to put these fires out faster without risking firefighters’ lives.
- PUB DATE: 10/5/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KNXV-TV ABC 15 Phoenix