As the Pioneer Fire continues its relentless spread, local communities remain on high alert. The fire, which started on June 8, northwest of Chelan, has now engulfed 33,277 acres and is only 15% contained. The cause of the blaze is still under investigation, though human activity is suspected. Over 732 dedicated personnel are battling the flames, utilizing an arsenal of resources, including 11 crews, four helicopters, 29 engines, 27 water tenders, and 17 pieces of heavy equipment.
- PUB DATE: 7/31/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Source One News

The three fires burning in the Spokane area near containment after multiple days of active flames. The Columbia Basin Fire that started on July 26, has burned over 250 acres and destroyed 3 homes in the process. Containment has reached 85% after fire crews worked to detect hotspots with infrared cameras.
- PUB DATE: 7/31/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KHQ-TV NBC 6 Spokane

VIDEOS: A dramatic video 8 News Now obtained captures a person dangling out of the second-floor window of an apartment building that was on fire. The fire happened on Sunday night in the 3900 block of Spencer Street at the Riverbend Village Apartments near Flamingo Road. According to the American Red Cross, Sunday’s deadly fire displaced 19 residents but that number could rise.
- PUB DATE: 7/30/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KLAS-TV CBS 8 Las Vegas

VIDEO: It's been five months since three first responders were killed in the line of duty in Burnsville. Police officers Paul Elmstrand and Matthew Ruge, along with firefighter and medic Adam Finseth, were shot as they responded to a 911 call for help on Feb. 18. There are reminders everywhere at Burnsville police headquarters; in hallways and offices; and even the garage.
- PUB DATE: 7/30/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WCCO-TV CBS 4 Minneapolis

VIDEO: A pair of bills recently signed by Governor Gretchen Whitmer seek to help address the EMS Staffing Crisis. HB-4613 and HB-4614 stretch "temporary licenses" for medical first responders from 120 days to a year and allow them to work on ambulances as long as they're supervised. Genesee County has been struggling especially during the shortage.
- PUB DATE: 7/30/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WJRT-TV ABC 12 Flint