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Posted: Aug 5, 2021

Portable fire station makes its way from Canada to South Dakota

VIDEO: Along with the bikers headed to Sturgis, a one-of-a-kind, portable Extreme Fire Station arrived right across from the Buffalo Chip. “Just an amazing building. A great piece of equipment to bring out here and to let the fire department, ambulance, and police force used for a few of these Sturgis Rally’s that we’re all excited for,” said Dustin Lee, Production Manager for L&H Industrial.
- PUB DATE: 8/5/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KOTA-TV ABC 3 Rapid City
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Posted: Aug 5, 2021

New leash on life: Why firefighting dogs are making a comeback

Most dogs know a trick or two, but in Santa Clarita, we found a Labrador named Echo, who has one that can bring even the toughest firefighters down to their knees every single time. “It’s one fell swoop,” said Echo’s handler, firefighter Jake Windell. “She’ll be standing on all fours and [all of a sudden] she’s just on her back, ready to go, and I think it’s hard for anybody not to smile when they see a dog on their back waiting for a belly rub.
- PUB DATE: 8/5/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Spectrum News 1
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Posted: Aug 5, 2021

Sailor charged in Bonhomme Richard ship fire in California was Navy SEAL dropout

VIDEO: The sailor charged with starting a fire that destroyed the USS Bonhomme Richard last year was assigned to the ship after dropping out of training to become a Navy SEAL, and he was described by some fellow sailors as a person who had disdain for the Navy, according to investigators. Details of 20-year-old Ryan Mays and the early investigation into the worst U.
- PUB DATE: 8/5/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KSWB-TV FOX 5 San Diego
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Posted: Aug 5, 2021

At least 31 new fires spark in Washington after lightning storm, concerning state officials

Thousands of lightning strikes in Washington Tuesday sparked dozens of fires, officials believe, with the possibility of more yet to be discovered. The state Department of Natural Resources (DNR) tweeted Wednesday evening that there have been 56 "open incidents" and counting, including 31 new fires in the last 24 hours and 25 smoke checks.
- PUB DATE: 8/5/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KREM-TV CBS 2 Spokane
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Posted: Aug 5, 2021

Update: Five people without a home after fire ravages Toppenish encampment

Several people are now without a home after a fire ripped through part of an encampment in Toppenish Wednesday morning. The part of the encampment that's been destroyed was home to five people. "It's really hard to look at because everything that burned is pretty much everything that they have," says Victor Gardee.
- PUB DATE: 8/5/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KIMA-TV CBS/CW+ 29 Yakima
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