PHOTOS: A 2021 Tesla Model S Plaid sedan caught fire Tuesday night in Haverford, Pennsylvania, while the owner was at the wheel, according to Charles McGarvey, chief fire officer for the Lower Merion Township Fire Department. Tesla began deliveries of the Model S Plaid, a new high-performance version of its flagship electric sedan, in June, after CEO Elon Musk had said on the Joe Rogan Experience podcast that they would begin in February.
- PUB DATE: 7/2/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: CNBC

At least one firefighter with the Department of Natural Resources has been injured while battling the Koffman Road Fire in Kittitas County on Sunday. Hilary Franz, the Commissioner of Public Lands, confirmed to Q13 News that the firefighter is "severely" injured, but they do not have life-threatening injuries.
- PUB DATE: 7/2/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KCPQ-TV FOX 13 Seattle

The death toll from the unprecedented heat wave last weekend has now been linked to at least 29 fatalities in western Washington. On Thursday, the Pierce County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed nine heat related deaths and Snohomish County reported three. According to the Snohomish County Medical Examiner's Office, a 51-year-old male, a 75-year-old male, and a 77-year-old male died from hyperthermia.
- PUB DATE: 7/2/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KOMO-TV ABC 4 Seattle

Not a single company bid for a new Lake Wateree fire station, reports The Voice.

Fire officials weren’t sure of the reason but thought it may be due to the design and increased construction material prices.

Given the high price of lumber, it is also unclear if the fire station can be built for the budgeted $375,000, which was approved by town officials.

The fire department has welcomed two pumper fire trucks, reports The Eagle-Tribune.

The purchase had some political turmoil as city councilors rejected the mayor’s budget until he agreed to purchase the new vehicles.

The two trucks were built by Pierce and are fully certified according to National Fire Protection Agency standards.

The new trucks will allow older vehicles to be rotated through the department’s four stations. The department now has eight ladder trucks, two pumper trucks and a rescue truck