A wildfire in Douglas County is estimated to be at least 7,900 acres and about 10% contained as of Monday evening. The fire grew 5,400 acres over the last 24 hours. The Douglas County Sheriff's Office said wind and high temperatures are causing rapid fire growth in the area near East Wenatchee. The fire, which started around 12:15 p.
- PUB DATE: 7/6/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KING-TV NBC 5 Seattle

A Pullman man in his 20’s sustained life-threatening injuries Sunday night when a fireworks tube, used to launch an aerial display that he was bracing on this thigh, exploded and damaged his leg, possibly severing an artery. Neighbors who were watching the fireworks tried to stop the bleeding with direct pressure to his groin area along with a belt tourniquet and called Pullman Fire Department.
- PUB DATE: 7/5/2021 5:09:53 PM - SOURCE: KHQ-TV NBC 6 Spokane

Firefighters responded to 21 separate fires within the City of Yakima; most of which were caused by fireworks set off during the Fourth of July. KAPP-KVEW’s Emily Goodell spoke to Yakima Fire Department Deputy Chief DJ Goldsmith, who confirmed that homes throughout the region were threatened by fires caused by fireworks.
- PUB DATE: 7/5/2021 3:57:07 PM - SOURCE: YakTriNews

An Ephrata Pioneer Fire Company Ladder Truck was involved in an accident while heading to the scene of a structure fire, reports Local 21 News.

A car turned into the path of the fire truck. The driver of the car was taken to the hospital for injuries.

All of the occupants inside the fire truck were also taken to the hospital as a precaution, and were discharged without any injuries.

The Board of Selectmen has selected town land for a possible fire station, reports Sun Journal.

The project could cost up to $5 million and take two to three years. Town officials have realized the need for a new station since the 1990s but have been unsuccessful in three attempts to obtain funding. Twice, townspeople rejected proposals, and in 2009 the town was awarded a $3 million grant which fell through.

A town official applied for a $1 million grant for a training center through the Maine State Construction Institute. If it is awarded, there would be no cost to local taxpayers