An early morning house fire in Vancouver Monday killed a dog and sent another to an emergency vet clinic, according to fire officials. Clark County Fire District 6 told FOX 12 that a fire ignited just before 4:30 a.m. at a home in the 600 block of Northwest 94th Avenue. When firefighters arrived at the scene, they could see flames coming from the house.
- PUB DATE: 6/21/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KPTV FOX 12 Portland

Firefighters responded to an apartment fire that left seven people injured Saturday afternoon in the 7000 block of N Colton Street. Michael Bacon, who is the Battalion Chief and Incident Commander for the Spokane Fire Department told KREM that one person was air lifted to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle.
- PUB DATE: 6/20/2021 2:30:51 PM - SOURCE: KREM-TV CBS 2 Spokane

Weather forecasts for Monday and Tuesday call for hot, dry and windy conditions, the “standard mix” for a wildfire. Although potential for a large fire in the region is low this week, state and local agencies are gearing up for what is expected to be a busier than normal fire season, said Department of Natural Resources Pacific Cascade Region Fire Operations Manager Jeff Bortner.
- PUB DATE: 6/19/2021 5:46:50 PM - SOURCE: Longview Daily News

A career in the fire service means dedicating yourself to helping others. Not only did Valley Regional Fire Authority Captain Dave Berg embody this ideal, his colleagues and many admirers say, he made it his passion from day one. This month, the veteran firefighter retires, drawing his distinguished 32-year career to a close.
- PUB DATE: 6/19/2021 1:51:20 PM - SOURCE: Auburn Reporter

A Ram truck engine fire recall includes more than 32,000 model year 2019-2020 Ram 3500, 4500, and 5500 Chassis Cab trucks equipped with Cummins 6.7L engines, reports carcomplaints.com.

Ram engine compartment fires caused Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) to ascertain that the engine calibration software wasn’t warning a driver when oil levels dipped too low. The automaker then opened an investigation.

If a driver isn’t aware of low oil levels there won’t be enough of an oil film on the main bearings, which will then wear and cause engine damage. Owners of the recalled models should listen for any strange engine noise that can occur immediately before the connecting rods fail.

As of June 3, FCA is aware of four customer assistance records, 56 warranty claims, and 56 field reports between Aug. 27, 2019, and March 29, 2021. FCA didn’t note how many Ram engine compartment fires have occurred, but no crashes or injuries have been reported.

Recall notices will be mailed July 30, 2021. Ram truck dealerships will update the engine calibration software to prevent engine fires. Concerned owners of recalled Ram trucks may call 800-853-1403; the Ram truck engine fire recall number is Y21.