VIDEO/PHOTOS: Cory Asimus struggled to get to the finish line Sunday but giving up was never even a thought. The 33-year-old Freedom resident and Appleton firefighter was not only chasing a world record, he was also raising money and awareness for Project Vaspire 316, a cause he cares deeply about. Asimus finished the Community First Fox Cities Marathon Presented by Miron Construction in an unofficial time of 4 hours, 53 minutes, 7 seconds.
- PUB DATE: 9/18/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: The Post-Crescent - Metered Site

VIDEO/PHOTOS: A teenage firefighter-in-training, who dreams of working for the Pasadena Fire Department, managed to survive a tragic dune buggy accident outside Las Vegas, but was left with severe burns over most of her body. For 17-year-old America Salmeron, the story is about determination and perseverance.
- PUB DATE: 9/18/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KTLA-TV CW 5 Los Angeles

PHOTOS: Lightning caused fires burning in Olympic National Park are increasing in size and causing poor air quality for those in Clallam County. Additional resources were ordered to manage and support firefighters on the ground. InciWeb estimates between 400 and 500 acres are burning, but a more accurate size will be known after infrared mapping flights take place on Monday.
- PUB DATE: 9/18/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KOMO-TV ABC 4 Seattle

VIDEO: Dozens of kids donned Spokane Fire gear, “saved lives” and sprayed “flames” at the department’s fifth annual “Kids Junior Firefighter Academy" on Sunday. Jamie McIntyre, the Community Risk Reduction Manager for the Spokane Fire Department (SFD), said the junior academy is all about teaching families about fire safety and making it fun.
- PUB DATE: 9/16/2023 6:32:30 PM - SOURCE: KREM-TV CBS 2 Spokane

On Saturday, Central Kitsap Fire and Rescue (CKFR) said the Rock Quarry Fire is “producing significant smoke” in the Central Kitsap area. The fire is burning on Green Mountain. CKFR said residents might’ve noticed more smoke Saturday evening as temperatures cooled. On Saturday, the Department of Natural Resources sent three helicopters, four engines, and a bulldozer.
- PUB DATE: 9/16/2023 11:30:00 AM - SOURCE: KIRO-TV CBS 7 Seattle