According to Yakima Fire Department, two structure fires on Saturday led to three injuries and $250,000 in damages. The two fires happened within three hours of each other. At 3:17 pm Saturday, Yakima Fire Department (YFD) firefighters were dispatched to the 900 block of South 25th Avenue, for a single-family residence that had fire at the front of the house and in the attic.
- PUB DATE: 5/9/2021 1:53:51 PM - SOURCE: KNDO-TV NBC 23 Yakima

Firefighters from three agencies responded to a wildland fire reported near Lake Lenore off SR 17. Grant County Fire District 7 Lt. Corey Hendricks says it started near a shooting range on a steep cliff side a little after 7:00 p.m. Saturday. “It was wind driven, though we’re not sure exactly what the cause was.
- PUB DATE: 5/9/2021 12:48:53 PM - SOURCE: KPQ-AM 560

Fire investigators are now investigating the cause of a fire that started in the attic of a Prosser butcher shop on Saturday afternoon. On Sunday morning, crews were still on scene monitoring the butcher shop and checking for hot spots. Scott Friend with West Benton Fire Rescue tells Action News crews were still putting water on the building at 4 a.
- PUB DATE: 5/9/2021 9:49:32 AM - SOURCE: KOMO-TV ABC 4 Seattle

An Everett man who failed to appear for sentencing Friday after pleading guilty to the fatal 1987 Everett Community College fire has been arrested. Elmer Nash was 12 on Feb. 16, 1987 when he lit a matchstick and dropped it on a pile of books and papers on the floor of the college’s library, igniting a fast-moving blaze that killed Everett firefighter Gary Parks.
- PUB DATE: 5/8/2021 1:43:50 PM - SOURCE: KCPQ-TV FOX 13 Seattle

The Cedar Grove South End (NJ) Engine Fire Company 3 has a new station and a new Engine 73, following a recent grand opening, reports tapinto.com.

Mayor Kerry Peterson and councilmen Joe Zichelli and Joseph Maceri were on hand to celebrate the new facility and make the ceremonial cut of the green ribbon.

“I was honored to be a part of the ribbon cutting ceremony today for the new fire house and truck at fire company #3,” Peterson said in a Facebook post. “We have the absolute BEST fire department in the state of NJ, and they deserve the best house and equipment. God Bless, and stay safe.”

“This Fire House is a landmark in town, the first building people see as they enter Cedar Grove,” Zichelli said in a Facebook post. “It is the product of a great working relationship between the Township and the Department, a steadfast dedication by our Town Manager Tom Tucci to securing the best of the best for CGFD, the members, and residents, as well as the support of a Town Council that always has and always will back our first responders. Thank you to all the members of the CGFD for keeping us safe and for your service to the town.”

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