Hunt County fire officials say voters’ rejection of two proposed emergency services districts leaves funding problems unresolved and raises questions about staffing, equipment, and future service.

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Kernersville leaders approved selling former Fire Station 44 for at least $225,000.

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Conneaut is preparing to demolish the former GE and Astatic industrial sites.

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Defibtech announced the Lifeline VIEW 2 AED family, with universal pads, video guidance, and optional automatic shock delivery.

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PHOTOS: An e-bike battery explosion caught on camera engulfed a Troutdale home in flames, raising concerns about the safety of lithium-ion batteries and the growing number of fires involving rechargeable devices.

The fire broke out Thursday night at a two-story wood-frame home on East Historic Columbia River Highway, leaving six people displaced, according to Gresham Fire.

Shawn Durham, battalion chief and fire marshal with Gresham Fire, said firefighters arrived to find heavy flames coming from the home. Crews faced additional challenges because there were no fire hydrants in the area, requiring assistance from Corbett Fire and its water tenders.

All six people inside escaped safely, but one cat died. According to Durham, investigators determined the fire was caused by an e-bike battery that exploded while charging inside the living room.

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