The State Fire Marshal’s Office is warning folks that using electronic cigarettes increases their chance of fire risk. Deputy State Fire Marshal Robert Wittenberg said lithium-ion batteries can fail during charging or transportation resulting in fires, and in some cases, explosions. “Keep the batteries at room temperature.
- PUB DATE: 1/20/2021 11:37:57 AM - SOURCE: KPQ-AM 560

Ken Hopkins didn’t sue his employer to extract a big payoff or for revenge. He filed suit because he was put through the wringer after getting post-traumatic stress disorder on the job, a psychological probability for firefighters which is gaining more recognition. Snohomish Fire District 4 settled the lawsuit for $400,000 plus paid $76,500 to close out his paid leave and benefits.
- PUB DATE: 1/20/2021 10:56:52 AM - SOURCE: Snohomish County News

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A beloved restaurant in Auburn that burned in a strip mall fire last month received a generous gift from Valley Professional Firefighters on Tuesday. The union bought $1000 worth of gift cards at Athens Pizza and Pasta House. "Just overwhelmed. I'm not used to receiving this kind of attention and humbled by the great city of Auburn," said Athens Pizza and Pasta House owner Bill Contoravdis.
- PUB DATE: 1/20/2021 1:26:32 AM - SOURCE: KCPQ-TV FOX 13 Seattle

A firefighter suffered non-life-threatening injuries Wednesday morning at a blaze in a commercial building that houses a Chase Bank branch in the Hyde Park area and burned for 90 minutes before being extinguished. Part of the building collapses during the fire, reported at 12:24 a.m. at 4401 Crenshaw Blvd.
- PUB DATE: 1/20/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KNBC-TV NBC 4 Los Angeles