More deaths associated with Hurricane Laura were caused by the improper use of portable generators than the storm itself. And officials warn that the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning persists, as thousands of households in Louisiana remain without power. Eight of the 15 hurricane-related deaths confirmed by the Louisiana Department of Health are attributed to carbon monoxide poisoning from portable generators, which can provide life-saving power in emergency situations but also pose a deadly threat if used incorrectly.
- PUB DATE: 9/2/2020 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WKSU.org

Several firefighters battled a fire at a wrecking yard in Kent Tuesday morning. The fire was reported around 4 a.m. in the 26100 block of 78th Avenue South, according to officials with Puget Sound Fire. Firefighters arrived to find about 30-40 junked cars on fire. "(It was a) deep-seeded fire in a stack of cars," said Capt.
- PUB DATE: 9/2/2020 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KOMO-TV ABC 4 and Radio 1000

An outing in the Eagle Cap Wilderness turned out well for an injured hiker found and aided by Walla Walla County Fire District 4 Firefighter Paramedic Jestin Goodson, among others. More than a week ago, as Jestin and family members trekked along an overgrown trail about 5 miles from the nearest trailhead, they heard calls for help from a rocky ravine below.
- PUB DATE: 9/2/2020 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Union-Bulletin

The Palmer fire in Okanogan County is now nearly 100% contained. As of September 1, it is still actively burning in some places, but fire crews said they have it completely surrounded, and they're confident their lines will hold. At the fire's peak, more than 36 structures were lost, including some homes.
- PUB DATE: 9/2/2020 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KREM-TV CBS 2 Spokane

Evacuation orders for the Evans Canyon Fire were expanded Tuesday morning to include 57 more homes. The Level 3 (go now) evacuation was expanded around 10:30 a.m. to include all homes west of Longmire Lane and north of Naches Wenas Road in Selah, said Horace Ward, operations manager for the Yakima Valley Office of Emergency Management.
- PUB DATE: 9/1/2020 12:22:12 PM - SOURCE: Yakima Herald-Republic