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Posted: Sep 14, 2020

Seattle's Pier 58 collapses during construction, sending workers into the water

A waterfront pier under construction in Seattle collapsed Sunday afternoon, tossing two workers into Elliott Bay and leaving them hospitalized. Seven workers were working on Pier 58 when an alarm sounded that the pier was collapsing. Moments later two were in the water as about a fifth of the pier collapsed.
- PUB DATE: 9/14/2020 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KOMO-TV ABC 4 and Radio 1000
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Posted: Sep 14, 2020

East Pierce Fire Chief: Sumner Grade Fire reaches 65% containment

On Sunday, firefighters reported significant progress on the Sumner Grade Fire and downgraded the size of the fire. The fire has been contained by 65%. East Pierce Fire Chief Bud Backer described the week as "chaotic" and said reduced winds and higher humidity on Sunday gave them a chance to better survey the size.
- PUB DATE: 9/14/2020 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KING-TV NBC 5 Seattle
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Posted: Sep 13, 2020

Some people allowed back home near Whitney Fire in Lincoln County

Some people living near the Whitney Road Fire were allowed back home Sunday. The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office downgraded evacuation orders. Anyone forced to leave under a Level 3 order north of Highway 2 can return home. But the sheriff’s office asked that those people be ready to leave again in case the fire grows.
- PUB DATE: 9/13/2020 7:51:30 PM - SOURCE: KXLY-TV ABC 4 Spokane
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Posted: Sep 12, 2020

Fire agencies around Benton and Franklin counties join procession for Kennewick firefighter

The Kennewick Fire Department, along with many other local fire agencies honored the life of Kennewick firefighter Steve Bailie Saturday. The memorial procession started at Kennewick Fire Station 1 just after 10:00 a.m. and proceeded through Kennewick to Desert Lawn Memorial Park. Walla Walla County Fire District 5, the Walla Walla Fire Department, West Benton Fire Rescue, Benton County Fire District 1&2, Franklin County Fire District 3, the Richland Fire Department, and more were apart of the procession.
- PUB DATE: 9/12/2020 4:03:20 PM - SOURCE: YakTriNews
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Posted: Sep 12, 2020

Cooler weather, high humidity help firefighters battle Monroe house fire

Snohomish County firefighters battled a fulling involved house fire at the 9200 block of Woods Creek Road in Monroe Saturday morning. Multiple fire agencies responded to the residential structure fire just after 11 a.m. Saturday. Fire crews say the home was tucked deep in the woods with limited access and no nearby fire hydrants.
- PUB DATE: 9/12/2020 2:52:06 PM - SOURCE: KOMO-TV ABC 4 and Radio 1000
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