It started as a seemingly perplexing case of pneumonia. From a wet market in Wuhan, China, COVID-19 has spread to nearly every country on the globe in just under nine months. It’s overturned daily lives, shuttered businesses and schools, and disrupted the world economy. It’s infected more than 33 million people worldwide and has killed at least 1 million people — a toll that’s likely to be far more than the official tallies show, global health officials say.
- PUB DATE: 9/30/2020 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: CNBC

Modern day firefighters benefit from high tech equipment and regular training but those measures do little to shield them from their number one killer: suicide. "Our firefighters experience terrible things. Terrible things that they can't share with their families because it is just going to depress their families, quite honestly," said Los Angeles City Fire Chief Ralph Terrazas.
- PUB DATE: 9/30/2020 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KABC-TV ABC 7 Los Angeles

The foundation invites residents to watch the 45 minute special on the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation website and through the foundation’s social media platforms at 10 a.m. Sunday, as well as take a moment to read the 2020 Roll of Honor; a collection of stories about fire heroes submitted by their families, friends and fellow firefighters.
- PUB DATE: 9/30/2020 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: The Rolla Daily News

A 9-year-old boy has died after a fire broke out at a Skagit County home Tuesday afternoon, authorities said. County fire officials said a neighbor across the street saw the blaze at the home at 5864 Campbell Lake Road and called authorities. Fire crews from 10 different agencies responded to the blaze.
- PUB DATE: 9/30/2020 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KOMO-TV ABC 4 Seattle

SpaceX’s Starlink satellites are being used by emergency responders in Washington to help fight fires while bringing internet access to residents in areas devastated by wildfires. The company loaned seven terminals to access its satellites to the Washington Emergency Management Division (WEMD), public information officer Steven Friederich told CNN.
- PUB DATE: 9/30/2020 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KEYT-TV ABC 3 Santa Barbara