A new sense of urgency is emerging to get Seattle firefighters the gear they need at riots and other scenes of violence. Crews are being called upon to take bigger risks to help people who are hurt and this equipment is one way to keep them safe. “We're trying to be able to have every single firefighter be able to be protected,” said Debbie Steinhauer, founder and president of the Seattle Fire Foundation.
- PUB DATE: 8/20/2020 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KOMO-TV ABC 4 and Radio 1000

Two local 21-year-old men are accused of stealing more than $6,000 worth of items as well as a truck from a Centralia residence stemming from what police say was a dispute over a campaign sticker for President Donald Trump at a party with approximately 40 attendees. Derek W. Vandelaarschot, of Centralia, and Derek M.
- PUB DATE: 8/19/2020 5:37:42 PM - SOURCE: Centralia Chronicle

A wildfire near Chapman Lake is now 100-percent contained, according to the Washington State Department of Natural Resources. The fire has burned 64 acres, but DNR says that fire lines have been fully established. All that remains is to strengthen the lines and mop up the fire. Chapman Lake is located just south of Turnbull National Wildlife refuge.
- PUB DATE: 8/19/2020 4:28:10 PM - SOURCE: KXLY-TV ABC 4 Spokane

A fire that began Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 18, is burning in the mountains west of Oroville between Wannacut and Palmer Lakes. A Level 2 evacuation notice was issued at 4 p.m. and a Level 3 (get out now) evacuation notice was issued at 8:50 p.m. for people living in the area. Okanogan County Sheriff’s Office, state Department of Fish and Wildlife and U.
- PUB DATE: 8/19/2020 1:04:42 PM - SOURCE: Omak-Okanogan County Chronicle

VIDEO: A massive fire at a plastics facility in Grand Prairie is likely to continue burning for several days and could knock out electricity in the area for some time, firefighters say. Meanwhile, officials are urging people to stay indoors because of the "toxic plume" rising from the scene that could be an irritant for people with respiratory issues.
- PUB DATE: 8/19/2020 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KXAS-TV NBC 5 Fort Worth