After reporting zero new coronavirus deaths Sunday state health officials said there were six new deaths associated with COVID-19 Monday while a series of protests over George Floyd's death erupted in many cities across Washington during the weekend. The Washington Department of Health reported 21,977 COVID-19 cases in the state and 1,124 deaths, an increase of six from Sunday.
- PUB DATE: 6/2/2020 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KOMO-TV ABC 4 and Radio 1000

Bainbridge Island is measurably safer these days and that could soon save property owners money. The Washington Surveying and Rating Bureau recently notified Bainbridge Island Fire Department officials the Fire Protection Class rating for Bainbridge has improved from a Class 5 to a Class 4, effective June 1.
- PUB DATE: 6/1/2020 1:06:51 PM - SOURCE: Bainbridge Island Review

As expected, some firefighters had their hands full as they combated the after-effects of Saturday’s lightning storms. The largest of the fires started in the local region included a 9,000-acre blaze southwest of Othello on Gable Mountain and west of Basin City. Crews reportedly contained the blaze before 8 p.
- PUB DATE: 6/1/2020 12:41:32 PM - SOURCE: iFiberOne

VIDEO: A huge fire broke out in several residences in South Boston early Saturday morning, and five of the firefighters trying to contain the blaze were hurt. The seven-alarm fire erupted about 3:30 a.m. on Columbia Road and Douglas Street and tore through about seven homes, the Boston Fire Department said.
- PUB DATE: 6/1/2020 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WBTS-TV NBC 10 Boston

“Peaceful protests by our neighbors exercising their first amendment rights across America are being interrupted by violence and unrest. In the middle of the challenges and turmoil, I am proud of our IAFF fire fighters, paramedics and EMTs who are once again proving their dedication to keeping their communities safe when they are needed most.
- PUB DATE: 6/1/2020 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: IAFF.org