The Spokane Fire Department is noticing an alarming trend. Arson around the city has increased 100 percent. In June 2019, firefighters had responded to 20 arson related fires. This June, that number is 40. “That is a remarkable increase and something we don’t normally see,” said Fire Chief Brian Schaeffer.
- PUB DATE: 6/19/2020 11:41:32 PM - SOURCE: KXLY-TV ABC 4 Spokane

VIDEO: Firefighters battled a massive house fire in Billerica Thursday evening that left the home a total loss. Crews responding to the scene on Riveredge Road found smoke and flames pouring out of the house. “I was sleeping on the farmer’s porch and the smoke just came out right around me,” homeowner Rob Rawson said.
- PUB DATE: 6/19/2020 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WHDH-TV 7 Boston

The union representing Baltimore's firefighters is calling on residents living in certain neighborhoods to oppose possible firehouse closures. The two firehouses slated to close are Engine 4 on Cold Spring Lane in north Baltimore and Engine 55 on Bush Street in Pigtown. The city fire union said both companies are responsible for bringing water to fires and have life-saving medical equipment.
- PUB DATE: 6/19/2020 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WBAL-TV NBC 11 Baltimore

After a serious storm, it's not uncommon to see the world come to a standstill. Traffic lights often go out, homes are ruined and businesses stay closed, but one restaurant tends to stay operational and consistent, despite the chaos and damage. In many places, Waffle House has become synonymous with stormy skies; the business is able to make decisions in the face of serious storms that have caught the eye of first responders and federal officials like Craig Fugate.
- PUB DATE: 6/19/2020 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WPEC-TV CBS 12 West Palm Beach

Every week there are numerous scientific studies published. Here’s a look at some of the more interesting ones: Researchers with the Cleveland Clinic developed a first risk prediction model for healthcare providers to predict an individual patient’s likelihood of a positive COVID-19 test, in addition to predicting their outcomes from the disease.
- PUB DATE: 6/19/2020 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: BioSpace