Clark County Fire District 10 saves costs on equipment and builds valuable wildland firefighting experience as the “not if, but when” Clark County wildfire looms this season without Larch inmate crews. Clark County passed the first test this summer season with zero major fires caused by Fourth of July fireworks, but, as of press time, the outcome from the heat wave was still unknown.
- PUB DATE: 7/8/2024 6:51:20 PM - SOURCE: The Reflector

Two people were displaced after a fire in Spokane Valley destroyed a home overnight. Around 3:30 a.m., the Spokane Valley Fire Department responded to a mobile home fire on the 900 block of North Bowman Road. They quickly evacuated the two residents who said they woke up to smoke detectors sounding.
- PUB DATE: 7/8/2024 12:35:00 PM - SOURCE: NonStop Local

A fire early Friday morning along the 200 block of North 12th Avenue in Dillon destroyed a two-story storage building, and shed, burned two vehicles and killed a dog and pet snake, according to Dillon Fire Chief Keith Bailey. Bailey said firefighters rescued a man from the burning building. He added the man went to the hospital for minor smoke inhalation, but is expected to recover.
- PUB DATE: 7/8/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WPDE-TV ABC/CW 15 Florence

PHOTOS: The train derailment spewing toxic chemicals in East Palestine, Ohio, wasn’t just a game changer for the railroad industry – it’s one for first responders as well. “This is something we have more discussions about now,’’ Sharon fire Chief Bob Fiscus said about hazardous chemical spills. When a Norfolk Southern train derailed and caught in East Palestine on Feb.
- PUB DATE: 7/8/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Niagara Gazette - Metered Site

VIDEO: A new law just signed by Governor Roy Cooper is aimed at protecting those who protect us. It all comes after families of firefighters diagnosed with cancer fought for years for more support and funding. It would impact families like Christy Burgess. Her husband Nathan was a Raleigh firefighter and burn instructor who served for decades.
- PUB DATE: 7/8/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WTVD-TV ABC 11 Durham