A semi engulfed in flames sparked a large brush fire south of Lind Monday afternoon. At about 4 p.m., Lind Fire Chief Kevin Staring says the semi truck driver believes the refrigerator in his sleeping quarters shorted out causing the fire. Parked on the side of SR 395 several miles south of Lind, Chief Staring says the nearby field caught fire as flames consumed the truck cab.
- PUB DATE: 10/8/2019 4:38:13 PM - SOURCE: iFiberOne

The Seattle Fire Department is investigating how a massive fire started in Ballard Monday afternoon. Officials say the cause remains undetermined, but they think it’s likely connected to overheated electrical equipment. The three-alarm fire burned four businesses near the corner of Northwest Market Street and 24th Avenue Northwest.
- PUB DATE: 10/8/2019 3:03:12 PM - SOURCE: KUOW 94.9FM - Puget Sound Public Radio

PHOTOS: South County Fire welcomed its new fire engine Tuesday morning with a traditional roll-in ceremony. During the ceremony, those in attendance pushed the new engine into Lynnwood Civic Center Fire Station 15. The custom dates back to the 1830s and the days of horse-drawn equipment, which could not be easily backed into the station.
- PUB DATE: 10/8/2019 2:45:37 PM - SOURCE: Lynnwood Today

Franklin County Fire District 3 says that the Manton Way Fire between Mesa and Connell, as of Tuesday morning, is estimated at 5,000 acres. No homes have been damaged. Crews are still on scene from multiple agencies and the fire is estimated at 30% containment. The fire started on the north side of US-395 at 4:30 p.
- PUB DATE: 10/8/2019 11:39:26 AM - SOURCE: NBCRightNow.com

The four fire districts of San Juan County have received a regional Federal Emergency Management Agency grant to replace aging personal protective equipment for firefighters and increase compatibility between agencies, maximizing mutual aid throughout our islands while reducing costs to our taxpayers.
- PUB DATE: 10/8/2019 1:57:38 AM - SOURCE: The Islands' Weekly