Russell fire chief Dylan Riedel now owns the motorcycle gas tank that changed his life forever when it exploded and engulfed him in flames this summer. It’s “just as a constant reminder that your life can change in an instant, so don’t take it for granted,” he said. The explosion happened less than 30 seconds after he got out of his fire truck.
- PUB DATE: 11/6/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: The Wichita Eagle - Metered Site

VIDEOS/PHOTOS: Nothing man-made can be added to the Lake Michigan shoreline and outshine the natural beauty of the lakeshore, but Hotel Ottawa arguably came the closest. For its time, the luxury hotel — sandwiched between Lake Michigan and Lake Macatawa (then known as Black Lake) — was one of the state’s premiere tourist draws, attracting people from all across Michigan and the Midwest.
- PUB DATE: 11/6/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WOOD-TV NBC 8 Grand Rapids

VIDEO: Late Saturday night, crews were called to put out a fire inside Taqueria Cantina, a lively and inclusive Belltown eatery known for its popular brunches featuring drag queen performances. No one was injured, according to the Seattle Fire Department and firefighters got the fire under control. But the cantina's co-owner Daniel Ceballos believes the fire was intentionally set, and he said, now, he is left wondering why someone would “put it up into flames.
- PUB DATE: 11/6/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KING-TV NBC 5 Seattle

Crews with the Seattle Fire Department evacuated two synagogues in South Seattle after reports that suspicious envelopes arrived via mail. Around 5 p.m., a hazmat response was sent to the 6500 block of 52nd Avenue South, near Seward Park. They were also sent to the 5400 block of Wilson Avenue South.
- PUB DATE: 11/6/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KIRO-TV CBS 7 Seattle

Many industries are struggling to attract new employees. Firefighting is among them. The Spokane Valley Fire Department is recruiting for its annual late winter and spring training session. It’s finding the number of applicants is much lower than in past years. As of Tuesday, Spokane Valley Fire Chief Frank Soto, Jr.
- PUB DATE: 11/3/2023 1:00:00 PM - SOURCE: Spokane Public Radio