PHOTOS: A brush fire near Rochester that started late Tuesday morning was caused by a train kicking up sparks as it traveled near the area of Old Highway 9 and state Route 12. Nobody was hurt and no property was destroyed during the blaze, said Capt. Lanette Dyer of West Thurston Regional Fire Authority, which fought the fire along with the Department of Natural Resources.
- PUB DATE: 4/30/2019 4:46:18 PM - SOURCE: Centralia Chronicle

Marysville and Fire District 12’s Regional Fire Authority measure was on the April 23 ballot and the Regional Fire Authority has a slim lead. The measure would turn the Marysville Fire District into a Regional Fire Authority (RFA) that unifies the way the district is funded as well as changes the way it is governed.
- PUB DATE: 4/30/2019 1:03:34 PM - SOURCE: North Couty Outlook

Fire investigators recently reached out to my office regarding aggressive solicitors selling mitigation and repair services to confused and overwhelmed property owners immediately after a fire. Many Washingtonians aren’t aware that my office has staff dedicated to helping consumers resolve disputes with their insurance companies and answer questions about insurance.

In response to our conversations with fire investigators, we developed a handout for victims of house fires https://www.insurance.wa.gov/sites/default/files/documents/insurance-claim-fire.pdf It covers how to start an insurance claim, how to avoid being the victim of a scam, and other pointers about what to do and what not to do. It looks great printed in black & white and may be helpful for the fire victims you interact with. There is more information for consumers, including how to start the claims process and what to do if you have trouble with your insurance company, on our website at https://www.insurance.wa.gov.

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