VIDEO: The West End Fire House on Route 715 near Brodheadsville was originally built and dedicated in 1953.

The bays that once stored fire trucks are now used to brew beer at Brix Brewhouse.

“It served the community not only as a firehouse, but a community center,” said Joe Elias, co-owner and general manager of Brix Brewhouse.

After the West End Fire Company outgrew the space years ago, a new firehouse was built just across the street, leaving the building empty. Co-owner and General Manager Joe Elias said it was the perfect place to put the brewery.

Renovations took nearly 10 months. Along the way, some hidden gems were found, including a shuffleboard table from the 1980s.

Through the renovation process, owners wanted to pay tribute to the history of the fire company. Photos on the wall go back decades, and the hooks under the bar were once used to hang turnout gear.

“We have fire hoses that were originally here. Actually, our bar has fire patches from all around the country of different stations, so you see it throughout the building,” Elias said.

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PHOTOS: Emergency personnel are responding to a fire in the area near Demoss Road, after another fire had been contained in the same location earlier on Sunday. Benton County deputies and firefighters responded to the area of Demoss Road near Benton City at about 5 p.m. on May 17, hours after a fire in that same area had already been contained.

Firefighters arrived to find a fast-moving grass fire burning in hills and threatening multiple homes and other structures. Officials called for more firefighting resources and moved to contain the blaze. As of 6:53 p.m., firefighters are still working to contain the blaze and protect nearby homes. This is a developing situation; stick with Apple Valley News Now for more details as they come to light.

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Okanogan County Emergency Management (OCEM) issued a “Level 1” advisory for residents living on North Star Road, from Eagle Road south to Morning Star Way, after a brush fire ignited just to the east of this area. Crews at the scene reported that the fire is currently moving south.

“Persons should be aware of their surroundings and take action if needed,” OCEM officials stated. “Be cautious of emergency vehicles responding. Do not wait for door-to-door notifications, take action if needed.” Authorities have yet to determine a cause of the fire at this time.

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VIDEOS/PHOTOS: Four Washington-based crew members survived after two Navy jets collided midair during an air show in Idaho on Sunday, forcing the event to end early. The crash involved two EA-18G Growler aircraft from Naval Air Station Whidbey Island in Oak Harbor. Dramatic video from the Mountain Home Air Force Base Gunfighter Skies Air Show, about 50 miles south of Boise, showed the two aircraft tangled and sparking before erupting into flames. An announcement at the scene said, “There have been four good parachutes that were seen and we ask that everyone remain where you are.”

The entangled jets are seen crashing to the ground and exploding as the parachuting crew members float down from the sky. A Naval Air Forces spokesperson said all four crewmembers from the Electronic Attack Squadron ejected properly and were receiving medical care. One crewmember received non-life-threatening injuries, while the other three were ultimately unhurt and medically cleared after examination. The air show was canceled for the remainder of the day following the crash.

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Several fire trucks from Maine departments were damaged in a deadly explosion at Robbins Lumber mill in Searsmont.

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