PHOTOS: The Gray Fire has burned over 10,000 acres and is now 68% contained, according to an update from fire officials. The Washington Department of Natural resources gave 4 News Now an inside look at the Fire Zone on Friday, Aug. 25. Wildland Fire and Forest Resilience Liaison Allen Lebovitz says the public needs to stay out of the area, as fire crews continue working to put out hot spots and take care of the hazardous trees.
- PUB DATE: 8/25/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KXLY-TV ABC 4 Spokane

While wildfire seasons grow longer across the Pacific Northwest and the fires themselves burn larger swathes of Earth, yet another problem is emerging: drones. People flying their drones in flight-restricted areas to catch a glimpse — or perhaps even photos or video — of the wildfires are interrupting firefighters at work and potentially causing even greater risks of the flames spreading farther, state officials say.
- PUB DATE: 8/24/2023 12:42:00 AM - SOURCE: The Chronicle

VIDEOS: There is a new fire truck at Palm Beach International Airport that’s joining the fleet, designed to fight fires from inside the aircraft. “It's a high tech piece of equipment. We just took delivery of it a few weeks ago, and the guys are training on it now. It has every new technology that's available to keep everyone safe here at the airport,” said District Chief Bob Kropa of Palm Beach County Fire Rescue.
- PUB DATE: 8/24/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WPTV NBC 5 West Palm Beach

VIDEO: Cruise and its autonomous cars spent the weekend pulling back some of their vehicles on San Francisco streets following a request from the Department of Motor Vehicles. This comes after two accidents and several incidents in the past week. Cruise said it will work with the DMV to make improvements to its fleet.
- PUB DATE: 8/24/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KGO-TV ABC 7 San Francisco

VIDEO: When someone calls 911, it's usually on their worst day. What most people might not consider, are the dispatchers who answer those calls every single day, and the impact it has on their mental health. The signing of House Bill 2717 is a historic decision for all 911 operators in the state of Arizona.
- PUB DATE: 8/24/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: City of Phoenix