VIDEO/PHOTOS: Firefighters and police in Bellevue said a domestic disturbance resulted in a large apartment fire Tuesday afternoon. The American Red Cross said 35 units were impacted by the fire and that its Disaster Action Team was assisting residents who were displaced. Members of the Bellevue Police Department and SWAT negotiators responded to the apartment in the 1600 block of 156th Ave NE just before 3:30 p.
- PUB DATE: 8/2/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KOMO-TV ABC 4 Seattle

PHOTOS: The hot and dry weather in Washington is leading to fires lighting up across the Puget Sound region. Tuesday afternoon, a brush fire was reported in Jefferson County near Highway 19. Six homes were told to evacuate as first responders struggled to form a perimeter due to high winds. Additionally, Northbound I-5 through Marysville was completely blocked as crews worked to put out a series of brush fires along the side of the freeway between milepost 203 and 206.
- PUB DATE: 8/2/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KIRO-TV CBS 7 Seattle

VIDEO: Tacoma residents are making their voices heard on a measure that would fund improvements to the city's emergency medical services (EMS). Early results show voters approving Proposition 1 by 66.28% Tuesday evening. The city's current property tax levy was approved by voters in 2002 at a collection rate of $0.
- PUB DATE: 8/2/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KOMO-TV ABC 4 Seattle

A fast-moving wildfire that ignited near Spokane Monday is prompting mandatory evacuations, Washington state officials said. The West Hallett Fire started about 1:30 p.m. about 2.5 miles southwest of Spokane and had high potential for growth, the Washington State Department of Natural Resources said.
- PUB DATE: 8/1/2023 4:10:00 AM - SOURCE: KCPQ-TV FOX 13 Seattle

PHOTOS: A four-alarm fire was reported the Hayes Valley area of San Francisco on Tuesday morning, according to the San Francisco Fire Department. The building was under construction, and the flames reached all floors. A total of four buildings nearby were evacuated for safety during the blaze. Those four buildings are being examined for damages as well.
- PUB DATE: 8/1/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KRON-TV NBC 4 San Francisco