The parking lots of Charlotte Fire Department stations are monitored by security cameras — and many are blocked off with gates — because thieves have repeatedly targeted firefighters' personal cars over the years. In December, Charlotte City Council agreed to spend up to $185,000 to outfit the rest of the city's fire stations with security cameras, hoping to cut down on break-ins.
- PUB DATE: 3/29/2018 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Charlotte Observer

An 18-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of starting a suspicious fire that gutted a Bellevue mosque last week, police said. The arrest follows an investigation into the blaze at the Islamic Center of Eastside at 14700 Main Street, which had previously been damaged by arson in January 2017 and was vacant at the time of the latest fire.
- PUB DATE: 3/29/2018 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KOMO-TV ABC 4 and Radio 1000

A victim is being treated after fire broke out Thursday morning at a Kent apartment building, emergency officials said. Crews responded to the scene, an apartment building near the intersection of 106th Avenue SE and 264th Street, at around 8:45 a.m. after receiving reports of smoke and flames there.
- PUB DATE: 3/29/2018 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KOMO-TV ABC 4 and Radio 1000

Peoria (IL) Fire Department pumpers (3). Typhoon X extreme duty cab and chassis; Cummins L9 400-hp engines; Waterous CS 1,250-gpm pumps.

Peoria (IL) Fire Department pumpers (3). Typhoon X extreme duty cab and chassis; Cummins L9 400-hp engines; Waterous CS 1,250-gpm pumps.