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Posted: Jun 5, 2026

Highway 24 fire near Moxee reaches 2,000 acres, 50% contained

A fire near Highway 24 about 15 miles east of Moxee has grown to an estimated 2,000 acres, according to Yakima County Fire District 4 Deputy Chief Chris Munson. Munson said crews working the fire had reached 50% containment. The fire is burning in a very rural area with almost no homes, and no evacuations have been ordered. Several crews are assigned to the fire, including air resources and multiple dozers.

KNDO-TV NBC 23 Yakima

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Posted: Jun 5, 2026

Truck carrying watermelons catches fire in Snohomish County

VIDEO: A semi-truck carrying watermelons caught fire on Wednesday in Snohomish County, according to the Washington State Patrol (WSP). The incident occurred just before 7 p.m. on Pioneer Highway west of Interstate 5, and the roadway is fully blocked. Snohomish Fire District 19 said a 53-foot trailer was engulfed in flames after the brakes caught fire. The roadway has since reopened.

KING-TV NBC 5 Seattle

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Posted: Jun 5, 2026

Rig Review: Christiana (DE) Fire Company Engine 12

Engine 12 is built on a Seagrave Marauder chassis with a 141-inch stainless steel cab. It has a 1,500-gpm pump and 750-gallon tank.

The post Rig Review: Christiana (DE) Fire Company Engine 12 appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Jun 5, 2026

Fouts Bros Inc. Awarded U.S. Army and U.S. Navy Contracts

The contracts include eight units designated for the U.S. Army and six units for the U.S. Navy.

The post Fouts Bros Inc. Awarded U.S. Army and U.S. Navy Contracts appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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Posted: Jun 5, 2026

FDNY Drone Pilot Helps Save Struggling Swimmers

Two swimmers were rescued off Rockaway Beach by an FDNY drone operator.

The post FDNY Drone Pilot Helps Save Struggling Swimmers appeared first on Fire Apparatus: Fire trucks, fire engines, emergency vehicles, and firefighting equipment.

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