The fire danger rating in unincorporated areas of Chelan County is now elevated. County Fire Marshal Stephen Rinaldi raised the level after meeting with State and Federal partners. The Chelan County Mountain zone now has a HIGH fire danger rating while the Valley zone has a VERY HIGH rating. Activity restrictions are now at Stage 1 which places restrictions on open flame devices.
- PUB DATE: 7/17/2023 2:57:27 PM - SOURCE: KONA-AM 610 Kennewick-Richland-Pasco

The Woodland Fire Department is investigating a structure fire that spread to five homes and an outbuilding on Saturday near Lincoln Avenue and Elm Street. It is still unknown what caused the fire but the department said that responders were able to contain it to the homes of origin and prevent the flames from spreading.
- PUB DATE: 7/17/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KCRA-TV NBC 3 Sacramento

VIDEO: State officials have expanded their efforts to protect the health of firefighters. The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality has been replacing the foam used on some fires, which has been linked to cancer. They just wrapped up a 6-month effort with better results than expected. It’s called the Take Back and Replace Program.
- PUB DATE: 7/17/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KTVK-TV 3 & KPHO-TV CBS 5 Phoenix (AZ Family)

VIDEOS: Emergency crews responded to the scene of a train derailment in Montgomery County, which prompted temporary evacuations in the area. According to authorities, 16 cars on a CSX train derailed in the area of Stenton Avenue, Flourtown Road and Joshua Road in Whitemarsh Township early Monday morning.
- PUB DATE: 7/17/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WTXF-TV FOX 29 Philadelphia

For an Advance volunteer firefighter who was born deaf, a lifelong dream can finally come true. A landmark settlement between Austin Freidt, a volunteer with the Cornatzer-Dulin VFD, and the North Carolina Office of Emergency Medical Services will allow Freidt to receive disability-related accommodations to take the NC Emergency Medical Technician exam and become a full-time firefighter.
- PUB DATE: 7/17/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Winston-Salem Journal - Metered Site