Posted: Jul 12, 2023
PHOTOS: More than a dozen homes have been evacuated in Rolling Hills Estates, California, after the ground shifted, causing extensive damage, city and Los Angeles County officials said.
Twelve homes were red-tagged as of Monday night, the Los Angeles County Fire Department said on Twitter. Sixteen residents had been displaced by that point, the department said.
- PUB DATE: 7/12/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: CNN
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Posted: Jul 12, 2023
Firefighters are dying on the job from heart attacks more than any other risk they face, but researchers and firefighting professionals say increased focus on physical fitness with annual medical and fitness testing could increase their resiliency.
Heart disease and other cardiac issues have long been recognized as significant health risks for firefighters.
- PUB DATE: 7/12/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KVII-TV ABC/CW+ 7 Amarillo
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Posted: Jul 12, 2023
VIDEO/PHOTOS: Marysville fire rescued a man after his truck fell roughly 15 feet down an embankment at a transfer station Tuesday morning.
Marysville fire said that the truck fell down the embankment at around 11 a.m. on 19th Ave NE. Officials worked for over 20 minutes to rescue the man, who they believed to be in his 60s.
- PUB DATE: 7/12/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KOMO-TV ABC 4 Seattle
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Posted: Jul 12, 2023
VIDEO: A fire at a Kirkland apartment complex forced about 30 people from their homes.
The fire at The Preserve at Forbes Creek complex, at 10707 111th Court, was reported at around 6 a.m. Tuesday.
Nicole Valdez, who lives on the ground floor of the multi-story building, said she called 911 as soon as she realized something was wrong.
- PUB DATE: 7/12/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KIRO-TV CBS 7 Seattle
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Posted: Jul 12, 2023
Fire isn’t the only hazard firefighters have faced while battling the Tunnel 5 Fire burning in the Underwood area of Skamania County.
Tunnel 5 Fire Public Information Officer Eric Hendrickson told KOIN 6 News that bees, wasps and poison oak have also been prevalent in the steep, wild terrain of the Columbia River Gorge.
- PUB DATE: 7/12/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KOIN-TV NBC 6 Portland
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