PHOTOS: The Denton Fire Department unveiled a new fire engine, but instead of sporting the traditional fire engine red, it was painted to better suit the colors of one of the city's universities, the University of North Texas. Engine 3 was decked out in green after the "Mean Green" of UNT, with the university's flag, a green-tinted Texas flag, on display in the truck's front grille.
- PUB DATE: 5/3/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WFAA-TV ABC 8 Dallas

PHOTOS: Dozens of fire rescue squads across Florida are putting their skills to the test competing against an international group of emergency responders for the Palm Beach State Invitational. David Hamel, director of Palm Beach State College’s fire academy, said the friendly competition gives emergency responders a chance to hone their skills and learn from each other.
- PUB DATE: 5/3/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WTVX-TV CW 34 Fort Pierce

VIDEO: A massive fire leveled a furniture store that has been a mainstay on Tacoma’s southside for decades. Everyone in the 75-year-old building managed to get out safely, but now begins the search for a cause. The fire destroyed Buddy’s Home Furnishings, a chain store that has been on Tacoma’s Pacific Avenue for years.
- PUB DATE: 5/3/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KIRO-TV CBS 7 Seattle

Skagit County Fire District 6, which serves north Skagit County, is considering asking voters in the district to approve an increase in property taxes to help pay for services. According to news release from the fire district, revenue is not keeping up with an increase in demand for services, and higher call volumes are leading to longer response times.
- PUB DATE: 5/2/2023 9:00:00 PM - SOURCE: Skagit Valley Herald

Smoke is billowing into the air in Tacoma after a fire broke out at Buddy's Home Furnishings on Pacific Ave. Fire officials told FOX 13 there were no immediate reports of injuries. It's too soon to know what may have caused the fire.
- PUB DATE: 5/2/2023 2:24:00 PM - SOURCE: KCPQ-TV FOX 13 Seattle