A medevac helicopter crashed shortly after takeoff from Catalina Island near Avalon, killing two people, injuring two, and leaving one missing, authorities said.

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Los Angeles voters will decide on a 0.5% sales tax hike to raise about $345 million a year for the Fire Department, which supporters say is needed to add and maintain stations and equipment.

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St. Joseph’s new $6.2 million Fire Station No. 10 will break ground Oct. 6, replacing an old South Side station after delays tied to inflation, soil, and stormwater issues.

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Ross’s closed firehouse is the main issue in the Nov. 3 Town Council race.

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South Kalispell Fire District is breaking ground on a new Airport Road fire station.

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