Video from a Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) traffic camera shows large flames from a fire at a homeless encampment under an I-5 off-ramp in Seattle early Wednesday morning. The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) first tweeted about the fire near South Spokane Street just before 1 a.
- PUB DATE: 3/15/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KOMO-TV ABC 4 Seattle

At least 17 firefighters from four local fire departments traveled from Lewis County to Seattle on Sunday to climb the 69 floors of the Columbia Center as part of the 32nd Annual Firefighter Stairclimb. Participating firefighters climbed the Columbia Center in full structural turnout gear, while on air, to raise funds for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
- PUB DATE: 3/15/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: The Chronicle

The Washington National Guard and service members from the Kingdom of Thailand shared best practices for fighting wildfires during a State Partnership Program exchange in March. Since 2003, the Washington National Guard and Thailand have engaged in many informational exchanges, learning and training with one another.
- PUB DATE: 3/15/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: U.S. Army

A Crime Stoppers tip led to the arrest of an arson suspect in Tacoma on Tuesday, the Tacoma Police Department announced. According to TPD, officers arrested the suspect in the Freighthouse Square arson that happened in the early morning hours of March 8. A tipster recognized the suspect from a Crime Stoppers bulletin and flagged down a nearby police officer.
- PUB DATE: 3/14/2023 11:47:00 PM - SOURCE: KIRO-TV CBS 7 Seattle

Even though we don't have to worry too much about fire season yet, it is still important to understand the importance of fire safety in our homes, especially around our children. The Washington State Patrol State Fire Marshal's Office says although children might find fire fascinating, they may not understand that fire used for common activities like cooking or heating are controlled and used for said activities.
- PUB DATE: 3/14/2023 3:04:00 PM - SOURCE: KXLY-TV ABC 4 Spokane