A former Old Orchard Beach fire chief has been indicted on a felony arson charge and a related misdemeanor in connection with a seven-alarm fire in April that burned 42 acres of marshland in the town. Ricky Plummer, 59, of Biddeford resigned from his post about a week after he was arrested on the arson charge on May 7.
- PUB DATE: 8/15/2016 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Portland Press Herald

Shawano Area (WI) Fire Department, pumper. Spartan Gladiator cab and chassis; Cummins ISL9 450-hp engine; Integra Plastic Products 1,000-gallon polypropylene tank.

Firefighters say the cause of the blaze that burned two Yakima homes Saturday came at the hands of children. Investigations reveal that kids playing with lighters and aerosol cans on North Second Street sparked the blaze that started in an apartment unit and jumped to a nearby home. It took 66 firefighters and two hours to bring the fire under control.
- PUB DATE: 8/14/2016 7:25:26 PM - SOURCE: KIMA-TV CBS 29 Yakima

A fire in south Grant County burned thousands of acres over the weekend and prompted the mobilization of state resources to help fight the blaze The fire, dubbed the “Lower Crab Creek Fire,” started about 8 p.m. Friday night near Beverly and picked up steam Saturday morning, requiring mutual aid from fire districts around Grant County.
- PUB DATE: 8/14/2016 7:05:11 PM - SOURCE: Sun Tribune

Fire crews are working to A fire is currently burning in North Spokane County near Lookout Mountain Lane. A fire that started inside a barn quickly burned out of control. Officials said homes were evacuated but residents are now being allowed to return to their homes. Washington DNR officials said 19 acres are currently burning.
- PUB DATE: 8/14/2016 5:43:26 PM - SOURCE: KREM-TV CBS 2