Nearly 20 firefighters conducted a controlled burn Wednesday at a Thurston County prairie to kill invasive weeds and restore native plants. The prescribed burn, a joint coordination between the Center for Natural Lands Management and Joint Base Lewis-McChord, was ignited at Mazama Meadows, a 134-acre Rochester flatland owned by CNLM.
- PUB DATE: 7/28/2016 1:57:28 AM - SOURCE: Olympian

Hoyt firefighters were on their way to a parade in Holton on Wednesday when a tragic accident occurred. The Kansas Highway Patrol reports a Hoyt Firetruck was northbound on U.S. Highway 75, south of 174th Road just before 5:00 p.m. when it blew a tire, causing the vehicle to leave the roadway to the left and crossing the median.
- PUB DATE: 7/28/2016 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KSNT-TV nbcTopeka

Sterling Nelson was still processing the chaotic moments Saturday that led to the death of his neighbor, and, if not for a valiant stand, would have left him without a home. “I was terrified,” said Nelson, reflecting Tuesday on the Sand fire’s fatal rampage through his neighborhood in the 26800 block of Iron Canyon Road.
- PUB DATE: 7/28/2016 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: los angeles daily news

Tensions mounted at Stoddard Town Hall Monday night as residents spoke out against the recent ouster of the town’s longtime forest fire warden, Joseph Sarcione, during a selectmen’s meeting. About 20 people — most of whom opposed the selectmen’s recent decision to have Sarcione terminated — gathered for a discussion that resulted in fiery debate.
- PUB DATE: 7/28/2016 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: sentinel source.

Shots were fired at paramedics responding to the scene of a fire in Walnut Hills, authorities said. Firefighters have been advised to wear bulletproof vests while responding to violent calls. They want to focus on saving lives without having to worry about saving their own.Fire officials said a gunman in a passing car fired three to five shots at paramedics and an ambulance during a run on July 16 at Kenton and McGregor streets.
- PUB DATE: 7/28/2016 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WLWT-TV NBC 5 Cincinnati