The Seattle Fire Department took time to stop and remember and draw attention to a heartbreaking problem that's becoming more prevalent. The department says nationwide, firefighters are four times more likely to take their own life than to die in the line of duty. "We see tragedy on a daily basis and that takes a toll as time goes on," said Lt.
- PUB DATE: 5/21/2016 4:41:44 PM - SOURCE: KOMO-TV ABC 4 and Radio 1000

The Seattle Fire Department is investigating an early morning blaze that destroyed a house under construction on Capitol Hill and caused serious damage to a neighboring house. Firefighters were able to prevent the fire from spreading to another adjacent house, said spokeswoman Corey Orvold. No one was injured and the house under construction was not occupied.
- PUB DATE: 5/21/2016 11:25:50 AM - SOURCE: Seattle Times

The Seattle Fire Department is investigating an early morning blaze that destroyed a house under construction on Capitol Hill and caused serious damage to a neighboring house. Firefighters were able to prevent the fire from spreading to another adjacent house, said spokeswoman Corey Orvold. No one was injured and the house under construction was not occupied.
- PUB DATE: 5/21/2016 11:25:50 AM - SOURCE: Seattle Times

Some foresters say many Northwest forests simply have too many trees. That makes them more prone to disease, insects - and most worrisome of all - mega-fires. But what’s the best way to thin out forests and bring these areas back to more natural conditions? Turns out, there’s an app for that. This hillside in Central Washington is covered with trees, mostly Douglas fir with some pine sprinkled in.
- PUB DATE: 5/20/2016 9:04:11 AM - SOURCE: Northwest Public Radio

Some foresters say many Northwest forests simply have too many trees. That makes them more prone to disease, insects - and most worrisome of all - mega-fires. But what’s the best way to thin out forests and bring these areas back to more natural conditions? Turns out, there’s an app for that. This hillside in Central Washington is covered with trees, mostly Douglas fir with some pine sprinkled in.
- PUB DATE: 5/20/2016 9:04:11 AM - SOURCE: Northwest Public Radio