Orwell Fire Department welcomed a new $1.6 million ladder truck into a renovated fire hall, with village leaders saying the purchase saved nearly $500,000.

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Witmer Public Safety Group, doing business as TheFireStore, launched Stop Battery Fires, a website and brand offering lithium-ion battery fire safety products for responders, businesses and property owners.

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The Denver Fire Department is adding the Spartan pumpers to update its fleet and to accommodate continued growth in the city.

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The Colwash Fire has grown to more than 34,000 acres in Yakima and Benton counties, with no containment reported as the wildfire continues spreading across the region. The fire was first reported Saturday morning near Mabton. By late Saturday, the fire had expanded significantly and prompted Level 3 evacuation orders in portions of Yakima and Benton counties.

In Yakima County, Level 3 “Go Now” orders were in effect along Highway 22 from Glade Road to the county line, including Byron Hill Road. A Level 3 order also covered areas in western Benton County east of the county line, south of State Route 22, south and west of State Route 221, and north of Sellards Road.

A Level 2 “Set” evacuation warning was in effect north of Highway 22 in Yakima County, as well as areas south of Highway 22 extending from Glade Road to the Klickitat County line. A Level 1 “Ready” notice remained in effect for areas east of Glade Road in the Mabton area.

KIMA-TV CBS/CW+ 29 Yakima

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PHOTOS: Grand Prairie Fire Department has contained the parking lot fire that set at least 30 vehicles ablaze.

GPFD was dispatched to what was initially reported as a grass fire in the 1200 block of E Avenue J. at approximately 3:48 p.m.

Upon arrival, crews found at least 30 vehicles on fire with heavy smoke showing, upgrading the call to a full assignment.

“We’ve added some more units since just because of the high heat but no injuries. We’re just dealing with rehab and putting it out right now,” said Batallion Chief Jeremy Ashcroft.

People driving by reported hearing explosions as the flames grew.

“Cars on fire will make a lot of noises, exploding within the units themselves. Our biggest concern was the exposure to the buildings nearby, but we were able to contain it to the parking lot,” he said.

Firefighters were able to contain the fire to the vehicles and protect neighboring structures.

KXAS-TV NBC 5 Fort Worth

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