Shaughn Maxwell knew he had to head home. A massive wildfire — which would become bigger and fiercer than any he had ever seen in 27 years as a firefighter — threatened the Methow Valley in rural Eastern Washington. It scorched much of his childhood stomping grounds, including a favorite spot along the Elbow Coulee where he used to sled in the winter.
- PUB DATE: 9/14/2015 2:09:00 AM - SOURCE: Everett Herald

Shaughn Maxwell knew he had to head home. A massive wildfire — which would become bigger and fiercer than any he had ever seen in 27 years as a firefighter — threatened the Methow Valley in rural Eastern Washington. It scorched much of his childhood stomping grounds, including a favorite spot along the Elbow Coulee where he used to sled in the winter.
- PUB DATE: 9/14/2015 2:09:00 AM - SOURCE: Everett Herald

Homes and businesses burned as a fast-moving wildfire fueled by heat and winds exploded in Lake County, forcing thousands to flee and leaving four firefighters with burns. The small town of Middletown was particularly hard-hit, with blocks of homes and other structures lost. Photos showed Middleton's main street on fire, with cars burning.
- PUB DATE: 9/14/2015 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Los Angeles Times

The South Bend Fire Department is looking for younger firefighters than ever before. “Our feeling was that if an individual is able to join the military at age 18, and take on the responsibilities associated with a job like that, that the same should hold true for the fire service,” said South Bend Fire Chief Steve Cox.
- PUB DATE: 9/14/2015 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: abc57.com

Mayor Mitch Landrieu will remain free after the Louisiana Supreme Court intervenes in the ongoing battle with fire fighters. The fight isn't over yet, but Landrieu won't be placed on house arrest. "I want to thank the Louisiana Supreme Court for its ruling," he said. "I have to say that I never imagined in my wildest dreams when I became your mayor that I could lose my freedom for doing my job and fighting hard to protect the taxpayers of the city.
- PUB DATE: 9/14/2015 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: wafb.com