A fast-moving wildfire already burning more than 62,000 acres across three northern California counties has crossed a highway in several locations and is "making a run to the north." The Rocky Fire dramatically spread over the weekend to cover parts of Colusa, Lake and Yolo counties. The size of the fire was last reported at 62,000 acres, which is nearly 97 square miles, with 12% containment.
- PUB DATE: 8/4/2015 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: usa today

Fire officials confirmed two people were killed when a circus tent collapsed at the Lancaster fairgrounds as severe weather moved through the area Monday evening. A young gentleman and young girl were killed in the collapse, State Fire Marshal Bill Degnan said. Officials said their identities were being withheld pending next-of-kin notification.
- PUB DATE: 8/4/2015 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WMUR-TV ABC 9 Manchester

Deputy fire Chief Daniel Nolan has filed a lawsuit against Hartford fire Chief Carlos Huertas and Mayor Pedro Segarra, alleging a sustained violation of his freedom of speech and press rights under the first and 14th amendments to the Constitution. Nolan filed the lawsuit Monday at Superior Court in Hartford.
- PUB DATE: 8/4/2015 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: hartford courant

When severe weather strikes, or a crash stalls traffic, the city of Seattle has a new tool to alert and notify people about emergencies. AlertSeattle went live Monday. It’s a real-time emergency communications system that the city said won’t just warn people but potentially save a life in the event of a major disaster.
- PUB DATE: 8/3/2015 10:48:09 PM - SOURCE: KCPQ-TV FOX 13