A massive complex of blazes that killed three firefighters in north-central Washington state has grown by more than 100 square miles in a day as fierce winds howled across the region, and now President Obama has declared the area a disaster area. Fire spokesman Rick Isaacson said early Friday that the wildfires have grown to just over 252 square miles since Thursday morning.
- PUB DATE: 8/21/2015 9:01:27 AM - SOURCE: KOMO-TV ABC 4 and Radio 1000

One was a 20-year-old physics student and theater fan, another a former starting right tackle with a master’s degree. The oldest and most experienced had just graduated from college with a degree in natural resources and was planning a career in public-land management. All were seasonal firefighters working for the U.
- PUB DATE: 8/21/2015 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: seattle times

The Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board presented its case against former Phoenix Fire Captains, Sam Richardson and Fred Andes, during its board meeting. The case stems from a citizen complaint filed by Barbara Sloan, regarding the captains investigation of the 2009 fire at her home in which they concluded was arson.
- PUB DATE: 8/21/2015 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com & KPNX-TV NBC 12 Phoenix

It was the most emotionally charged debate at the state Capitol complex since the end of the legislative session. And it occurred in the most unlikely of settings. The state Fire Prevention and Building Code Council discussed on Wednesday a building codes change to require new residential dwellings to be outfitted with fire sprinkler systems.
- PUB DATE: 8/21/2015 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: times-union

Barring further court action, or a trial, fire protection for the Yoder, Wyoming, community will return to its traditional status. A preliminary injunction issued Wednesday by Eighth Judicial District Court Judge John Brooks, of Douglas, declares the Yoder Volunteer Fire Department and the Yoder Fire Protection District are separate entities and their relationship is to return to the status quo that existed prior to the upheaval brought about by conflicts over control and management of the department’s day to day operations.
- PUB DATE: 8/21/2015 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Scottsbluff Star Herald