Posted: Jan 19, 2023
Firefighters across the world risk their lives every day to protect citizen lives, properties and the environment from disasters. Rescue missions and other duties — such as saving a family from a burning building or pulling an injured person out of a vehicle after a collision — can prove to be extremely challenging, especially paired with the grueling schedules they are required to work.
- PUB DATE: 1/19/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: University of Kentucky
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Posted: Jan 19, 2023
The Clark County Fire Marshals are asking for public assistance in locating the people suspected of starting the Nakia Creek Fire last fall. Investigators believe the suspects were caught on video. “We are looking for what we believe is a white or light-colored Subaru vehicle,” said Assistant Fire Marshal Curtis Eavenson.
- PUB DATE: 1/19/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KOIN-TV CBS 6 Portland
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Posted: Jan 19, 2023
A Vancouver taco restaurant was the scene of an early-morning commercial fire on Thursday, according to the Vancouver Fire Department.
Shortly before 6:45 a.m., fire crews arrived at Javier's Tacos on 11115 NE Fourth Plain Blvd after receiving calls about smoke and flames.
The VFD sent 6 engines, 2 trucks, 2 battalion chiefs, and several other crew members to the fire for a total of about 30 responders.
- PUB DATE: 1/19/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KATU-TV ABC 2 Portland
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Posted: Jan 19, 2023
People in Yakima County continue to voice their concerns about solar projects coming to the area.
Some of these concerns include how these projects could impact the environment, the timing of the projects and the risk of wildfires.
Among these concerns, the risk of wildfires seems to come up the most.
- PUB DATE: 1/19/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KIMA-TV CBS/CW+ 29 Yakima
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Posted: Jan 18, 2023
A Spokane man, who set fire to St. Charles Parrish and School in 2021, will serve five years in federal prison for arson.
The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Washington said Rio A. Mirabal was also ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $4,981,859.07 for damages from the fire and will serve three years of supervised release following his release from prison.
- PUB DATE: 1/18/2023 10:16:02 AM - SOURCE: KREM TV CBS 2 Spokane
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