A structure fire destroyed a home on Fort Road in Yakima on Sunday morning. Yakima County Fire District 5 responded to calls at around 8 a.m. regarding a potential structure fire at a single-story home at 9870 Fort Rd. Fire crews attempted to keep the fire isolated to the primary effected area, but the fire quickly spread to the attic area and other areas of the house.

Responders were able to escort the only person in the house to safety, with no injuries reported. The fire was extinguished within roughly 30 minutes of its reporting, but the home was declared a total loss with damages estimated at $100,000. Officials say the home did not have working smoke detectors or an alarm system.

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Spokane County Fire District 3 responded to a kitchen fire at 324 W 4th St on Monday afternoon. The fire, which originated from an appliance, was reported around 1:45 p.m. According to the fire department’s public information officer, the fire was quickly controlled, with damage confined to the kitchen and minor smoke damage throughout the house. There were no injuries reported, and all residents and pets, including three cats, were safe and accounted for.

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Spokane Valley Fire Department discovered a surprise amid the aftermath of Avista Stadium fire. A small kitten, who would later be named Tiggy, was found near the burned down structure. An employee of the Spokane Indians decided to adopt the cat, and take it home. According to the employee, Tiggy loves his new home and has a whole family who loves him!

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PHOTOS: During an investigation at Avista Stadium, the Spokane Valley Fire Department discovered a surprise amid the aftermath of a fire that destroyed the concessions stand. A small kitten, who would later be named Tiggy, was found near the burned down structure. An employee of the Spokane Indians decided to adopt the cat, and take it home. According to the employee, Tiggy loves his new home and has a whole family who loves him!

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The NFPA reports a decline in firefighter line-of-duty deaths, with 62 in 2024, down from 90 in 2023.

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