Dog trapped in storm drain, recused by Spokane Valley firefighters

VIDEO/PHOTOS: The Spokane Valley Fire Department and Spokane Valley police rescued a dog that fell into a storm drain. Thursday afternoon, April 25, a man was walking his dogs near 37 and Skipworth Road when one of his dogs fell down an eight-foot storm drain. The man called the Spokane Valley Fire Department, and with the help of the Spokane Valley Police Department, the dog Nikki was rescued and safely returned to its owner.
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Seattle Fire Department conducts hydrant inspections, SPU assures residents discolored water is harmless

Seattle residents may notice a temporary change in their water following necessary city-wide fire hydrant inspections. Conducted by the Seattle Fire Department (SFD), the routine check-ups of 19,000 hydrants ensure their reliability in emergencies. According to Fireline Seattle, these inspections are critical in confirming the hydrants' readiness to combat blazes and safeguard properties. The folks at SPU have seen it all before and want locals to understand that any discoloration is not harmful. It's an expected side effect when flushing alters the water flow, stirring up internal pipe rust and sediment. If your water turns a murky shade, SPU advises an easy fix: run the cold tap for a few minutes to see if it clears up. Persistent issues should be reported to their operations center, electioneering to resolve resident concerns swiftly. Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) and the SFD operate in tandem to lessen the side effects of these vital inspections.
Hoodline Seattle

Crews battle two-alarm apartment fire in Washougal

Firefighters battled a two-alarm apartment fire in Washougal early Thursday morning. Just before 4 a.m., East County Fire & Rescue crews were called to the apartment complex on Main Street on reports of flames coming from the building. Authorities say multiple agencies helped extinguish the fire, including the Camas-Washougal Fire and Vancouver Fire Departments. No other details have been released at this time.
KOIN-TV NBC 6 Portland

Car crashes into Seattle storage facility

VIDEO: Law enforcement was on the scene at a Seattle storage facility early Thursday morning after a car smashed through its front entrance. Crews responded just after 2:45 a.m. to West Coast Self Storage on Rainier Avenue South in the Columbia City neighborhood, according to Seattle Fire. The vehicle appeared to go through the doorway, leaving shattered glass strewn across the interior of the building. Seattle Fire crews requested a structural engineer to come to the scene to determine the integrity of the building. They found that the building was intact, Seattle Fire confirmed. A 28-year-old man was treated at the scene and transported to the hospital in stable condition, Seattle Fire said.
KING-TV NBC 5 Seattle

State Fire Marshal’s Office promotes youth fire safety

Children can be naturally curious about flames and fire, especially when they are associated with celebrations, such as birthday candles or fireworks; however, teaching fire safety is important. According to the Fire Marshal’s Office, 68 fires in Washington were attributed to “playing with a heat source” in 2022. Parents, families and caregivers can take some simple steps to help prevent youth fire setting. Tips to prevent youth fire starting include: Keep matches and lighters out of reach of children; Closely supervise children and keep them away from fire sources; Explain that fire moves fast and can burn; Establish rules and consequences about the unauthorized use of fire; Be a good example and use fire safely.
KAYU-TV FOX 28 Spokane