Showing posts with label fire. Show all posts
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Vandals cause brush fire in Richmond Beach

Friday, July 7, 2023

Richmond Beach fire
Photo by Munira G

It appears that we made it through the 4th of July without accidental fire damage. Air quality in the region went into the pollution range because of all the fireworks.

The fire in the photo is different, though, because it was vandalism. Multiple people in Richmond Beach report that people in a car were driving around the neighborhood throwing fireworks out the windows.

This one found a home in a pile of brush in a driveway between two houses. Shoreline Fire responded quickly



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Shoreline Fire responded to 61 4th of July calls

Thursday, July 6, 2023

Photo by Steven H. Robinson
Shoreline Fire reports that they responded to 61 calls from midnight on the 4th til 8am on the 5th!

And… our state is busy with wildfires. We have deployed our brush truck with three-BR 161 to the OIE Fire in Benton County.  

We also deployed a medic unit with two for the Tunnel 5 Fire in Skamania County on the Columbia River.


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MLT News: Fundraiser for survivor of Mountlake Terrace townhouse fire

A view of the July 3 townhouse fire from
the west side of Lake Ballinger
Photo courtesy MLTNews.com
From MLTNews.com

The family of a woman who survived the July 3 Mountlake Terrace townhouse fire that took the lives of her mother and sister has created a GoFundMe fundraiser on her behalf.

Jonathan and Renee Boulet, son-in-law and daughter to fire survivor Pam O’Hara, created a GoFundMe account July 4, 2023. 

The account is meant to help Pam O’Hara’s basic needs, as she lost everything in the fire. 

Funds raised will also assist with funeral costs for the two fire victims: Pam O’Hara’s mother Audrey O’Hara, and sister Terry O’Hara.

O’Hara’s home of 22 years caught fire, and it spread to two connecting townhomes, damaging all three. 

The six residents of those households were displaced and are being assisted by Support 7 and American Red Cross.



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Fire at Artiste Apartments quickly extinguished

Wednesday, July 5, 2023

Response to Artiste Apartment car fire
Photo by Jennifer Klock

Shoreline Fire, South County and another fire department all responded to a possible car fire in the garage of the Artiste Apartment Homes building on Aurora Ave N across from Costco. 

Photo by Jennifer Klock

Photo by Jennifer Klock

Shoreline Fire quickly controlled the fire and will investigate further. 

--J Klock


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Edmonds fire may have been caused by fireworks

A stand of trees burns on an Edmonds street
Photo courtesy South County Fire
An Edmonds home was spared this evening due to the quick response of South County firefighters. 

Luckily the fire didn't extend into the home keeping damages to a minimum. Fireworks are suspected to have played a role in this fire.

Photo courtesy South County Fire

Firefighters survey the aftermath of the fire.


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Two women die in townhouse fire in Mountlake Terrace late Monday night

Photo courtesy South County Fire

“Dispatchers received multiple 911 calls around 10:20pm reporting large flames visible at the Lake Village Condominiums in the 22700 block of Lakeview Drive,” South County Fire spokesperson Leslie Hynes said. 

The townhouse where the two women resided was engulfed in flames when South County Fire crews arrived.

Nearly 50 firefighters were on scene at the peak of the fire, including personnel from Shoreline Fire. One South County firefighter suffered minor heat exertion and was treated at the scene. There were no other injuries.

Three townhouses sustained fire damage. Support 7 and Red Cross are assisting at least six displaced residents.

Fire investigators have not determined how the fire started. The investigation is ongoing.

Coincidentally, the fire occurred across the street from the Mountlake Terrace - Edmonds Chamber fireworks show at Ballinger Park. There is no indication that the two events were connected.


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Battalion Chief Eric Monroe retires after a 33 year career in the fire service

Saturday, July 1, 2023

BC Eric Monroe retires from Shoreline Fire
On June 30, 2023, Battalion Chief Eric Monroe worked his last day of an over 33-year career. 

Eric entered the fire service in 1990 as a firefighter with Mountlake Terrace Fire Department. 

In 2000, he was hired as a full-time firefighter with Shoreline Fire Department. 

Four years later, Eric was promoted to Fire Apparatus Technician (aka Engine Driver) and in 2008 to Lieutenant. 

In 2014, Eric was promoted to Battalion Chief where he has proudly served for the last nine years. 

During his tenure, Eric has held a variety of roles including Technical Rescue Team Member, Union Officer, Peer Fitness Trainer, and Training Officer. 

Eric was instrumental in the development of Shoreline Fire’s Wellness Program and Peer Support Team, and has played an integral role in firefighter mental health and wellness not only within the Department, but regionally. 

Eric also serves as the State Director for the Firefighter Cancer Support Network, which provides support and mentoring to firefighters and families when faced with a cancer diagnosis. BC Monroe has always performed professionally and passionately throughout his career. 



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Wildfires: Moran Creek Fire in Stevens County threatening homes, agriculture, and infrastructure

Friday, June 30, 2023

Stevens County – State fire assistance has been mobilized under the Washington State Fire Services Resource Mobilization Plan in support of local firefighters working to contain the Moran Creek Fire located in Stevens County, near the town of Arden. 

Washington State Patrol Chief John Batiste authorized the mobilization of state firefighting resources on June 29, 2023, at 6:00pm at the request of Fire Chief Joe Paccerelli, Stevens County Fire District 7.

The Moran Creek Fire started on June 29, 2023, at approximately 1:37pm. This fire is estimated at 40 acres and growing. It is burning in timber, brush and grass and is threatening homes, agriculture, and infrastructure. 

Level 2 and 3 evacuations are in effect at this time. The fire cause is currently under investigation.


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Tracy Clinch retires from Shoreline Fire after a 23 year career

Wednesday, June 28, 2023

Paramedic Tracy Clinch
Photo by Fire Dog Photos

Wednesday, June 28, 2023, Firefighter/Paramedic Tracy Clinch worked her last shift of an over 23-year career with the Shoreline Fire Department. 

In 1998, Tracy began her career as a firefighter with the City of Mountlake Terrace. 

She was hired as a lateral firefighter with Shoreline Fire Department in April 2000. 

Five years later, Tracy was selected to attend the University of Washington’s Paramedic Training Program where she graduated from Class #32 in August 2006 to serve as a Paramedic Firefighter with Shoreline’s Medic One Program. 

During her career, Tracy has served as an EMS instructor, peer fitness trainer, and in 2020 was the recipient of the Chief’s Company Award for EMS.

Thank you for your service to our community and department. We wish you the best of luck with your retirement, Paramedic Clinch.


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Lieutenant Steve Loutsis retires after 36 years with Northshore and Shoreline Fire

Tuesday, June 27, 2023

Lieutenant Steve Loutsis
Tuesday morning, June 27, 2023 Lieutenant Steve Loutsis will finish his last shift after a nearly 36 year career with the Northshore and Shoreline Fire Departments. 

Steve worked his first shift on November 10, 1987. In July 1998, Steve was promoted to Lieutenant, describing it as the “best position in the fire service, having the greatest impact on an incident, and helping others learn that role”.

During his career, Steve has been a dedicated and influential member of the Department. Some of Steve’s contributions include being a member of the Technical Rescue Team, the Eastside Hazmat Team, a CBT, CPR, and first aid instructor, as well as a long-standing EMS Instructor with King County EMS teaching new generations how to be an EMT.

During his tenure, Steve has mentored countless firefighters as a Shift Officer. 

LT Loutsis’s passion and commitment to our department will be missed! Best of luck Steve and thank you for your service to our community and Department.

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Fire training in North City brings together north end fire departments

Wednesday, June 21, 2023

A Woodinville fire truck in front of the 'burning' building
Photo by Mike Remarcke
On Tuesday, June 20, 2023 crews practiced ventilating commercial buildings and cutting defensive trench cuts to protect occupancies in a strip mall, under the auspices of the North King County Training Consortium. 

Shoreline brought their truck with the 105' ladder, which was used as a bridge this time.
Photo by Mike Remarcke
Wood Partners donated the building which is going to be torn down.

The building housed Leena's Cafe, which has plans to reopen in the apartment building which will be constructed on the site.

Crossing the 'bridge' to the fire truck
Photo by Mike Remarcke
Excited at the chance of training in a commercial building, fire departments from Shoreline, Bothell, and Woodinville sent rigs and fire crews to the exercise.

A 105' ladder requires an external brace
Photo by Mike Remarcke
Smoke and smells permeated the business district from the straw burning in the building. An alarm sounded steadily from inside the building, doing its job to notify occupants of a fire.

Practice included the use of regular ladders from the trucks.
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

Shoreline sent their ladder truck along with other fire vehicles. Crews used regular ladders as well. 

Photo courtesy Shoreline Fire

At times there were 20 people on the roof.

The debriefing begins.
Photo by Mike Remarcke
Fire departments take every opportunity to train their firefighters, under all kinds of conditions.

--Diane Hettrick

Correction: the ladder is twice the length stated in the original story! 105' long.


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Shoreline Fire to do a training burn at Leena's Restaurant building Tuesday

Tuesday, June 20, 2023

Leena's Cafe building will be the site of live fire training on Tuesday
photo by Mike Remarcke

FOLLOW-UP: See the action here

Tuesday around noon, Shoreline Fire will train with live fire in North City. 

The new owner of the building that was Leena’s cafe made the contribution of the use of their building. 

This will be clean burning of pallets and straw. 

Thanks for the donations we receive to train in “real” as possible settings. This prepares us to handle your emergencies! 

Interested in donating?  Learning more?  Call 206-533-6500.

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Protecting Washington from Mega-Wildfires

Thursday, June 15, 2023

Olympia – In the coming months, Washington State will face an elevated risk of wildfires. According to a report completed by Challenge Seattle, an alliance of CEO’s from 22 of the region’s largest employers led by former Washington State Governor Christine Gregoire, 4.6 million acres have burned in Washington since 2015. 

That’s the size of King and Snohomish Counties combined.

The SFMO is joining with Challenge Seattle by asking for your help in preventing mega-wildfires by utilizing these five actions:
  • Responsibly start, manage, and extinguish campfires and debris burns.
  • Safely use outdoor equipment that can cause a spark.
  • Comply with burn bans.
  • Remove flammable items within five feet of your home.
  • Put screens on vents.
  • Build home fire resiliency by removing dry leaves and debris, and cutting back large tree limbs up to a minimum of 10 feet away from homes.
  • Create smoke readiness and evacuation plans.
Review the full report, which can be found here.

For more information or to obtain a communications toolkit with ready-to-use content and social media copy to disseminate, contact the State Fire Marshal’s Office at 360-596-3929.


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Wildfire smoke forecasted to impact Washington again this season

Tuesday, June 13, 2023

Sunset at Richmond Beach October 2022.
Photographer Frank Kleyn says there is a boat on the water. And that there's water.

As our climate changes, the threat of wildfires looms larger every year. The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) is urging the public to prepare now for smoke that can make air unhealthy to breathe. Smoke Ready Week, observed June 12-16, is an opportunity to take proactive steps to protect yourself and your family.

“We are expecting to have above normal fire activity in Washington by July,” said Kaitlyn Kelly, MPH, Air Quality Policy Specialist, DOH. “We have an outlook for below normal precipitation and that’s going to last into fall, so conditions are trending to a long fire season.”

When smoke arrives it’s important to reduce exposure by staying up to date on the forecast and air quality index, limiting time outside, and keeping indoor air as clean as possible. After several days smoke can enter homes and buildings through leaky gaps in windows and doors. Having a way to filter indoor air will benefit your health. It’s key to buy supplies in advance because they often sell out quickly when it’s smoky out.

  • Filter indoor air by using a:HVAC system with MERV 13 filter.
  • HEPA portable air cleaner.
  • DIY box fan filter.
“We no longer have smoke-free summers in Washington,” said Kelly. “It’s important to know what is in wildfire smoke and why it can be bad for your health.”
 
Smoke from wildfires contains fine particles and gases including carbon monoxide. Exposure to smoke can cause a number of health problems ranging from minor to severe. Those with pre-existing conditions, infants and children, pregnant individuals, adults 65 and older, and people with heart and lung disease can be most sensitive to wildfire smoke. Minor symptoms can include headaches, stinging eyes, runny nose, and trouble breathing.

You can stay updated on wildfires, air quality, the forecast, and health information on the WA Smoke Blog. For more information on how to protect yourself from wildfire smoke, visit the DOH’s Smoke from Fires webpage.



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Land Commissioner Hilary Franz: Where there is heat - there is death

Thursday, June 8, 2023

Summer is almost upon us! While June 27th marks the official start, we are already starting to feel the burn. Seattle experienced the second warmest May on record, with high temperatures almost reaching 90 degrees on multiple days. 

It was likely even warmer in neighborhoods that lack adequate tree cover. 

A study of the heat dome in 2021 found a 13-degree difference between tree-lined neighborhoods like Magnolia in Seattle, and more industrial neighborhoods like Georgetown.

I was fortunate to live in a neighborhood where the streets were lined with the towering horse-chestnut tree when I was growing up. This tree is every child’s dream, with its large trunks to scale and big branches to sit on. We would play for hours at the horse chestnut wars – launching these fist sized seeds at each other. This is something every child deserves – a tree to play on. 

Every child deserves a tree that can provide shade from the sun and a place to cool off from the heat. Every child deserves the benefits of a healthy neighborhood that trees can provide. This is something we must achieve – and something we can achieve.

Because where there is heat, there is death. At the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), we talk a lot about wildfire and drought, but we know for a fact that heat kills more people in the United States than any other kind of extreme weather.

Throughout our state, lower-income communities and communities of color predominantly live in neighborhoods with a higher share of concrete surfaces, which increase the heat. These include roads, buildings, and parking lots with very limited numbers of trees and parks.

That’s why we have set an ambitious goal to ensure tree equity on every street and in every neighborhood across the state – the first state to set such a bold goal. To achieve this, we’re going to partner with communities, non-profits, and local governments.

All told, nearly 4 million people in Washington live in neighborhoods lacking adequate tree cover, according to an analysis by our partners at American Forests. I am proud to lead a team that is pro-actively solving this issue — among many others — that directly impact and improve our abilities to live happy, healthy lives in the great state of Washington

--Hilary S. Franz


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2-Alarm fire damages two homes in the Haller Lake neighborhood

Wednesday, June 7, 2023

Two homes burn in Haller Lake
Photo by John Odegard

By David Cuerpo, Seattle Fire

Seattle — At 2:47pm on Monday, June 5, 2023 the Seattle Fire Department’s Fire Alarm Center received 911 calls reporting a backyard deck on fire and extending into two homes at the 300 block of NE 133rd St in the Haller Lake neighborhood. Dispatched firefighters saw a large column of smoke shifting due to the wind and requested a 2-alarm response to request additional resources to prevent the fire from spreading to more homes.

The first units arrived on scene by 2:52pm and worked quickly to knock down the exterior portion of the fire. Firefighters confirmed the fire extended into the home of the attached deck that was on fire along with the neighboring home to the West. Crews worked together to knock down the fires in both homes while searching them for any one inside. Fortunately, both homes were all clear.

The fire was under control by 3:30pm, then extinguished by 6pm, though a few units remained on scene to monitor for flare ups.

No injuries were reported. Investigators ruled the cause of the fire as undetermined. Estimated loss is $550,000.



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Full house for the Station 51 Open House and pancake breakfast on Saturday

Sunday, June 4, 2023

Fire demo on the training tower
Photos by Steven H. Robinson

Shoreline Fire Station 51 in Kenmore, 7220 NE 181st, was jammed on Saturday morning for the Safety Fair and Pancake Breakfast.

Aiming the fire hose
Outside, visitors lined the course to watch fire demonstrations on the training tower, extrications from mangled cars, and try their hand at the fire hose. There was an obstacle course for the children, and the opportunity to tour a fire engine, aid car, and rescue truck.

The Auxiliary Communication Service
The Shoreline communication van was there, as was the mobile library van.

Medical support for teddy bears
Inside there was rows of tables with information and swag. The teddy bear clinic was crowded with teddies who needed medicine and bandages.

Safety vests for pedestrians
There were free (plastic) helmets, reflective safety vests, and glo sticks.

Experts were there to explain age appropriate car seats for children in vehicles. safe driving, how to become a police officer, and so many other things.

Tables lined the room for diners and people who just wanted to sit for a minute.


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Today - Safety fair, open house, pancake breakfast at Station 51 in Kenmore - don't forget your teddy bear

Saturday, June 3, 2023

Shoreline Fire Department pancake breakfast, Open House, and safety fair Saturday, June 3, 2023 at Kenmore Station 51 from 9am to noon. Free pancake breakfast from 9:00am to 11:00am.

Station 51 is at 7220 NE 181st St, Kenmore.

The event includes challenge courses for kids; an opportunity to tour the fire engine, aid car and rescue truck; and live demonstrations by firefighters.

Please have your kiddos bring their teddy bear for our first aid clinic.

The safety fair will include the King County Library, the City of Kenmore, City of Lake Forest Park Police Department, Northshore Utility District, and additional exhibitors with valuable health and safety information.

Please park at the park and ride and walk over!


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Wildfire season begins

Monday, May 29, 2023

Photo by Lee Lageschulte

For the first time this year, State fire assistance has been mobilized under the Washington State Fire Services Resource Mobilization Plan in support of local firefighters working to contain the Tenth Street Fire located in Douglas County, near the city of East Wenatchee.  

Washington State Patrol Chief John Batiste authorized the mobilization of state firefighting resources on May 27, 2023, at 9:00pm at the request of Deputy Fire Chief Andy Davidson, Wenatchee Valley Fire Department.
 
The Tenth Street Fire started on May 27, 2023, at approximately 3:36pm. This fire is estimated at 250 acres and growing. It is burning in grass and sagebrush and is threatening homes, crops, and infrastructure. Level 1 evacuations are in effect at this time. The fire cause is currently under investigation.
 
In the meantime, Puget Sound is getting some of the smoke from wildfires burning in Canada. Almost all of it is flowing down east of the Cascades but we are getting enough here for dramatic orange sunsets.



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Fire at Goldie's Casino Sunday evening May 28, 2023

Photo by Bruce Miller

Shoreline Fire responded to a reported electrical fire in the bar at Goldie's Casino on Sunday evening just before 10pm. The fire was quickly extinguished and the crews left, leaving an investigator on scene.

Goldie's Casino is located at 15030 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133


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