Two dead after house fire in Chattaroy

Two people died after an early morning house fire in Chattaroy. According to Spokane County Fire District 4 (SCFD4), the fire was reported at 2:57 a.m. on Saturday. Crews said the home was already engulfed in flames when they arrived. They confirmed one person died on the scene. A second was life-flighted to Sacred Heart Hospital for treatment. Crews later said they died in the hospital. SCFD4 said both victims of the fire were elderly people. No other structures were threatened at this fire. SCFD4 said they do not know what caused the fire as of Sunday afternoon. The Spokane County Medical Examiner will release the names of the victims at a later time.
KREM-TV CBS 2 Spokane

Spokane County Fire District 9 levy projected to fail for first time in 30 years

VIDEO: The Spokane County Fire District 9 voted to put the special levy back on the August ballot after it was projected to fail for the first time in more than 28 years. Fire Chief Jim Walkowski told NonStop Local that a big factor in the levy's failure was a misunderstanding of what the levy tax does and how the increase would affect voters. Two levies fund Fire District Nine. One is the fire levy, which costs voters 65 cents per $1,000 of assessed property value. The other is the special levy, which was voted on this week. This year, homeowners pay $1.29 per $1,000 of property value. The levy would increase that number to $1.47 starting in 2025. That number will increase to $1.48 in 2026 and $1.49 in 2027. The board of fire commissioners voted Friday to put this measure back on the Aug. 6 ballot.
NonStop Local

Firefighters put out house fire near Deer Park, no injuries reported

Spokane County Fire District 4 (SCFD 4) put out a house fire north of Deer Park. The residents were able to evacuate, and there were no reported injuries. SCFD 4 firefighters responded to a structure fire on Tuesday night, April 23, the people in the house were able to evacuate after hearing their smoke alarm. Neighbors and firefighters contained the fire in the living room, and SCFD 4 reported no injuries. SCFD 4 said in their Facebook post. “This is a great reminder to ensure that we have smoke alarms in every sleeping area and on each floor of your home. Most important is to check them monthly to make sure that they are all working properly.”
KAYU-TV FOX 28 Spokane

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.
NonStop Local

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.
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