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| Downsizing begins on McDonald Fire as mop up continues PHOTO: Fire managers conducted an aerial survey of the fire and mop-up operations in the 5 Mile Creek area on Tuesday. The diligent efforts of firefighters to protect valuable areas from the fire are evident. The only visible smoke near these areas comes from fire crews burning piles to further secure the line. Helicopters with sling loads and local boats have been essential in transporting crews and supplies to and from the fireline. The logistics team began demobilizing excess supplies and assessing the backhaul for transport back to the fire cache in Fairbanks. Crews will remain on the fire mopping up in the 5 Mile Creek area until pre-identified standards are met. ALASKA WILDLAND FIRE INFORMATION Denali National Park officially reopens after Riley Fire, some areas still closed Denali National Park has officially reopened to visitors. The park was closed over a week ago due to the Riley Fire, which ignited near the entrance. Officials report that the wildfire is now 96% contained, allowing for the majority of the park to be safely reopened. However, the Riley Creek Campground and some nearby trails will remain closed as firefighting efforts continue. YOUR ALASKA LINK PREVIOUS STATE NEWS |
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| VIDEO: Large fire destroys old high school in Indiana PHOTOS: A historic building went up in flames, breaking many hearts for residents in Decker, Indiana. The fire destroyed the former Decker high school. The old Decker school holds many memories to the community. "We used to roll, skate, jump rope, hopscotch, and play in the trees. There's still one tree left over there that we used to play on," said Decker resident Yolanda Lane. According to people in the community, the building used to be a high school until 1967 and served as an elementary school until 1999. Now, it's being used as a sawmill. Yolanda Lane was saddened to learn her old school was damaged so severely. "I grew up here. It's part of my history. I hate to see part of my history disappear," said Lane. WTHI-TV CBS/FOX/MYNETWORKTV/CW+ 10 TERRE HAUTE Biden signs Fire Act, sending millions to departments across the U.S. President Joe Biden signed the Fire Grants and Safety Act this week, reauthorizing millions of dollars in grants for fire departments across the United States. Biden reiterated his view of the crucial role fire fighters play in communities big and small. "The only thing that saves fire fighters is more fire fighters," he said in an Oval Office signing. Through nearly $700 million in annual funding, departments rely on Assistance for Firefighters (AFG) and Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grants to hire and retain fire fighters, buy modern equipment, and provide training to keep members safe. The bill reauthorizes AFG and SAFER through fiscal year 2028 and extends the sunset for the programs to September 2030. IAFF.ORG VIDEO: Washington fire department shows off new mural The Spokane Valley Fire Department is showing off a new art addition inside the training facility. Time lapse video captures the mural's creation by local artist Daniel Lopez. KXLY-TV ABC 4 SPOKANE Florida fire trucks will soon have blue rear lights and here's why Until this month, only police and prison vehicles could use blue lights. Large fire trucks throughout the Sunshine State will soon have blue rear lights in addition to the red tail lights seen on practically all vehicles nationwide. There's a good reason. This past Legislative Session, state lawmakers unanimously approved a bipartisan bill (HB 463) to allow government-owned fire department vehicles weighing more than 12 tons to have blue lights on their rears. Previously, the allowance only applied to police and prison vehicles. Numerous studies have found that red and blue are the most visible illuminated colors on the spectrum. That includes a 2004 study by the Florida Highway Patrol that determined that red flashing lights are most easily perceived in daylight, while blue stands out best at night. FLORIDA POLITICS PREVIOUS NATIONAL NEWS |
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