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Authorities say a 3 year-old girl has died and her 2-year-old brother
is hospitalized after a Walla Walla house fire. A radiant space heater
caught blankets on fire in a room where two small children were
sleeping.
Walla Walla County Coroner Richard Greenwood said
Thursday the girl died of asphyxiation due to smoke inhalation from
Wednesday's fire. He told the Union-Bulletin her younger brother was
taken to a Spokane hospital.
Rick Price
Earthquake trackers are adding instruments at CenturyLink Field in Seattle to record expected vibrations from jumping and stomping Seahawks fans.
Tui!
These are noisy birds - but I love them! Also, I discovered coo coo
birds live here - awesome! (Should I take one back with me? It somehow
seems fitting - though Chester might object!)
"It was kind of relaxing," Pangos said after scoring 17 points to help Gonzaga beat San Francisco 88-57 on Thursday night for its eighth straight victory.
"We were not in a bus, a hotel and back on a bus," he said. "It was peaceful, you could say."
Only for the Zags.
The mid-September Black Fire, which tore through 403 acres, injured three firefighters, destroyed five residences, two firetrucks and six outbuildings on Black Bart Trail between Redwood and Potter valleys, was started by a chain saw by three out-of-state men who had been hired by the property owner in a marijuana growing operation, according to Cal Fire's Mendocino Unit, which detailed the findings in a report.
Colby Robinson, of Cleveland, Tenn., and owner of the 21 acres on Black Bart Trail, employed Gregory Celentano, of Maryville, Tenn., Gregory Ziebell, of Cleveland, Tenn. and Trevor Barnett, of Franklin, N.C., for "summer growing of marijuana, other work and general maintenance on his property," Cal Fire discovered during its investigation.
A house, garage and storage area, marijuana garden and greenhouse occupied the property owned by Robinson, Cal Fire stated. It was unclear in Cal Fire's report what the greenhouse contained prior to the fire. However, incident investigator Bob Farias noted the presence of 25 marijuana plants on the scene.
All three men told Farias they were cutting an oak tree on the property which was blocking a small road leading to the greenhouse. The men apparently left the site for nearly an hour, in which time the fire started and spread to nearby vegetation.
Colby Robinson, of Cleveland, Tenn., and owner of the 21 acres on Black Bart Trail, employed Gregory Celentano, of Maryville, Tenn., Gregory Ziebell, of Cleveland, Tenn. and Trevor Barnett, of Franklin, N.C., for "summer growing of marijuana, other work and general maintenance on his property," Cal Fire discovered during its investigation.
A house, garage and storage area, marijuana garden and greenhouse occupied the property owned by Robinson, Cal Fire stated. It was unclear in Cal Fire's report what the greenhouse contained prior to the fire. However, incident investigator Bob Farias noted the presence of 25 marijuana plants on the scene.
All three men told Farias they were cutting an oak tree on the property which was blocking a small road leading to the greenhouse. The men apparently left the site for nearly an hour, in which time the fire started and spread to nearby vegetation.
Four people have been killed in two recent home fires caused by portable electric space heaters. “The use of space heaters increases during the colder winter months, we want residents to stay warm, but we also want them to be safe,” say Fire Marshal Chuck Duffy. Duffy urges caution and asks that residences using space heaters practice safe heating behaviors, as this is the peak time for home heating fires.
The State Fire Marshal’s Office offers the following safety tips:
· Ensure that the heater is placed on a stable, level surface, and located where it will not be knocked over.
· Never power the heater with an extension cord or power strip.
· Keep combustible material such as beds, sofas, curtains, papers, and clothes at least 3 feet from the front, sides, and rear of the heater.
· Be sure the heater plug fits tightly into the wall outlet. If not, do not use the outlet to power the heater.
· Never operate a heater you suspect is damaged. Before use, inspect the heater, cord, and plug for damage. Follow all operation and maintenance instructions.
· Never leave the heater operating while unattended, or while you are sleeping.
· During use, check frequently to determine if the heater plug or cord, wall outlet, or faceplate is HOT!
‒ If the plug, outlet, or faceplate is hot, discontinue use of the heater, and have a qualified electrician check and/or replace the plug or faulty wall outlet(s).
‒ If the cord is hot, disconnect the heater, and have it inspected/repaired by an authorized repair person.
· Lastly, make sure you always have working smoke alarms installed in your home.
The State Fire Marshal’s Office offers the following safety tips:
· Ensure that the heater is placed on a stable, level surface, and located where it will not be knocked over.
· Never power the heater with an extension cord or power strip.
· Keep combustible material such as beds, sofas, curtains, papers, and clothes at least 3 feet from the front, sides, and rear of the heater.
· Be sure the heater plug fits tightly into the wall outlet. If not, do not use the outlet to power the heater.
· Never operate a heater you suspect is damaged. Before use, inspect the heater, cord, and plug for damage. Follow all operation and maintenance instructions.
· Never leave the heater operating while unattended, or while you are sleeping.
· During use, check frequently to determine if the heater plug or cord, wall outlet, or faceplate is HOT!
‒ If the plug, outlet, or faceplate is hot, discontinue use of the heater, and have a qualified electrician check and/or replace the plug or faulty wall outlet(s).
‒ If the cord is hot, disconnect the heater, and have it inspected/repaired by an authorized repair person.
· Lastly, make sure you always have working smoke alarms installed in your home.
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