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Outdoor Burns

May 19, 2025 Olympia – Summer in Washington brings opportunities to enjoy outdoor activities like barbecuing, gathering around fire pits, and roasting marshmallows over campfires. However, as seasonal conditions become increasingly dry, it is essential to always remain vigilant and practice fire safety. In 2024, Washington State Fire Agencies reported 2,652 fire incidents in outdoor areas.…

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Washington State Patrol (WSP) Discover Illegally Imported Pesticides of Possible Asian Origin

May 16, 2025 Pierce County, Wash. – On May 14, 2025, the WSP Cannabis Enforcement Response Team (CERT) and WSP Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) served search warrants in the cities of Bonney Lake and Orting. The warrants were issued after a lengthy investigation into a Drug Trafficking Organization (DTO) that manufactured illicit cannabis. During the on-scene…

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Home Fire Sprinkler Week

May 12, 2025 Olympia – This Home Fire Sprinkler Week, we’re highlighting the critical role residential sprinklers play in protecting lives, homes, and communities. A house fire can become deadly in less than two minutes, especially in modern homes built with lightweight materials and filled with fast-burning synthetic furnishings. Home fire sprinklers can Each day this week,…

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Cooking Fire Safety

May 12, 2025 Olympia- The kitchen is a central gathering place in many homes, fostering connection and shared experiences. However, it is also one of the leading sources of residential fires. Most kitchen fires are preventable. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA,) unattended equipment is a factor in over one quarter (29%) of reported…

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Wildfire Awareness

May 7, 2025 Olympia- With summer fast approaching and forecasts calling for warmer, drier conditions, it's more important than ever to prepare for wildfire season. In 2024, the State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) All-Risk Mobilization Program assisted in 30 wildfire mobilizations to support local jurisdictions in combating large and destructive blazes. These emergency responses came at…

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