August 14, 2020 - Spokane 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 Sunset Fire located in Spokane County, near the
Spokane Airport. The Sunset Fire is burning in grass and trees. Washington State Patrol Chief John Batiste authorized
the…
August 14, 2020 - Skagit County - On Thursday July 30, 2020, at approximately 5:00p.m., Washington State Patrol (WSP)
Troopers responded to an injury collision which occurred northbound Interstate 5 (I-5) near milepost 224 in
Skagit County. The vehicle that caused the collision fled the scene and continued driving northbound. The
victim vehicle, a maroon Jeep Wrangler, rolled…
August 14, 2020 - Olympia, WA – The Washington State Patrol (WSP) assembled an Independent Investigation Team (IIT) to investigate the death of Mr. Manuel Ellis. The incident that led to his death occurred on March 3, 2020 between 11:00 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. at the intersection of 96th and Ainsworth in Tacoma, Washington. The…
August 14, 2020 - PORT ORCHARD – The Kitsap Critical Incident Response Team (KCIRT) investigation into the death
of Sean Michael Howell remains ongoing, pending the Kitsap County Coroner’s report.
There is no new information to report at this time. This media release serves as a required
weekly update per WAC 139-12, which states public updates will be…
August 13, 2020 - Olympia – This is an update to the original Washington State Patrol (WSP) Independent Investigation Team (IIT)
press release on July 23, 2020. WSP IIT is sending out this release as the required weekly update regarding the
independent investigation into the death of Mr. Manuel Ellis. Mr. Ellis died while being arrested in…
August 13, 2020 - Olympia – Wearing loose clothing around open flames increases the risk of burns and other injuries.
The State Fire Marshal’s Office recommends you keep loose clothing away from heat sources
especially when cooking, lighting fires in a fireplace or fire pit, or using candles.
If you find yourself in a hazardous situation, remember this…
August 12, 2020 - Olympia – The State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) reminds residents that getting out quickly in the event of a fire is the most effective way to prevent injuries and deaths. The SFMO recommends residents to:
• Be sure that you have operable smoke alarms installed in every bedroom and in the hallways…
August 12, 2020 - Olympia – Following the deadly gas explosion in Baltimore yesterday, the Washington State Fire Marshal’s Office advises residents of the following recommendations regarding natural gas safety: Locate the main gas shutoff valve for your home at the base of your gas meter. Place a wrench at the gas meter and learn…
August 10, 2020 - Olympia – The Washington State Fire Marshal’s Office advises residents that home furnishings have
changed over the last few decades from natural materials to synthetic materials. Synthetic fabrics,
padding, glues, and resins in newer furnishings burn hotter, faster, and produce more toxic gases and
smoke than natural materials.
Studies have shown that room fires with…
August 10, 2020 - King County: At approximately 6:45 PM on August 5, 2020, Washington State Patrol (WSP) troopers responded to a rollover collision on SR 169 near Jones Road. A Mercedes SUV was reportedly traveling northbound on SR 169 from the Cedar Grove Road at a high rate of speed when it left the roadway…