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As the excitement for the Fourth of July celebrations increases, the Washington State Fire Marshal has a reminder that if your fireworks cause a fire, you could be required to pay restitution.

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The warnings are all over the place about the danger of fireworks.

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A Yakima, Washington-area fire chief says a fuel storage tank slated for disposal at the Pacific Steel and Recycling plant exploded Monday with a loud boom but no one was hurt.

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• A 27-year-old woman being held in the Yakima County jail on a vehicular homicide charge attempted to have her bail lowered on Wednesday but was denied.

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Police say six people suffered minor injuries, including an 8-year-old boy who was taken to a hospital as a precaution, after a 'kiddy train' amusement ride tipped over at a city festival in Puyallup, south of Seattle.

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The state Fire Marshal's Office has announced that fireworks stand licenses have increased 5 percent in 2014 in comparison to 2013, according to a news release.

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The Cottonwood 2 Fire that started on Tuesday north of Selah and burned nearly 9,000 acres is 100 percent contained.

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If you like to play on the water while drinking alcohol, be forewarned: The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission has announced that authorities in the state will be involved in a nationwide special emphasis campaign to target people who are operating boats while under the influence of alcohol and drugs.

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When the Yakima County Gang Commission meets Tuesday it will hear about a school safety co-op program that is helping small districts deal with expensive safety measures.

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Authorities say a Bellingham man who fell 60 feet while rock climbing in the Naches area is expected to recover from his injuries.

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