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Old Trails Fire jumps Spokane River, triggering mass evacuations in the city

A wind-driven Old Trails Fire jumped the Spokane River and spread into north Spokane, prompting new evacuation orders for thousands within the city and expanding protections around areas north of Francis Avenue and west of Division Street, including the South Indian Trail neighborhood. By 4:30 p.m. the fire had grown to about 2,500 acres with 35–45 mph gusts, prompting aircraft-led firefighting efforts and the evacuation of facilities like the Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Center as Riverside State Park and nearby homes faced threats amid a particularly dangerous fire-weather warning.

2 hours ago•Source: The Spokesman-Review

Denver shuts Ultra Lounge East after deadly mass shooting and licensing woes

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18.24 min•9 days ago

Denver shuts Ultra Lounge East after deadly mass shooting and licensing woes

Denver officials suspended Ultra Lounge East’s liquor and entertainment licenses and ordered the Southeast Denver nightclub to close after a mass shooting July 20 left one dead and eight wounded. The club has a history of violence on the property and licensing violations, including unlicensed food/hookah service and disputed ownership of the licenses, prompting the immediate shutdown with a Sept. 11 hearing to challenge the suspension. This marks the third time this year the city has issued a summary suspension against a venue.

via The Denver Post