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us-news1 month ago•5 min saved

Whidbey Island fireworks explosion tears through homes, injuring responders

Hundreds of pounds of stored fireworks exploded in the Lagoon Point area of Central Whidbey Island, destroying multiple homes and injuring five people, including three firefighters who responded to the fire. Authorities say the blast was likely caused by someone smoking near the fireworks. Two civilians were hurt and sought treatment, while the Island County Sheriff’s Office and the ATF are investigating for possible charges as they determine the full cause and circumstances.

via Fox News|

#explosion #firefighters #fireworks

local2 months ago•33 min saved

Whidbey Island fireworks stash sparks house explosion, injuring three firefighters

Three Central Whidbey Fire and Rescue crews responded to a Smugglers Cove Road home on Whidbey Island when a large cache of fireworks ignited, causing a massive explosion heard for miles. Two deputy chiefs and one firefighter were injured; two firefighters were treated and released, while the third underwent hand surgery and remained hospitalized at Harborview Medical Center. Two homeowners were hospitalized and are expected to recover. Three homes were damaged, with two destroyed. Investigators from Central Whidbey Fire and Rescue and the Island County Sheriff's Office are probing the fireworks quantities and types involved, and fundraising efforts have been launched to aid the injured and affected residents.

via KOMO|

#firefighters #fireworks #harborview-medical-center

weather2 years ago•1 min saved

"Winter Storm Sweeps Through Western Washington, Bringing High Winds, Heavy Snow, and Power Outages"

A powerful winter storm brought strong winds, powerful waves, and power outages to Whidbey Island, Washington, with severe winds blowing driftwood onto roads and knocking out power to thousands of people. Despite the challenges, kite surfers took advantage of the near-perfect conditions, while some areas experienced water damage and fallen trees. The storm also brought snow to the mountains and blizzard warnings for the Cascade and Olympic mountains.

via KOMO News|

#kite-surfing #power-outages #strong-winds

environment3 years ago•4 min saved

Rabbit Disease Ravages Whidbey Island's Bunny Population

Rabbit hemorrhagic disease (RHDV2) is rapidly spreading and decimating the bunny population in Langley, Whidbey Island. The highly contagious and fatal virus has caused the death of hundreds of feral domestic rabbits within a week. The outbreak has prompted a quarantine at the fairgrounds and veterinarians are urging pet owners to vaccinate their rabbits. The virus, which causes internal bleeding and has a mortality rate of around 98%, can be spread by infected animals, clothing, and shoes, making it a serious concern for the community. Efforts are being made to protect domestic bunnies and prevent further spread of the disease.

via KIRO Seattle|

#bunny-population #contagious-virus #environment