... turnouts have been tested but they failed inspection either because they've passed their 10 year lifespan or the material is just too worn out, but they'll still be put to use. "We are going to use them on the drill field so we'll mark them so they'll be training sets," says Lance Lighty, Eugene fire District Chief. Full story, photo, video at http://www.kval.com/news/9185682.html

... fourth of July, police and fire crews responded to a house blaze at 952 Cloverleaf Loop. When crews arrived they heard fireworks exploding from inside the residence. 8 people staying in the home did escape but no one could reach 4-year old Caleb Freeman who was trapped inside the upstairs closet where the family stored fireworks. http://www.kval.com/news/local/8324507.html