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Firefighters from the South Beach Regional Fire Authority combat a blaze aboard a fishing vessel in the Westport Marina on March 9. (Courtesy photo / SBRFA)

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Serious fire breaks out aboard fishing boat in Westport Marina

Firefighters fought hard to contain the blaze while community members assisted

Courtesy photo / East Grays Harbor Fire and Rescue A fire at a residence spread to a tree and destroyed a second residence south of Elma on Feb. 25.

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Recovering from the shock: house fire victim talks next steps

After a fire last week in Elma destroyed his home, Christopher Turner said he had a number of…

Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World From left to right, Hoquiam Fire Chief Matt Miller, Aberdeen Fire Chief Dave Golding and Cosmopolis Fire Chief Nick Falley are the chiefs of three departments proposing consolidation into a single regional fire authority in Central Grays Harbor.

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Central county fire departments tilt at RFA once more

The Daily World sat down with all three chiefs to discuss the proposed consolidation.

Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World The Hoquiam Police Department is investigating the circumstances surrounding a fire that started in an empty residence off of Laurel Street on Feb. 16.

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House fire termed suspicious, investigation continues

Hoquiam police are working with the state crime lab to analyze samples.

The Hoquiam Police Department is investigating the circumstances surrounding a fire that started in an empty residence last week off of Laurel Street. (Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World)

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Police investigating Hoquiam house fire

The circumstances around the origin of the fire merited a closer look, police said

The cause of a structure fire in Hoquiam on Feb. 17 is undetermined at this time, said Hoquiam’s fire chief. (Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World)

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Friday morning fire in Hoquiam latest in busy week of calls

There were no casualties at the Friday morning fire, but damage was substantial.

A kitchen fire heavily damaged a Hoquiam residence on Saturday night, Feb. 11. (Matthew N. Wells / The Daily World)

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Hoquiam, Aberdeen firefighters respond to air fryer fire

Firefighers arrived on-scene rapidly and quickly neutralized the blaze

Courtesy photo / SBRFA Firefighters from the South Beach Regional Fire Authority attack a structure fire in Westport on Feb. 9.

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South Beach RFA responds to serious Westport structure fire

Two people were treated for smoke inhalation but declined further care.

Staffing requirements for fire departments across Grays Harbor County are a constant balancing act, driven by a number of factors, long-standing and more recent. (MIchael S. Lockett / The Daily World)

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A paucity of paramedics: county fire departments deal with personnel pinch

Filling fire departments is hard everywhere, especially in Grays Harbor

Courtesy photos / South Beach Regional Fire Authority Students take part in a previous fire academy held in Grays Harbor by local fire departments.

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New year, new skills: EMT/Fire academies prepare to kick off

The academies are essential for preparing volunteers across the county.

Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World A fire that saw three different departments respond completely destroyed a Hoquiam residence over the holiday weekend.

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County deals with harsh weather, multiple fires over Christmas

The skyborne foulness isn’t done with residents just yet.

Michael S. Lockett / The Daily World Firefighters climb toward a structure fire that broke out on Dec. 13 outside of Aberdeen.

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Fire District 2 and Aberdeen firefighters extinguish shed fire

The fire was handled rapidly, said a District 2 spokesperson.

IAFF Local 2109 / Kara McDermott Members of the Ocean Shores Fire Department carry out a training exercise. The department is currently experiencing an issue getting funding for more staffing, even as call volume appears to be headed in one direction.

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Ocean Shores weighs firefighter staffing issues

An aging and expanding population will keep driving call numbers — and seriousness — up.