Eastside Fire warns of proper generator use as fires destroy homes, killing one

Eastside Fire and Rescue (EFR) crews have responded to multiple generator fires in the last couple of days, with one person reported dead. As of Thursday afternoon, more than 250,000 people are still without power in Washington, according to PowerOutage.us. On Tuesday, an “atmospheric bomb” swept through Western Washington, downing power lines and snapping trees.