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Morning News Roundup

The Stranger's morning news roundup includes several notable events.

Arson in Mount Baker

An arson incident occurred at around 1:10 a.m. Friday in Mount Baker, where someone lit a fire on a porch. The crews responded and extinguished the flames before they spread to the house. The two residents were evacuated safely. This is the third arson incident in the area this year, with two fires set in the same vicinity in July. However, the police have not confirmed if the fires are connected.

Apartment Fire in Kent

In Kent, an apartment fire spread to six units, displacing 15 people. This incident highlights the severity of fire-related incidents in the region.

Mariners' Disappointing Performance

The Mariners' game at T-Mobile Park ended in disappointment, with the team losing 8-2 to the Blue Jays. As

Reuters
put it, "Mariners fans get dose of something more familiar - disappointment." The series is currently tied at 2-2.

Environmental Concerns

A sold-out Mariners game generates approximately 10 tons of trash, with the bad baseball performance contributing to additional waste.

Author's summary: Morning news roundup covers arson, sports, and environmental issues.

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