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Wildfire Emergency Hits Spokane | Dayton News
A wildfire known as the Old Trails Fire tore through Spokane’s Indian Trail neighborhood overnight, sparking a statewide emergency as three linked fires erupted northwest of downtown. Governor Bob Ferguson declared a wildfire emergency, banning most outdoor burning through September amid record drought, scorching heat, and fierce winds. First responders and 100 National Guard troops are on the ground, while air crews have dropped over 900,000 gallons of water. FEMA has also approved federal funds to cover 75% of firefighting costs. Though no fatalities have been reported, dozens of homes are…
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