Spokane, 600 Plus Structures Destroyed; Nation Holds at Preparedness Level 5 With 99 Large Fires; Extreme Heat Grips the Southwest
Fast-moving wildfires in the Spokane area destroy more than 600 structures and force tens of thousands to evacuate as Washington declares a statewide emergency and FEMA approves three new Fire Management Assistance Grants. The nation holds at Preparedness Level 5 with 99 large fires and more than 5.2 million acres burned this year. Extreme Heat Warnings cover Arizona and Southern California deserts, federal agencies continue responding to cyberattacks on water systems in seven states, and material fire updates span Oregon, Utah, Montana, Minnesota, and Wyoming. EM Morning Brief is your…
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