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Fire Takes a Lifetime of Treasures | Spokane News
Michael Jaquish lost everything—his 50-year collection of rare artifacts, including a 1765 Don Quixote and original Frankenstein, to the Old Trails fire. Only seven books and a charred Buddha statue survived. Amid the devastation, he finds solace in Buddhist teachings on impermanence, though he grieves deeply for his beloved cat Socks, who vanished during evacuation. He’s staying with his daughter, determined to rebuild—but knows some losses can never be replaced. Nearby, neighbors like Dave and Lisa Haveskeland escaped with their homes intact but face months of smoke damage and displacement…
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