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Spokane News Today | 2 Min | The Daily News Now! · Aug 12, 2026 · 1m

A math teacher and his family return from vacation to find their Spokane home obliterated by wildfire—caught in the blaze while on the Coeur d’Alene River, with basements still burning. Now staying with his parents, Forrest Higgins juggles insurance, banks, and rentals while grappling with the emotional toll of losing cherished memories, including a childhood growth chart. Though he’d assured his wife they were safe within city limits, the fire’s devastation hit hard—especially as his kids head back to school. Yet amid the chaos, gratitude floods in: no lives lost, pets safe, and an…