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Red Flag Warning: Fire Risk Soars | Spokane News
Less than a week after catastrophic fires ripped through Spokane County, destroying over 800 homes, another red flag warning is now in effect across Eastern Washington — from Friday morning to Saturday night. Expect brutal winds up to 30 mph, bone-dry conditions with humidity in the single digits, and scorching temps hitting the high 80s to low 90s. Fire danger is extreme — no campfires, fireworks, dragging chains, or yard work that could spark. Even driving over dry grass is risky. Plus, smoke still lingers: air quality in Spokane hit 153 (unhealthy) Thursday and could reach “very unhealthy”…
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