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Washington State Fires: Emergency Aid Expanded | Seattle News
Washington’s wildfire victims are getting serious help: Governor Ferguson just signed an emergency order to fast-track recovery across seven counties and Native American tribes hit by over 700,000 acres of destruction and more than 870 homes lost. New aid includes expanded cash assistance (now monthly, not annual), eviction pauses, free ID replacements, and rent protections — even for those without insurance. Unemployment claims are being expedited too, as the state pushes for a major disaster declaration to unlock federal support. This is no small crisis — it’s a long-term recovery effort…
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