Wildfires in Urban Areas are More Common. That May Have Helped Spokane.

“But as emergency responders take stock of the damage, there’s a prevailing sense the disaster could have been far worse. While fire officials estimate more than 800 structures have been lost across Spokane County, there have been no reported deaths…

Spokane County Sheriff John Nowels pointed to the success of the city’s evacuation, which included not only whole neighborhoods, but also nursing homes, a dementia care center and the entire Veterans Affairs hospital campus.”

OPB has published a useful article serving as a breakdown of the aftermath of the Spokane wildfires and possible lessons the community can learn from the disaster. Read the full article by Kirk Siegler now.