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Fires have spread across Spokane and into Idaho, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a dangerous situation warning for Spokane.

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The latest in this situation

  1. Chandler fought the Tartar Fire near Weiser, while Richards is a rancher in Owyhee County.

How it started

47 reports, 3 independent, last reported Aug 7. The briefing below covers this first event.

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What happened

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Fires have spread across Spokane and into Idaho, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a dangerous situation warning for Spokane.

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How it developed

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  1. A leadership body, including Tom Schultz and Brad Little, is providing resources, overseeing the response, and leading state efforts to aid neighbors affected by the fires.Sub-event
  2. EWU provided expertise on regional fire dynamics alongside NWS warnings in Spokane.1 source
  3. Wildfires are affecting communities across the state, with fire burning near Leavenworth after crossing Lake Chelan.Sub-event
  4. The Tartar Fire impacted Weiser city limits and is racing toward Spokane city limits.Sub-event
  5. Fires are spreading in Spokane and Idaho, with NWS issuing a dangerous situation warning.1 source

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