- Fire threatens Spokane Valley community, requiring state intervention.
- Bob Ferguson requested FEMA aid for the Upriver Fire in Spokane Valley, and firefighting resources were mobilized from Grays Harbor County.
- Spokane County is managing the fire response in Spokane Valley.
Following a red flag warning on August 1st, the National Weather Service alerted Spokane County, leading to the implementation of a burn ban and fire risk warnings from the DNR.
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What happened
Following a red flag warning on August 1st, the National Weather Service alerted Spokane County, leading to the implementation of a burn ban and fire risk warnings from the DNR.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Due to fire strain, a request has been made to deploy the National Guard to assist in the ongoing fire response in the Spokane area.Sub-event
NWS issues red flag warning for Spokane County, prompting burn bans and DNR fire risk alerts.1 source
State of emergency declared in Spokane after wildfire jumped the Spokane River and red flag alert was issued.1 source
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Spokane County is managing the fire response in Spokane Valley.Also in this story
- Sheriff's office employs deputies in the precinct in Spokane County and Spokane Valley.
- Spokane City is modeling recovery efforts following the recent fires.
- Northwest Harvest is serving as the initial receiving hub for aid shipments in Spokane Valley.
- An order requires the removal of hazardous materials from properties in Spokane County.
Within Fire threatens Spokane Valley community, requiring state intervention.
The entities involved
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National Weather Service
U.S. forecasting agency of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
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Spokane County
county in Washington, United States
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Bob Ferguson
Governor of Washington since 2025
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- The National Weather Service issued a Red Flag Warning for a region in South Dakota.
- Bob Ferguson declared a state of emergency for wildfires in Eastern Washington.
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