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Spokane Shows What the New Era of Wildfires Looks Like
Saturday, August 8, 2026
Spokane experienced wildfires in 2025 amid conditions characterized by elevated temperatures and reduced precipitation. Residential areas near forested zones were affected by the fires. The region's fire conditions reflected broader patterns of increased fire activity in areas where housing development borders wildland areas.
Original reporting: https://www.wired.com/story/spokane-shows-new-era-of-wildfires/