Spokane's complex fires destroyed 600+ homes amid rare "particularly dangerous" conditions, reflecting a broader trend of wildland-urban disasters. Drought, dry fuels, and strong winds converged, while home exposure to wildfires increased sixfold in the West. Community planning and home hardening can reduce risks.
Spokane Wildfires Destroy 600 Homes in Historic Blaze
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