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A major brush fire erupted Friday afternoon south of Medical Lake, snarling traffic on I-90 and forcing crews to battle flames while only one lane remained open—until late afternoon when the blaze was contained, though crews stayed to monitor hot spots. This isn’t the first fire in the area: just days prior, another blaze near Medical Lake displaced residents, and the Upriver fire near Spokane Valley destroyed at least a dozen homes, with one person presumed dead for refusing to leave. Blamed on relentless high winds, record heat, and bone-dry conditions, the National Weather Service issued a red flag warning—signaling fire danger at its peak. The cause of the latest I-90 fire remains unknown, serving as a stark reminder of how fast wildfires can escalate under extreme weather. Stay vigilant, stay safe, and prepare for more fire threats ahead.

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