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City’s Fire Response Saves Lives and Infrastructure | Spokane News
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When wildfires erupted, the city’s emergency response was swift and effective—thanks to prior drills, Mayor Lisa Brown stayed on the ground coordinating with partners and keeping critical water systems running. Evacuating a water reclamation facility became top priority to avoid river contamination, while police and firefighters managed traffic and kept essential services alive amid chaos. Residents faced frustration, displacement, and loss—but no lives were lost, a rare victory in an unprecedented urban evacuation of nearly 25% of the population. Looking ahead, officials are reviewing every step to improve future responses, while sparking statewide debate on fire-prone development and building codes as climate risks grow.
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