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Spokane’s deadliest wildfire yet is rewriting Washington’s disaster record, with damage already surpassing $1 billion and counting—threatening to become the costliest in state history. Over 800 homes are confirmed gone, hitting an already strained housing market hard. County officials are racing to assess every property using drones and street-level photos, focusing only on structures—not contents or relocation costs. Homeowners will get tax refunds for overpaid assessments, while lawmakers push to reinstate a now-expired tax exemption that would let rebuilders lock in pre-fire values for three years. This fire isn’t just destroying homes—it’s reshaping the state’s recovery landscape.

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