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Spokane wildfire evacuees return home amid continuing hazardous-material concerns

Evacuees from a Spokane wildfire are returning home, but officials still describe the area as a hazardous-material situation. The fire’s aftermath continues to pose safety concerns.

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Lingering hazards may restrict re-entry and expose returning residents to health and safety risks.

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  1. Spokane wildfire evacuees return home, but it's 'still a hazmat situation' ↗boisestatepublicradio.org · Recorded source date: Aug 26, 2026, 6:47 PM UTC

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