Good morning, Spokane Valley.

Former Gonzaga pitcher Alek Jacob lost his family's 24-year home in Spokane to the Old Trails fire last weekend, though family & pets are safe; a friend’s GoFundMe has raised over $29,000 to help with recovery.

Jennifer Gray Thompson of After the Fire USA is set to help Spokane families who lost their homes in wildfires that began on Aug.

1. She will bring experienced community leaders to guide local officials through recovery steps—offering support and hope.

Airbnb.org partnered with Washington 211 to offer free temporary housing for wildfire evacuees in Spokane and nearby counties and tribal communities *helping those displaced by active fires*.

People who have lost their homes or evacuated can call 211 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. for housing and related support.

Firefighters are taking aggressive measures during a red flag warning to prevent new wildfires in areas that burned during the recent Spokane fires.

Crews are patrolling on 12- and 24-hour shifts to quickly extinguish flare-ups while coordinating with law enforcement for safe evacuations.

Insurance Commissioner Patty Kuderer visited Spokane to discuss proposals that would offer grants to help homeowners reduce wildfire risk & stabilize premiums.

Her office canceled a community forum set for Wednesday but remains focused on giving homeowners a toolkit to gather essential documents and retrofit their properties.

The Spokane County Sheriff’s Office advises drivers to avoid the area near the Interstate Fairgrounds, including East Broadway and North Havana Street between 7:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. & again between 7:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m., as fire crews travel to the command post.

The City of Spokane reported that tests found no harmful bacteria in the water running through pipes in areas hit by the Complex Fires; officials recommend evacuees flush stagnant water before drinking when they return home.

Spokane fighter Juliana Miller won her third UFC bout on Saturday in Las Vegas by submitting Ravena Oliveira with a rear-naked choke in Round 2.

She also highlighted the Spokane Complex fires in her post-fight remarks (urging local help).

Former Mead thrower Simon Rosselli qualified for the U20 men's discus finals at Hayward Field on Saturday with a 60.84-meter throw on his first attempt; he will have three attempts Sunday to secure a spot in the final round.

Roldy Brito's walk-off single in the ninth ended the Indians' five-game skid+ they beat the Eugene Emeralds 7-6 at Avista Stadium; starting pitcher Aiden May posted a strong early performance, and the series continues Sunday at 1:05 p.m.