Good morning, Spokane Valley.

Community organizations and local Spanish-language radio have stepped in to help Spokanites navigate wildfire evacuations — offering updated emergency info, resource fairs and wardrobe aid.

They provide vital services to support families during recovery.

After wildfires started on Aug.

1, Mt. Spokane High School became a command center that received food, hygiene supplies, and free drinks from volunteers to support firefighters. When operations shifted to the Fair and Expo Center on Aug. 5, donations eased as professional caterers took over—highlighting a strong community response.

Local shelters Spokanimal and Spokane Humane Society are expecting a surge in pet surrenders as fire victims face housing challenges that restrict pet ownership—owners are urged to try rehoming via friends or online networks first and fill out a form if they need shelter services.

A Spokane County fire engine was destroyed at the Old Trails fire when worsening conditions caused its front tire to get stuck in a ditch, preventing crews from recovering it.

On Tuesday, Spokane Riverkeeper said that for a second year all surface water in sections of the Spokane River has disappeared, with areas near Barker Road expected to stay dry for up to two extra weeks due to extreme heat and wildfires.

Spokane’s Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Center (after a wildfire forced evacuation on Aug.

1) began reopening Tuesday and will resume full operations today. Staff cleaned and restocked the hospital after relocating 27 patients to nearby facilities.

A five-soldier team from Montana’s National Guard deployed Tuesday with a CH-47 Chinook to help fight the Spokane fires, part of a multi-state effort led by Gov. Ferguson as wildfires burned more than 10,000 acres and forced evacuations.

Wildfire-affected vehicle owners can get no-fee replacement titles when visiting any vehicle licensing office from today through Wednesday, Sept.

9 under the Governor’s Emergency Declaration. Titles will be mailed from Olympia and help complete insurance claims.

Detox tents at the Spokane incident base camp treated about 400 firefighters from Aug.

9 morning through Aug. 10 evening, easing symptoms of smoke exposure and physical strain with treatments like acupuncture and glutathione. The groups are seeking $100,000 to extend care for local firefighters during their recovery phases.

PuroClean of Redmond is offering free fire damage inspections for homes after recent fires.

In the past day and a half, the firm inspected 10 homes (three required cleanup) in affected neighborhoods to check for hidden smoke damage that may pose health risks.

Spokane Regional Health District has issued an emergency public health order to enable FEMA and EPA teams to remove hazardous materials and toxic ash from fire-damaged properties so cleanup can start before rebuilding.

Workers are en route today with full hazmat removal set to begin next week.