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25 August 2026

Spokane wildfire evacuees return home, but it's 'still a hazmat situation'

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Spokane wildfire evacuees return home, but it's 'still a hazmat situation'

Most evacuees have been allowed to return to their homes near burn zones in Spokane, despite concerns about lingering toxins. (Image credit: Margaret Albaugh for NPR)

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