Environment

EPA to Clean Up Fire-Damaged Homes

Saturday, August 15, 2026

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The U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will begin surveying, removing, and disposing of household hazardous materials from properties burned by wildfires in Spokane County starting next week.

Property owners are encouraged to participate in the cleanup effort to reduce risks to residents and the community. The EPA is working under a request from the State of Washington and FEMA to handle the removal process. Owners can opt out by visiting a provided link.

The cleanup process is part of a broader effort to address post-wildfire hazards. The EPA has provided a fact sheet detailing the process for residents.

📄 Source: Local Government — http://www.spokanecounty.org/m/newsflash/Home/Detail/6199

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The U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will begin surveying, removing, and disposing of household hazardous materials from properties burned by wildfires in Spokane County“At the request of the State of Washington, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has been assigned by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to survey, remove, and dispose of household hazardous materials from properties burned by wildfires in Spokane County. This process will be happening starting next week.”
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The cleanup effort will start next week“This process will be happening starting next week.”
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Property owners are encouraged to participate in the cleanup effort to reduce risks to residents and the community“You are strongly encouraged to participate in this cleanup effort. Taking part will help ensure hazardous materials are removed safely and efficiently, reducing risks to you, your property, and your community.”
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The EPA is working under a request from the State of Washington and FEMA to handle the removal process“At the request of the State of Washington, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has been assigned by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to survey, remove, and dispose of household hazardous materials from properties burned by wildfires in Spokane County.”
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Owners can opt out by visiting a provided link“Property owners may opt out of the EPA household hazardous-material removal program. Click on the following to learn more. https://www.spokanecounty.gov/FormCenter/Emergency-Management-31/Household-Hazardous-Material-Clean-Up-Op-486 Loading”
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The cleanup process is part of a broader effort to address post-wildfire hazardsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The EPA has provided a fact sheet detailing the process for residents“Please click here to learn more of what the process looks like: epa-spokane-county-hhm-fact-sheet-final.pdf”