Spokane Valley Fire-Damaged Home Safety Guidelines Issued

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  Spokane Regional Health District (SRHD) and Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency issued new safety guidelines“Health Guidance for Residents Returning to Fire-Damaged or Destroyed Homes Aug 12, 2026 spokane complex fire, asbestos, wildfire cleanup Media Contacts Lisa Woodard, Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency and Kelli Hawkins, Spokane Regional Health District Lisa Woodard [email protected] Kelli Hawkins [email protected] Use extreme caution and follow asbestos cleanup and removal requirementsSpokane, Wash. - Residents whose homes were damaged or destroyed by the Spokane Complex fires may be able to enter their property after emergency officials authorize re-entry.”
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  The guidelines warn that fire-damaged homes may contain hidden hazards“Fire-damaged homes and burned properties can contain hidden structural hazards, toxic ash, asbestos, lead, damaged electrical systems, leaking fuel or chemicals, and other dangerous materials.”
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  Fire-damaged homes may contain hidden hazards including asbestos“Fire-damaged homes and burned properties can contain hidden structural hazards, toxic ash, asbestos, lead, damaged electrical systems, leaking fuel or chemicals, and other dangerous materials.”
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  Fire-damaged homes may contain hidden hazards including lead“Fire-damaged homes and burned properties can contain hidden structural hazards, toxic ash, asbestos, lead, damaged electrical systems, leaking fuel or chemicals, and other dangerous materials.”
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  Fire-damaged homes may contain hidden hazards including damaged electrical systems“Fire-damaged homes and burned properties can contain hidden structural hazards, toxic ash, asbestos, lead, damaged electrical systems, leaking fuel or chemicals, and other dangerous materials.”
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  Fire-damaged homes may contain hidden hazards including unstable structures“Fire-damaged homes and burned properties can contain hidden structural hazards, toxic ash, asbestos, lead, damaged electrical systems, leaking fuel or chemicals, and other dangerous materials.”
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  Residents should not enter properties until officials authorize re-entry“Residents whose homes were damaged or destroyed by the Spokane Complex fires may be able to enter their property after emergency officials authorize re-entry. However, a property being cleared for re-entry does not mean a fire-damaged structure is safe to enter, clean or occupy.”
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  The agencies recommend wearing protective gear including N95 or P100 respirators“Wear a properly fitted NIOSH-approved N95 or P100 respirator when exposure to ash or debris cannot be avoided. If asbestos is suspected, P100 or N100 masks are recommended.”
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  The agencies recommend wearing protective gear including gloves“Wear gloves, long sleeves, long pants, closed-toe shoes and eye protection.”
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  The agencies recommend wearing protective gear including long sleeves“Wear gloves, long sleeves, long pants, closed-toe shoes and eye protection.”
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  The SRHD will provide cleanup kits with personal protective equipment“Cleanup kits with the appropriate personal protective equipment are available through the American Red Cross at the Disaster Assistance Center, Shadle Park High School, open through Wed., Aug. 12.”
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  The SRHD will provide cleanup kits at the American Red Cross Disaster Assistance Center“Cleanup kits with the appropriate personal protective equipment are available through the American Red Cross at the Disaster Assistance Center, Shadle Park High School, open through Wed., Aug. 12.”
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  The American Red Cross Disaster Assistance Center is at Shadle Park High School“Cleanup kits with the appropriate personal protective equipment are available through the American Red Cross at the Disaster Assistance Center, Shadle Park High School, open through Wed., Aug. 12.”
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  The SRHD will provide cleanup kits through Wednesday, August 12, 2026“Cleanup kits with the appropriate personal protective equipment are available through the American Red Cross at the Disaster Assistance Center, Shadle Park High School, open through Wed., Aug. 12.”