Spokane Valley Residents Advised on Fire Safety

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  Spokane Regional Health District issued updated health guidance for residents returning to homes without visible fire damage“Spokane Complex Fires: Health Guidance for Residents Returning to Homes Without Obvious Fire Damage Aug 09, 2026 Media Contact Kelli Hawkins, Public Information Officer 509.324.1539 [email protected] Take precautions when returning after evacuationSPOKANE, Wash. - As some evacuation areas from the Spokane Complex fires are updated and some residents are allowed to return, Spokane Regional Health District (SRHD) reminds residents that being cleared to re-enter an area does not mean every home is free of wildfire-related hazards.”
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  The guidance was issued on August 9, 2026“Spokane Complex Fires: Health Guidance for Residents Returning to Homes Without Obvious Fire Damage Aug 09, 2026 Media Contact Kelli Hawkins, Public Information Officer 509.324.1539 [email protected] Take precautions when returning after evacuationSPOKANE, Wash. - As some evacuation areas from the Spokane Complex fires are updated and some residents are allowed to return, Spokane Regional Health District (SRHD) reminds residents that being cleared to re-enter an area does not mean every home is free of wildfire-related hazards. Residents should return only when their specific address has been cleared by emergency officials. Once home, take time to look for hazards before settling back in. Not all damage is apparent; potential contamination of interior surfaces with harmful substances requiring testing or remediation is likely.”
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  The guidance is related to the Spokane Complex fires“Spokane Complex Fires: Health Guidance for Residents Returning to Homes Without Obvious Fire Damage Aug 09, 2026 Media Contact Kelli Hawkins, Public Information Officer 509.324.1539 [email protected] Take precautions when returning after evacuationSPOKANE, Wash. - As some evacuation areas from the Spokane Complex fires are updated and some residents are allowed to return, Spokane Regional Health District (SRHD) reminds residents that being cleared to re-enter an area does not mean every home is free of wildfire-related hazards.”
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  Residents should check official clearance before returning to their homes“Residents should return only when their specific address has been cleared by emergency officials.”
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  Residents should inspect for hazards like ash, soot, and damaged electrical systems“Look around the outside of your home for burned vegetation, ash, soot, damaged roofs, windows, doors, siding, electrical equipment or heating and cooling equipment.”
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  The health district recommends using NIOSH-approved masks“Cleaning up may create dust or ash; a properly fitted NIOSH-approved N95 or P100 respirator provides better protection than a cloth, surgical or paper mask.”
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  The health district recommends cleaning with wet methods to avoid stirring up harmful particles“When cleaning surfaces, use wet cleaning methods rather than dry sweeping.”
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  Mask distribution centers are open at locations including Indian Trail Shopping Center“Mask distribution locations: Indian Trail Sopping Center (3321 W. Indian Trail) River Ridge Shopping Center (4605 N. Assembly)Nom Nom Park & Grab (7202 N. Nine Mile Rd.)The Rosauers at 5 Mile Road (1724 W. Francis)Mead High School (302 W. Hastings Rd)Lakeside High School in Nine Mile Falls (5909 WA-291)Union Stadium in Mead (12520 N. Freya St.)”
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  Mask distribution centers are open at locations including Mead High School“Mead High School (302 W. Hastings Rd)”
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  Residents are advised to flush water systems“Flush your water before drinking, following steps provided by the City of Spokane; check for water boil advisories with the Washington State Department of Health.”
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  Residents are advised to discard food exposed to smoke or heat before consuming“When in doubt, throw it out. Discard food that was exposed to smoke, heat or firefighting chemicals, particularly food in permeable packaging.”