Spokane Fires Mirror LA’s Nightmare | Los Angeles News

Eastern Washington is reeling from catastrophic wildfires, with the Spokane fires already destroying over 700 homes and spreading rapidly under bone-dry conditions and fierce winds. The lack of winter snow has left the landscape primed for disaster, mirroring last year’s devastating LA fires — including wind-driven explosions near neighborhoods and extreme fire weather warnings, the first of their kind in Washington. Despite the chaos, swift evacuations — tens of thousands moved safely — show lessons from LA are paying off, thanks to leaders like Santa Monica Fire Deputy Chief Tom Clemo on the ground. Still, with thousands of acres burned and no containment yet, and temperatures rising again, crews face an uphill battle. This underscores the growing threat where wildlands meet communities — a fight that’s far from over, but where quick action offers a flicker of hope. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a42108888000e792 Presented by The Plant Daddies — rare specimen trees, living art, and hand-carved limestone vessels and fountains for extraordinary spaces. Showrooms in Los Angeles and Irvine. Listeners of Los Angeles News Today receive 10% off with code LANEWS10. theplantdaddies.com/lanews